ESPN FC's Sid Lowe says it's still early, but he fully expects Real Madrid to make a big push to generate money from player sales this summer. Alejandro Moreno examines Real Madrid's projected starting XI for next season and says additional signings are still needed to bolster the squad. Steve Nicol decides which players Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid should keep around or part ways with in the upcoming summer transfer window. Bayern Munich have not made an approach to sign Gareth Bale on loan from Real Madrid, the player's agent Jonathan Barnett told ESPN FC on Monday.The Wales international is reportedly one of the players expected to leave the Spanish giants this summer, and is considered surplus to requirements since the return of Zinedine Zidane as coach.- When does the 2019-20 La Liga season start?Reports in Spain had suggested Bayern were prepared to match Bale's wages in order to take the player on loan as...

The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers. And keep up to date with the latest gossip below.When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join?TOP STORY: Pogba to go on strike; Bayern eye BaleThe future of Paul Pogba continues to make the back pages and, despite Manchester United's stance on not selling the midfielder, he's reportedly set to go on strike in a bid to force through a move to Real Madrid.TRANSFERSTransfer grades: Rating every major signing from EuropeWhy were Chelsea given a transfer ban?FC Exclusives- United won't consider Pogba sale- PSG nearing €75m De Ligt deal- United to improve De Gea offer- Oblak wants Atleti exit, favours Utd- Rabiot could stay at PSGWhile Pogba...

Bundesliga correspondent Raf Honigstein weighs in on Bayern Munich's interest in Man City's Leroy Sane and the roadblocks that have emerged between the clubs.

Bayern may have finished the season with a Bundesliga/DFB Pokal Double, but that hasn't quite lifted the skepticism surrounding manager Niko Kovac. This team looks headed for a rebuild and a revamp in the summer, and there are plenty of resources available.Rafinha, Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben are all leaving, freeing up space on the wage bill, and so is James Rodriguez, whose loan won't be renewed. Lucas Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard are already on their way, but there is clearly more work...

Raphael Honigstein joins the crew to weigh in on Borussia Dortmund's signings, and questions whether or not they've done enough to win next season's Bundesliga title. Gab Marcotti joins the ESPN FC crew to shed some light on Bayern Munich's up-and-down season, citing an aging roster as a problem moving forward. Robert Lewandowski scored twice to lead Bayern Munich to their first German Cup title since 2016 with a 3-0 win over RB Leipzig in the final. Bayern Munich have withdrawn from the race to sign Matthijs de Ligt, a source close to the club has told ESPN FC.The German champions had been encouraged to pursue the 19-year-old Ajax captain after initial positive talks but recently informed the centre-back in a telephone conversation that more pressing priorities in the transfer market ruled out a bid for him.Manchester United and Barcelona are thought to be leading the chase for the Netherlands international, while Juventus are also interested.TRANSFERSTransfer grades: Rating every major signing from EuropeWhy were Chelsea given a transfer ban?FC Exclusives- United won't consider Pogba sale- PSG nearing €75m De Ligt deal- United to improve De Gea offer- Oblak wants Atleti exit, favours Utd- Rabiot could stay at PSG

Liverpool legend Steve Nicol was in Madrid to watch his beloved Reds win the Champions League, but relief rather than joy was his overriding emotion. Jurgen Klopp doesn't want to sit in a press conference breaking down how Liverpool won the Champions League; he just wants to enjoy that they won. Liverpool are confirmed as the final seeds for next season's Champions League group-stage draw after lifting the trophy in Madrid on Saturday night.Jurgen Klopp's side won the biggest prize in European football with a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Wanda Metropolitano.The winners of the Champions League automatically slot into Pot 1, which is reserved for the holders of the two European competitions and the champions of the six strongest domestic leagues. That means...