One limiting factor is the 50+1 rule, which stipulates a club’s members must hold at least 50 per cent plus one of the voting rights. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Liverpool have made initial contact with Bayer Leverkusen over a move for attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. The Germany playmaker is emerging as a primary target for Arne Slot as the Premier League champions already begin planning for next season.

Communications between the clubs had already been opened after an agreement was reached for Liverpool to sign Jeremie Frimpong.

Bayern Munich have agreed a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah on a free transfer. The Athletic reported earlier this month that the Germany international was in advanced talks to join Bayern once his contract expires next month.

Bayer Leverkusen has a bone (or ten) to pick with Bayern Munich these days and seems to be doing everything it can to stagger the Bavarians. The bad blood built up between the clubs over last summer’s failed pursuit of defender Jonathan Tah by Bayern Munich also seems to have intensified all matters between the organizations.

Jonathan Tah and Bayern Munich have reached an agreement that will see the defender join the Bundesliga champions on a free transfer.