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      Man Utd battling City for Kovacic with Chelsea resigned to losing star in summer transfer

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      MATEO KOVACIC is “likely” to leave Chelsea at the end of the season, according to reports.The Croatian midfielder, 29, is set to enter the final year of his contract this summer.
      Mateo Kovacic, right, will enter the final year of his Chelsea contract this summerCredit: Alamy
      There is no sign an agreement will be reached to extend his deal beyond 2024.
      And new Blues owner Todd Boehly is keen to avoid players entering the final 12 months of their deals for fear of them departing on free transfers.
      Chelsea, who will not be in the Champions League next season, are also wanting to decrease the size of their squad following a £600million spending spree over the past two windows.
      A host of midfield options – N’Golo Kante, Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mason Mount and Carney Chukwuemeka – means Chelsea can afford to offload Kovacic.
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      According to The Guardian, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Manchester United are all interested in the former Real Madrid man.
      A move to Bayern is perhaps the most logical destination for Kovacic given he would reunite with Thomas Tuchel – who he won the Champions League under at Chelsea in 2021.
      But Man Utd will also be fighting for his signature as they seek world-class midfielders to go alongside Christian Eriksen and Casemiro.
      And Man City could pursue the Croat if they lose Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer at the end of the campaign.
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      Kovacic signed a deal to permanently join the Blues in 2019 after a one-year loan spell at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea paid in the region of £40m, with the World Cup finalist going on to rack up more than 200 appearances, six goals and 15 assists.
      Along with his Champions League winner’s medal, Kovacic has also won the Europa League and Club World Cup during his time in West London.
      And he could be heading out of Chelsea’s exit door with England international Mount.
      The Blues academy prospect has failed to agree a new deal with his boyhood club and is set to become a free agent next summer.
      It means Boehly and Co could opt to cash in on him in the coming months, with Liverpool keeping a keen eye on the Three Lions star. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Daley Blind offered shock transfer return to former club aged 33

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      EX-MANCHESTER UNITED star Daley Blind has been offered a return to his former club, according to reports.Blind, 33, starred for Man Utd between 2014 and 2018, making 141 appearances for the Red Devils.
      Daley Blind is in line for a return to his former clubCredit: Getty
      He played 141 times for Man UtdCredit: Willie Vass
      Blind has reportedly been offered a return to AjaxCredit: Getty
      Famed for his football IQ, Blind has enjoyed a trophy-laden career across Europe.
      The Dutchman now stars for Bayern Munich, having joined the club on a free transfer in January.
      However, Blind could now be in line for a return to Ajax with his contract in Munich expiring in the summer.
      According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Blind has been asked by Ajax technical director Klaas Jan Huntelaar if he is open to returning.
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      Blind reportedly experienced issues under former boss Alfred Schreuder, prompting his departure in the last transfer window.
      The defender has had two previous spells at Ajax, coming through the club’s academy before transferring to Man Utd in 2014.
      After his spell at Old Trafford Blind returned to Ajax.
      Overall he has made 333 appearances for them, winning seven league titles, the Dutch Cup twice and Dutch Super Cup twice.
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      Blind shockingly collapsed during an Ajax friendly against Hertha Berlin in 2020.
      It came after he was diagnosed with a heart muscle inflammation in 2019.
      Following his collapse, Blind was fitted with a pacemaker and returned to football.
      As well as Ajax, De Telegraaf’s report claims he is “seriously considering” a move to Antwerp following a conversation between their director of football Marc Overmars and Blind’s father Danny. More

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      Man Utd ‘pushing hard to complete £105m Randal Kolo Muani transfer as Bayern Munich join PSG, Chelsea and Spurs in hunt’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are “pushing hard” to sign £105million-rated striker Randal Kolo Muani this summer, according to reports.The Red Devils are desperate to add a forward ahead of next season and have compiled a star-studded shortlist.
      Randal Kolo Muani could be on the move this summerCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen are among United’s targets as they chase a new No9.
      And according to Sky Germany, the Red Devils are eager to sign French international Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt.
      United face plenty of competition for the 24-year-old’s signature – with Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Tottenham all interested.
      Bayern are particularly keen, having failed to adequately replace Robert Lewandowski after the Pole’s exit for Barcelona last summer.
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      But it is United reportedly making the biggest push.
      And according to reporter Florian Plettenberg, the Red Devils consider Kolo Muani an even higher priority than Napoli hot-shot Osimhen.
      The 6ft 2in ace hails from Parisian suburb Bondy, the same hometown as Kylian Mbappe and William Saliba.
      He has scored 13 Bundesliga goals this season, as well as a further two in the Champions League.
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      Randal Kolo Muani has been in red-hot form in the Bundesliga this season
      Kolo Muani joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer from Nantes last summer, having helped Les Canaris win the Coupe de France last term.
      His impressive form saw him earn his maiden France call-up last year, and he went on to be named in Didier Deschamps’ 26-man World Cup squad – coming off the bench in the final.
      With Tottenham virtually out of the top four race, United are confident of sealing a deal for Kane in their striker hunt.
      But they are keen to avoid a summer transfer saga and could look to other targets should Spurs drag their heels. More

