Overview
- Jürgen Klopp again left Paris Brunner out of his senior Germany squad, and the coach said he has spoken with Brunner and wants to begin cooperation with the player.
- Congolese outlet Foot RDC reported that Brunner has decided to represent the DR Congo and that initial steps toward a federation switch have been started, but neither Brunner nor the DR Congo federation has confirmed the claim.
- Brunner has impressed at club level this season for AS Monaco with eight goals in the early campaign and has recently gone three games without scoring as his coach defended him.
- Transfer reports say Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are monitoring Brunner and that Monaco would seek at least €30 million if his form continues, a fee that would strain Borussia Dortmund’s ability to use a matching right from his 2024 sale.
- Because Brunner has not played a senior competitive match for any country, FIFA rules would permit a one-time federation switch if the player and the new federation complete the formal process, a move that would decide his international future and affect clubs’ transfer plans.