Bundesliga

A reasonably cheap release clause and favourable payment terms is likely to tempt Mikel Arteta into trying to secure Jeremie Frimpong for Arsenal next summer. The player, as with many of his colleagues, is enjoying a stunning campaign under Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen. At present, they remain top of the Bundesliga table ahead of Bayern Munich, another club apparently …

Goals have been far from forthcoming for Manchester United this term. In fact, the Red Devils have the joint-second fewest tally of goals (16) of the top 15 teams in the Premier League behind Crystal Palace and Fulham (13). Despite the club’s urgent need for goals, however, Christian Falk’s latest report suggests that Erik ten Hag’s men are unlikely to …

Joshua Kimmich may part ways with serial winners Bayern Munich in the next summer window. It’s a possibility that certainly shouldn’t be ruled out amid an ongoing impasse between manager, Thomas Tuchel, and player over his skillset. As such, it’s expected that the German national will court some interest from Europe’s top outfits in the event a departure shapes up …

Florian Wirtz has gone from strength to strength in the past year, with his eye-catching performances catching the wandering gaze of Bayern Munich. Christian Falk reported that the German international will, however, come with a supremely high asking price attached. It’s a reality that has annoyed the Bundesliga champions after the player opted to extend his current terms to the …

Manchester City are reportedly growing tired of waiting for a resolution in the ongoing investigation into Lucas Paqueta’s betting activity. Although he denies any wrongdoing, Paqueta, 26, is currently being investigated by sporting authorities after alleged suspicious betting activity was flagged from an address near the Brazilian’s hometown near Rio. The FA’s ongoing investigation has stalled Manchester City’s pursuit, despite the …

When the best talents in European football potentially become available, both Arsenal and Man United will want to ensure that they’re in the picture. The Gunners are faring better than the Red Devils on the pitch at this stage of the 2023/24 campaign, however, Erik ten Hag’s side are beginning to build up a head of steam in the Premier …

Fabrizio Romano has explained that RB Leipzig striker Lois Openda could be one to watch due to his release clause that comes into effect in 2025, as he also dreams of a transfer to the Premier League. The highly-rated Belgian striker has impressed since moving to the Bundesliga this season and was in particularly exciting form this week with two …

Manchester United’s new director under Sir Jim Ratcliffe could be key to determining whether or not they decide to step up their transfer pursuit of RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner. That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, with the transfer news expert explaining that Werner looks like an option for the Red Devils …

Currently sat in seventh place in the Premier League, Newcastle are just a little farther back from top spot than perhaps they’d like to be at this point in the 2023/24 season. Just about a third of the way through the campaign, there is plenty of time of course for Eddie Howe and his charges to go on a little …

The Bundesliga side has acknowledged that the departure of Florian Wirtz, the attacking midfielder, is inevitable, as reported by Sky Sport. However, Bayer Leverkusen are optimistic that the 20-year-old, whose contract runs until 2027, will agree to stay with the club until at least the summer of 2025. Despite Leverkusen’s hopes, convincing Wirtz to postpone his departure might prove challenging. …