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      Bayern Munich’s seven-man transfer exodus revealed with four ex-Premier League stars on chopping block

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      BAYERN Munich are set for a brutal summer transfer clear out as they look to back Thomas Tuchel’s vision for the club.As many as seven players are deemed surplus to requirements with former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane heading up the list.
      Thomas Tuchel will be ruthless ahead of the upcoming seasonCredit: Getty
      Getting rid of Sadio Mane is the club’s top priorityCredit: Getty
      Tuchel replaced Julian Nagelsmann as Bayern boss in March and was dropped into a season full of upheaval.
      Despite the club securing the league title on the final day of the season, CEO Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić were both sacked.
      It is understood the new regime will give Tuchel free reign to swing the axe and bring in players he wants.
      According to German outlet Bild, Sadio Mane is a top priority to be sold – despite only arriving last summer.
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      The winger has not lived up to expectations since joining from Liverpool to replace Robert Lewandowski – scoring just seven times and returning five assists in 25 Bundesliga games.
      His frustration boiled over following Bayern’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final in April.
      The winger was suspended by the club after he punched team-mate Leroy Sane and despite having his suspension overturned, was not able to nail down a place in the XI.
      The club have lost patience with the Senegalese star and deem him surplus to requirements.
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      Sane could also follow Mane out of the exit door, with Thomas Tuchel willing to listen to offers for him and fellow German international Serge Gnabry.
      Gnabry fuelled rumours of a return to Arsenal when he said “once a Gunner always a Gunner” when asked if he still follows his former club at the Spanish Grand Prix.
      The club are also keen to cash in on World Cup winning right-back Benjamin Pavard amid reported interest from Barcelona, Manchester United and Liverpool.
      Bayern are understood to be holding out for a £25million fee for the French international.
      Rounding out the seven-strong list are former Manchester United loanee Marcel Sabitzer, right-back Bouna Sarr and goalkeeper Alexander Nubel.
      Bayern hope the cash raised from the sales will help fund a move for top summer target Declan Rice – who is also attracting interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.
      West Ham are reportedly holding out for a £100m fee. More

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      Man Utd fans beg club not to sign ‘German McTominay’ after they are linked with shock transfer for Bayern Munich star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have begged the club NOT to sign Leon Goretzka.The Germany international is reportedly contemplating his future with Bayern Munich, whom he joined in the summer of 2018.
      Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Leon GoretzkaCredit: REUTERS
      But some of the Old Trafford faithful have likened the Bayern ace to Scott McTominayCredit: AFP
      And according to Sky Sports Germany, Manchester United are “closely” monitoring the midfielder’s situation at the Allianz Arena.
      The news, however, hasn’t gone down well with some of the Old Trafford faithful – with some likening him to Scott McTominay.
      One Red Devils fan said: “With Bayern, they don’t let a player leave (ESPECIALLY a German international) without there being a reason.
      “I’d be very wary of the reasons behind him leaving them.”
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      Another said: “Replacing original McTominay with German McTominay.”
      And another said: ” McTominay with 99 body balance.”
      One remarked: “Bayern fans are screaming to get him out, apparently he’s just a German McTominay. No thanks.”
      Another chimed in: “German McTominay.”
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      United boss Erik ten Hag guided the club to an impressive third-placed finish in only his first season at the Theatre of Dreams.
      But the Dutchman plans to make wholesale changes to his squad this summer.
      He said: “If we want to restore Manchester United, we need top players but also double in each position because we want to act in so many competitions.
      “You saw it in the last game how we have, in certain positions, a lack of quality.
      Erik ten Hag plans to make wholesale changes to his squad this summerCredit: GETTY
      “That can’t be if you want to compete for the highest [trophies].
      “I’m here to manage the team, get the best out of them, and of course I have a job in bringing the right players in.
      “There is a lot of communication about that with the board and management of the club.
      “But I am here to achieve the sporting aims and goals, not the finance.” More

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      Arsenal line up shock Joao Cancelo transfer with Man City ‘ready to sell’ after Bayern Munich snub £61million buy option

