Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
March 2025
Kane scored against St Pauli to complete his scoring record against every Bundesliga team he’s faced, breaking a five-game goal drought in the league.
After returning from international duty with England, Kane found the net again in Bayern’s latest Bundesliga fixture. He now shifts focus to helping Bayern maintain their league lead and push for Champions League success.
Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
March 2025
Arsenal are leading the race to sign Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, who prefers a Premier League move amid strong interest from several top European clubs.
With a €70m release clause, Sesko’s preference for Champions League football puts Arsenal ahead, especially as Man United may miss out on qualification unless they win the Europa League.
Ardon Jashari (Club Brugge)
March 2025
Club Brugge may struggle to keep hold of Ardon Jashari this summer, with multiple Premier League and European clubs monitoring the 22-year-old’s progress.
Jashari impressed in the Champions League despite Brugge’s last-16 exit to Aston Villa. Although he extended his contract in January, Sky Sports reports at least three English clubs remain interested as the transfer window nears.
Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Antonio Rüdiger, Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid)
12 March (match), investigation announced 28 March
UEFA is investigating four Real Madrid players for alleged “indecent conduct” during celebrations after their UCL win over Atlético Madrid.
Mbappé was caught making a crotch gesture; Rüdiger danced on the pitch after scoring the winning penalty. UEFA has assigned a disciplinary inspector, with possible suspensions before the Arsenal quarterfinal.
Arda Güler (Real Madrid, Turkey), Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool, Hungary)
25 March 2025 (post-match social media exchange)
Güler called Szoboszlai “a joke” after Turkey’s 3-0 win over Hungary in the UEFA Nations League. Their clash included an on-pitch taunt and Instagram banter. Güler also dismissed rumors of a Real Madrid exit, saying he remains committed to the club’s long-term plan.
Güler taunted Szoboszlai with a “shhh” gesture and a follow-up Instagram post. Szoboszlai had mocked Güler’s minutes at Madrid, to which Güler replied with the scoreline and a dig. In a separate interview, Güler stated he bought a house in Madrid and believes in the club’s plan for him.
Thiago Motta, Juventus
23 March 2025
Juventus have sacked head coach Thiago Motta after back-to-back heavy losses and appointed Igor Tudor as his replacement.
Motta was dismissed following a 3-0 defeat to Fiorentina and a 4-0 loss to Atalanta, dropping Juventus to 5th in Serie A. Tudor, a former Juve player and ex-assistant to Andrea Pirlo, will take over immediately. Motta’s tenure also included exits from the Champions League and Coppa Italia.
Darwin Núñez (Liverpool)
March 2025
Núñez admits he is struggling with form, scoring just once in his last 13 games, but insists he won’t give up.
The Uruguayan striker acknowledges the frustration of missed chances and Liverpool’s recent setbacks but remains committed to training hard and supporting his teammates.
Ousmane Dembélé, Paris Saint-Germain
2025 Season
Dembélé has fulfilled his immense potential, leading PSG to a historic Champions League win over Liverpool.
The ambidextrous winger’s dribbling, explosiveness, and versatility make him nearly unstoppable. His elite stats rival Messi and Neymar, cementing him as the best player in the world right now.
Joshua Kimmich, Bayern Munich
Confirmed on Thursday (March 2025)
Kimmich has signed a contract extension with Bayern until 2029, ending transfer speculation.
The 30-year-old cited the club’s environment and ambition as key factors in his decision. He remains a vital leader for Bayern, who are chasing another Bundesliga title and Champions League success.
