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    Huge blow for Dream Team gaffers with Harry Kane set for Bayern Munich switch – make a transfer now!

    DREAM TEAM gaffers have suffered a brutal blow on the eve of the new season with Harry Kane (£7m) likely to join Bayern Munich in the coming days.Tottenham have reportedly accepted an offer in excess of £94.5million for their all-time top scorer from the German giants in what seems to be final decisive act of the long-running transfer saga.

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    Kane seems destined for MunichCredit: DREAM TEAM
    The decision now rests with the England captain, who has been undecided about his future for a couple for years now.
    Kane may yet choose to stay in north London but with his current contract due to expire next summer, a switch to the Bundesliga champions seems most likely.
    The 30-year-old’s exit would mean the departure of a modern Dream Team legend, not to mention the fourth-most popular striker in the game ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
    Only Alan Shearer has scored more Premier League goals than Kane and only Thierry Henry has won more Golden Boots.
    And last season was one of his most impressive campaigns as he defied Spurs’ general malaise to bag 30 league goals for the second time in his career.
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    Kane would have amassed 367 points last season had Dream Team’s improved scoring system been implemented, a tally only bettered by four other players.
    13.9% of gaffers will have to find a replacement ahead of Gameweek 1 with Mohamed Salah (£7m) the obvious candidate as the only other forward of equivalent price.
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    But even those who have not selected Kane at this stage will be losing a premium option – most gaffers back him at some point throughout the season.
    Son Heung-min’s ownership (4.3%) may increase if fans expect the South Korean superstar to step up in the absence of his main collaborator, especially if he starts taking penalties.
    Kane is one of a select few players to have provided over 1,000 Dream Team points down the years – he will be greatly missed.

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    Man Utd include Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard on four-man shortlist to replace West Ham-bound Harry Maguire

    MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly eyeing Bayern Munich star Benjamin Pavard as they hunt for a replacement for Harry Maguire.Maguire’s Old Trafford is finally about to end after United agreed a £30million deal with West Ham on Wednesday.
    Jean-Clair Todibo is on Man United’s shortlist to replace Harry MaguireCredit: AFP
    Edmond Tapsoba is out of contract next summerCredit: Getty
    Marc Guehi is among the recent list, but may be too expensive to persue for UnitedCredit: Reuters
    And Pavard’s name is on a four-man list earmarked to replace the England defender, according to the Mail Online.
    The versatile defender has been on United’s shortlist since the winter transfer window of last season.
    And, with one year left on his current contract, United may be able to recruit the World Cup-winner on an affordable deal and he is said to be “keen” on leaving.
    Jean-Clair Todibo, Edmond Tapsoba and Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi are the other options reportedly in Ten Hag’s notebook.
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    Tapsoba, 24, is out of contract next summer which is another key factor for United to explore.
    But his club, German side Bayer Leverkusen, will not be willing to let him go cheap.
    Todibo has excelled at Nice since an £8.5m move from Barcelona in 2021.
    The centre-half, 23, has also attracted interest from Juventus this summer but the Italians were put off by his £35m price-tag.
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    While that could seem cheap compared to Guehi, who would come at a premium from Palace having received four England caps in the last year.
    Without Maguire, United are left with Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof to play in the centre of defence, while Luke Shaw filled in on occasion last season.
    Eric Bailly remains on the books having returned from his loan at Marseille.
    While Jonny Evans is also still with the squad having signed a short-term deal foe pre-season.
    The veteran, 35, could stay on as an efficient short-term option as the club look for a younger alternative. More

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    Tottenham are ‘increasingly resigned to selling Harry Kane’ with Bayern Munich preparing £94.5m transfer bid

    TOTTENHAM are becoming  increasingly resigned to selling Harry Kane to Bayern Munich, reports say. The German champions have chased England captain Kane throughout the window but have seen bids rejected.
    Harry Kane is wanted by Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
    Their last was for £73 million rising to £86 million, but Spurs are holding out for £100m.
    Now according to The Times, the North London club could be ready to sell after Bayern indicated they would increase their offer to £94.5m.
    Bayern want to wrap up the signing this week, while Tottenham would prefer the bulk of the payment to be paid up front.
    It is claimed Spurs will look to leave Richarlison, 26, with the responsibility of leading the line in Kane’s absence.
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    But they plan to step up interest in Gift Orban, the 21-year-old Gent striker who scored 20 times in 22 games last season.
    The Nigeria forward would provide competition for Brazilian Richarlison, who managed just three goals in his debut Spurs year.
    Kane, 30, wants his future decided before Spurs’ Premier League opener against Brentford on Sunday.

