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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espn Moreno: I’d prefer Mbappe over Haaland at Real Madrid Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Claudio Reyna went to Germany at 21 and went on to become a USMNT legend. Now his son Gio, 17, is doing the same. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters
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
Julian Nagelsmann compared Timo Werner with Robert Lewandowski amid interest from the Premier League. Ale Moreno and Steve Nicol react to Timo Werner’s underwhelming performance in RB Leipzig’s draw. Ian Darke breaks down the market for Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang amid transfer rumours to Chelsea. James Olley believes that despite being second choice, Coutinho could be
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
ESPN Burley: Aurier breaking guidelines is ‘idiotic behaviour’ Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Claudio Reyna went to Germany at 21 and went on to become a USMNT legend. Now his son Gio, 17, is doing the same. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters are ready
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,
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
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 view to making a move this summer, sources have told ESPN. – Stream new episodes of
Steve Nicol considers whether RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner would move to Liverpool in the near future. Shaka Hislop is in studio to make the case for his latest power rankings, which have Bayern above Leipzig. RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner has not ruled out leaving RB Leipzig this summer amid links with Premier League
2:33 PM ET RB Leipzig came from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw against visitors Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday thanks to Christopher Nkunku’s 89th-minute equaliser, but the result handed the Bundesliga lead to champions Bayern Munich. Frenchman Nkunku drilled in the equaliser a minute from the end but the draw meant Leipzig are
Gab Marcotti breaks down the state of the Bundesliga title race after Saturday’s surprise results. Steve Nicol thinks Jadon Sancho should stay with Dortmund to boost his stock in the second half of the season. Craig Burley reacts to Erling Haaland scoring two goals off the bench after netting a hat trick on debut. The
With the January transfer window open, several top players are being linked with moves this month or for next summer. We’re profiling some of the best, including a breakdown of the player’s strengths and weaknesses, the latest reporting on his transfer status and a round-up of interested teams, with the likelihood of a move and
11:48 AM ET Bundesliga leaders RB Leipzig slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat against mid-table Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, ending a 13-match unbeaten run in all competitions despite dominating the match. Almamy Toure put hosts Frankfurt ahead three minutes after the break with a stunning strike from the edge of the penalty area and Filip
It’s go time as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Werner wants Klopp connection over Lampard link Timo Werner has consistently been reported to be one of Chelsea’s primary transfer targets