It is understood that BvB have been actively pursuing the 18-year-old’s signature for a number of months, and with just twelve months remaining on his deal at Rosenborg BK, a move this summer is expected.

However, whether it will be Dortmund unveiling Nypan this summer is yet to be seen.

Pep Guardiola’s side are keen on luring Nypan over to the Premier League, and with a valuation of €15-20 million, the teenager is considered to be a bargain.

Nypan has already made over 70 appearances for Rosenborg, despite his tender age, registering 14 goals and 11 assists during this time.

While the 18-year-old often features as an attacking midfielder, he can also be deployed in central midfield and as a centre-forward.

This versatility is something that both Dortmund and Manchester City appreciate, but the Citizens may be ahead of Dortmund in the race to land his signing.

The eight-time Premier League champions can offer Nypan a far more attractive salary, and with Erling Haaland already at the Etihad Stadium, the 18-year-old would also be able to play alongside his future national team partner.

Dortmund have been hopeful of securing this deal, but now Die Schwarzgelben are looking at potential alternatives. 

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Having registered 14 goals and eight assists in 23 Bundesliga appearances, the Nigerian international was one of the most feared strikers in Europe.

However, since returning from an adductor injury—suffered during Leverkusen’s title-winning season—Boniface and Leverkusen have not been the same.

With just ten goal contributions last season, it has been made clear that the 24-year-old would be allowed to depart the BayArena.

A move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr in January broke down, but with Patrik Schick set to stay at Leverkusen this summer, an exit for Boniface appeared to remain open.

Regardless, the Nigerian international could now remain at Die Werkself, with Erik ten Hag looking to utilise Boniface and Schick as a front two, as reported by Bild.

The former Manchester United head coach has outlined his desire to use Boniface just behind Schick over the course of pre-season, despite the pair rarely featuring together under Xabi Alonso.

Should they strike up an effective partnership, then it is expected that Boniface will stay.

Nevertheless, should the plan fail, then a departure before the end of the transfer window could be an option, with AC Milan still targeting the €50 million marksman.

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During the January transfer window, Bayern made a surprise approach to Chelsea, as the record champions looked to acquire the services of Nkunku.

Including Mathys Tel in the deal, Bayern looked to lower the Premier League outfit’s valuation of the 27-year-old, but ultimately, a deal never came to fruition.

Now, Tel is plying his trade at one of Chelsea’s fiercest rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, having recently completed a permanent move to North London.

Therefore, as Bayern continue their search for attacking reinforcement, it is unlikely they will be able to offer Chelsea a player should they look to strike a deal with Enzo Maresca’s side.

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Der Rekordmeister are still hoping to lure Luis Díaz away from Liverpool, having recently been given the green light from the Colombian’s side.

However, Bayern may consider signing both, with Nkunku instead being considered as a temporary replacement for the injured Jamal Musiala.

The Frenchman has featured on the left wing across his career, but he has never flourished in the same way as when he is deployed in a more central area.

With Musiala sidelined for at least four months, Nkunku would offer the record champions immediate quality while also increasing squad depth once the 22-year-old returns.

Chelsea would only consider a permanent transfer for Nkunku, but perhaps this is a deal that could suit all parties. 

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The former Arsenal midfielder has stated that while he is happy at the BayArena, he does not want to experience a transition period at Die Werkself.

Xhaka explained that “the players who are leaving or have left are a huge loss,” indicating that the Swiss international considers Leverkusen’s chances of battling Bayern Munich for the Meisterschale have plummeted significantly over the past few months.

Regardless, AC Milan, who had appeared to be the possible destination for Xhaka, have instead elected to sign Real Madrid’s Luka Modrić.

Nevertheless, as reported by the Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus have now stated an interest in acquiring Xhaka this summer.

While the Bianconeri consider their main targets to be Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali and Inter Milan’s Davide Frattesi, deals for the two midfielders appear difficult to achieve.

Therefore, Juventus may look to match Leverkusen’s valuation of Xhaka, which is believed to be within the region of €8-15 million.

Die Werkself are still reluctant to allow the 32-year-old to depart, with Galatasaray and Besiktas also monitoring his situation, but they do not want to stand in Xhaka’s way should he wish to leave.

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It is understood that scouts for Der Rekordmeister have been watching the Portuguese international for a number of weeks, with Bayern viewing defensive reinforcement as a possible requirement.

This is because Kim Min-jae has recently been linked with a number of clubs, including Liverpool, AC Milan, and sides from Saudi Arabia, who have all stated their interest in the South Korean.

