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Bayern defender on Manchester United’s radar with Liverpool also in the race
Dayot Upamecano nears Bayern exit as Liverpool and Manchester United eye the French defender ahead of a decisive summer transfer window.

Jobe being Jude Bellingham’s brother is just a coincidence
Jobe Bellingham followed in his older brother’s footsteps, leaving English football to join Dortmund, but the German club does not intend to place too much importance on that family connection, focusing solely on their player.

Another extension: Leverkusen tie down Palacios until 2030
Bayer 04 Leverkusen announced at midday on Friday the contract extension of Exequiel Palacios. The 37-time Argentine international will remain with the Werkself until 2030.

Bosz’s return: help for Bayer with a handicap
On Wednesday, Bayer Leverkusen host PSV Eindhoven for a key match. The risky playing style of former Werkself coach Peter Bosz offers an opportunity. To make the most of it, however, coach Kasper Hjulmand must overcome a handicap.

Carragher slams expensive Liverpool signing: not involved at all, an absolute shambles
Jamie Carragher is not at all impressed with Liverpool’s performances so far. The Reds icon does not yet see a top team in Arne Slot’s side and points among other things to Florian Wirtz, who was brought to Anfield with high expectations.

Bad news for Arne Slot and the Brazilian national team
Liverpool suffer a major blow as Alisson Becker is ruled out with a thigh injury, missing Chelsea and Brazil’s upcoming matches.

We want to be a brave team
Sevilla defender Kike Salas returned to training and spoke on the Solo el Sevilla podcast about his recovery, the team’s growing defensive strength, and the impact of leaders like Azpilicueta, Alexis Sánchez, and coach Matías Almeyda. Ahead of facing Barcelona, he promised a brave Sevilla side determined to always play on the front foot.

Flick points to Pedri and De Jong after a disappointing second half
Hansi Flick was not pleased with Barcelona’s performance in the second half of the match against Paris Saint-Germain. The German coach concluded that his team dropped off significantly in the lost Champions League tie. He also noticed fatigue in Frenkie de Jong and Pedri.

Wolfsburg boss backs Simonis
VfL Wolfsburg will be looking for their second win of the season on Saturday in the away match against FC Augsburg. The performances of Paul Simonis’ team have not yet matched the club’s ambitions, but there is strong confidence in the Dutch coach. ‘We knew there was a lot of work ahead of us.’

Lamine Yamal, doubt for Sevilla
Lamine Yamal is a serious doubt for Barcelona’s game against Sevilla after once again suffering discomfort in his pubis.