At FC Bayern, BVB and Co., the focus is on the transfer summer. What rumors are circulating in the Bundesliga, the 2nd Bundesliga, the Premier League or LaLiga? What important news is there? sport.de will keep you up to date in the transfer ticker here.
Bayern flop in Istanbul sought after
Will Hertha BSC lose Fabian Reese?
BVB is chasing Bundesliga star
Eberl with a hint to Jackson
+++ April 27th: Bayern flop Palhinha in Istanbul sought after +++
Joao Palhinha hardly left any mark at FC Bayern, which is why the Portuguese was loaned out to Tottenham. However, Spurs are threatened with relegation in the Premier League. What’s next for the six?
As the Turkish newspaper Sabah reports, Besiktas could be a way out for Palhinha. The traditional club from Istanbul is showing concrete interest.
+++ April 27th: Real attacker traded to BVB +++
At the Club World Cup, Gonzalo Garcia came into focus almost out of nowhere: the young Real Madrid attacker appeared six times for Los Blancos, scoring four goals and assisting one goal. The 22-year-old already seemed to be the discovery of the season – then everything turned out differently. Apart from a gala performance (3 goals) in the 5-1 win against Betis Sevilla at the beginning of 2026, Garcia hardly put his horsepower on the pitch, and recently he has moved more and more into the second tier. A fact that apparently didn’t escape BVB’s notice; according to a media report, Borussia are trying their luck. More on this.
+++ April 27th: Million-dollar setback for FC Bayern +++
Million-dollar setback for FC Bayern: Loan player Bryan Zaragoza is apparently returning to Munich from AS Roma at the end of the season. Click here for the report.
+++ April 27th: Insider contradicts FC Bayern bosses about Olise +++
Is Michael Olise really not for sale at FC Bayern? Transfer insider Florian Plettenberg doubts the statements of the German record champions’ grandees about this personality. Here you can find all the information you need to read.
+++ April 27th: Future at FC Schalke 04? Karius takes a deep look +++
Will he stay or will he look for a new challenge in the summer despite his contract running until 2027? Goalkeeper Loris Karius spoke out about his future at FC Schalke 04 after the spectacular 3-2 win at SC Paderborn – and in clear terms. Click here for the report.
+++ April 27th: Advisor reacts to FC Bayern’s transfer decision +++
Loan player Nicolas Jackson will most likely have to leave FC Bayern in the summer and return to Chelsea, sports director Max Eberl confirmed on Saturday. Jackson’s advisor Diomansy Kamara reacts to the public announcement from Munich. Click here for the report.
+++ April 27th: PSG youngsters in BVB’s sights? +++
In January 2026, Paris Saint-Germain reportedly transferred around eight million euros to FC Barcelona to secure the services of Spanish midfield youngster Dro Fernandez. Since then, the 18-year-old has repeatedly appeared in the Paris star ensemble, but BVB is still hoping to be able to lure the Spanish U19 international to the Ruhr area. You can find out why the path to a deal could be complicated here.
+++ April 27th: This is how BVB should plan +++
67 points after 31 matchdays, five points ahead of RB Leipzig and qualification for the Champions League in the bag: Borussia Dortmund’s season is impressive. However, the championship trophy will once again be viewed from a reasonable distance – league leaders FC Bayern are simply racing through the season too dominantly. Now it has come to light which transfers BVB wants to use to try to reduce the gap. Details on the topic can be found in our news.
+++ April 27th: Will Hertha BSC lose Fabian Reese? +++
Fabian Reese is the captain, fan favorite and top star of Hertha BSC. Although clubs from the German upper echelon of football have also been keeping an eye on the offensive player for some time, the 28-year-old extended his working paper in the summer of 2025 until the end of June 2030 – but after missing out on promotion again, his whereabouts are no longer set in stone. You can find out more here.
+++ April 27th: BVB hunts Bundesliga star +++
Is Borussia Dortmund once again poaching in the Bundesliga competition? According to “Fussballdaten.de”, BVB is said to be looking at midfielder Mert Kömür from FC Augsburg.
Accordingly, the 20-year-old U21 national player is classified by the Black and Yellow scouts as one of the players with the greatest potential in the upper house. Kömür’s price tag is said to be a whopping 25 to 35 million euros.
In addition to BVB, Eintracht Frankfurt, AC Milan and the top Turkish clubs Besiktas, Trabzonspor, Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray are also expected to put out feelers.
