Bundesliga Daily Report - 2026-07-13

Bayern Munich have made it clear Michael Olise is not for sale this summer, even as Real Madrid circle the French winger after his superb first season in Germany. Christian Falk reported that there is 'absolutely no chance' the club will let him leave during the current window, a strong public signal from a side that views Olise as central to Vincent Kompany's project. The 2025-26 numbers explain why: Olise produced 25 goals and 28 assists across all competitions, helping Bayern win the Bundesliga and reach the Champions League semi-finals.

The 23-year-old has also been one of France's standout performers at the 2026 World Cup, collecting five assists and moving within one of Pele's all-time tournament record. That combination of club output and international impact has pushed his profile even higher, but Bayern's message is that they intend to build around him rather than cash in. In a summer when elite attackers are moving for huge fees, keeping a player with Olise's end product is arguably just as valuable as any marquee signing.

Aston Villa are close to completing a major move for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi after stepping in when Newcastle United had already reached a club-to-club agreement, according to David Ornstein. The 20-year-old Swiss international is viewed as an ideal fit for Villa's midfield needs after Amadou Onana suffered a knee ligament injury, and the timing matters with Champions League football returning next season. Manzambi's versatility and energy are central to the appeal, with the player now expected to choose Villa Park over St James' Park.

Reports in the German and Kenyan press put the deal at more than €60m, with add-ons potentially taking it closer to €70m, which would make Manzambi one of the summer's biggest Bundesliga exports. The fee reflects both his age and his World Cup impact for Switzerland, where he reportedly posted five goal involvements. For Freiburg, losing such a young, productive midfielder is a blow, but for Villa it is a statement that they are spending aggressively to stay competitive on multiple fronts.

Bayern Munich are monitoring Hoffenheim midfielder Nathan De Cat, a 20-year-old defensive midfielder who only joined Hoffenheim this summer from Anderlecht for €20m. The Belgian's rapid rise has already put him on the radar of the Bundesliga champions, who continue to track elite young talent across Germany and abroad. The interest is notable because Bayern are already well stocked in midfield, and the club's current thinking is that there may be no need to add another central player unless departures create space.

Vincent Kompany's side have already signed Nathaniel Brown and Ismael Saibari, while Tom Bischof is expected to receive a bigger role after being used mainly at left-back last season. With Leon Goretzka gone on a free and Joao Palhinha potentially available for sale after Tottenham declined to buy him permanently, Bayern's midfield picture is fluid even without an immediate De Cat move. The message is that Bayern are planning for the future, but not at the expense of blocking their own pathway for existing options.

Justin Njinmah is being watched by Southampton and Hull City, with Bild reporting that both clubs are interested in the Werder Bremen forward. The 25-year-old has built a solid Bundesliga record since arriving from the lower leagues in 2021, scoring 14 goals and adding six assists in 84 top-flight appearances. Last season he made 33 league appearances, underlining his importance to Bremen even as speculation grows that he could leave this summer.

Njinmah's contract runs until 2028, so Werder are under no pressure to sell cheaply, but the article says they would consider a 'reasonable' fee. That puts Bremen in a familiar position: balancing squad stability against the chance to cash in on an established attacker with Premier League appeal. For Southampton, who have already recruited several players from Germany, and for newly promoted Hull, the race for Njinmah looks like an early test of how much English clubs are willing to pay for proven Bundesliga output.

Augsburg have strengthened their defence by signing Hennes Behrens from Hoffenheim on a contract running to 2031. The 21-year-old right-footer, who mainly operates at left-back, arrives with Bundesliga experience already on his résumé after a loan spell at Heidenheim in the second half of 2025-26. There he made 16 league appearances, scored once and supplied two assists, though he could not prevent Heidenheim's relegation after a three-year stay in the top flight.

The move fits Augsburg's model of recruiting young, versatile players with room to develop. Sporting director Benjamin Weber praised Behrens' physique and ability, while the defender said Augsburg offered the 'perfect conditions' to take the next step. Augsburg finished ninth last season and will want that stability to continue as they enter a 16th straight Bundesliga campaign, making this less a headline-grabbing transfer than a sensible piece of squad planning.

RB Leipzig have extended Brajan Gruda's loan from Brighton for the 2026-27 season, keeping the 22-year-old Germany Under-21 international in the Bundesliga after a productive first spell. Gruda scored three goals and created three assists in 13 appearances across all competitions after arriving for the second half of last season, helping Leipzig finish third and secure Champions League qualification. The extension is a clear sign that both player and club see the fit as a strong one.

Gruda said it quickly became clear he wanted to stay because the style of play suits him and he feels at home in the squad. Brighton, who signed him from Mainz 05 in 2024 for around £25m, will hope the loan continues to raise his value and sharpen his development. For Leipzig, the deal preserves a young attacking option already integrated into the team, which is useful with European football and domestic expectations both rising next season.

Jürgen Klopp's path to the Germany job is being framed as dependent on Oliver Mintzlaff, the Red Bull CEO whose approval would be needed for any move away from his current role as Head of Global Soccer. Reports from both Yahoo Sports and dpa International suggest Mintzlaff is the key figure in a possible handover, with Klopp's standing at Red Bull under scrutiny amid wider corporate turbulence. RB Leipzig's split with Ole Werner after a convincing Bundesliga season has only added to the sense that the football side of the empire is in flux.

The timing is sensitive because Klopp has been in his Red Bull post since January 1, 2025, and any switch to the German FA would represent a major shift in the national-team landscape. The reports also note that Red Bull are dealing with pressure in Formula One and across their sports portfolio, which may shape whether Mintzlaff is willing to let Klopp go. For Bundesliga followers, the story matters because Leipzig and the wider Red Bull structure remain influential in coaching and player pathways across Germany.