His future at the German giants is in doubt, having falling down the pecking order under Thomas Tuchel. Matthijs de Ligt could want to quit Bayern Munich in the summer De Ligt has made just 11 starts in all competitions this season as Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae are the preferred defensive pairing. It has led to reports claiming he is unhappy with his lack of playing time. There has also...Full Story »

Manchester United were linked with two players from the German Bundesliga this weekend. The Red Devils, who beat Aston Villa in the Premier League, are chasing defensive improvements. Per the Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils retain interest in Bayer Leverkusen defenders Jeremie Frimpong and Edmond Tapsoba. Leverkusen are top of the German Bundesliga, beating Bayern Munich 3-0 at the ...Full Story »

Bayer Leverkusen have already identified their replacement for Xabi Alonso. Bayer's coach is the firm favourite to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, with the German to step down at the end of the season. Relevo says Bayer are ready to stick with a Spanish theme. Former Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui is wanted by Bayer should they lose Xabi over the summer. Lopetegui is a free agent aft...Full Story »

Matthijs de Ligt isn't completely happy with his situation at Bayern Munich and could leave the Bavarian giants during the summer, according to Florian Plettenberg. The main reason is that the 24-year-old isn't among manager Thomas Tuchel's favoured options for the defending Bundesliga champions when all of Bayern's defenders are fit and available. That stance was displayed during Bayern's 3-0...Full Story »

Jeremie Frimpong fired into an empty net in stoppage time to cap Bayer Leverkusen’s outstanding 3-0 win over Bayern Munich as they celebrated carnival weekend in the Rhineland by moving five points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.Josip Stanisic, the man on loan from Bayern, opened the scoring in the 18th minute before Alex Grimaldo doubled the advantage five minutes into the second half...Full Story »

Bayern Munich are ready to step-up their interest in Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo, according to Diario Sport. It's reported that the Bundesliga champions have already set up a strategy to land the 24-year-old, with an offer expected to be in the region of €100 million. While the Uruguay international is a key player for the LaLiga club, Bayern believe that Barca will have no cho...Full Story »

Manchester City are lining up a summer move for Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich. The Germany international is expected to leave Bayern at the end of the season. Mundo Deportivo says City and Barcelona have been in contact with Kimmich in recent months. However, Barca's trail is going cold with Xavi's resignation, with the coach the main driver of their interest. In contrast, City m...Full Story »

Bayern Munich and Liverpool are keeping tabs on Girona coach Michel's situation. Okdiario says Michel is viewed by both giants as their 'plan B', with Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso their top summer choice. Xabi is seen at Liverpool as the ideal successor for the departing Jurgen Klopp, while at Bayern the Spaniard is being considered as a replacement for Thomas Tuchel. Should Xabi snub...Full Story »

The 50-year-old German boss has found himself under-pressure this term. Thomas Tuchel has revealed his desire to manager in Spain He guided the club to the Bundesliga title last season after taking charge in March but Bayern currently trail leaders Bayer Leverkusen by two points. Tuchel has been criticised by some of Bayern’s former legendary players over his transfer signings and only ...Full Story »

Liverpool should look at Xabi Alonso as an obvious choice to succeed Jurgen Klopp this summer. That is the view of former Reds star Jermaine Pennant, who believes Alonso can shine in England. The former midfielder, who played for the Reds, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and other clubs, is top of the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen. "My first choice for Liverpool has to be Xabi Alonso," Pennan...Full Story »

Two Premier League clubs are set to go head-to-head to sign Joshua Kimmich. The Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder is available in the summer window. With Kimmich entering the last 18 months of his Bayern deal, the club may cash in over the offseason. Per German outlet Bild, the 28-year-old will either have to renew his deal before the summer or leave. Manchester City and Liverpool are t...Full Story »

Bayern Munich have dropped their pursuit of Newcastle full-back Kieran Trippier, sporting director Christoph Freund has confirmed. WHAT HAPPENED?There was talk of a possible reunion for former Tottenham team-mates Harry Kane and Trippier when it emerged that the German side had tabled two bids to sign the right-back in the January transfer window, having seen their first rejected. Freund, tho...Full Story »

Eric Dier has made a winning debut for Bayern Munich. The on-loan Tottenham defender was a second-half substitute as Bayern defeated Union Berlin 1-0 on Wednesday night. Raphael Guerreiro struck Bayern's winner as he reacted to a rebound from a Harry Kane strike. Union Berlin manager Nenad Bjelic was sent off later after shoving Bayern winger Leroy Sane in the face. Bayern now sit in secon...Full Story »

MANCHESTER United lead the race to sign Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee despite interest from rivals Arsenal. The Red Devils are the only club to have held transfer talks with the former Bayern Munich star. Manchester United lead the race to sign Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee Credit: Rex Zirkzee, 22, rose through the youth system at Bayern Munich but struggled to make the breakthrough at seni...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE UNITED have REJECTED a Bayern Munich offer for Kieran Trippier, it's been claimed. The German champions are keen on signing a new right-back and are understood to have placed the England defender high on their wishlist. Bayern Munich are keen on signing Kieran Trippier from Newcastle Credit: GETTY Talks over a potential deal began last weekend, prompting Bayern to reportedly table a...Full Story »

Bayern Munich attacker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting could be England-bound. The centre forward is very much out of favor with the Bavarian giants so far this season. Choupo-Moting has lost his place to summer arrival Harry Kane and wants to leave for regular game time. A loan approach from Manchester United would appeal to the veteran. The 34-year-old has three goals in 21 games this season, w...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE fans were left shocked upon hearing star man Kieran Trippier could leave for just £12million. Trippier has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich, who are keen to add to their English contingent after signing Eric Dier and England captain Harry Kane. Newcastle are open to letting Kieran Trippier go for a fee between £11m-£12m Credit: Getty And according to Sky in Ge...Full Story »

WEST HAM are prepared to break their transfer record to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface. The 23-year-old striker has been linked with both Newcastle and Chelsea. West Ham could smash their transfer record to sign Victor Boniface Credit: Reuters Hammers’ technical director Tim Steidten is pushing for the massive swoop and could pull it off before the window shuts. Boniface ha...Full Story »

Kieran Trippier is nearing a move to Bayern. (Image: Getty) Bayern Munich have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to sign Kieran Trippier from Newcastle. The German giants emerged as shock contenders to sign the 33-year-old this week, with the North-East club prepared to sell in order to help comply with Financial Fair Play regulations. Now according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenb...Full Story »

Ivan Toney talks about future move away from Brentford Ivan Toney talked about a potential move away from Brentford when talking to Daily Mail [via Fabrizio Romano]: "Everyone knows that I would love to play for a top team and be at the top of the leagues, playing with the best. I'm a Brentford player at the moment and until that time comes, this window or at the end of the season, then so be...Full Story »