The graphic represents the most expensive 11 players in the Bundesliga, with their market value in millions of Euros at the top of the player card.

Notice a trend? All 11 players play for Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund, with 9 playing for the former (10 if you count the soon to be transferring Mario Gotze). Not even Barcelona, Real Madrid, or PSG can make that claim in their respective leagues.

As evidenced by their 4-0 demolition of Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, Bayern Munich is making the most of their money.

Is this kind of financial dominance bad for the competitive balance in the Bundesliga? Or, is it worth it to have a super team that can represent the league and country so well on an international level?

23

Apr

Gotze to Bayern! Reaction and analysis

By: Thomas Hautmann

Start of a new dynasty?

Bayern Munich flexed its powerful financial muscle once again in the Bundesliga by triggering the €37 million buyout clause for Dortmund star Mario Gotze, considered the greatest German talent in a generation. While the move itself isn’t very surprising, the timing of it certainly is.

The news broke late Monday night and into Tuesday morning, the day of Bayern’s gigantic home match against Barcelona, and just two days before Dortmund’s critical clash against Real Madrid. Dortmund’s team, and especially the fans, must now show incredible resolve and togetherness in a difficult situation. They must beat Real at home to have a chance at the Champions League final where, of course, they could potentially face Gotze’s new team. What a game that would be!

Manchester City in bid to get Mario Gotze

Mario Gotze is one of the players that has helped steer Borussia Dortmund into the Champions League and his performances have not gone unnoticed. Manchester City are the latest Premier League club to express an interest in his services. Click here to find out the latest rumors from the UK media.

10

Apr

Jose Mourinho to make sensational bid with Chelsea

The papers have hit us with a double whammy this morning. Not only has Jose Mourinho supposedly agreed to rejoin Chelsea, but he has set his sights on bringing Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk to the Bridge. There’s plenty more of rumors like these in today’s edition of Paper Chase. Click here for the latest goss.

9

Apr

Liverpool faces fight to sign Diego Capel

Liverpool faces a battle with Marseille to sign Sporting Lisbon winger Diego Capel, who is expected to cost around £10 million. The Portuguese club is struggling financially and may want to cash in on one of their best players. Check out more rumors in this week’s edition of Paper Chase by clicking here.

8

Apr

SCHURR THING?

Bayer Leverkusen star Andre Schurrle is thought to be a target for Chelsea and the news in today’s papers is that the Bundesliga club is prepared to listen to offers for the Germany winger. Check out this and more rumors in today’s edition of Paper Chase by clicking here.

27

Mar

Christian’s value at Aston Villa

Christian Benteke is the latest Belgian to be causing a stir in the Premier League and his performances in front of goal for Aston Villa haven’t gone unnoticed. Manchester City are reportedly in the hunt for the striker, but will Villa be able to resist should an offer be made? Click here for more rumors in the latest edition of Paper Chase.

23

Mar

Red Devils agree fee for Garay

According to Saturday’s papers Manchester United have agreed a fee with Benfica for center-back Ezequiel Garay.

To follow this rumor and the rest of today’s transfer talk, click here.

21

Mar

Real to make Aguero top summer buy

Real Madrid have made Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero their top target for the summer transfer window.

To follow this rumor and many more click here for today’s Paper Chase.

19

Mar

CECH-ING OUT AT CHELSEA?

All the talk at Arsenal is that Arsene Wenger wants a new goalkeeper. Swansea’s Michel Vorm has been mentioned as a possible recruit but the latest is surprisingly Chelsea shot-stopper Petr Cech. Read all about this and the latest rumors in today’s Paper Chase on FOX Soccer.