Peter Niemeyer

Swiss international Cedric Itten returns to the Bundesliga with Werder Bremen, five years after a brief and challenging spell with Greuther Fürth. The striker aims to establish himself in Germany's top flight following a prolific season in the 2. Bundesliga and a historic World Cup campaign.

Premier League clubs Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly in serious contention to sign Werder Bremen's promising young goalkeeper, Mio Backhaus, with a transfer fee around £17.4 million.