Bavarian Loan Works: Peretz takes Southampton one step away from Premier League

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been digitally enhanced) Daniel Peretz of Southampton claims a ball during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Southampton on April 25, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) | The FA via Getty Images Bayern Munich loanees remain busy in the final weeks of the seasons throughout Europe. Nübel came up big in a pivotal match with a Champions League spot on the line, Ibrahimović and Heidenheim are still alive, and Palhinha and Peretz are fighting two different battles to help their teams play in next season’s Premier League.

See what the rest of the loanees and their teams accomplished this week: FC Bayern Munich There are 11 players from on loan from the first team. Germany – Bundesliga There are three players from the first team on loan to the German Bundesliga: Alexander Nübel, Arijon Ibrahimović, and Armando Sieb. Alexander Nübel – VfB Stuttgart Nübel started for Stuttgart at home against Leverkusen with a Champions League spot on the line.

Leverkusen scored a goal in the first minute to make things nervy. Nübel went the rest of the match without conceding again. He made two saves to help his team earn a 2-1 lead at halftime.

Stuttgart went up 3-1 in the second half and Nübel kept the guests from scoring again with two late saves to win by that score. Stuttgart moved into fourth place with the win. They are even on points with Hoffenheim, but have a five-goal advantage in goal differential.