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      Arsenal and Bayern Munich to do battle off the pitch as well as on it as they target transfer for Real Sociedad star

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      ARSENAL face a battle on and off the pitch with Bayern Munich with the Champions League quarter-finalists both reportedly eyeing Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi.The midfielder “remains on the list” as a top transfer target at the Emirates Stadium ahead of the 2024 summer window.Martin Zubimendi ‘remains on Arsenal’s list’ to target in the summer transfer windowCredit: GettyThe Gunners are looking to bolster their squad ahead of next season as boss Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu Gaspar continuously work to improve their current squad.Zubimendi has emerged as a player of interest, with him becoming one of LaLiga’s leading midfielders.And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed Arteta’s side are eyeing up the 25-year-old.But he adds they will have to battle Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich for the Spanish international’s signature.READ MORE ON ARSENALHe tweeted: “Understand Martin Zubimendi remains on Arsenal list. And he was on top of Bayern list in case Xabi Alonso was gonna become their new coach. “Bayern still appreciates Zubimendi as one of the targets but final decision will be up to next manager. It’s all quiet with Barca.”It means Arsenal, who face Bayern Munich in the Champions League later this month, must out-do their German rivals in the transfer market too.Arsenal are keen to bolster their midfield department, despite signing recording addition Declan Rice last year.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERZubimendi has established himself as a key player for Imanol Alguacil’s side after rising through the ranks at Sociedad.He led the LaLiga outfit to a place in the last-16 of the Champions League before eventually crashing out to Paris Saint-Germain. Three ways Declan Rice has become one of the world’s top midfieldersThe Spain international still has three years left on his contract with Sociedad, hinting they are in no rush to sell him.Zubimendi said: “I have never planned to leave Real Sociedad, I always say that. I love life here, at home, I’m so happy here. “The values of this club are the same as mine so I feel very good, I always said that I’m happy.”However, the benefit of playing in the Premier League for one of Europe’s most successful sides could be hard for Zubimendi to turn down.  More

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      Alphonso Davies’ agent slams ‘unfair ultimatum’ from Bayern Munich as uncertainty surrounds Real Madrid target

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      ALPHONSO DAVIES’ agent has hit out at Bayern Munich for “unfairly attacking” the defender as contract negotiations continue to stall.The Canadian, 23, has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid at the end of the campaign.Alphonso Davies’ future remains uncertain following comments from his agentCredit: GettyDavies’ agent Nedal Huoseh did not hold back when asked about negotiationsCredit: Instagram @nedalhuosehHe is preparing to enter the final 12 months of his contract – which expires at the end of next season.Reports last month claimed he had reached a “verbal agreement” with Los Blancos to join them either this summer or in 2025.Bayern are keen to tie him down to ensure he does not leave for a bargain price.However, his agent, Nedal Huoseh, has criticised the “ultimatum” being placed upon Davies, particularly given the managerial uncertainty at the club.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHead coach Thomas Tuchel is leaving in the summer and his replacement has not yet been announced.Speaking to BILD, Huoseh said: “It’s unfair to receive an ultimatum from Bayern. We will decide how to proceed at the end of the season when there is more clarity.”It’s unfair that Alphonso is now being attacked.”We were close to an agreement a year ago. Then the entire club management was replaced. We didn’t hear anything for seven months. Although I tried during this time to contact the club myself.Most read in BundesligaCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Now we are being given an ultimatum and are supposed to react within two weeks because the club is under pressure and took a long time to reposition itself in the management? That’s not fair.”Huoseh went on to add: “It’s a very important contract in Alphonso’s career and we’re supposed to make the decision without knowing who the coach will be next season or what the team looks like.How Harry Kane got even better at Bayern”That’s why we think it’s unfair to react to the ultimatum.”Davies joined Bayern from Vancouver Whitecaps in January 2019 for a then MLS record fee of £17.5million.He has racked up 184 appearances for the German giants, winning five Bundesliga titles, two German Cups, the Champions League and Club World Cup.He also has 45 caps and 15 goals for Canada. More

