Eintracht Frankfurt v FC Augsburg - Bundesliga Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images Lots of transfer news to track... According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, Manchester City has reached a “full verbal agreement” with Eintracht Frankfurt star Omar Marmoush. Bayern Munich had been following Marmoush as well: Manchester City and Omar #Marmoush have reached a full verbal agreement! Personal terms are all agreed!The 25-y/o top striker wants to move to #MCFC immediately, where he is currently the number one target.#SGE have been informed. They expect the first offer from England by the weekend at the latest. Frankfurt is demanding €80m, as revealed today.Plettenberg also had an update: Eintracht Frankfurt are aware that Omar #Marmoush wants to move to Manchester City immediately.It is well known to all – Marmoush, the player’s camp, and #SGE bosses – that he is currently #MCFC’s top priority for this position, and Pep Guardiola is eager to sign him.Marmoush has reached a full agreement with Man City on a long-term contract. Personal terms have been agreed, as revealed. Negotiations between the clubs are set to start soon.And another: Eintracht Frankfurt have not yet received an official offer from Manchester City for Omar #Marmoush as of 6:24 PM CET. However, they still expect it to arrive over the weekend. #MCFC #SGE continue to demand €80m as a fixed fee.The mood and discussions between all parties involved (Man City, Eintracht Frankfurt, and the player’s camp) have been positive and constructive so far. Marmoush wants the move but remains fully focused on Frankfurt. He is set to start against St. Pauli on Saturday.Burkardt to Frankfurt in summer?Eintracht Frankfurt is set to make a strong pursuit of Mainz 05 striker Jonathan Burkardt this summer, per Plettenberg: Jonathan #Burkardt is Eintracht Frankfurt’s preferred transfer target for next summer.Talks have already taken place regarding the 24-y/o striker. #SGE are optimistic about their chances, as they have information suggesting he does not want to move to the Premier League.In the event of an early transfer of Omar #Marmoush to Manchester City, Frankfurt will explore whether a winter move for Burkardt is possible. However, Mainz boss Christian Heidel has already publicly ruled this out.#TimoTime?There have been some rumors linking Eintracht Frankfurt to Tottenham Hotspur attacker Timo Werner. Those are not true, per Plettenberg: Rumours linking Eintracht Frankfurt with Timo #Werner are wide of mark! #THFC The 28-yo, under contract with Tottenham until the end of this season and recently in the starting XI, is currently not a topic at #SGE – even if Omar #Marmoush were to leave.Beste to Gladbach?Plettenberg also had news indicating that Benfica left-back/left-wing Jan-Niklas Beste could be headed to Borussia Mönchengladbach: ⚪️⚫️ As previously revealed, Borussia Mönchengladbach are exploring a deal to sign Jan-Niklas #Beste, provided there are departures from the squad.#SLBenfica are open to discussions, with their current asking price around €12m, either through a permanent transfer or a loan with an obligation to buy.There is not yet a full verbal agreement between Beste and Borussia. Early stage.Baku makes move to LeipzigRidle Baku made the jump from VfL Wolfsburg to RB Leipzig: Our new #️⃣1️⃣7️⃣!
Ridle Baku has joined RB Leipzig from @VfLWolfsburg_EN. The 26-year-old has signed a deal valid until 2027
Find out more about our new signing — RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) January 10, 2025BVB eyeing defender?Plettenberg (again!) had some information on Borussia Dortmund’s interest in Sporting Lisbon’s 23-year-old center-back Gonçalo Inácio. However, it could come down to valuation — and negotiations: ⚫️ In recent days, there has been contact between Borussia Dortmund and the representatives of Gonçalo #Inácio. #BVB consider the 23-y/o centre-back from #Sporting Lisbon very interesting and are closely monitoring his situation.However, the current valuation of around €35m plus add-ons is too…
Ridle Baku has joined RB Leipzig from @VfLWolfsburg_EN. The 26-year-old has signed a deal valid until 2027
Find out more about our new signing — RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) January 10, 2025BVB eyeing defender?Plettenberg (again!) had some information on Borussia Dortmund’s interest in Sporting Lisbon’s 23-year-old center-back Gonçalo Inácio. However, it could come down to valuation — and negotiations: ⚫️ In recent days, there has been contact between Borussia Dortmund and the representatives of Gonçalo #Inácio. #BVB consider the 23-y/o centre-back from #Sporting Lisbon very interesting and are closely monitoring his situation.However, the current valuation of around €35m plus add-ons is too…
RB Leipzig v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Bundesliga Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images Will Bayern Munich make any other moves? Bayern target Simons to sign with Leipzig (@Plettigoal)Bayern Munich executive Max Eberl might already have lost one of his primary transfer targets for the summer transfer window. RB Leipzig was reportedly close to secure a permanent transfer of Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain per Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg: BREAKING: RB Leipzig will sign #Xavi on permanent deal ✔️Contract until 2027. Transfer fee: €50m + add-ons as per @philipphinze24 and @BILD_rbleipzig. Transfer fee can rise to €80m with bonus payments. But it is rather unrealistic that this amount will be reached.RB Leipzig would formally announce the move, too: RB Leipzig sign Xavi
The 21-year-old attacker, who has already played 60 competitive games on loan for the club, has now joined #RBL permanently from @PSG_English! ✍️— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) January 30, 2025Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk is reporting that RB Leipzig could still sell Simons this summer, which might still allow Eberl to get his man: ✅ RB Leipzig are open to sell Xavi Simons (21) in Summer
❇️ the club is willing to negotiate a sum of €70/€80 Mio Euro
