Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has acknowledged that money is the decisive factor behind players choosing the Premier League over German clubs.
Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has praised Stuttgart for their £85m deal with Newcastle for striker Nick Woltemade, who is seen as a good fit for the Premier League.
A new bid from Liverpool for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is expected to trigger a 'house-sale chain' of transfers involving multiple clubs and players.
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