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      Man Utd in talks with Bayern Munich over Marcel Sabitzer transfer as Ten Hag moves quickly to replace injured Eriksen

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are in talks with Bayern Munich over Marcel Sabitzer.Injury to Christian Eriksen has left Erik ten Hag looking for alternatives right at the end of the transfer window.
      Sabitzer has been with Bayern since 2021
      Sabitzer played for RB Leipzig before moving to BayernCredit: Getty
      Sabitzer has been at the German giants for two years but is now facing Premier League interest.
      Talksport report that United have made a move to land the midfielder.
      But Sky Sports Germany report that Chelsea are also interested and have enquired about the star.
      Sabitzer, 28, has made 15 appearances in the league this season but is not always a starter for the Bavarian club.
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      He moved to Bayern in 2021 after a seven-year stint at RB Leipzig.
      His opening season at the club saw him win the Bundesliga title and make 25 appearances.
      The late interest from Man United comes after the club looked set for a calm deadline day.
      Injury to Eriksen in Saturday’s FA Cup win over Reading has left the Red Devils’ midfield looking light.
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      He could be out for three months as they battle for a Champions League spot as well Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Europa League glory.
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      Scott McTominay is also on the sidelines at the moment, leaving Casemiro and Fred as the only recognised senior central midfielders.
      Meanwhile Chelsea have spent heavily throughout the window and look far from done on deadline day.
      They are still trying to push through a move for Enzo Fernandez and need to bolster their midfield with the shock exit of Jorginho to Arsenal looming. More

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      Man City could raid Chelsea for Ben Chilwell transfer to replace Joao Cancelo as he nears shock Bayern move

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      MANCHESTER CITY could reportedly turn to Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell to replace Joao Cancelo.The Portuguese defender is believed to be closing in on a shock move to Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.
      Manchester City could target Ben ChilwellCredit: Getty
      The Chelsea defender could be a replacement for Joao CanceloCredit: PA
      Cancelo has become disruptive amongst the Man City squad and the club are willing to let him leave, according to the Daily Mail.
      The report suggests that the Citizens have approved a loan move to Bayern Munich, and the club will have the option to buy him for £61million at the end of the season.
      However, with his exit nearing, the Manchester club will have to find a replacement or risk being short at the back.
      Left-back options at the club were already short, with centre-back Nathan Ake filling in at times.
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      The club missed out on signing Marc Cucurella in the summer as he joined Chelsea.
      And Benjamin Mendy’s contract at the club is set to expire during his retrial on two counts of sexual violence, to be heard at Chester Crown Court in June.
      He is currently suspended by the club.
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      City were interested in Chilwell’s signature during his Leicester City days but opted against paying his £42million release clause as he instead moved to Stamford Bridge.
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      Chilwell has not played in the Premier League since picking up a hamstring injury in October.
      However, manager Graham Potter is expecting him to be back for the Blues’ match against Fulham on February 3.
      Chelsea will need to axe some players from their squad following the heavy investment since last summer.
      And this could lead to a potential sale of Chilwell if the club received an acceptable offer from City. More

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      People are just realising why Joao Cancelo wears No7 at Man City… but he’s set to be denied number at Bayern Munich

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      JOAO CANCELO has been wearing the No7 shirt at Manchester City because of his mother, but won’t be allowed to don that number at Bayern Munich.Cancelo looks set to complete a shock loan move to Bayern until the end of the season after falling out of favour at City.
      Manchester City star Joao Cancelo is set to join Bayern Munich on loanCredit: AFP
      Joao Cancelo has been wearing the No7 shirt at Manchester City because of his mumCredit: Getty
      The versatile full-back, though, won’t get to extend a rather strange tradition that has seen him wear a “special” shirt number usually reserved for attacking players.
      That is because former Arsenal ace Serge Gnabry has been wearing it for years at the Allianz Arena.
      The Portugal international has been choosing the No7 jersey throughout most of his career because of his mum.
      The 28-year-old revealed recently that it is mother’s favourite number and it also marks the day she was born.
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      Cancelo told City’s official website during pre-season: “This is a special number for me.
      “It’s my mother’s birthday and it’s also her favourite number.
      “I decided to choose this number because I think it brings me luck and I hope it brings luck to the team too, so this year we can win many titles.”
      Cancelo wore the No7 shirt at Valencia and Inter Milan before joining Juventus in 2018.
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      That was the same year that saw Cristiano Ronaldo switching Real Madrid for Juve, and there was no way CR7 would be denied his favourite number.
      Cancelo moved to City a year later and was initially allocated the No27 shirt because Raheem Sterling already occupied his top preference.
      However, the Portuguese ace got what he wanted last summer after Sterling left for Chelsea. More

