Overview

• RB Leipzig secured Andrija Maksimovic, Yan Diomande and Johan Bakayoko on contracts through 2030, outbidding Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen for the Belgian winger.
• Alassane Plea completed a permanent transfer from Borussia Mönchengladbach to PSV Eindhoven on a deal until June 2028 for a fee reported at €3–4 million.
• FC Bayern Munich submitted low initial bids for Nick Woltemade and Luis Díaz and paused further approaches to other targets, prompting questions over its transfer strategy.
• Lothar Matthäus criticized Bayern’s management for not integrating former club legends into coaching and leadership roles, warning of cultural drawbacks.
• Squad depth is under pressure across the league, with Bayern’s Jamal Musiala beginning rehabilitation for a broken fibula and Borussia Mönchengladbach left reliant on two centre-forwards after Plea’s exit and Tomas Cvancara’s likely loan while Tim Kleindienst remains out until November.