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    Bayern Munich star Lucas Hernandez ‘agrees transfer terms’ with European giants amid Kim Min-jae arrival

    BAYERN MUNICH defender Lucas Hernandez is on the verge of joining Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.The Bundesliga giants are closing in on a deal with Napoli which would see Kim Min-jae move to the Allianz Arena.
    Hernandez has agreed personal terms with PSGCredit: Getty
    Kim had been linked with a move to Manchester United, but Bayern jumped in earlier this month to hijack the deal.
    And now Thomas Tuchel is looking to offload Hernandez in order to make room for the 26-year-old.
    According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Hernandez has already agreed personal terms with PSG.
    The Ligue 1 champions are set to negotiate a transfer fee with Bayern Munich next week.
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    Bayern are expected to demand around £43m for the defender.
    Hernandez joined Bayern Munich in a £68million transfer from Atletico Madrid in 2019.
    He has since made 107 appearances for the club.
    The Frenchman was limited to just 11 appearances across all competitions last season due to an ACL injury.
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    He suffered the setback during a match against Australia at the World Cup in November.
    Hernandez has since returned to training, but he is yet to play a full match. More

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    Man Utd’s Mason Mount transfer at risk of being HIJACKED as European giants swoop in for Chelsea star at last minute

    MANCHESTER UNITED’S transfer for Mason Mount is at risk of being HIJACKED, according to reports.The Red Devils have been chasing Mount throughout the summer as he enters the final year of his Chelsea contract.
    Mason Mount’s move to Manchester United could be offCredit: Reuters
    And although the midfielder is keen to leave for Old Trafford – with personal terms said to be agreed – the Blues have rejected all three of United’s offers.
    The latest of those was submitted on Friday and worth £55million.
    But Chelsea want £65m for their academy graduate.
    And now United could spectacularly miss out on Mount – because Bayern Munich are reportedly stepping up their interest.
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    According to The Guardian, Bayern want to pounce on United’s delay in agreeing a fee with the Stamford Bridge club.
    Bayern are managed by Thomas Tuchel, who enjoyed working with Mount at Chelsea as they won the Champions League together.
    It is understood the German would be keen to be reunited with the English midfielder.
    To boost Bayern’s chances, Chelsea may be willing to drop their £65m demands if they sold abroad.
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    However, it remains unclear if Mount would want to make the switch to the Bundesliga – although he would be guaranteed to be challenging for titles and Champions League football at the Allianz Arena.
    Tuchel also wanted Kai Havertz who is heading to Arsenal while Mateo Kovacic looks set to sign for Manchester City for £25m.
    United could even walk away from negotiations altogether as they do not want to pay more than they feel Mount is worth.
    Director of Football John Murtough is said to be fuming with the Blues over their transfer dealings.
    And Erik ten Hag has drafted a four-man shortlist of alternative midfielders – with Brighton ace Moises Caicedo understood to be on there.
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    Harry Kane ‘is in contact with European giants over sensational summer transfer’ in huge Man Utd blow

    HARRY KANE is still in discussions to join Bayern Munich according to reports in Germany.Journalist Christian Falk claimed on Bild’s transfer podcast that the interest between Kane and Bayern is both “concrete” and “mutual”.
    Harry Kane is still keen on a move to Bayern according to reports in GermanyCredit: Getty
    He went on to claim that Bayern have been speaking with Kane’s family around the logistics of relocating to Bavaria.
    Falk says that the feeling coming out of Kane’s camp is that the striker is “still thinking” about a move to the Bundesliga.
    Bayern have retained an interest in Kane since the end of the season but faced competition from Manchester United and Real Madrid.
    However Daniel Levy’s firm £100million price tag has seen both United and Madrid cool their interest in Kane.
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    United have limited funds available until their takeover is cleared, much to the frustration of manager Erik Ten Hag.
    They are unwilling to spend £100m on a 29-year-old that has a year left on his contract.
    Madrid meanwhile would struggle to raise the necessary funds having signed Bellingham in a British record £115m deal.
    Whether Bayern could afford to stump-up the £100m asking price remains to be seen but Spurs would be tempted to sell to a team outside the Premier League.
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    The temptation will be particularly strong given Kane will be able to decide his own club next summer when his contract expires.
    Bayern are in the market for a striker having failed to replace Robert Lewandoswki after he left for Barcelona last year.
    One way in which they could fund the costly deal would be through player sales.
    Thomas Tuchel is prepared to let a number of high-profile players go as he enters his first full season in charge.
    Benjamin Pavard, Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry and Sadio Mane are all reportedly transfer listed. More

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    Thomas Tuchel ‘wants surprise transfer for Chelsea stalwart’ as he eyes reunion at Bayern Munich

