Overview
- Bayern honorary president Uli Hoeneß told Sport Bild the club will not sanction transfers that could put it into debt and noted a recent shift toward a smaller squad and balanced transfer accounts.
- Prominent agent Jörg Neblung and Germany’s agents’ association rejected Hoeneß’s broadside against intermediaries, arguing players—not agents—make the final decisions, with the Upamecano talks cited as context.
- Hoeneß said Harry Kane’s 2026 release clause has expired and the striker is contracted until 2027, easing immediate pressure over a renewal.
- Swiss media reports indicate Young Boys are close to signing Augsburg forward Samuel Essende before the Swiss window deadline, with a reported fee in the €3.5–3.75 million range, though the move was not confirmed.
- 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 dismissed Victor Kleinhenz and named former international Jermaine Jones head coach, while Schalke 04 and Amin Younes agreed to an immediate contract termination to allow him to seek options in leagues still open.