Dayot Upamecano saw red this weekend as RasenBallsport Leipzig’s faint title hopes faded further in a draw with Paderborn, while Cameroon’s Pierre Kunde Malong was among the goals again as Mainz pulled clear of the dropzone with victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. It’s been a frustrating return to action for Leipzig centre-back Upamecano, who was initially
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Timo Werner and Liverpool seemed such an obvious fit. He is a quick, mobile striker capable of dropping straight into Jurgen Klopp’s system at Anfield and a player, with a reported £49 million release clause at RB Leipzig, who would also mirror the club’s policy of finding value in an inflated market. The Germany international
Steve Nicol reacts to reports that Chelsea have activated Timo Werner’s €60 million release clause. As RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner prepares for a big summer move, look back at some of his goals for Germany. Julian Nagelsmann compared Timo Werner with Robert Lewandowski amid interest from the Premier League. Ale Moreno and Steve Nicol react
Christopher Nkunku turned on the class with a delicious finish as RB Leipzig defeated FC Cologne 4-2 on Monday, while Achraf Hakimi scored again as Borussia Dortmund bounced back from their midweek defeat by Bayern Munich to smash SC Paderborn 07 6-1 away on Sunday. Hakimi’s hopes of ending his time at BVB with a Bundesliga
Rob Dawson analyses Man United’s pursuit of Timo Werner with rival Liverpool also looking at the Leipzig star. Chelsea are considering switching their attentions to Timo Werner if the RB Leipzig forward indicates he is willing to join them, sources have told ESPN. – ESPN+: Stream ESPN FC TVdaily and 30 for 30: Soccer Stories– Insider Notebook: United battle
Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the top leagues around the world. In this edition, Manchester United are looking to rival Liverpool for their top transfer target. PLUS: The eye-watering cost of landing Philippe Coutinho. Jump to: Coutinho cost puts off clubs | De Gea United’s No.1 | Bellerin staying put | Aouchiche on Arsenal
There is no better time for football fans to pick a Bundesliga club to support during the remaining eight rounds of the 2019/20 season. As top-level action returned to television screens, many fans, who may not have followed German football, found themselves drawn to Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. For supporters in Southeast Asia, who
Africa’s stars were at the heart of the action across the Bundesliga this weekend, with Achraf Hakimi, Ramy Bensebaini and Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi among the players in key roles as German football returned behind closed doors. The Bundesliga had been on a two-month coronavirus-imposed hiatus before finally being given the green light to resume,
We’re gonna play games! Maybe… possibly… at some point … OK, who really knows? Germany is actually ready to resume the 2019-20 Bundesliga this weekend, while Spain (back in training!) and Italy (June 13!) are at different stages of inching toward a potential restart over the next two-plus months. The French, Belgian, Dutch governments essentially
Europe’s first major league returns to action this weekend, with the Bundesliga set to resume on Saturday after a two-month suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic. Before football was paused, the German game was in the grip of one of the most fascinating title battles in recent years — six points separated the top four
After a two-month delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Bundesliga will become the first major European soccer league to return to action, resuming the 2019-20 season this Saturday. There’s still a lot of anxiety and uncertainty with the proceedings — not every player loves the idea, and second-division team Dynamo Dresden had to enter
Bayern Munich’s David Alaba and the LA Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma discuss Franck Ribery and LeBron James’ influence on them. Julien Laurens discusses reports Leroy Sane may leave Manchester City for Bundesliga side Bayern Munich. RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner has ruled out a switch to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and said he would prefer a
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Werner makes Liverpool his No. 1 choice RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner has been linked with a switch across Germany to Bayern Munich for a few seasons, with
Mark Ogden breaks down why Chelsea might not be Arsenal’s best option to move Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Julien Laurens details why this summer is so important for Arsenal and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Julien Laurens analyses Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s position at Arsenal given the forward’s contract status. Chelsea are closely monitoring Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang‘s contract situation at Arsenal with a
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Bayern set to pounce for Werner Earlier, Transfer Talk reported that Bayern Munich could switch their attentions from Leroy Sane to Timo Werner, and that
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Bayern set to pounce for Werner Earlier, Transfer Talk reported that Bayern Munich could switch their attentions from Leroy Sane to Timo Werner, and that
Alejandro Moreno admits Mohamed Salah has been great at Liverpool but could have been so much better. Alejandro Moreno weighs up whether Liverpool should cash in on Sadio Mane or Roberto Firmino in the summer. Julien Laurens believes Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool are ‘really serious’ about adding Timo Werner this summer. The coronavirus crisis could
Julien Laurens believes Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe will eventually duel for “best player in the world.” Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol clash over Lionel Messi’s standing after his UCL showing vs. Chelsea in 2018. Check out how far mighty Liverpool have fallen in Shaka Hislop’s eyes following their UCL defeat vs. Atletico. The FC
Ale Moreno has no sympathy after Liverpool expressed their dissatisfaction with Atletico Madrid’s gamesmanship. Alejandro Moreno says despite Atletico Madrid’s Liverpool win, they’re still a team with an identity crisis. Liverpool suffers a 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Steve Nicol says Liverpool could have and
Missed any of the action around Europe this weekend? Have no fear: Gab Marcotti is here to catch you up with all the talking points in the latest Monday Musings. Jump to: Milan derby a classic | Bayern vs. Leipzig lessons | Barca back to winning | What’s wrong with Juve? | Praise for Everton
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