Bayern Munich are getting a clear run at wantaway Manchester City attacker Leroy Sane. The Germany international remains a top summer target for Bayern and Kicker says they're emerging as the player's only option - including his current club. It's claimed City are yet to make a new contract offer to Sane, despite the suggestions of manager Pep Guardiola last week. As such, Bayern are now re...Full Story »

Isak set for Dortmund return? Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak, according to Expressen. The Swedish striker has scored seven goals in 26 La Liga appearances so far this season, and has a release fee of €70m. However, the Bundesliga side have a buyback option of €30m on their former player, but that doesn't come into effect until 20...Full Story »

Robert Lewandowski, Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry all scored early on as Bayern Munich ran out 4-1 winners at Cologne. Bayern Munich returned to the top of the Bundesliga as they swept aside Cologne 4-1 on the back of three goals in the opening 12 minutes. RB Leipzig leapfrogged Bayern with a 3-0 victory over Werder Bremen on Saturday, but Hansi Flick's side responded the following day by ...Full Story »

Mourinho targeting defensive duo Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho has set his sights on Benfica's Ruben Dias and Bournemouth's Nathan Ake as he looks to strengthen the club's defence. With Jan Vertonghen's contract set to expire in the summer, Benfica centre-back Dias has been identified as Mourinho's number one target, with former Chelsea defender Ake his next best option. The Daily Ex...Full Story »

Whitecaps sign defender The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed 20-year-old Serbian defender Ranko Veselinovic, the club announced. Veselinovic comes to MLS from Serbian SuperLiga club FK Vojvodina on a one-year loan with an option to buy. The centre back has featured for Serbia from the U-16 through U-21 levels. Arsenal in battle for Gueye Arsenal are contenders to sign Pape Gueye from Le Ha...Full Story »

Bayern Munich failed to extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga as they were held to a 0-0 draw by RB Leipzig at Allianz Arena. Timo Werner missed a glorious chance to send RB Leipzig top of the Bundesliga as they drew 0-0 with leaders Bayern Munich. Six successive Bundesliga wins prior to Sunday's encounter at Allianz Arena saw Bayern overtake Leipzig, who have faulted in recent week...Full Story »

Bayern Munich have moved to pour cold water on any move for Juventus attacker Cristiano Ronaldo. There have been tentative rumours suggesting that they could make a move for the 35-year-old Portugal star, strangely fuelled by the fact that a car given to him for his birthday earlier this week was last registered in the Upper Bavarian district of Pfaffenhofen. He is not, however, a target who...Full Story »

Jerome Boateng and Leon Goretzka came to blows during Bayern Munich's training session on Wednesday. The Bavarians seem to be finding their feet under Hansi Flick, having scored nine goals in two games without conceding since returning from the winter break, but this is a matter that the coach is unlikely to have expected. Bild report that Goretzka went into a challenge and fouled Boateng aw...Full Story »

CHELSEA have been given a clear run at Timo Werner as Bayern Munich have pulled out of the transfer race for the 23-year-old striker. Sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has explained why the German champions have made the decision not to sign the striker from RB Leipzig. According to reports, Bayern had the opportunity to snap up the 5ft 9in striker for just £21million due to a change...Full Story »

The winger, 23, is close to a return after being out since the summer with a knee injury. Bayern Munich will not be making a bid for Man City star Leroy Sane this summer Credit: Getty The problem — picked up during the Community Shield win against Liverpool in August — scuppered the German giants’ hopes of signing him. And now Bayern have indicated they will not make a move ...Full Story »

The Blues are desperately short on the left side of defence, with Emerson Palmieri and Marcos Alonso struggling with form and injuries. Chelsea are lining up a £60m bid for David Alaba, according to reports Credit: Getty Now boss Frank Lampard could turn to Austrian superstar Alaba, 27, in a bid to help strengthen Chelsea's grip on the final top-four spot, say the Mirror. In his first se...Full Story »

Achraf Hakimi is not only attracting the attention of Real Madrid's coaching staff with his play at Borussia Dortmund, but Bayern Munich have actually enquired about what Los Blancos plan to do with the Moroccan full-back when he returns to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in the summer. The 21-year-old, who was born in Madrid, has been on a two-year loan at Dortmund and his performances have le...Full Story »

Frank Lampard says Chelsea should be confident that they can beat Bayern Munich in the Champions League round of 16. The Premier League side were paired with the Bundesliga champions in Monday's draw, in what will be a repeat of the 2012 Champions League final. Chelsea triumphed against the odds on that occasion, but Lampard is anticipating a tough tie when the two teams lock horns after Chr...Full Story »

Chelsea's pairing with Bayern Munich immediate threw up memories of their Champions League final success over the Germans seven years ago. Chelsea warned Bayern Munich are on Champions League revenge mission after last 16 draw (Image: GETTY) So much so that the Bundesliga's club's official Twitter account was forced to "mute" mentions on its timeline of "2012" and "Didier Drogba". The Chelsea...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho declared himself happy with the information he gathered on his fringe players after Tottenham’s 3-1 defeat at Bayern Munich.With both teams already into the knockout stages, and the Germans confirmed as Group B winners, Mourinho gave some fresh faces a chance to impress, but they mainly floundered at the Allianz Arena.Kingsley Coman, Thomas Muller and Philippe Coutinho did th...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho may have got some of the answers he was looking for about his fringe players as Tottenham ended their Champions League group stage with a 3-1 loss at Bayern Munich.With both teams already into the knockout stages, and the Germans confirmed as Group B winners, Mourinho gave some fresh faces a chance to impress, but they mainly floundered in the Allianz Arena.Kingsley Coman, Thomas M...Full Story »

Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho will give his fringe players the chance to impress in their closing Champions League group stage game with Bayern Munich. Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Jan Vertonghen and Serge Aurier have all been left at home for the dead rubber in Group B on Wednesday, where both teams have already qualified for the knockout stages. A host of players who have yet to feature wit...Full Story »

Defender Matthias Ginter insists Borussia Monchengladbach are not allowing themselves to get distracted by talk of lifting the Bundesliga title after their 2-1 victory over reigning champions Bayern Munich.Marco Rose’s side came from behind to win thanks to Ramy Bensebaini’s brace, which he completed from the penalty spot in stoppage time.Gladbach remain top of the table, a point cle...Full Story »

The news will come as a boost to Manchester United who have the ex-Spurs boss on their radar. Bayern Munich have pulled out the race to land Mauricio Pochettino Credit: PA:Press Association As well as Bayern, Arsenal and United have both been linked with the Argentine since he was replaced by Jose Mourinho at Spurs last month. And both clubs were given a boost yesterday when it emerged Bayern...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund plot transfer raid on Tottenham to buy Bayern Munich target Troy Parrott (Image: GETTY) Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Real Madrid are interested in Tottenham starlet Troy Parrott. Borussia Dortmund want to get a jump on arch-rivals Bayern Munich in the race to land Tottenham youngster Troy Parrott. Dortmund have reaped the rewards of the successful signing o...Full Story »