Bundesliga Round-up: Man Utd and Arsenal chase €100m wonderkid Christian Kofane as Dortmund suffer Emre Can blow

Kofane halts Leverkusen contract talks as Arsenal and Man Utd circle

Christian Kofane has abruptly halted contract extension talks with Leverkusen until 2031 due to a dispute over signing-on fees, immediately alerting Arsenal and Manchester United. Despite being offered a wage hike to €4m per year from his current €1m-a-year deal (running until 2029), his agent is holding out for a staggering €100m (£85m) valuation. The forward racked up seven goals and nine assists last term, and has already netted twice in just 134 minutes of action this season.

Dortmund dealt devastating blow as Emre Can ruled out until 2027

Borussia Dortmund have been dealt a massive blow with captain Emre Can officially ruled out of training until early 2027. The 48-cap Germany midfielder requires further adductor surgery during his rehabilitation from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture suffered in February 2026. Dortmund had previously extended his contract until June 2027 as a gesture of support and solidarity.

Gregor Kobel pledges future to Dortmund despite Newcastle transfer links

Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel has firmly quashed transfer speculation linking him with Newcastle United by pledging his future to Dortmund until 2028. The shot-stopper expressed his desire for a long-term stay at the club and praised the discipline instilled by manager Niko Kovac. Kobel has been an indispensable figure between the sticks since his €15m switch from Stuttgart in 2021.