Leon Goretzka

Mesut Özil Germany are on the brink of securing qualification to Russia 2018 after the World Cup holders demolished Norway 6-0 on Monday.

Christian Gentner Stuttgart were no match for Bayern Munich on Sunday as the Bundesliga champions held off their spirited visitors and won 4-1.

Hasan Salihamidžić Bayern Munich have openly courted Leon Goretzka this week, leaving Schalke's sporting director Christian Heidel fuming.

Leon Goretzka Leon Goretzka's future remains uncertain although there were words of praise for the Schalke midfielder from Jupp Heynckes on Tuesday.

Hasan Salihamidžić Midfielder Leon Goretzka gave Bayern Munich a scare when he came off injured in Bastian Schweinsteiger's testimonial match.

Emre Can Serie A giants Juventus are hoping to sign Germany duo Emre Can and Leon Goretzka as they look to bolster their options in midfield.

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Leon Goretzka Schalke's sporting director insists he has heard nothing from Leon Goretzka or the Germany midfielder's agent about joining Bayern Munich.

Joachim Löw Those Germany World Cup winners watching the Confederations Cup from home or on holiday may be feeling some pressure, says Oliver Bierhoff.

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Bayern Munich secured the signing of Leon Goretzka for next season, with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge suggesting it is good for the Bundesliga.