The ever enthusiast squad captain of the Germany U21s has had some interesting words to contribute after his team cruised through the European Championship group phases undefeated.
1. FC Köln
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Sky Germany reports that Los Angeles FC of America’s MLS – in addition to eyeing up both German footballing legend Thomas Müller – are interested in acquiring FC Köln keeper Marvin Schwäbe.
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The local Kölner Express reports that FC Köln have set their sights on promising Swiss attacker Joël Monteiro of BSC Young Boys.
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Sky Germany reports that Southampton FC are interested in FC Köln striker Damion Downs.
The EFL Championship side is prepared to spend fair market value on the attacker.
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Germany’s main sporting tabloid now reports that Borussia Mönchengladbach and Werder Bremen are interested in bringing former Everton man Jonjoe Kenny back to the Bundesliga.
FC Köln too are said to be in the mix, with the local Kölner Rundschau newspaper goes so far as to claim that Kenny is actively negotiating with the cathedral city club.
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Sky Germany reports that RB Leipzig are interested in plying Germany U21 international Jan Thielmann away from FC Köln.
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Newly-promoted Bundesliga side 1. FC Köln officially confirmed Lukas Kwasniok as the club’s new trainer early Friday morning.
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Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg is currently reporting that FSV Mainz 05 have potentially found a taker for midfielder Tom Krauß in 1. FC Köln.
What will become of Krauß’ former Germany U21 teammate Marco Richter remains to be seen.
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TSG 1899 Hoffenheim sporting director Andreas Schicker has confirmed that 1. FC Köln forward Tim Lemperle will be playing in Kraichgau next season.
There are also reliable rumors linking Köln’s Max Finkgräfe with a move to Sinsheim and other news to report on the Hoffenheim front.
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FC Köln have completed their rumored major transfer coup, officially signing Icelandic attacking midfielder Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson away from Fortuna Düsseldorf.
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Germany’s main sporting tabloid reports that FC Köln are poised to sign Isak Jóhannesson away from Ruhr rivals Fortuna Düsseldorf.
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Exclusive | Mario Basler backs controversial Thomas Müller comments and tips the 2. Bundesliga conclusion
by Peter WeisAfter securing an exclusive interview with former FC Bayern Munich star Markus Babbel, Get German Football news has also had a chance to sit down with Babbel’s former Bayern teammate Mario Basler from the “FC Hollywood” days.
Basler’s trademark “Pfälzer Candor” was on display in what was a fun and informative exchange. True to form, the Neustadt-native did not back down when it came to controversial statements about departing Bayern star Thomas Müller.
