Bayern Munich to sign Atletico Madrid’s Lucas Hernandez for record £68m

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have confirmed the signing of Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez, 23, on a five-year deal worth a club-record transfer fee of £68m. The World Cup winner will join his new teammates this summer, with the agreement in principle. 

England 5-0 Czech Republic: 5 Hits and Flops as Sancho, Hudson-Odoi and Rice feature

England cruised to a 5-0 win vs. Czech Republic, starting their EURO 2020 assault in style, but which players excelled while others struggled here? 

Best footballers in the world by assists this season – Sancho and Sane among those who feature

Here we look at the world’s best footballers, judging by assists-to-minutes ratio in their respective leagues so far this season…

Tottenham 3-0 Borussia Dortmund: 5 Hits and Flops as Sancho stars, Hakimi struggles

Tottenham earned a valuable first-leg advantage with a 3-0 win vs. Borussia Dortmund, but which players struggled while others impressed under the bright lights at Wembley?

English youth products overtaken Bundesliga and German talents, says Dortmund director Zorc

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has admitted English clubs have overtaken their German counterparts in terms of youth player quality being produced at academy level. This news comes just before tomorrow’s clash between two of England’s best talents as BVB host Hoffenheim.

Reports: Bayern make £35m bid for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are intensifying their interest in Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi and have made an improved £35m bid for the 18-year-old, according to recent developments. 

Julian Draxler nowhere near his potential, says former coach

PSG creative midfielder Julian Draxler is being held back by fierce competition for places with the Ligue 1 champions, and has yet to reach his full potential. 

Raheem Sterling praises Jadon Sancho as teenager settles quickly with England

Manchester City and England winger Raheem Sterling has publicly praised Jadon Sancho’s work ethic, while revealing he’s not surprised by just how quickly the 18-year-old forward has eased seamlessly into international football at senior level.

Transfer round-up: Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson signs new deal before Hoffenheim move, Abraham off to Villa

The immediate futures of two highly-rated English prospects has been finalised, with Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson venturing abroad in search of regular first-team opportunities while Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham has dropped to the league which helped him flourish two years ago…

Frustrating week aside, RB Leipzig’s Marcel Sabitzer pens contract extension

After a strenuous week for them across all competitions, at least there’s a positive to share for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side.