TOM BISCHOF has been ruled out indefinitely after being forced to undergo surgery at short notice. The Bayern Munich star was rushed into the procedure for his appendix. Bischof, 20, only joined

Ahead of the Bundesliga season opener, Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany talks squad depth, pre-season preparations, and their opponents, RB Leipzig. “We have four experienced players and two talented youngsters in attack.

Champions Bayern Munich kick off the new Bundesliga season against visitors RB Leipzig on Friday, knowing they are the team to beat once more even though they had a shortened pre-season following the Club World Cup in the United States.

Chelsea are reportedly on the brink of securing the transfer of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, with the deal expected to be finalised in just three days. The Dutch international has been keen to make the move to Stamford Bridge, with talks having been underway since mid-July.

Florian Plettenberg has reported that RB Leipzig are pressing ahead with plans to replace Xavi Simons, who is set to join Chelsea following the Bundesliga opener against Bayern Munich. Their preferred choice is Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, a player who has long been earmarked as one of England’s brightest midfield prospects.

RB Leipzig have agreed personal terms with Liverpool's Harvey Elliott, as they look to replace Xavi Simons ahead of his expected move to Chelsea.

Liverpool are on course to let yet another attacker go after an agreement on personal terms with RB Leipzig was struck and the Reds changed their stance on a sale.

RB Leipzig's new star signing Johan Bakayoko says a conversation with Jürgen Klopp persuaded him to join the Bundesliga side.