The 10 Best Young Bundesliga Stars Available on the Summer 2026 Transfer Market

The Bundesliga’s reputation as Europe’s finishing school shows no sign of fading. With the 2026 summer window approaching, Premier League giants and continental heavyweights are already queuing for Germany’s next wave of prodigies. From flying wingers to ball-playing centre-backs, these ten under-23 talents are primed for high-profile moves when June arrives.

Yan Diomande headlines the class. The Bayern Munich winger has scorched full-backs this season with a cocktail of raw pace and fearless dribbling, and Manchester United and Tottenham are among the clubs monitoring his development. Sources expect a bidding war for a player labelled “legitimate world-class potential” by talent scouts.

While Diomande dominates headlines on the flank, Luka Vuskovic has been the story at the other end of the pitch. The 19-year-old Croatian centre-back has been the Bundesliga’s standout defender outside Munich, marrying aerial dominance with eye-catching goals. Tottenham are desperate to retain his registration, but Bayern’s repeated public praise suggests a formal offer is inevitable.

Hoffenheim supply two electrifying wide options. Bazoumana Touré’s direct running and one-v-one mastery have marked him as the league’s most progressive winger, while Antonio Nusa—despite flashes of brilliance for Norway—has grown frustrated behind RB Leipzig’s stacked attacking queue. Premier League mid-table clubs view Nusa as a potential secret superstar.

Leipzig’s conveyor belt of centre-backs continues with Castello Lukeba. The 23-year-old left-footed defender mirrors the paths of Upamecano, Gvardiol and Konaté, and Real Madrid are contemplating a swoop that could see Lukeba paired with the Liverpool defender should Konaté leave on a free.

Union Berlin’s Leopold Querfeld has stepped from the shadows into the spotlight. At 22, the Austrian’s progressive passing, long-range shooting and defensive IQ have reportedly caught Liverpool’s attention, while Daniel Svensson’s tireless work on Borussia Dortmund’s left has made him a target for Leeds and other Premier League sides seeking reliability over flash.

In the final third, Fisnik Asllani edges team-mate Said El Mala as the Köln striker ready for a top-tier leap. Bayern and several English clubs rate the Hoffenheim loanee’s finishing and link-up play highly, though another year in the Bundesliga could further polish his game.

Full-back Nathaniel Brown offers a rare blend of recovery pace and attacking thrust. The left-back’s raw tools have piqued Liverpool’s interest, while Serie A clubs believe his skill set would flourish in Italy’s expansive systems. Finally, Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Rocco Reitz has emerged as the league’s hidden midfield gem; rugged in the tackle and poised in possession, the German international would reportedly upgrade most Premier League midfields today.

With Europe’s powerhouses ready to open their coffers, the summer of 2026 could see the Bundesliga’s brightest prospects reshape the continent’s competitive landscape.