    THOMAS TUCHEL is eyeing a surprise return for one of his Chelsea stalwarts after missing out on Manchester City’s Kyle Walker.Reports suggested that talks between Bayern and City were at an advanced stage over a deal for Walker, 33.
    Tuchel oversaw a Bundesliga title victory amid a fraught atmosphere at BayernCredit: AFP
    The manager is reportedly keen on Azpilicueta after missing out on a deal for WalkerCredit: Getty
    But Sky Sports report that City are unwilling to let the defender go this summer despite him only having a year remaining on his deal.
    And as a result, Tuchel will look to reunite with Cesar Azpilicueta, 33, according to German outlet Bild.
    The two worked together during Tuchel’s spell in charge of Chelsea between January 2021 and September 2022.
    Under Tuchel’s reign Azpilicueta captained Chelsea to Champions League victory in 2021 as well as the Club World Cup later that year.
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    The two still have a good relationship according to the German outlet and remain in touch.
    The Spaniard still has a year left on his contract at the Bridge but an offer from Bayern could see the Blues cash-in as they trim their bloated squad.
    Azpilicueta would be following Kalidou Koulibaly, Hakim Ziyech and N’golo Kante out the door if he were to bring his 11 year spell at Chelsea to an end this summer.
    It has been a frustrating window for Bayern so far as Tuchel looks to mould the squad to his needs.
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    The German took over in March when he replaced Julian Nagelsmann but endured a tough start to his tenure in charge.
    The Bavarian side were knocked out of the DFB Pokal in Tuchel’s second game and were beaten convincingly by Manchester City in the quarter-final of the Champions League.
    And while they finished the season as Bundesliga champions it was achieved amid a fraught squad atmosphere.
    The Bavarian club have so far missed out on targets Declan Rice and look set to fail in their pursuit of Walker.
    Tuchel is rumoured to approve of the sale of a number of players including: Benjamin Pavard, Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry and Sadio Mane as he looks to put his stamp on things. More

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    Kyle Walker ‘in talks’ to make major transfer U-turn amid rumours of move to Champions League giants Bayern Munich

    MANCHESTER CITY star Kyle Walker could make a dramatic U-turn amid speculation linking him with a move to Bayern Munich.Walker was reportedly expected to join Bayern following a sensational Treble-winning campaign that saw him win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League with City.
    Manchester CIty star Kyle Walker has been linked with a move to Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
    Walker is holding talks with Manchester City over a contract extensionCredit: Getty
    According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, however, the right-back is holding talks with the Citizens over a potential contract extension.
    The Bundesliga champions still want to sign the England international but City manager Pep Guardiola wants to hold onto him.
    Romano tweeted: “Man City and Kyle Walker are in talks over contract extension.
    “Sources believe this is still a possibility despite interest from Bayern.
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    “Bayern want Walker but City are still in talks to discuss Kyle’s stay.”
    Walker’s contract runs out in 2024, which means City could lose him for free next year if he stays without penning a new deal.
    Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel is a big admirer of the 33-year-old, whom he watched during his time in Chelsea’s dugout.
    The Bavarians are rigorously searching for a right-back during the summer transfer window.
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    And the German giants are determined to sign from the top shelf after refusing to turn Walker’s City team-mate Joao Cancelo’s loan deal into a permanent stay.
    City are also looking to upgrade in defence despite a stunning campaign at home and abroad.
    That is why Guardiola is very keen to land RB Leipzig star Josko Gvardiol. More

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    Tottenham fans go wild as Bayern Munich ‘begin transfer pursuit’ of flop who Postecoglou is keen to sell

    FANS are shocked by claims Bayern Munich are chasing “unwanted” Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.Incoming Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou reportedly doesn’t fancy the Dane’s anchorman style.
    Supporters seem surprised Bayern are interested in Pierre-Emile HojbjergCredit: Rex
    New Spurs chief Ange Postecoglou could oust Hojbjerg for tactical reasonsCredit: PA
    And supporters, especially from Bayern, seem baffled that the Bundesliga champions could pursue the 27-year-old.
    Thomach Tuchel’s German giants had been linked with West Ham skipper Declan Rice and even Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
    But Arsenal are closing on £100million-rated England midfielder Rice.
    And Chelsea are favourites to land Caicedo as the Gunners’ interest wanes.
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    One fan posted: “Imagine that your club wants to buy Rice or Caicedo and at the end of the day you get this guy…”
    Another wrote: “Hmmm… Bayern are moving weird .”
    And a third was even more aghast.
    He said: “Bayern have no clue on what they are doing. What’s wrong with that club?”
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    A fourth suggested Premier League players are poor value for money – with much better value available around Europe.
    The German pleaded: “Listen. We do not need any player from England. They are already overpriced when they come to England.” More

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

    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.
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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

    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