Thiago hints at uncertain Bayern Munich future amid Barcelona links

The Spain international has been linked with a move back to his old club, and has revealed that he is not sure where he will play next season Thiago Alcantara has suggested his future at Bayern Munich is uncertain, although he insists he is focused on the World Cup for now. The 27-year-old midfielder signed …

Bayern should have had a penalty, admits Boateng

The 31-year-old acknowledged he was fortunate not to have conceded a spot kick against the Bundesliga champions on Saturday Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng admitted Bayern Munich should have been awarded a stoppage-time penalty for his foul on Javi Martinez in the DFB-Pokal final. Bundesliga champions Bayern were denied a domestic double after Niko Kovac’s …

Stoger tight-lipped on Dortmund future as exit threat looms

While speculation mounts over a potential new coach, the man currently at the helm remains focused on securing third place in the Bundesliga Peter Stoger refused to be drawn on his future at Borussia Dortmund in the build-up to what could be his final game in charge of the club. Dortmund travel to Hoffenheim on …

Bundesliga 2018-19 fixtures: Bayern Munich open against Hoffenheim as Borussia Dortmund kick off RB Leipzig

The reigning champions kick off Niko Kovac’s era in charge against Julian Nagelsmann’s team while Lucien Favre’s Dortmund have a tough away game Bayern Munich will begin their Bundesliga title defence under new boss Niko Kovac against Hoffenheim. The fixtures for the 2018-19 season were released on Friday, with the reigning champions kicking off the …

Arsenal yet to finalise deal for Dortmund defender Sokratis

The Gunners are hoping to push through a summer transfer for the experienced Greece international, but no agreement has been completed as yet Arsenal are yet to finalise a deal for Sokratis Papastathopoulos, although Borussia Dortmund ‘s sporting director Michael Zorc is expecting a transfer to go through. Goal confirmed in late May that the …

Kovac hints at Bayern stay for Swansea flop Sanches

The Portugal international struggled on loan in the Premier League but could be kept on by the Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac has suggested that Renato Sanches will stay at the club, despite a torrid time on loan at Swansea City. Sanches spent the 2017-18 season in the Premier League but saw …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd have €65m Skriniar offer rejected

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Man Utd have €65m Skriniar offer rejected Manchester United have had a €65 million (£57m/$76m) approach for Inter defender Milan Skriniar rejected, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport .  The 23-year-old Slovakia international has reportedly …

Leno completes €22m Arsenal move from Leverkusen as Gunners bolster goalkeeping ranks

The Germany international will be turning out in the Premier League next season after linking up with Unai Emery’s side at Emirates Stadium Arsenal have completed the capture of Germany international goalkeeper Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen. Goal revealed earlier on Tuesday that a deal for the 26-year-old was close , and that agreement has …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Messi wants Pogba at Barcelona

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Messi wants Pogba at Barcelona Lionel Messi would like Barcelona to sign midfielder Paul Pogba from Manchester United, according to Calciomercato. After missing out on Antoine Griezmann this summer, Barca have now turned their …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo's release clause slashed from €1 billion to €120m

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Ronaldo’s release clause slashed to €120m Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has had his release clause slashed from €1 billion to just €120m (£105m/$140m), according to OK Diario . The clause is not applicable …