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      Harry Kane coming back to Tottenham… for pre-season friendly against his Bayern Munich a week before Prem opener

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      HARRY KANE is coming back to Tottenham.But, unfortunately for Spurs fans, it will be for one night only.Harry Kane has been a scoring sensation for Bayern – just as he was at SpursCredit: AFPThe England captain is set to take part in Bayern Munich’s friendly against his old club at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday August 10 – the week before the new Premier League season.Spurs’ record-scorer Kane, 30, was sold to Bayern for £104million in August and has blasted 37 goals in 35 games for the Bavarian giants.The hosting of Bayern – in an exhibition dubbed the Visit Malta Cup – could be the second time Spurs face the Bundesliga side in a matter of days.It is expected the pair will play each other in South Korea as part of the Coupang Play Series tournament on August 2 – though that has yet to be confirmed.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut if England go deep in Euro 2024, Kane would likely still be on holiday for that clash on the other side of the world.Another familiar face coming back to Tottenham for the home friendly is Eric Dier, whose January loan to Bayern is to be made permanent in the summer.Kane did not play in either of England’s friendlies against Brazil and Belgium at Wembley in the last week due to an ankle injury.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERBut he has returned to Bayern training and is expected to be fit for Saturday’s powderkeg clash with Borussia Dortmund.Most read in FootballKane hit a hat-trick in the reverse fixture earlier this season – becoming the first player to score a treble on his Der Klassiker debut.Inside Harry Kane’s life in MunichDespite breaking numerous other scoring records this term, Kane looks set to miss out on the Bundelisga title as Bayern are ten points off table-topping Bayer Leverkusen with eight games to go.Kane will soon be back in North London with Munich going to Arsenal for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on April 9. More

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      Joshua Kimmich ‘considering huge Arsenal transfer with Bayern Munich ready to sell in the summer’

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      JOSHUA KIMMICH is reportedly considering a shock move to Arsenal.The Germany international’s future with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich has been up in the air for several months.Joshua Kimmich’s future at Bayern Munich is unclearCredit: GettyThe Germany international is reportedly considering leaving the Allianz ArenaCredit: GETTYBayern tried to flog the versatile midfielder to Newcastle last summer in a deal involving defender Kieran Trippier, who they tabled three bids for.And they remain keen to sell the former RB Leipzig man this summer so as not to lose him on a free transfer next year.Arsenal are said to be one of five teams keen on acquiring the services of Kimmich, who is said to be open to the idea of potentially moving to the Emirates.That’s according to Sky Sports Germany, who claim Kimmich isn’t “ruling out a move, and he is open to discussions” with potential suitors.READ MORE ARSENAL NEWSKimmich was reportedly involved in a bust-up with Thomas Tuchel’s assistant Zsolt Low after their defeat to table-toppers Bayer Leverkusen last month.BILD claimed he had to be held back by team-mates in the tunnel after Low shouted something at him.The incident, however, was downplayed by Tuchel, who said: “I know what was going on.”This is not for the public. We are in a football locker room.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBayern Munich are ten points behind Bundesliga table-toppers Bayer LeverkusenCredit: GETTY”This is a pretty normal occurrence if kept within limits. And it stayed within limits.”Defending Bundesliga champions Bayern have endured a disastrous campaign this season.Astonishing moment man tries to steal Kimmich’s shirt thrown to kid in crowd after Bayern Munich clash Tuchel’s troops are a whopping TEN points behind Leverkusen – despite the impressive haul of £82million summer signing Harry Kane.And they face a tricky path to winning the Champions League, facing Arsenal in the quarter-finals and potentially meeting Manchester City or Real Madrid in the semis. More

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      Bayern Munich BANNED from bringing fans to Emirates in huge advantage for Arsenal in Champions League quarter-final

