The latest Soccerex 20 Under 21 Report values the game’s best young talent, with the combined total topping €1 billion for the first time The last 12 months have seen transfer fees rocket and records set, with Neymar’s €222 million (£198m/$258m) move to Paris Saint-Germain setting a new benchmark. The ‘Neymar Effect’ is also in…
Schweinsteiger backed for Bayern director's role by Robben
The midfielder returned to the Allianz Arena for his testimonial match on Tuesday and an old team-mate feels the German has more to offer Arjen Robben feels former team-mate Bastian Schweinsteiger would be an excellent Bayern Munich director should he want a future role at his old club. Schweinsteiger returned to Bavaria for his testimonial…
Kovac eyes steady progress at Bayern as Robben returns to full training
The Croatian boss admitted he feels pressure to guide the Bavarians back into title contention, but he could now have the Dutchman back to call upon Arjen Robben could return from injury for what Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac believes is a must-win match against Fortuna Dusseldorf in the Bundesliga. Bayern are seven points adrift of…
Matthaus expecting three-way race for Bundesliga title
The former Germany international insists that both Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund can run Bayern Munich close this season Former Germany international Lothar Matthaus expects a tight Bundesliga title race this season. Bayern won the league by 21 points last season, collecting 84 points, while nearest challengers Schalke won just 63. Nevertheless, Matthaus believes that both Borussia…
Man Utd & Real Madrid rumours no distraction for Lewandowski
The Bayern Munich striker maintains that he has given no thought to a summer transfer and that speculation did not impact on his World Cup performance Robert Lewandowski continues to shrug off mounting transfer talk, with the Bayern Munich striker having turned a deaf ear to Manchester United and Real Madrid rumours during the World…
Max didn't miss out on Man Utd or PSG move, he never had any offers
The highly-rated left-back was heavily linked with Europe’s top clubs over the summer, but he ended up staying at Augsburg and signing a new contract Philipp Max saw his performances for Augsburg last season sparked talk of interest from Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, but he claims to have received no offers. The 24-year-old left-back…
Hazard's head not turned by Liverpool & Bayern links
The Borussia Monchengladbach playmaker is generating plenty of transfer talk, but the Belgium international claims to be paying little attention to it Thorgan Hazard claims his head is “at Borussia” as speculation regarding possible moves to Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund builds. The Belgium international has been with Monchengladbach since 2015, having secured a…
Brazil call-up the chance of a lifetime – Walace
The 23-year-old midfielder has overcome a difficult period in Germany to regain his form at Hannover and is now eyeing a long-term Selecao future ANALYSIS: Raisa Simplicio & Rupert Fryer This feels like a big week for Walace. Back in the Brazil squad for the first time since 2016, the 23-year-old re-joins the Selecao ahead…
RB Leipzig star Kampl revels in seeing Bayern Munich struggle
The former Borussia Dortmund star says that he is enjoying seeing the Bundesliga giants fail to top the table, creating a competitive title race RB Leipzig midfielder Kevin Kampl admits that he likes seeing Bayern Munich struggle in the Bundesliga. Niko Kovac’s side are currently second in the league, two points behind Borussia Dortmund but…
Move over Man City, PSG & Juve – Dortmund are Europe's most exciting team
The Bundesliga leaders are averaging three goals each game this season, but are getting them from everyone on the pitch and their substitutes Three things in life are certain: death, taxes and Borussia Dortmund scoring in the second half of games. The first two will catch up with you no matter how hard you try, while…