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    And asked about the possibility of playing Kane against Brentford, new manager Postecoglou said: “There’s no doubt I’d use Harry.
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    “He’s a fantastic striker, one of the world’s best. The way the team plays will help him.
    “He loves scoring goals, we created a load of chances today and he was the beneficiary.”
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    Tottenham ‘REJECT latest Bayern Munich bid for Harry Kane transfer as Spurs hold out for an extra £25million’

    TOTTENHAM have rejected Bayern Munich’s “final” bid for Harry Kane – leaving a summer move in huge doubt.The German giants met with Spurs chief Daniel Levy in London last week but their latest offer of £86million with £17m in add-ons, still fell well short of Tottenham’s valuation.
    Tottenham have rejected another Harry Kane bid from Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
    There is now uncertainty as to whether or not talks will continue between the two clubs.
    Bayern bosses held an internal recruitment meeting on Monday following the news from London and are weighing up whether or not to return with an increased offer.
    The Bundesliga champions had wanted any deal to be resolved by Sunday and had warned Spurs that the latest bid could be their last.
    Kane, who is into the final 12 months of his deal and has shown no indication of signing a new contract, wants his future decided either way by the time Tottenham face Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday.
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    Should another bid not arrive, Spurs risk losing the England captain for nothing next summer.
    The 30-year-old will be free to sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from January.
    Kane scored four goals as Spurs thumped Shakhtar Donetsk in a pre-season friendly at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.
    Tottenham’s final pre-season game takes place against Barcelona in Spain on Tuesday night.
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    Over the weekend, Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou hit out at Bayern Munich’s public pursuit of Kane, claiming he would never talk to the media about other clubs’ players.
    The Australian 57, has faced questions over Kane’s future ever since joining Spurs in June.
    Postecoglou said he was unfazed by Bayern’s public courting but did add: “What is factual right now is that Kane is a contracted player of our football club.
    “I certainly wouldn’t talk about contracted players at other football clubs but I’m not at Bayern so they can go the way they want.” More

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    Bayern Munich ‘have already arranged house for Harry Kane with Germans increasingly confident of £103m transfer’

    BAYERN MUNICH are so confident of agreeing a deal for Harry Kane this summer that they have found a house for the Spurs star, according to reports.The Daily Mirror report that the club have reserved a luxury Bavarian villa in a “millionaire’s enclave” on the outskirts of the city.
    Harry Kane in training with Richarlison, who could inherit his striker spot if Kane were to join BayernCredit: Rex
    If Kane is to take the club up on the offer, he will reportedly be neighbours with former Bayern chairman and club legend Karl-Heinz Rumenigge and Leroy Sane.
    Bayern are now ramping up pressure on Spurs supremo Daniel Levy to get the deal done – with the club in talks with Kane’s camp about reserving a number for the England captain and reserving him a seat in the dressing room.
    The clubs remain some way apart in terms of valuation – with Bayern’s final offer for the Spurs talisman reportedly being £87million up front plus £8m add-ons.
    Tottenham will reportedly only begin to consider an offer of £120m or more.
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    Harry Kane has just one year left on his current contract and is free to negotiate with other clubs about a free transfer next summer in January.
    Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel is desperate to secure a deal for the England captain and has told Bayern chiefs that the club’s ability to challenge for the Champions League next season relies on bringing in a player of Kane’s calibre.
    Bayern’s chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen will seek to resume talks with Daniel Levy this week after Tottenham refused to engage with Bayern’s self-imposed Friday deadline.

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    Kane would become Bayern’s highest paid player if he were to complete the move with the German club prepared to offer him £400,000-a-week.
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    Bayern will be hoping to have Kane signed in time for their German Super Cup match against RB Leipzig on Saturday.
    As it stands, Kane is set to start for Spurs as captain with the team taking on Brentford in their Premier League opener next Sunday.
    Kane scored four for Tottenham today in their pre-season friendly against Shakhtar Donetsk. More

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    Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy flies to Miami with Bayern Munich still sweating over final Harry Kane bid worth £105m

    BAYERN MUNICH are being left to sweat for a decision over their final Harry Kane bid from Daniel Levy.The German giants submitted a fresh £86million bid for the England captain on Friday.
    Tottenham have not responded to Bayern Munich’s latest Harry Kane bid
    Daniel Levy has flown to Miami but is still workingCredit: AFP
    Despite telling Spurs they wanted a response the same day, they have yet to receive an answer.
    Tottenham chairman Levy has flown to Miami but is still working from Florida, weighing up Bayern’s final offer of £86million with £17million in add-ons.
    Kane wants to have his future clarified before Spurs’ first game of the season against Brentford on August 13.
    The 30-year-old is into the final year of his contract and has no intention of signing a new deal.
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    He is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside England from January 1.
    Bayern have already had two bids rejected and club representatives have been in England this week for talks with Spurs.
    The Bundesliga champions are believed to have offered £81.7m earlier this week.
    Tottenham are believed to still be chasing around £100m for Kane.
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    Bayern’s latest bid will surpass that asking price once £17million-worth of add-ons have been activated.
    Both clubs are confident that a deal can be done before the transfer window closes.

