What is the story about?
There isn’t a lot going on in Germany right now, but there is plenty of drama in the UK. Not only is the Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his last legs, with the Labour Party infighting to decide his replacement, but my trip to Wembley Stadium next weekend is in real danger!
If you were unaware, Southampton recently qualified for the Championship Play-Off final, beating Middlesbrough 2-1 in the semi-finals. However, this has been overshadowed by some extremely funny cheating going on in the lead-up
to the first leg of the semi-final. Now, the always normal EFL are considering chucking Saints out of the Play-Offs, and the entire situation is a mess.
BVB News
- Dortmund’s move for Joane Gadou is now official. The RB Salzburg defender will cost a total of €19.5m plus €4.5m in bonus payments.
- BVB’s pursuit of Kennet Eichhorn seems to be ramping up, with Ole Book praising the player to the media recently. Reports suggest he has a €10-12m release clause.
- German midfield talent Mussa Kaba has signed his first professional contract at Borussia Dortmund.
Bundesliga News
- Manuel Neuer is set to sign a contract extension at Bayern Munich, keeping him at the club until he turns 1000 years old.
- Kasper Hjulmand’s days are numbered at Bayer Leverkusen, and the club consider Brazilian Filipe Luís, most recently manager of Flamengo, and Girona’s Michel as the candidates to replace him.
- RB Leipzig need to generate €100m in player sales this summer. Maybe they can sell us a couple?
Your Thoughts?
Are you pleased with BVB’s first move this summer? Let us know in the comments.
