Tottenham Hotspur are showing interest in Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha, with the Bundesliga champions open to selling the 30-year-old according to multiple reports.

Liverpool and Bayern Munich are close to reaching a deal for Reds forward Luis Diaz, the PA news agency understands. Bayern were understood to have reopened dialogue regarding a move after having an initial offer of 67.5million euros (£59m) dismissed last week.

Due to his heritage and family’s stint in England, Musiala was eligible to play for Germany, England and Nigeria. However, it was with Germany that felt the most right call according to the player. “It felt right, but that doesn’t mean the love I have for England has ever gone away.”

Bayern Munich has trouble matching up with the elites from England and Spain when it comes to revenue streams, so it should come as no surprise that the Bavarians ranked seventh in kit sponsorships — kit supplier + shirt sponsor + sleeve sponsor.

The idea of bringing the Bayern Munich legend to Vancouver, let alone Major League Soccer, seemed dead when presented to Caps CEO Axel Schuster dismissed the idea, saying it didnt