Transfer News: Bayern Munich rule out £116m Florian Wirtz move as Real Madrid face Ferland Mendy injury worry

Bayern Munich rule out rescue move for £116m Florian Wirtz

Honorary president Uli Hoeness has poured cold water on Liverpool by flatly ruling out a rescue mission to bring £116m-rated star Florian Wirtz to Bayern Munich. Having joined in 2025 but proving a major disappointment with just one assist and zero goals in three starts (234 minutes), the star has frozen out. Criticising Liverpool's management, Hoeness demanded the Premier League club solve their own problems.

Lille dealt major blow as Ayase Ueda ruled out for four weeks

Manager Davide Ancelotti has confirmed that €15m forward Ayase Ueda is officially ruled out for three to four weeks after tearing his left plantar fascia against Arsenal in the Champions League on 13 October 2026. This is a massive blow as the Japanese striker was in fine form with three goals in six games, forcing veteran Olivier Giroud to immediately shoulder the burden of Lille's attack until after the November 2026 international break.

Real Madrid sweat over Ferland Mendy with no return date in sight

Real Madrid have officially ruled Ferland Mendy out of their Champions League clash against RB Leipzig, prolonging the defender's spell on the sidelines following surgery on a torn rectus femoris tendon in May 2026. Although Mendy has returned to light training, Real's medical staff remain extremely cautious and have not set a specific return date, meaning he is yet to feature in the 2026/27 campaign.