+++ April 26th: BVB defenders very popular +++
Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson is said to be very popular with two Premier League clubs. You can find out more about the transfer rumor here.
+++ April 26th: Eberl with a hint at Jackson +++
According to sports director Max Eberl, FC Bayern does not have to use the purchase option from Nicolas Jackson, “because he does [notwendigen] Games not reached,” the squad planner revealed on Saturday in the “ZDF-Sportstudio”. It also means that the club will not take up the option for the center forward, Eberl also explained.
Jackson is on loan from Chelsea to FC Bayern until the summer. His contract in London runs until 2033.
Munich’s honorary president Uli Hoeneß revealed last fall that the 24-year-old would have to be in the starting line-up for at least 40 games for FC Bayern’s purchase obligation to take effect. Jackson made a total of 29 appearances (ten goals) for the German record champions. The Munich team could theoretically renegotiate a permanent transfer or another loan. Whether this will happen remains to be seen.
+++ April 26th: FC Bayern tough on Olise +++
Rumors about Michael Olise are currently circulating again and again. However, FC Bayern sticks to its clear stance. You can find out more about the personnel here.
+++ April 26th: Eberl comments on New Future +++
Manuel Neuer’s future remains unclear. FC Bayern would probably like to give the 40-year-old a new contract.
“Manu is playing an outstanding season. He is a legend of FC Bayern. If he plays the way he does, then I don’t know what stands in the way of him sticking around for a year,” said sports director Max Eberl in the “ZDF-Sportstudio”.
+++ April 25th: 1. FC Köln asks Bosnian talent +++
According to a media report, 1. FC Cologne is apparently targeting a talent from Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Bundesliga soccer team sent an initial request to find out details. More about that here.
+++ April 25th: BVB flirts with Union defender +++
The departure of Niklas Süle next summer is a done deal – Borussia Dortmund is now examining the options for a replacement on the market. According to exclusive information from RTL/ntv and sport.de, one of these options is Danilho Doekhi from Union Berlin.
The central defender will be put on the market for a free transfer in the summer and has a number of interested clubs trying to get him. In this context, discussions were also held with Borussia Dortmund, and we can easily imagine a commitment there.
However, no decision has been made yet – Doekhi’s future is open. However, staying in the Bundesliga and moving to BVB are definitely conceivable options. According to RTL information, there will be no stay at Union Berlin.
+++ April 25th: Brekalo decision at Hertha is imminent +++
A groundbreaking personnel decision is imminent at Hertha BSC. According to a recent media report, she is still attached to this weekend’s game against Holstein Kiel. Here are all the details.
+++ April 25th: BVB is vying for the Celtic star +++
At Borussia Dortmund, there will reportedly be personnel changes in the midfield center in the summer. According to the English portal “Football Insider”, Arne Engels from Celtic Glasgow is now in the sights of the BVB bosses.
The former Augsburg player is reportedly about to leave Scotland. In Glasgow they are definitely willing to talk about selling the 22-year-old after Celtic reportedly rejected an offer of around 28 million euros from Nottingham in the winter.
In addition to BVB, RB Leipzig and Lazio Rome are also said to be interested in Engels.
+++ April 25th: BVB at the front with prodigy +++
Liam Claude Kanté, who is only 15 years old, is currently on the wish list of many clubs. In addition to Borussia Dortmund, FC Bayern, TSG Hoffenheim, RB Salzburg and several Italian clubs are also said to be interested. BVB now probably has the best chance of a transfer coup. Here you can find out the details.
+++ April 25th: Bitter departure from Gladbach? +++
There are signs of a painful loss at Borussia Mönchengladbach in the summer. With regard to midfielder Yannik Engelhardt, the Foals are in a tricky situation. There could be a change within the Bundesliga. There is more about this here.
+++ April 25th: BVB grabs top talent +++
Borussia Dortmund is apparently close to signing a promising top talent. 17-year-old Peniel Poba still plays for Gladbach. It is said that BVB is already pursuing a concrete plan. All details can be found here.
+++ April 24th: Lewandowski on the island? +++
After his successful years in the Bundesliga and La Liga, will Robert Lewandowski move to the Premier League in the future? It’s quite possible, according to the Spanish portal “fichajes.net”. Accordingly, the center forward is on the list at Manchester United.
Since Lewandowski’s contract expires after the season, no transfer fee would be due.
