Jamie Allen

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Opinion | The blatant issues with the Club World Cup

1 week ago | getfootballnewsgermany.com | Jamie Allen

2 FIFA officially kicked off the newly refurbished Club World Cup last weekend. Upon planning this summer of football, the governing body marketed the tournament as the world’s best fighting it out to stake the claim of being the best team in the world. What FIFA perhaps didn’t count on was the attitude towards the tournament by the players, fans, and teams.
Victor Boniface stance is causing problems for Bayer Leverkusen

2 weeks ago | getfootballnewsgermany.com | Jamie Allen

2 As reported by Bild, Victor Boniface is considered the main player that Bayer Leverkusen which to offload this summer. The Nigerian came incredibly close to leaving last winter for the Saudi Pro League, but the deal fell through in the 11th hour. B04 are now hopeful that they can fetch around €50m for the striker, but there’s a catch. Boniface no longer wishes to leave Leverkusen.
Julian Nagelsmann: "France's win was undeserved."

2 weeks ago | getfootballnewsgermany.com | Jamie Allen

1 Following Germany’s 0-2 loss to France in the Nations League third-place play-off, Die Mannschaft head coach Julian Nagelsmann believes the win was undeserved. Germany dominated the majority of the match, particularly in the first 45 minutes, as France struggled to get out of their half. Making a few changes, including going to a back four, Germany were eager to press high up the pitch and stop France from getting the ball to their attacking players.
Jobe Bellingham to sign for Borussia Dortmund

2 weeks ago | getfootballnewsgermany.com | Jamie Allen

2 Jobe Bellingham will sign for Borussia Dortmund, reports Fabrizio Romano and Patrick Berger. The 19-year-old midfielder will sign from Sunderland for a total package of €38m, including add-ons. The newly promoted Premier League side have also secured a 15% sell-on clause within the deal. The transfer will also be a record sale for Sunderland. Earlier in the week, BVB had an initial bid of €20m rejected.
Gianluigi Donnarumma open to Bayern Munich or Real Madrid move

3 weeks ago | getfootballnewsgermany.com | Jamie Allen |Jamie Allen

Gianluigi Donnarumma would be open to moving to Bayern Munich or Real Madrid, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. After winning the Champions League with PSG, the 26-year-old goalkeeper is now considering a new challenge in a different country. Considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world, Donnarumma would not be short of options should he let his contract run out next summer.
Official | Liverpool announce the signing of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen

4 weeks ago | getfootballnewsgermany.com | Jamie Allen

Liverpool have announced the signing of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. On the day that Trent Alexander-Arnold joins Real Madrid, the Premier League champions waste no time in officially announcing his replacement. Frimpong had been linked with a move to Merseyside for a few months now and was reportedly keen to sign for the club. Having undergone his medical earlier this week, the Dutchman international is official a Liverpool player.
Liverpool submit €100m+ offer for Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz

1 month ago | getfootballnewsgermany.com | Jamie Allen

Liverpool have submitted an initial offer in excess of €100m for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Bundesliga club have received the offer and are currently in negotiations with Liverpool. The overall package submitted by the Premier League champions is over €100m when including add-ons. Leverkusen have previously stated that they would only sell Wirtz for a fee of around €150m. If this is still the case, Liverpool will have to come back with a second bid.
Borussia Dortmund identify Wolves forward Fabio Silva as ideal Serhou Guirassy back-up

1 month ago | getfootballnewsgermany.com | Jamie Allen

As reported by BILD, Borussia Dortmund are interested in Wolves forward Fabio Silva this summer. The Portuguese youth international is expected to depart the Premier League club following spells in the Netherlands, Belgium, Scotland, and, most recently, Spain with Las Palmas. The 22-year-old striker scored 10 goals and assisted on three occasions in 24 appearances last season, but it wasn’t enough for Las Palmas to avoid relegation from La Liga.
Erik ten Hag on identity, Florian Wirtz, and Xabi Alonso: "I want to win, to inspire people with dominant and attractive football."

1 month ago | getfootballnewsgermany.com | Jamie Allen

Erik ten Hag has given his first press conference as Bayer Leverkusen head coach. The former Manchester United boss has longed been tipped as one of the favourites to replace Xabi Alonso, who has joined Real Madrid. Speaking about Alonso and his impact at B04, the Dutchman explained:“What Xabi created here was absolute craftsmanship. The foundation, the structures, the methods, the staff remain the same. It’s a collaborative effort to build a winning culture that serves as the foundation.
Jonathan Tah to undergo Bayern Munich medical this week

1 month ago | getfootballnewsgermany.com | Jamie Allen

Jonathan Tah will undergo his Bayern Munich medical this week, according to Florian Plettenberg. Negotiations are currently ongoing between Bayern and Bayer Leverkusen regarding a transfer fee for the soon-to-be free agent. Bayern wish to sign him before June 30th in order for the central defender to be a part of Bayern’s FIFA Club World Cup squad from the beginning. If a fee is not met, the earliest Tah could feature for Bayern at the tournament would be the quarter-finals.