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      ARSENAL were handed a horror Champions League quarter final draw against Bayern Munich – but already have a massive advantage in their first leg at the Emirates.The Gunners will welcome former Tottenham striker Harry Kane back to North London for the first leg before a mammoth test away in Munich to book a semi-final spot.Arsenal will renew their Champions League rival with Bayern Munich next monthCredit: PAThe Gunners will be boosted by the news that Bayern WON’T have any of their supporters in attendance at the EmiratesCredit: RICHARD PELHAMThe Germans have been slapped with a one-match fan ban for letting off fireworks against Lazio in the last-16Credit: AlamyHowever, the German giants will NOT have any away fans at the Emirates for the first leg having received a Uefa one-match ban earlier this week for fan trouble.During their 1-0 first leg defeat away at Lazio in the last-16, travelling Bayern fans threw fireworks onto the pitch. They would eventually win 3-1 on aggregate to advance.Having already received a suspended one-match ban – as well as a £30k fine – for an identical incident in the group stages at Copenhagen in October, Uefa were left with no choice but to impose the ban.This leaves Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal with a massive chance to take advantage in their first leg with a semi-final against either Real Madrid or Manchester City on the horizon.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe away end at the Emirates will also be free to be filled instead by more home fans, meaning the possibility of the 60,000-capacity stadium being a sell-out without any travelling supporters.After receiving the ban on Tuesday, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said: “We have to accept this punishment. “Not only were pyrotechnics set off, but also fired deliberately onto the field, directly endangering bystanders.“This was such an explicit violation of the conditions of probation that an appeal is unfortunately futile.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERArsenal have historically struggled against the German giantsCredit: GETTY“The fact we now have to play away without the support of our fans is a big blow. “A small group of individual offenders have done a disservice to all our supporters and the team.”Thomas Muller hilariously calls out Kai Havertz as Arsenal draw Bayern Munich in Champions League Arsenal’s quarter final first leg will take place on either the ninth or tenth of April, with the second leg coming a week later on either the 16th or 17th.Arteta’s men reached this stage after beating Porto in a nervy last-16 shoot-out at the Emirates – the first time they have reached the last eight since 2010.Elsewhere in the quarters, Atletico Madrid face Borussia Dortmund and PSG play Barcelona. More

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      Harry Kane failed in sensational bid to lure England team-mate and Premier League star to Bayern Munich

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      KIERAN TRIPPIER revealed Harry Kane tried to get him to sign for Bayern Munich in January.Newcastle rejected a £12.5million bid from the German giants for the England right-back.Kieran Trippier said Harry Kane tried to lure him to Bayern MunichCredit: GettyTrippier, 33, admits the interest was “flattering”, with former Tottenham pal Kane telling him to leave the North East for Munich.The Magpies skipper said: “I was in New York on holiday and I was woken at 5am being told that Bayern Munich wanted to sign me.“I was like, ‘This is a bit random’. I never thought at 33 that Bayern would want to sign me, so it was more of a shock to me than anybody.“Harry [Kane] was texting, of course, but it just wasn’t the right thing for me. READ MORE IN ENGLAND “He was asking if it’s true, telling me it’s warmer than Newcastle and having a bit of banter.”But I never once tried to force a move out of the club. I’ve been loyal to Newcastle.”Trippier will miss this month’s England friendlies against Brazil and Belgium at Wembley with a calf injury.But he is still expected to be in Gareth Southgate’s Euros squad.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe 46-cap defender added: “We can’t be afraid to say that we can win it. We’ve got an unbelievable squad.”Trippier was part of the side that reached the 2018 World Cup semis before Euros final heartbreak in 2021.Inside Harry Kane’s life in MunichOn whether this is a new Golden Generation with Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden, he added: “Yes. It’s crazy because the last World Cup compared to now, all the young players have come out of nowhere.“You see the level that everyone is playing at now, so hopefully we can go one step further and win the tournament.” More