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      Furious Thomas Tuchel ‘snaps slalom pole over his knee in frustration’ during training with Bayern Munich in crisis

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      BAYERN MUNICH manager Thomas Tuchel appeared enraged during training as he snapped a slalom pole over his knee.Tuchel returned to management in March and took over at Bayern, just six months after his shock dismissal from Chelsea.
      Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel appeared to snap a slalom pole over his kneeCredit: Philippe Ruiz / BILD
      Tuchel has struggled to turn Bayern’s fortunes around after he left ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The German tactician replaced Julian Nagelsmann, who appears to be the frontrunner to take over at Tottenham after his controversial departure from the Allianz Arena.
      The 49-year-old has struggled to turn the reigning German champions’ fortunes around as he has lost three of his seven matches in charge and only won twice along the way.
      The ex-Paris Saint-Germain boss also saw the Bavarians getting knocked out of the German Cup to Freiburg as well as the Champions League to Manchester City.
      Bayern are currently second in the Bundesliga table with Tuchel’s former club Borussia Dortmund ahead by one point.
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      And frustrations appeared to reach boiling point during the team’s last training session before Sunday’s league clash with Hertha Berlin in Munich.
      According to Goal, Tuchel was very disappointed with how the players “presented themselves” when they participated on the diamond small field.
      The ex-Dortmund boss tried to fix the attacking patterns and player movement on several occasions but his efforts didn’t work.
      Then, out of “sheer frustration”, Tuchel appeared to break a slalom pole with his knee while his assistants watched on.
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      This comes after Bayern lost 3-1 at Mainz on Saturday, putting the club’s title charge in doubt.
      And Tuchel didn’t hold back as he lashed out at his side in frustration just minutes after the final whistle.
      He said: “We seem exhausted. We look like a team that has already played 80 games this season.
      “We are not able to play football without making mistakes. The games and the points go away and run through our hands like sand.”
      The Bayern board is reportedly set to meet next month to discuss the futures of Tuchel, CEO Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic amid the club’s recent troubles. More

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      Mateo Kovacic ‘wants to QUIT Chelsea as former manager Thomas Tuchel plots transfer for Bayern Munich’

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      MATEO KOVACIC reportedly wants to leave Chelsea this summer as former boss Thomas Tuchel eyes him up as a Bayern Munich target.The Croatian midfielder, 28, has started just 15 of the Blues’ 33 Premier League games this season.
      Mateo Kovacic is set to enter the final 12 months of his Chelsea contractCredit: Getty
      Thomas Tuchel took over at Bayern Munich last monthCredit: Getty
      And with Chelsea’s huge squad in need of trimming down, he could be one of the players that makes way.
      According to German outlet Sport1, Kovacic is seeking a way out of Stamford Bridge.
      It is understood that Chelsea would rather sell him to a club outside of England.
      And Tuchel, who coached Kovacic for 20 months during his stint in West London, is thought to be keen on the ex-Real Madrid man.
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      Kovacic claimed Champions League glory under Tuchel at Chelsea.
      He joined the Blues from Real Madrid for £40million in 2019 and has gone on to rack up more than 200 appearances.
      But he will enter the final 12 months of his deal this summer.
      And the club have a plethora of options in the middle of the park including N’Golo Kante, Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Denis Zakaria, Carney Chukwuemeka and Mason Mount.
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      Chelsea are desperately struggling on the pitch and Kovacic may seek a move to play Champions League football.
      The Blues are down in 11th in the Premier League table, 14 points adrift of a European spot.
      And they have lost all five games since interim boss Frank Lampard took over earlier this month.
      Meanwhile, Tuchel came into Bayern in March after Julian Nagelsmann’s dismissal.
      But since then they have fallen off top spot in the Bundesliga and been knocked out of the Champions League by Man City. More

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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool on red alert as transfer target Ryan Gravenberch issues ultimatum to Bayern Munich chiefs

