Overview

• Eintracht Frankfurt were close to signing Bischof, hosting him for a visit and presenting a detailed plan with a first‑XI role and a five‑year contract, according to BILD reports cited by multiple outlets.
• Bayern ultimately won the race for the Hoffenheim midfielder in summer 2025 after months of interest from Frankfurt confirmed publicly by sporting director Markus Krösche.
• Since the season began, Bischof has started two of Bayern’s 11 competitive matches and provided an assist in a 4–0 league win over Werder Bremen.
• Julian Nagelsmann explained his decision not to call up Bischof by stressing he prefers players with regular club minutes and warned against moves that sharply reduce playing time.
• Some inside Eintracht maintain the youngster would have developed faster in Frankfurt, and whether he starts against his suitors on Saturday was left open in the latest reports.