Under Xabi Alonso, Bayer Leverkusen clinched the Bundesliga title last season, marking an extraordinary campaign for the Spanish manager and his team.
Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface could face a suspension if he is found guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct during Saturday's Super Cup victory over VfB Stuttgart.
Borussia Dortmund have parted ways with Abdoulaye Kamara as he joins Championship side Portsmouth.
FC Barcelona could soon bolster their midfield as Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka has reportedly shown interest in joining the Catalan club.
With the transfer window set to close in just two weeks, Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund are under pressure to finalise player departures.
RB Leipzig have reportedly secured a deal in principle to bring Norwegian talent Antonio Nusa from Club Bruges to the Bundesliga.