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      Joao Cancelo lands in Munich to complete loan transfer with £62m option to buy after falling down Man City pecking order

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      BAYERN MUNICH have sealed a shock swoop for Manchester City’s unsettled defender Joao Cancelo – who has landed in Germany to complete his medical.Sunsport revealed last week that several clubs were monitoring the former Juventus star’s situation after he lost his place at the Etihad.

      Joao Cancelo is set to sign for Bayern Munich on loanCredit: AP
      AC Milan were among them but Bayern made significant progress over the weekend.
      And they secured the Portugal international’s services on an initial loan deal on Monday.
      Cancelo arrived in Munich this afternoon and will undergo a medical this evening.
      SunSport understands the shock deal includes an option to buy the 28-year-old at the end of the season for around £61.5 million.
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      That would see the English champs make a small profit on the player they signed in a £60m deal three-and-a-half years ago.
      Even so, it would still be a surprise move for Man City given their well-documented problems in the full-back areas.
      Yet, his career at City has stalled since he returned from the World Cup last month.
      He started the defeats against Southampton and Man Utd but was an unused sub in the two games which followed.
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      His only other start since the restart was the win at Chelsea – but he was hauled off at half-time by Pep Guardiola.
      The Etihad boss has opted to use youngster Rico Lewis and centre-back Nathan Ake as his full-backs recently.
      He was an unused sub in the FA Cup win over Arsenal on Friday night and post match Guardiola referred to him as ‘Mr Cancelo’ – hinting at a possible problem.
      Cancelo only signed a contract extension with City 12 months ago and is currently tied to the club until summer 2027.
      Fellow full-back Kyle Walker has also found himself marginalised this season – and that has seen Turkish giants Fenerbahce show an interest.
      Cancelo is believed to have brought the offer from Bayern to City’s attention and the champions decided to listen.
      Joao Cancelo’s form has dipped since he returned from the World CupCredit: PA
      They are aware he wants to play more regularly and felt that may not happen for the remainder of the season at the Etihad.
      Guardiola has been utilising a different style and formation recently and does not feel Cancelo’s game is best suited to it.
      The speed of Rico Lewis’ emergence has taken Guardiola by surprise and gives him valuable cover in the full-back area.
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      Whlle City’s only recognised left-back is Spanish youngster Sergio Gomez, both Nathan Ake and Aymeric Laporte can fill in there.
      The signing of Manuel Akanji in the summer means Pep now has five centre-backs in his squad so playing one out of position is not seen as a major problem. More

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      Kasper Schmeichel ‘agreed shock Bayern Munich transfer before club moved for Yann Sommer’

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      KASPER SCHMEICHEL was reportedly lined-up to make a shock move to Bayern Munich – before the German giants landed Yann Sommer. The Leicester title-winning keeper was apparently close to the biggest move of his career as the Bundesliga champions lined up different options.
      Kasper Schmeichel spent over a decade at Leicester before heading to NiceCredit: AFP
      They have had to dive into the January market after Manuel Neuer broke his leg on a skiing trip last month.
      With negotiations over Sommer stalling, Bayern turned to Nice to enquire over Schmeichel, according to Foot Mercato.
      The Danish keeper has only been in France since August after his shock departure from Leicester City.
      He has been a regular with Nice ever since his transfer but they reportedly allowed Bayern to begin negotiations.
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      Schmeichel is reported to have agreed personal terms “with ease”.
      But the deal never materialised with Sommer successfully negotiating his exit from Borussia Monchengladbach.
      He was thrown into the starting line-up for Bayern’s first game back in the Bundesliga against title rivals RB Leipzig.
      Manchester United had been repeatedly linked to Sommer as they ponder the future of David de Gea and their no.1 jersey.
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      Schmeichel has featured in 17 of Nice’s 19 games this season with the French side sat in 10th at halfway stage.
      They have conceded 20 goals in their matches so far.
      But the 36-year-old has not always enjoyed the best of times at the club and he was booed by his own fans back in October when his name was ready out before a home match. More