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      JOAO CANCELO will be sent back to Manchester City after Bayern Munich decided not to take up their £60million option to buy him in a boost for Arsenal.The German giants negotiated the clause when they signed the Portugal international on loan for the rest of the season in January.
      Bayern Munich have opted against signing Joao Cancelo from Man CityCredit: Getty
      Cancelo, 29, helped Bayern win the Bundesliga at the weekend but has had a mixed spell at the Allianz Arena.
      And the decision has been taken by boss Thomas Tuchel and the club not to extend his stay in Bavaria.
      City chief Pep Guardiola gave him the green light to move after the defender lost his starting place and made his feelings known.
      Cancelo’s chances of forcing his way back into the reckoning at the Etihad appear slim as the side have coped well without him.
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      Barcelona are keen on the ex-Juventus man but Treble-chasing City may have to drop their asking price to get rid of him.
      Meanwhile, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano also states that Arsenal are lining up a shock swoop for the defender.
      He claims that Barca have had “genuine interest since January” in Cancelo but any potential move “depends on FFP”.
      However, he added that “Arsenal appreciate Cancelo” and that “he’s one of the names in the list” of potential targets for boss Mikel Arteta.
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      Gunners left-back Kieran Tierney looks set to depart to the Emirates over the coming weeks.
      Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is allegedly hoping for a reunion with the Scottish ace at Aston Villa while Newcastle are also keen on the ex-Celtic man.
      And that could free up room for Arsenal to land Cancelo. More

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      Fans call Bundesliga a ‘fix’ after bizarre gaffe stops Koln attack before Bayern Munich win title yet again

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      FANS have put a dampener on Bayern Munich’s dramatic title glory – by claiming it was fixed.Sprinklers on the pitch went off as Koln attacked in Bayern’s 2-1 win – persuading ref Sven Jablonski to halt play and sparking wild speculation on social media.
      Injured Bayern skipper Manuel Neuer shrugged off the sprinkler controversy to get changed and lift the Bundesliga trophyCredit: Getty
      A sprinkler went off as Koln pressed forward, leading to conspiracy theories from some fans that Bayern were being helped in their title bidCredit: Bundesliga
      Bayern fans were out on the streets on Sunday celebrating 11 successive titlesCredit: EPA
      Thomas Tuchel’s men were 1-0 in front at the time through Kingsley Coman, with victory vital in their hunt for 11 crowns in a row.
      Koln midfielder Dejan Ljubicic hit a late penalty leveller but Jamal Musiala smashed an outstanding clincher for Bayern on 89 minutes.
      That left Borussia Dortmund needing to turn a 1-0 deficit at home to Mainz into victory to steal the crown
      Niklas Sule did notch a leveller six minutes into stoppage time but there was no time left for Dortmund to nick a winner.
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      And some observers were quick to pour cold water on Bayern’s triumph.
      Sprinklers popped up outside their penalty area during a testing moment in the 72nd minute against Koln.
      Bayern were handed possession back – and then picked up the title too.
      Fans then showered social media with a mixture of conspiracy theories and amusement.
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      One posted: “Investigate Bayern” and an equally-cheeky supporter wrote: “Fixed match.” 
      A third wrote: “No way Bayern let off sprinklers during the match” – followed by crying-with-laughter emojis.
      But perhaps the most cynical response on social media was: “That’s an insane way of rigging the game lmao there is no way that’s a mistake.”
      Tuchel didn’t refer to the incident afterwards but said: “We had the last shot and the last answer to all the questions with Jamal. 
      “We’ll take it, but it was a crazy, crazy afternoon.”
      Yet minutes after clinching another historic success, Bayern announced the sackings of CEO Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic.
      Tuchel said: “Instead of celebrating, we now have another issue” manager Thomas Tuchel said in response to the sackings.” More

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      Man Utd and Liverpool battle Real Madrid in transfer race for World Cup winner and Bayern Munich star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool are reportedly battling Real Madrid in the chase to sign Benjamin Pavard.The French World Cup winner, 27, has been at Bayern Munich for four years.
      Three huge clubs are all chasing Bayern Munich defender Benjamin PavardCredit: Getty
      The full-back is a regular at the Bundesliga club but speculation has been mounting over his future.
      We reported this week how United supporters reacted underwhelming as they were linked with a move for Pavard.
      Now journalist Georg Holzner claims that the Red Devils face a fight to sign the star.
      It has been reported Premier League rivals Liverpool also want Pavard.
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      And LaLiga giants Real Madrid have also joined the race with all three sides having already contacted Bayern to enquire about the player.
      United are already well-stocked in full back areas, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia occupying the left-back area and Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka the main right-backs.
      But Pavard comes with pedigree having won the World Cup in 2018 and the Champions League with Bayern in 2020.
      He has made 29 appearances at club level this term, scoring four goals and registering a single assist.
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      Despite Bayern’s season appearing to be heading towards a potential treble going into the March international break, it now looks set to end in major disappointment.
      The baffling decision to sack Julian Nagelsmann and replace him with Thomas Tuchel has been followed by an incredible collapse.
      The European powerhouse were quickly knocked out of the Champions League and German Cup.
      And they now face losing the league, which they have won consecutively for the last decade, if Dortmund win on the final day of the season. More