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      RYAN GRAVENBERCH looks set for a move away from Bayern Munich this summer – putting a number of Premier League sides on alert.It comes as the 20-year-old admitted he is growing increasingly frustrated with his lack of game time this season.
      The young starlet has warned the German side that “things have to change”Credit: Getty
      Gravenberch moved from Ajax last summerCredit: Getty
      The midfielder moved from Ajax last summer for around £21million, including add ons.
      Since then he has started just once in the Bundesliga, but has come on as a sub on 18 occasions.
      Gravenberch’s frustrations have drawn the attention of a number of Premier League sides, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool each closely monitoring the situation.
      And his public ultimatum will come as welcome news to the English sides.
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      The Dutchman told VoetbaI International this week: “Training and playing at the top level for a year is beautiful and instructive. Although playing, it is mainly training.
      “That has to change next season, then I really want to play weekly again. I haven’t spoken to the club management yet, so just wait and see what happens.
      “But it is clear that this role does not match my expectations.”
      With the player’s discontent growing, an escape route could soon be on the cards.
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      BILD reported that the central midfielder was unable to hide his smile when asked about the rumour of him joining Liverpool.
      Jurgen Klopp is desperate to revamp his ageing midfield with some new talent.
      Liverpool have turned their attention on the midfielder, after dropping out of the transfer race for Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
      However, a move to Manchester United could also be a real possibility.
      Gravenberch played under United boss Erik Ten Hag at Ajax, and was linked with a move to Old Trafford last year.
      The starlet was a product of the Ajax youth academy, and played over 30 matches in both title-winning campaigns under Ten Hag.
      The situation has also piqued the interest of Arsenal.
      Mikel Arteta’s side have been linked to a host of central midfielders.
      The club were close to signing Moises Caicedo from Brighton in January, and West Ham’s captain Declan Rice has been targeted.
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      However, Arsenal are well-stocked in midfield, having handed Mohamed Elneny a new deal and added Jorginho to their ranks in January.
      Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka and Martin Odegaard are regular starters, prompting questions about whether Gravenberch might end up facing similar issues in North London. More

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      Harry Kane is ‘too old and expensive’ for Bayern Munich claims club legend in boost to Man Utd transfer hopes

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      HARRY KANE is “too old and expensive”, according to Bayern Munich club legend Lothar Matthaus.The England striker’s future is already the talk of the next transfer window with just over a year left on his contract.
      Pundit Lothar Matthaus has given his take on whether Bayern should go all out for Kane this summerCredit: Getty
      Bayern Munich and Manchester United are believed to be the frontrunners for the Tottenham star.
      But the German giants have been urged to swerve Kane by one of their former players.
      Matthaus, who won the league five times in his two spells in Bavaria, believes Kane is not worth the cost at the age of 29 and prefers 24-year-old Victor Osimhen of Napoli.
      He also believes that Spurs’ record top scorer, who will likely command a fee north of £100m, is too expensive.
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      Writing for Sky Deutschland, the 62-year-old said: “I’m excited to see if a new striker comes along.
      “Everyone is talking about Victor Osimhen for his sensational performance at Napoli. You never know if he can do that in Munich, but I think he would be a good fit.
      “Randal Kolo Muani may need a little more room and space than a Bayern striker usually has, but he’s also good in the box and could work in Munich. Harry Kane would be too old and too expensive for me.
      “The price-performance ratio could speak for [Werder Bremen striker] Niclas Füllkrug. He would probably be available for €20-25 million [£17.6m-£22m] and score 25 goals in Munich.”
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      If Kane does not sign a new contract at Spurs, he would be available for free in the summer of 2024.
      This has sparked speculation on his future and could give Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy a decision to make this summer.
      Reports last month suggested that United have even received a boost due to Spurs reported interest in their goalkeeper Dean Henderson. More

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      Marcel Sabitzer’s chances of Man Utd stay rest with Bayern Munich slashing hefty transfer asking price after loan

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      MARCEL SABITZER’S chances of a long-term stay at Old Trafford depend on Bayern Munich dropping their £25million asking price.Sabitzer has impressed since arriving on loan in January.
      Marcel Sabitzer’s Man Utd future depends on Bayern Munich dropping their asking priceCredit: Rex
      Sabitzer has impressed on his loan spell and scored twice midweek against SevillaCredit: Rex
      He scored both Manchester United’s goals in the Europa League draw with Sevilla.
      The Austrian midfielder unsurprisingly would like his move to Manchester to become permanent.
      And United boss Erik ten Hag is also keen to keep him.
      Bayern have made it clear they will not stand in his way.
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      But they are refusing to let him go on the cheap.
      Although Sabitzer, 29, was on the bench more than the starting line-up before he came to Manchester, he still has two years left on his contract.
      And Bayern have made it clear they want at least £20 million – plus a potential further £5m in add-ons – if United sign him this summer.
      Although at least one new striker is the priority for Ten Hag, he is also keen to add midfield strength to his squad.
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      Sabitzer has proved a popular member of the squad since arriving.
      And his attitude is impressing the coaching team. More