Therefore, Veiga would only be signed should Kim Min-jae depart the Allianz Arena this summer.

As stated within the report, Bayern believe that an offer within the region of €35 million would be enough to strike a deal with Chelsea, but negotiations are yet to begin.

Veiga, who has already experienced Bundesliga football with FC Augsburg, would also offer versatility to the Bayern backline, being able to operate in the centre of defence as well as at full-back.

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It is understood that the Championship side will pay €8 million for the 20-year-old striker.

However, losing Downs will be a bitter blow for the Billy Goats, who may have expected to retain their star man as they return to the Bundesliga.

According to Sky Germany (via FT), Köln were prepared to offer Downs an extended deal at the RheinEnergieSTADION with just twelve months remaining on his current contract.

Having registered ten goals and five assists for Die Geißböcke last season, the 20-year-old would have been key for Köln as they look to avoid relegation back to the 2. Bundesliga in the upcoming campaign.

Regardless, the transfer is expected to be finalised after the conclusion of the Gold Cup, where Downs is representing the United States, with a medical scheduled for next week.

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It had previously been reported that Der Rekordmeister considered the German U21 international to be their number one transfer target this summer, leading the Bundesliga champions to agree to personal terms with the 23-year-old.

However, over the past 48 hours, Bayern increased their offer to Woltemade in hopes that the striker would look to force his way out of Stuttgart.

Nevertheless, this attempt to get the transfer over the line by the record champions has been unsuccessful, and with Die Roten valuing Woltemade at €80 million, negotiations have been put on hold.

Bayern remain reluctant to offer over €50 million, €30 million less than what the Swabian outfit are demanding.

Despite this, a move for the striker is certainly not off the table.

According to the report, Bayern will wait until their Club World Cup campaign has come to an end before they re-enter negotiations, while Stuttgart will use this time to reach an internal agreement over the fee they would allow Woltemade to depart for.

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It is understood that the Gunners are keen to add attacking reinforcements this summer, with their most prominent target being Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres.

Nevertheless, RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško, as well as Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, are also potential options for Mikel Arteta’s side, with Šeško being a long-term target for the Premier League outfit.

Therefore, the introduction of a new number nine at Arsenal could see Havertz’s role at the Emirates significantly alter over the course of the upcoming campaign.

The 26-year-old’s contract is set to expire in 2027, meaning that while a move for the German international is not expected to be made this summer, a return to the Bundesliga could be arranged in twelve months for a cut-price fee.

However, it remains unclear which Bundesliga sides are looking to lure Havertz away from the Premier League.

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It is understood that the Premier League outfit have been long-term admirers of Tapsoba and are, therefore, willing to make an offer within the region of €58 million for the Burkina Faso international.

So far this summer, the Magpies have been unable to lure their primary targets to St James’ Park, with offers for Anthony Elanga and James Trafford having been rejected, while Brighton & Hove Albion’s João Pedro has turned down a move to Tyneside in favour of signing for Chelsea.

Unfortunately for Eddie Howe’s side, they could face a similar situation with Tapsoba.

Firstly, Tottenham Hotspur are reported to be interested in the 26-year-old, and the reigning Europa League champions can also offer Champions League football to Tapsoba.

As well as this, Die Werkself are not looking to offload the centre-half.

Having lost Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich and Odilon Kossounou to Atalanta, Leverkusen will not want to lose another experienced central defender.

This could see B04 refuse to sell Tapsoba, whose contract is valid at the BayArena until 2028, unless his €95 million release clause is met.

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The Englishman has previously been linked with a possible transfer to the Bundesliga, with Borussia Dortmund closely monitoring his situation at the turn of the year.

Regardless, it is now Der Rekordmeister who could turn to the Red Devils in order to add further quality to the left-hand side of their attack.

It is no secret that Bayern want to sign a left winger this summer, with Nico Williams their primary target.

However, the Spaniard is still waiting for Barcelona to strike a deal with Athletic Club, placing the German champions as his second choice destination.

Therefore, Vincent Kompany’s side have had to look for a possible alternative, with Liverpool’s Luis Díaz a possible alternative.

Nevertheless, as stated in the report, the record champions would consider Rashford should they be unable to land any of their other targets.

The 27-year-old is on Bayern’s ‘longlist’, meaning that while they hold admiration for the winger, there are a number of other targets, such as Williams, Díaz, and PSG’s Bradley Barcola ahead of him.

United have made it clear that Rashford does not have a future at the club, which could allow Bayern the chance to lure the Englishman away from Old Trafford for a fee within the region of €45 million.

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