Overview

• VfB chief Alexander Wehrle said Woltemade will stay at Stuttgart and that the file is closed.
• Bayern sporting boss Max Eberl declared the transfer off the table after Stuttgart showed no willingness to negotiate.
• Agent Danny Bachmann said Woltemade wants the move and criticized Stuttgart’s stance, citing what he called a €75 million asking price.
• Longtime executive Michael Reschke argued that only a “totally unreasonable” offer could reopen talks before the 1 September deadline.
• Former Bayern player Mario Basler publicly questioned the club’s bidding strategy, calling its approach inconsistent.