    Thomas Tuchel’s side are prepared to offer Kane a five-year deal if successful with their record transfer bid.
    The offer would shatter their current record of £70million, paid to Atletico Madrid for Lucas Hernandez in 2019.
    Kane is understood to have held talks with manager Thomas Tuchel with regards to a possible move.
    His wife Katie was also reportedly in Munich looking for a house last month as the move edges closer.
    Spurs have been linked with a host of potential replacements for Kane and are now said to be looking at £13m-rated Argentinian youngster Alejo Veliz.
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    Bayern Munich order Tottenham to make Harry Kane transfer decision TONIGHT after submitting fresh £86m bid

    BAYERN MUNICH have submitted one final £86million bid for Harry Kane and demanded Tottenham reply by midnight TONIGHT.The German giants want a deal resolved by the end of this week – and their new offer surpasses the £100million asking price, once a further £17million in add-ons are included.
    Bayern Munich have set Tottenham a deadline of tonight to make a decision on Harry Kane, say reportsCredit: Getty
    Bayern and Kane are now waiting for Spurs chairman Daniel Levy to make the final call on his star player.
    The striker is into the final 12 months of his contract in North London and Levy risks losing the club’s greatest ever goalscorer for nothing next summer should he dig his heels in.
    The England captain has no intention of signing a new deal at this stage and could also discuss a pre-contract with overseas clubs from January.
    Bayern chief Thomas Tuchel is keen for a deal to be wrapped up quickly and club directors met with Levy in London on Monday for further talks.
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    The Bundesliga champions are believed to have offered £81.7m bid earlier this week.
    Now The Telegraph and Sky Sports Germany say Bayern have launched an improved bid – £86m plus bonuses.
    Incredibly, they are insisting Spurs make their decision by midnight on Friday or they will move on to other options.
    A host of clubs, including Manchester United, have been linked with a move for 30-year-old Kane.
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    However, Old Trafford manager Erik ten Hag instead moved for Rasmus Hojlund, who’s set to be unveiled on Saturday following a £72m move from Atalanta.
    And now Bayern could switch attention to other big names such as Victor Osimhen.
    Tottenham are believed to still be chasing around £100m for Kane.
    Monday’s talks ended in deadlock but the Telegraph claim Bayern chiefs were buoyed by the fact Levy was willing to meet – suggesting his stance on Kane departing has softened.
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    Should the hitman not leave North London this summer, it’s thought he will see out the final year of his deal and leave on a free.
    However, it has been claimed both clubs remain “confident” a deal can be done before the September 1 deadline.
    Bayern plan to offer Kane a five-year contract.
    A deal for Tottenham’s all-time top scorer would shatter Bayern’s previous transfer record – which is is the £70m they paid Atletico Madrid for Lucas Hernandez in 2019.
    Kane is understood to have held talks with manager Thomas Tuchel with regards to a possible move.
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    His wife Katie was also reportedly in Munich looking for a house last month as the move edges closer.
    Spurs have been linked with a host of potential replacements for Kane and are now said to be looking at £13m-rated Argentinian youngster Alejo Veliz. More

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    James Maddison begs Harry Kane to stay at Tottenham as he’s ‘best in the world’ amid Bayern Munich transfer saga

    JAMES MADDISON has issued a rallying cry for teammate Harry Kane to remain at Tottenham.Spurs face the possibility of losing all-time record scorer Harry Kane this summer with the club locked in talks over a transfer to Bayern Munich.
    England teammates Kane and Maddison were reunited when the latter joined Tottenham for £40m this summerCredit: EPA
    The German champions are set to smash their transfer record with an £85m bid for Kane.
    But England teammate Maddison is desperate for his close friend to reject the move.
    The former Leicester star told TNT Sports: “We were friends before I joined Tottenham from the England squad.
    “We have similar interests and get on well anyway away from football.

    “I would love Harry Kane to stay, he’s the best No 9 in the world in my opinion.
    “But what will be, will be and Harry is super professional”.
    Pundits have speculated how the two could link up next season, as Tottenham’s new playmaker Maddison holds the required creativity to improve Spurs’ attack.
    But whether Maddison will be supplying Harry Kane next term remains to be seen.
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    Spurs chairman Daniel Levy reportedly met with Bayern officials in London on Monday to discuss the move.
    Kane is open to a move to Germany and while Levy wants at least £100m for his star striker, it is believed an offer in the region of £90m would tempt him.
    Manchester United had previously been linked with the 30-year-old, who would be available for free in a year’s time.
    The England skipper has contributed 280 goals and 64 assists in 435 games for the North London outfit.
    But he is poised to join Bayern in an attempt to win trophies having failed to secure any silverware at Spurs.
    Maddison himself was left untarnished after Leicester’s relegation last season.
    The attacking midfielder – who scored 10 goals and provided 9 assists last term – completed his £40m move to Spurs this summer.
    Maddison,26, completed his £40m move to Tottenham from relegated Leicester, signing a five-year contract in north London.Credit: Rex More