Diant Ramaj, who spent last season on loan at Heidenheim, is prepared to leave Borussia Dortmund in search of becoming a No.1. (Bild)

Cologne are in talks with former player Ellyes Skhiri, who is available for a reported €2m; the player's salary shouldn't be a problem, unlike Edson Álvarez. (Bild)

Cologne have reached an agreement in principle with West Ham to sign Edson Álvarez (28) on loan - the details. (Sky Germany)

Said El Mala's €50m valuation a stumbling block for Borussia Dortmund.

New @getfootballnewsgermany.com newsletter: - The World Cup exit wasn’t even the worst thing to happen to the DFB this week - Volkswagen may look to sell shares in Bayern and Stuttgart - A transfer round up. open.substack.com/pub/ggfn/p/f...

It's been quite a year for Benjamin Weber. I spoke to the Augsburg sporting director earlier in the week to discuss the importance of character in team building and the emergence of Noahkai Banks, Mert Kömür and Anton Kade. For @getfootballnewsgermany.com

🇩🇪 Confirmation of Julian Nagelsmann’s exit as Germany head coach is expected shortly. Jürgen Klopp is the DFB’s priority with talks expected soon. Klopp has a release clause at his job at Red Bull for this specific purpose. (Sky Germany/Bild)

🚨 Julian Nagelsmann has been advised to consider stepping down from his role as head coach, Sky Germany reports. Nagelsmann has been in long talks with the DFB, who are also considering sacking him if he doesn’t step aside himself.

Player Ratings | Germany 1-1 Paraguay (Paraguay win 4-3 on penalties) - Julian Nagelsmann's side eliminated from World Cup after a diabolical showing.

🚨 | Germany are eliminated from the World Cup.

Germany vs. Paraguay is heading for extra time..

Germany 45 minutes away from another early World Cup exit. Very poor half of football. Credit to Paraguay, their low block has been excellent, and they've shown more desire in the final third.

Germany XI vs Paraguay: Deniz Undav (3G, 2A) makes his first start of the World Cup - he starts ahead of Jamal Musiala.

@getfootballnewsgermany.com newsletter - A look back at Germany vs Ecuador - A feel good WC story - Elversberg’s interesting summer buisness - A look at my FM24 Karlsruhe save. All below ⬇️

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Deniz Undav - who has three goals and two assists at the World Cup - is set to start for Germany against Ecuador.

Atlético Madrid are expected to reach an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Alejandro Grimaldo today. The Spaniard has made it no secret that he would like to, one day, play in LaLiga before retiring.

‘We harmonise’ – Jamal Musiala loves playing alongside Florian Wirtz.

🚨 Nico Schlotterbeck's World Cup is over, confirms Sky Germany. The defender will be out for several weeks following an ankle injury sustained against the Ivory Coast. Antonio Rüdiger is expected to replace him for the time being.

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FT | Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast An Undav brace secures Germany’s spot in the next round. It wasn’t a vintage performance but the subs made all the difference. If we’ve learned one thing, it’s that Undav simply has to start the rest of the tournament! 👏

UNDAVVVVVVV 2-1!!!!

68 | GOAL: Germany 1-1 Ivory Coast (Undav) What a cross that is from Amiri and Undav volleys it into the net! The subs making a difference!

60 | Here we are: Triple change for Germany. In comes Undav, Leweling, Amiri. Coming off: Musiala, Sané, Pavlovic.

54 | Ivory Coast look dangerous with every attack. Germany starting to create a bit themselves, the game is really in the balance right now. You feel Nagelsmann’s subs are going to be key.

46 | Back underway in Toronto. One change for Germany as Schlotterbeck is replace by Rüdiger.

HT | Germany 0-1 Ivory Coast Germany have tested Ivory Coast a good few times but with no real bite to their attack. Ivory Coast took their chance and look a threat on the wings, where Germany are struggling to defend. Expecting subs early into the second half. 🇩🇪 🇨🇮

30 | GOAL: Germany 0-1 Ivory Coast (Kessié) Germany have looked vulnerable on the flank and it’s Diomande who makes the goal. A fantastic block to begin with but Kessie is there to tap it home.

21 | Germany have the ball in the net but it’s ruled out for a foul on the goalkeeper. It wasn’t the best claim from the keeper, but you understand the referee’s decision.

Germany XI vs Ivory Coast: Neuer - Kimmich (c), Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown - Nmecha, Pavlovic - Sané, Musiala, Wirtz - Havertz. Julian Nagelsmann names the same line-up that beat Curaçao. 🇩🇪 🇨🇮

Bayern Munich's attacking trio continue to shine at the World Cup: Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Díaz have each won a Man of the Match award in the opening round of fixtures.

Jürgen Klopp on RB Leipzig's decision to part ways with Ole Werner despite securing a return to Champions League football: "When we considered what the workload might look like for us, Leipzig decided to make a change."

🚨 | Ole Werner and his backroom staff have been released by RB Leipzig, the club confirms. Sky Germany reports that Mallorca head coach Martin Demichelis will become the Saxon’s new head coach. Full agreement in place, Leipzig paid €2.5m to pay Demichelis out of his contract.

Borussia Dortmund's have held talks with the representatives of Roma's Matias Soulé, who has a reported exit clause between €25m-€30m. (Sky Germany)

Karim Adeyemi (24) remains hesitant on signing a Borussia Dortmund contract extension; the attacker wants a release clause inserted into his new deal. (Bild)

New @getfootballnewsgermany.com newsletter from me. 🇩🇪 Germany win 👋 Ole Werner could probably leave 3️⃣ a striker wears number 3 And a completely irrelevant book recommendation.

Deniz Undav should start for Germany, Leroy Sané probably shouldn't. The national team's five World Cup debutants also rose to the occasion.

Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with PSV to sign Ismael Saibari; 5-year contract, according to Sky Germany.

Fun game Undav should start Sané shouldn’t But there is only so much we can take away from this, imo.

🇩🇪 PLAYER RATINGS | Germany 7-1 Curaçao Germany open their World Cup tournament in style with a comfortable win against tournament debutants Curaçao. ✍️ @jackmeenan.bsky.social

FT | Germany 7-1 Curaçao An early scare, but Germany cruised to an opening day victory. Germany's first opening day win since 2014.

89 | GOAL: Germany 7-1 Curaçao (Havertz) A brace for the Arsenal man!

77 | GOAL: Germany 6-1 Curaçao (Undav) A comfortable finish for the Stuttgart forward! 👏

68 | GOAL: Germany 5-1 Curaçao (Brown) A goal on his World Cup debut for Nathaniel Brown! Add a couple of million on now, Frankfurt... 😉

47 | GOAL: Germany 4-1 Curaçao (Musiala) A lovely finish from the Bayern man, Germany cruising to victory after an early scare.

46| Back underway in Houston!

HT | Germany 3-1 Curaçao The 'hydration break' came at a good time for Germany, who picked up the tempo after conceding. Kai Havertz's penalty in stoppage time put some light between the two teams. You feel Germany will go on to win comfortably from here.

38 | Germany 2-1 Curaçao (Schlotterbeck) Schlotterbeck has been a threat from set pieces all game, and he gets his goal from a Brown corner. Germany is back on top and need to kick on from here!

26 | Curaçao have given Germany something to think about for sure. They've been brave going forward and have been rewarded. Germany need to compuse themselves and get their intensity back.

21 | GOAL: Germany 1-1 Curaçao (Comenencia) A first-ever goal at the World Cup for Curaçao! A deflected shot, but they will not care!