rumours

+++ Update, August 16, 11:20 a.m.: A Wirtz fan? Leverkusen beat Xavi Simons +++

It is known that FC Bayern would like to sign Xavi Simons this summer. But the Netherlands international finally decided to go on loan to RB Leipzig again.

But now “Sport Bild” reports that another Bundesliga team has also courted Simons – champions Bayer Leverkusen. It seems that the communication was never concrete; it was just a phone call between coach Xabi Alonso and the midfielder.

Nevertheless, the Leverkusen team is very interested in the offensive talent.

Because: At Leverkusen, Simons looks set to succeed Florian Wirtz if he leaves Bayer in the summer of 2025.

Since, according to media reports, FC Bayern wants to find Florian Wirtz and Xavi Simons again next summer, a transfer poker could be imminent.

+++ Update, August 14, 10:53pm: Brighton confirm Gruda’s commitment +++

Brajan Gruda is moving to the Premier League. The 20-year-old leaves 1. FSV Mainz 05 and now joins Brighton after six years with Rheinhessen. The wanted man signed a contract there until 2028.

According to regular media reports, the clubs agreed on a maximum transfer fee of 30 million euros. This is the most expensive trip in the club’s history to date.

+++ Update, August 14th, 6:26am: Barca star Sergi Roberto to Frankfurt? +++

At the weekend it was announced that FC Barcelona was ending the cooperation with the country player Sergi Roberto. The midfielder has no future in Catalonia.

Now “Marca” makes Eintracht Frankfurt a potential buyer. The Adlerträger is still looking for a replacement for the departed captain Sebastian Rode. Roberto, however, will have to adjust his salary expectations, they say.

The former Spain international prefers to move abroad as he does not want to play against Barca. In addition to SGE, Ajax Amsterdam, AC Florence and AS Monaco are said to be interested.

+++ Update, 12 August, 9:00pm: Mainzer Gruda is set to move to Brighton +++

Brajan Gruda from 1. It looks like FSV Mainz 05 are going to move to Brighton & Hove Albion. According to “Sky”, the bosses and new coach Fabian Hürzeler convinced the 20-year-old to step into the Premier League.

There should already be a verbal agreement between the player and the club. The two clubs are also said to have agreed on a transfer fee of 30 million euros. Perhaps the change will happen soon.

Gruda started last Bundesliga season and scored four goals and three assists for Mainz. In the lead-up to the European Championships, the midfielder was also in the training squad of the national team.

+++ Update, August 12, 1:15pm: Coman is set to be loaned out – Barca are mixing with interested parties +++

As transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports, Hansi Flick and FC Barcelona would discuss the transfer of Bayern player Kingsley Coman.

Due to the possible failed commitment of Nico Williams, the “Blaugrana” are looking for a replacement and the former national coach Flick would be interested in his former player Coman from his time in Munich, despite the high salary.

The France international is under contract with Bayern until 2027, but is said to be on the cut list and will suffer the upheaval requested by Max Eberl. However, Munich is currently planning a loan instead of a sale.

Apart from the Catalans, there should be other interested parties for Coman.

+++ Update, August 8th, 10:26 am: Frankfurt are preparing for Pacho’s departure +++

As the “kicker” reports, Eintracht Frankfurt is preparing for the departure of central defender Willian Pacho. He is about to move to Paris St. Germain for 40 million euros.

So a successor is ready: the Greek Konstantinos Koulierakis should take the vacant place in central defense. He is currently fighting with PAOK for a place in the Champions League, in which the dangerous defender has already scored two goals.

Eintracht should transfer around ten million euros to Thessaloniki for the 20-year-old first national player.

+++ Update, August 7th, 4:05pm: Finally a deal with Brighton? VfB Stuttgart are putting together a mega package for Deniz Undav +++

The update VfB fans have been waiting for. It looks like Stuttgart have finally agreed a permanent move for Deniz Undav with Brighton & Hove Albion. As the “kicker” reports, the Swabians are willing to take financial risks for their dream striker.

A transfer fee of around 27 million euros would be in the cards, and bonus payments could even raise the amount above the 30 million mark. Including the impressive salary of the national striker, who is expected to sign until at least 2027, the whole package could cost up to 50 million euros.

Maybe there are only small things that stand in the way of the movement. But it looks like Brighton, Undav and VfB will finally come together after a lot of back and forth.