❇️ Manchester United, FC Liverpool and Manchester City observe his situation
❇️ His new contract at Leipzig is til 2027 pic.twitter.com/ZAcOCGFvpX— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) January 30, 2025ICYMI: Former Bayern boss named coach at BVB (@BlackYellow)Borussia Dortmund officially hired former Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovač and gave him a deal through 2026: Welcome, Niko! ✍️
Borussia Dortmund has appointed Niko Kovač as their new head coach. The 53-year-old, born in Berlin, has signed a contract with BVB until June 30, 2026, and will officially take charge next Sunday after the club’s Bundesliga match against Heidenheim. pic.twitter.com/O6hPBoCxn2— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) January 30, 2025So...if you want to be optimistic about this, you can say it is a case of two broken entities looking to fix each other. However, as we know, Kovač is very particular, has high standards, and is very demanding. Going to a team with a very questionable mentality, this could be an absolute disaster. The Bundesliga needs a good Borussia Dortmund, but there is so much that needs to be fixed with the club at the moment. It is tough to think that Kovač is going to be the guy to do it. Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 29 (Bavarian Football Works)Bayern Munich is in the middle of quite a few things at the moment, so let’s try to tackle some of the most pertinent topics of discussion. Here is what we have on tap for this edition of the Weekend Warm-up Show: Mathys Tel’s transfer situation is a failure by the club, the coaching staff, and the player. None of them had a plan for this season and it led to this. If Tottenham Hotspur wants to pay a crazy fee for Tel, Bayern Munich should sell him. No one should be calling for Vincent Kompany’s head, but he does need to be held accountable for the team’s performances of late — and his man management, which is leaving a lot to be desired. Niko Kovač was hired by Borussia Dortmund...is that a good fit?Bayern Munich could miss out Xavi Simons as he looks likely to make a permanent move to RB Leipzig. Beste completes deal with Freiburg (@Plettigoal)Jan-Niklas Beste is making the move to SC Freiburg from Benfica: ⚫️ DONE DEAL | Jan-Niklas #Beste will join SC Freiburg!
The 26 y/o winger will pass his medical on Friday. Transfer fee: €8m + €1m add-ons. Contract at least until 2029.
Total agreement with SL Benfica has been reached in the last 48 hours. Verbal agreement with the… pic.twitter.com/3TcCWJHScT— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 30, 2025 ⚫️ DONE DEAL | Jan-Niklas #Beste will join SC Freiburg! The 26 y/o winger will pass his medical on Friday. Transfer fee: €8m + €1m add-ons. Contract at least until 2029. Total agreement with SL Benfica has been reached in the last 48 hours.…
The 21-year-old attacker, who has already played 60 competitive games on loan for the club, has now joined #RBL permanently from @PSG_English! ✍️— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) January 30, 2025Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk is reporting that RB Leipzig could still sell Simons this summer, which might still allow Eberl to get his man: ✅ RB Leipzig are open to sell Xavi Simons (21) in Summer
❇️ the club is willing to negotiate a sum of €70/€80 Mio Euro
❇️ Manchester United, FC Liverpool and Manchester City observe his situation
❇️ His new contract at Leipzig is til 2027 pic.twitter.com/ZAcOCGFvpX— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) January 30, 2025ICYMI: Former Bayern boss named coach at BVB (@BlackYellow)Borussia Dortmund officially hired former Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovač and gave him a deal through 2026: Welcome, Niko! ✍️
Borussia Dortmund has appointed Niko Kovač as their new head coach. The 53-year-old, born in Berlin, has signed a contract with BVB until June 30, 2026, and will officially take charge next Sunday after the club’s Bundesliga match against Heidenheim. pic.twitter.com/O6hPBoCxn2— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) January 30, 2025So...if you want to be optimistic about this, you can say it is a case of two broken entities looking to fix each other. However, as we know, Kovač is very particular, has high standards, and is very demanding. Going to a team with a very questionable mentality, this could be an absolute disaster. The Bundesliga needs a good Borussia Dortmund, but there is so much that needs to be fixed with the club at the moment. It is tough to think that Kovač is going to be the guy to do it. Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 29 (Bavarian Football Works)Bayern Munich is in the middle of quite a few things at the moment, so let’s try to tackle some of the most pertinent topics of discussion. Here is what we have on tap for this edition of the Weekend Warm-up Show: Mathys Tel’s transfer situation is a failure by the club, the coaching staff, and the player. None of them had a plan for this season and it led to this. If Tottenham Hotspur wants to pay a crazy fee for Tel, Bayern Munich should sell him. No one should be calling for Vincent Kompany’s head, but he does need to be held accountable for the team’s performances of late — and his man management, which is leaving a lot to be desired. Niko Kovač was hired by Borussia Dortmund...is that a good fit?Bayern Munich could miss out Xavi Simons as he looks likely to make a permanent move to RB Leipzig. Beste completes deal with Freiburg (@Plettigoal)Jan-Niklas Beste is making the move to SC Freiburg from Benfica: ⚫️ DONE DEAL | Jan-Niklas #Beste will join SC Freiburg!
The 26 y/o winger will pass his medical on Friday. Transfer fee: €8m + €1m add-ons. Contract at least until 2029.
Total agreement with SL Benfica has been reached in the last 48 hours. Verbal agreement with the… pic.twitter.com/3TcCWJHScT— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 30, 2025 ⚫️ DONE DEAL | Jan-Niklas #Beste will join SC Freiburg! The 26 y/o winger will pass his medical on Friday. Transfer fee: €8m + €1m add-ons. Contract at least until 2029. Total agreement with SL Benfica has been reached in the last 48 hours.…
