The Latest Breaking News from Niko Kovac

At least four others - plus the current incumbent - have turned down the biggest job in the Bundesliga, leaving the relegated Burnley boss to become the head coach they decided upon

Liverpool have a new favourite for the managerial reins, having moved on from Ruben Amorim

Liverpool have become increasingly linked with Micky van de Ven from VfL Wolfsburg, a player Jorg Schmadtke signed for the German side

Liverpool have appointed Jorg Schmadtke as the new sporting director taking over from Julian Ward

Wolfsburg manager Niko Kovac has a history with Jorg Schmadtke

Niko Kovac’s heart is ‘attached to Hertha’ but his surging Wolfsburg showed them little mercy in a Bundesliga rout

Liverpool nearly signed controversial Germany forward Max Kruse on a free transfer to replace Divock Origi only for Jurgen Klopp to pull the plug

When new Wolfsburg coach Niko Kovac makes his return to the Allianz Arena to take on Bayern this Sunday, he is unlikely to receive the warm welcome former double winners would usually be afforded. Kovac coached Bayern to a Bundesliga and German Cup double in 2018-19, but was forced out…

Cesc Fabregas has spent most of the season injured amid claims the Monaco midfielder could retire this summer but he has reminded fans what he is capable of following his return