Bundesliga Round-up: Bayern Munich ready to break wage structure to keep Michael Olise

Bayern break wage structure to keep Michael Olise

Bayern Munich have officially broken their wage structure to offer Michael Olise a contract extension until 2032, raising his salary from €14m to €25m per year. To ward off interest from European giants, the Bavarian powerhouse have immediately inserted a record-breaking €200m release clause to retain last season's Bundesliga Player of the Season, who racked up 15 goals and 19 assists.

Leverkusen suffer major blow with Kofane injury news

Bayer Leverkusen have been dealt a bitter blow as 20-year-old striker Christian Kofane suffered a serious thigh injury whilst on international duty with Cameroon, ruling him out for several weeks. This devastating news comes just as the forward, who boasts an impressive return of three goals in six games, sees contract talks stall, immediately sparking intense interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.

Werder Bremen handed major boost as Karl Hein returns

Werder Bremen have received a massive boost ahead of their big clash as number one goalkeeper Karl Hein has fully recovered from a thigh injury, ready to start against Borussia Dortmund at 19:30 on 9 October 2026. The timely return of the shot-stopper, who has played every single minute in the Bundesliga this season, instantly dispels all selection worries for the club.