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      Alphonso Davies’ front teeth knocked out of place after horror challenge as Bayern Munich star is forced off

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      ALPHONSO DAVIES was forced off in Bayern Munich’s latest match after his front teeth were knocked out of place.The defender started in Bayern’s 8-1 thrashing of Mainz on Saturday.Alphonso Davies was hooked after 18 minutes after taking a boot to the faceCredit: GettyHowever, the 23-year-old had to be substituted in the 18th minute.It came after Davies was inadvertently kicked in the face by Silvan Widmer in the 14th minute.The Swiss defender had lost his balance after colliding with Davies, so no foul was called against him.But Canada international Davies had been left with a bloody injury which left him in a heap on the floor.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFollowing treatment on the field, Davies was taken off in the 18th minute and replaced by Raphael Guerreiro.Davies later posted an image of his teeth on social media, revealing his bloody and out of place gnashers.Speaking after the game, manager Thomas Tuchel said: “He’s at the dentist because he had a heavy hit there.”We hope that it’s not too bad.”Most read in FootballDavies revealed his bloody teeth after the gameCredit: Instagram alphonsodaviesCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL The blow came after his return from a knee injury which had kept him out of action for three weeks in February.He has played 30 times for Bayern in all competitions this season, scoring once and assisting three goals.Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top fiveThe 8-1 thrashing was only the Bavarians second league win in their last five games, with the club now seven points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who face Wolfsburg later today.England captain Harry Kane bagged a hat-trick in the game, as well as laying on as assist for Jamal Musiala, to bring his goal tally to 36 in 34 games in all competitions for the season.However, a “true hat-trick” in German football means the goals must be scored in the same half and scored consecutively, with no one else bagging in between.But due to Kane’s trio coming both sides of half-time and having other scorers in the middle of them, it doesn’t count. More

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      Harry Kane backs Eric Dier for England Euro 2024 recall after a year out following stunning turnaround at Bayern Munich

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      HARRY KANE reckons Eric Dier is back in the frame for England at Euro 2024.Dier, 30, has not been part of a Three Lions squad for a year but is in red-hot form for Bayern Munich since signing from Tottenham in January.Harry Kane believes new Bayern team-mate Eric Dier can make the EurosCredit: GettyDier says he has not heard from Gareth Southgate over a possible England recallCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunAnd Kane, whose double against Lazio fired Bayern into  the Champions League last eight, said: “He has shown his quality with the ball and he has shown his quality as a leader.“He has to keep doing what he is doing. Gareth Southgate knows what he is capable of and it will be pleasing for him to see another Englishman playing at the highest level. Hopefully, Eric can keep it up.“Eric has been a big part of the national team in recent years. “He missed out on the Euros squad but was with us at the World Cup. READ MORE TOP STORIES”All Eric can do is perform the way he has. I am really proud of him.”England boss Southgate will name his squad a week today for the  home friendlies against Brazil on March 23 and Belgium three days later.Dier has featured for Thomas Tuchel’s team on eight occasions after being frozen out at Spurs by Ange Postecoglou.He initially joined the German giants from Tottenham on loan. Most read in FootballBut due to the number of games he has played for Bayern, a clause has turned his stay in Munich into a permanent deal until 2025.Kane, 30, added: “Here at Bayern, Eric has been amazing.Micah Richards accuses Harry Kane of ‘having a dodgy box’ in hilarious interview“It was not an easy situation for him to come in, in terms of where he was at with Spurs. “But it was another top performance from him against Lazio.”Dier has featured 49 times for England. He played twice in Qatar at the 2022 World Cup but was an unused sub for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine last March.He said: “The national team is a really simple thing.  “You try to play as well as possible for your club and everything else is out of your control.READ MORE SUN STORIES“If I am playing for a club like Bayern and if I am playing well, I should have a good chance.  Why not?“I have not spoken to Gareth but it is up to me to play well.” Kane is confident he and Dier could be reunited at international levelCredit: EPA More