Around the Bundesliga: Bayern Munich to sign João Cancelo; Union Berlin eyeing Isco
By Tushar Bahl
The January transfer window is set to close on Tuesday, and several Bundesliga clubs are working to bring in reinforcements ahead of the deadline.
Bundesliga clubs are set for a busy end to the January transfer window, with a number of big transfers in the pipeline. Bayern Munich are set to complete the signing of João Cancelo, with the Manchester City full-back set to join on loan until the end of the season.
The Bavarians will reportedly have the option to sign Cancelo on a permanent transfer at the end of the season for a fee of 70 million euros.
Union Berlin are in talks to sign Isco, who is a free agent after leaving Sevilla by mutual consent. The Berliners are ready to offer the former Real Madrid player a six-month contract.
Thomas Delaney has made his return to the Bundesliga, after reaching an agreement to join TSG Hoffenheim from Sevilla on loan until the end of the season.
Eintracht Frankfurt could be set for a busy end to the January transfer window. The Eagles are looking to bolster their defence with the signings of former Germany international Philipp Max from PSV Eindhoven and Jeremiah St. Juste from Sporting CP.
Borussia Dortmund winger Thorgan Hazard could join PSV Eindhoven, with the Dutch giants interested in signing him on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season.
Former Borussia Dortmund winger Maximilian Philipp is on the move again. The 28 year old has joined Werder Bremen on loan from Wolfsburg until the end of the season. Philipp was also linked with a move to Hertha Berlin, but ultimately decided to join Werder Bremen.
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Meanwhile, VfB Stuttgart have completed the signings of Genki Haraguchi from Union Berlin and Gil Dias from SL Benfica. They could also look to bring in Luca Waldschmidt from Wolfsburg before the transfer window closes.