Bayern Munich were still chasing a backup striker for Harry Kane on Monday, with loan talks for Chelsea’s Nicholas Jackson complicated by teammate Liam Delap’s injury. Chelsea were pushing for a permanent deal, while Bayern, after signing Luis Díaz, insisted only on loans. Reports linked Bayern instead with Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman or Leipzig’s Loïs Openda.
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen endured upheaval as coach Erik ten Hag was fired after three games, following Xabi Alonso’s return to Real Madrid. Star players including Florian Wirtz, Granit Xhaka, Jeremie Frimpong and Amine Adli departed, prompting a rebuild under sporting director Simon Rolfes.
Stuttgart, hit by key losses and injuries, were eyeing Genk’s Oh Hyeon-gyu and Leicester’s Bilal El Khannouss.