It’s a subject that has divided those in and out of the game, nevertheless, the Bundesliga 2019/20 season is resuming, beginning with fixtures this weekend.

It had been reported some hosts were getting cold feet due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Bayern Munich are regarded as one of Europe's heavyweights but they haven't lifted the Champions League since 2013.

The ongoing debate over clubs taking up the government's furloughing scheme to avoid financial difficulty has shone on football.

Radja Nainggolan reportedly must face a wage decrease if he is to join Cagliari on a permanent basis from Inter Milan.

Real Madrid will reportedly target a move for Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang if they cannot sign Erling Haaland or Sadio Mane.

Former Borussia Dortmund forward Michael Rummenigge has suggested there will be plenty of takers for out-of-contract midfielder Mario Gotze.

Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans Joachim Watzke says the club will not be bullied into selling Jadon Sancho for a knock down price in the summer transfer window.

Former Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo says he has not held talks to become the club's new Under-23 boss, despite recent reports in Italy.

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi says he is ready to return to the club as manager, but he has warned he would remove any “toxicity” in the dressing room.

Everton reportedly want Marseille right-back Bouna Sarr in another hint that Carlo Ancelotti wants to upgrade the position after the link to Santiago Arias.

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has confirmed his priority had been to join Inter Milan during the January transfer window.

Lille forward Victor Osimhen has confirmed he is desperate for the Ligue 1 season to resume once the coronavirus pandemic is under control.

Borussia Dortmund loanee Achraf Hakimi admits he does not know where his future lies beyond the end of the season.

Paris Saint-Germain defender Layvin Kurzawa has once again been linked with a move to Arsenal in the summer transfer window.

Former Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos says fellow Brazilian Neymar should look to sign on at the Bernabeu rather than return to Barcelona.

Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has laughed off reports David Alaba and Leroy Sane could be involved in a swap deal.

Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne has praised the influence of boss Gennaro Gattuso on the squad since his appointment in December.

Defender Gabriel Magalhaes has played down reports he could join Everton this summer, saying "I have my head in Lille".

Manchester United have set out their stall in the race to sign promising Ajax prospect Donny van de Beek.

Eden Hazard admits his first season at Real Madrid has "been bad" but he is confident he will come good during his time in the Spanish capital.