Bundesliga

Christian Falk has confirmed Timo Werner’s desire to remain with Tottenham beyond the summer window. The former RB Leipzig striker – described as a ‘special’ player by former manager Frank Lampard (via football.london) –  will set back Spurs £14.57m should they wish to exercise a purchase option included in the German’s loan deal. “Timo Werner still has a contract with …

Jadon Sancho’s high-calibre performances for Borussia Dortmund could yet force out Donyell Malen from the club. The Englishman’s in-form teammate could be used as a makeweight in a potential swap deal that would see the ex-Manchester United man stay put in Germany. That said, Edin Terzic’s men won’t be short of suitors for the 25-year-old right-sided attacker. “Jadon Sancho is …

Should Bayern fail to sign Xabi Alonso as a replacement for outgoing manager Thomas Tuchel this summer, Max Eberl has drawn up a list of alternatives. Roberto De Zerbi is understood to be well-appreciated, though the Bavarians also have an eye on free agents (and former Spurs bosses) Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte. “Xabi Alonso is known and is the …

The expectation at large is that Xabi Alonso will commit his future to one of three clubs: Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen or Liverpool. There is, however, a fourth potential option the former Spanish international could opt for this summer. Christian Falk now reports one rumour of the 42-year-old being prepared to stay put in his current role until he can …

22-year-old Chelsea full-back Ian Maatsen is being pursued by German giants Bayern Munich. Maatsen is a target of Bayern Munich’s defense-bolstering plans ahead of next season, according to a report by HITC. The German giants believe the Chelsea full-back would be a perfect match for them as they search for a possible Alphonso Davies successor. The summer of 2025 marks the expiration …

Harry Kane could be set to follow Bukayo Saka’s footsteps and withdraw from the England squad. Bukayo Saka’s departure from the England squad is a setback for Gareth Southgate’s plans, but it might be a silver lining for Arsenal, but the Three Lions may yet be set to be without the England captain Harry Kane. It appears that Saka’s withdrawal …

This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Charles Watts’ exclusive transfer columns via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io. Arsenal have been drawn with Bayern Munich for the Champions League quarter-finals – an opponent fans know all too well. It’s a huge tie, one that …

Arsenal FC journalist Charles Watts has given his insight into how Mikel Arteta will prepare his players for the test of taking on Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The Gunners made slightly difficult work of Porto in the last 16, eventually scraping through on penalties after drawing 1-1 on aggregate, and it’s clear they’ll need to …

This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Neil Jones’ exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service at thedailybriefing.io I think Liverpool will have a lot of regrets at the manner in which they exited the FA Cup at Old Trafford. They didn’t play …

Harry Kane is ripping it up in the Bundesliga at present, doing exactly what everyone expected after his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur. In the space of less than a season, the England captain has become a legend in Bavaria by setting all sorts of goalscoring records and bagging some sensational strikes including one from his own half earlier in the …