The Bundesliga club have swooped for a player there was a good deal of competition for, and they reckon they have signed a gem Borussia Monchengladbach have won the race to sign sought-after French forward Alassane Plea from Nice. The 25-year-old has inked a five-year contract with Dieter Hecking’s side to end a lengthy battle…
Under fire Bayern boss Kovac given vote of confidence
With pressure mounting on the boss’ shoulders after a run of adverse results, he has received the backing of the Bayern supremo Struggling Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac has received a vote of confidence from CEO Uli Hoeness, who has vowed to stick with the boss “no matter what”. Kovac is a favourite at Allianz…
VIDEO: McKennie assists Wright on first Bundesliga goal
Click:reaction flywheel The two Americans teamed up for Schalke’s lone goal in Wednesday’s game against Bayer Leverkusen Haji Wright has netted his first Bundesliga goal, and he has fellow American Weston McKennie to thank for setting it up. The two 20-year-olds teamed up for Schalke’s only goal in Wednesday’s game against Bayer Leverkusen at Veltins…
Kehrer set for reported €37m PSG switch, Schalke confirm
Having initially agreed a contract extension at the Veltins Arena, the young defender is now set to join the French giants Thilo Kehrer is on the verge of joining Paris Saint-Germain for a reported fee of €37million ($42m), Schalke sporting director Christian Heidel has confirmed. Kehrer, a Schalke youth product, initially broke into the club’s…
Sancho rise 'something special', says Favre
The English winger’s impact at just 18 is “something special”, according to Borussia Dortmund’s coach Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre lauded Jadon Sancho and believes the teenage attacker can get even better. Sancho has starred for the Bundesliga leaders this season, scoring five goals and assisting eight in 14 games in all competitions. The 18-year-old’s…
'Pulisic is the Coutinho-type Liverpool need' – Klopp urged to launch Dortmund raid
The Reds have been linked with the USA star in the past and John Aldridge believes they need to fend off rival interest in order to land the playmaker Christian Pulisic is the “Coutinho-type” playmaker that Liverpool are lacking, says John Aldridge, with Jurgen Klopp being urged to raid former club Borussia Dortmund for the…
Renato Sanches wants more minutes at Bayern Munich
The Portugal midfielder believes he is ready to build on an encouraging series of displays after returning to the first-team fold Renato Sanches hopes his personal renaissance amid Bayern Munich’s flagging form leads to more regular playing time. Niko Kovac’s arrival at Allianz Arena has coincided with a spike in Sanches’ fortunes following a frustrating postscript…
Tottenham wanted Pulisic but were priced out of £58m battle with Chelsea – Redknapp
The former Spurs boss claims the USA international was a player targeted by Mauricio Pochettino, but the Borussia Dortmund star proved too costly Tottenham were keen on signing Borussia Dortmund playmaker Christian Pulisic, but were priced out of a market which saw Chelsea complete a £58 million ($74m) deal, claims Harry Redknapp. The United States…
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Juventus want Pogba back if Pjanic leaves
Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Juve want Pogba back if Pjanic leaves Juventus will explore a deal to re-sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United, if they sell Miralem Pjanic this summer, according to Tuttosport. Pjanic has been linked with…
Alphonso Davies joins new Bayern team-mates as Lewandowski resumes training
The Canada wonderkid has completed a move from Vancouver Whitecaps and cannot wait to make his name with the Bundesliga giants Robert Lewandowski has returned to full training with Bayern Munich following a knee injury, with Alphonso Davies joining his team-mates for the first time. Poland striker Lewandowski sat out Tuesday’s session with a knee injury…