Bayern Munich extended its lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 11 points with a 3-1 win over Stuttgart on Friday. Aside from questions about the game, Bayern E

German media is reporting that Bayern Munich has retracted its contract extension offer to midfielder Joshua Kimmich, whose deal expires at the end of the season. Kicker magazine on Thursday corroborated a report from the Bild tabloid saying Bayern decided at its supervisory board meeting on Monday to withdraw the offer it made to the player because of his hesitation in accepting it.

ARSENAL are stepping up their interest in Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich, reports in Germany say. Kimmich’s future in Munich is in question following speculation that the Bundesliga