The first Bundesliga deals of the January transfer window are beginning to take shape, with reports on Friday saying leaders Bayern Munich want to loan young defender Frans Krätzig to Heidenheim. Champions Bayer Leverkusen meanwhile have already signed 18-year-old Argentinian striker Alejo Sarco from CA Vélez Sarsfield until 2029 as "a promise for the future,

The first Bundesliga deals of the January transfer window are beginning to take shape, with reports on Friday saying Borussia Dortmund winger Donyell Malen is being eyed by Aston Villa. Widespread media in Europe said Villa are offering €18 million ($18.

A natural left-back, Krätzig will have the chance to compete with FCH regular Jonas Föhrenbach for a starting spot. Krätzig can also serve at right-back, play in midfield, and work higher up on the attacking wing. Heidenheim have a need in all such areas, meaning that the German youth international will surely get an audition somewhere soon.

Aston Villa are preparing to recall Louie Barry from a loan spell at Stockport County and sell the young English forward to a Championship club, according to The Telegraph. The Villans are expected to make several changes to their squad this month and want to bolster Unai Emery's options in attack.

Shortly after the signing of KSC striker Baku Zivzivadze was confirmed, 1. FC Heidenheim welcomed another new addition late Friday afternoon. As had been reported earlier in the day, FC Bayern