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      Man Utd ‘join transfer race for World Cup and Champions League winner’ but fans say ‘he’s just not needed’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left completely underwhelmed after the Red Devils were linked with a move for Benjamin Pavard.The Frenchman has been at Bayern Munich for four years and established himself as one of their first-choice full-backs.
      Pavard arrived at the Allianz Arena from Stuttgart in 2019Credit: AFP
      But reports indicated he could be on his way this summer with clubs enquiring about his availability.
      Man United have reportedly joined the queue for the 27-year-old – but fans aren’t best please with the news.
      One said on Twitter: “No. Don’t do this.”
      Another fan added: “Absolutely not needed.”
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      While another supporter said: “Why are we always linked with older players?”
      German outlet Kicker carried the initial report that Pavard has become of interest to Old Trafford chiefs.
      This is despite the fact that United are already well-stocked in full back areas, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia occupying the left-back area and Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka the main right-backs.
      But Pavard comes with pedigree having won the World Cup in 2018 with France and the Champions League with Bayern in 2020.
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      He has has made 29 appearances for Bayern this season, scoring four goals and registering a single assist.
      His at club level has been far more fruitful than with France, where Pavard was sensationally accused of leaking dressing room information during the World Cup.
      Bayern’s season had at one stage appeared to be heading towards a potential treble as the domestic season went into the March international break.
      But the baffling decision to sack Julian Nagelsmann and replace him with Thomas Tuchel has been followed by an incredible collapse.
      The European powerhouse were quickly knocked out of the Champions League and German Cup and now face losing the league if Dortmund win on the final day of the season.
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      Lucas Hernandez ‘agrees deal to join European giants’ but Bayern Munich could still block transfer

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      BAYERN MUNICH could still put the block on Lucas Hernandez’s exit – despite reports he has agreed terms with Paris Saint-Germain.The defender, who can operate at left-back or more centrally, is about to enter the final 12 months of his contract.
      Lucas Hernandez has allegedly agreed terms with PSG but Bayern Munich want him to stayCredit: Getty
      The 2018 French World Cup winner, 27, arrived at Bayern from Atletico Madrid in a £68m deal.
      He has won both the Bundesliga three times since as well as the Champions League in 2020.
      But he is still recovering from the ACL tear he suffered for his country during France’s World Cup opener with Australia in November.
      And now that has raised serious questions over his future during this summer transfer window.
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      L’Equipe are now reporting that Hernandez and PSG sporting advisor Luis Campos have reached an agreement in principle over a potential contract.
      However, the publication also adds that Bayern Munich have ZERO intentions of letting him go.
      Hernandez has allegedly been offered a new four-year contract extension to stay in Germany.
      Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has now also publicly revealed that he is willing to try and tie the star down with a new long-term package in order to keep him.
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      Now it seems that PSG face the tricky proposition of trying to convince Bayern to sell as Hernandez’s future hangs in the balance.
      Although L’Equipe also states that the player has so far made no indication that he wants to extend his stay. More

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      Man Utd ‘chasing Sadio Mane’ in shock summer transfer but face competition from top four rivals

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are in the hunt to sign Sadio Mane this summer but face competition from Newcastle, according to reports.The ex-Liverpool winger is expected to leave Bayern Munich after just one season with the club.
      Sadio Mane could secure a move back to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Sky Sports in Germany claim they want to get rid of him after a troubled campaign.
      The Senegalese international punched team-mate Leroy Sane after a Champions League tie versus Manchester City.
      Mane was suspended and fined a reported £250,000.
      He earns a supposed £17.4million per year, meaning many sides are likely to be priced out.
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      Man Utd would be able to afford him and are interested as he would be able to add versatility and experience to the attack.
      Mane wanted a move to the Red Devils prior to signing for Liverpool in 2016.
      Meanwhile, Newcastle are in for the 31-year-old as Eddie Howe looks to bolster his attacking options with European football on the horizon.
      Chelsea were also reportedly keeping an eye on Mane’s situation but already have a bloated squad with plenty of wingers.
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      A switch back to Anfield appears unlikely after Jurgen Klopp signed the likes of Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez since his departure.
      Outside the Premier League, the Champions League winner could head to Barcelona but would need to take a pay cut as the club battle ongoing financial constraints.
      Teams from Saudi Arabia could also be keen as they look to add more high-profile players to their league. More