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      Daley Blind on verge of shock Bayern Munich free transfer after ex-Man Utd star terminated Ajax contract

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      DALEY BLIND is on the verge of a shock move to Bayern Munich, reports say.The former Man United midfielder terminated his contract with boyhood club Ajax in December after a successful career and had been on the lookout for a new club.
      Blind is set for a major move after leaving Ajax last monthCredit: Getty
      The Dutchman had been linked to Belgian side Antwerp but now it appears he could be on the move to a far more decorated side.
      The Athletic report the 32-year-old is set to join Bayern Munich in a surprise deal.
      He is reportedly set to undergo a medical for the free transfer switch to the Allianz Arena.
      If he does move, Blind will be joining a Bayern team looking to win an 11th consecutive league title.
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      They sit four clear at the top of La Liga after a tricky start to the season, and can also look forward to a huge clash against French giants PSG in the Champions League next month.
      Blind left Ajax in December after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract six months before it was set to expire.
      His father, Danny, who held an advisory role at the club, also stepped away.
      Blind won seven Eredivisie titles across his two spells with the club.
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      He said in an emotional Twitter post that “circumstances” was why he was leaving the club.
      The Ajax legend said: “With pain in my heart and tears in my eyes I have to say goodbye to the club. Playing for Ajax is the best thing there is.
      “Amsterdammers are often direct and demanding. That is also allowed, I like that and that is why I can always be honest with you. Together we have a special relationship and that was not always easy for me.
      “Sometimes I had the feeling that I was playing against some of you and sometimes I felt that I was criticised just a little faster than many other players. That is absolutely not why I’m leaving.
      “This is not how I imagined my end at Ajax, but due to ‘circumstances’ it turned out that way. I hope the right time will come to say goodbye to you. Make sure Ajax stays Ajax.”
      Blind was vague when he explained in an emotional Twitter post why he terminated his Ajax contractCredit: Willie Vass
      Blind came through Ajax’s youth system and played for the senior side between 2008 and 2014.
      He then had a four-year stay at Manchester United before returning to Amsterdam.
      Blind becomes the latest huge figure to leave the club recently, following manager Erik ten Hag and Antony departing for Man United while Ryan Gravenberch went to Bayern.
      In 2019, it was revealed that Blind had a heart condition after he complained of dizziness during a Champions League game.
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      After being sent for tests, the star was discovered cardiomyopathy or heart muscle inflammation.
      He has since had a device fitted to monitor the rhythm of his heart. More

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      Former Bayern Women’s chief Scheuer excited by Brighton challenge after becoming boss of Seagulls’ WSL side

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      JENS SCHEUER is relishing helping Brighton climb up the top tier after taking charge of the team who are one place above the WSL’s relegation spot.The former Bayern Munich boss, 44, has become the Seagulls’ new head coach on a three-and-a-half-year contract.
      Brighton are due take on Leicester on January 15 in their first game under new head coach Jens ScheuerCredit: Alamy
      Scheuer takes over a Brighton side who have won two of their first eight WSL games this seasonCredit: Reuters
      Scheuer’s appointment, subject to a work permit,comes almost two months after the departure of former Albion chief Hope Powell who led the side for five years.
      It also comes ahead of the team’s first top tier clash of 2023 with the Seagulls due to visit league strugglers Leicester City.
      The German-born head coach, who spent three years in charge of Bayern after managing rivals SC Freiburg from 2015 to 2019, had been linked with a move Albion, 
      Scheuer, who led Bayern to a league title in 2021, said: “I had good talks with (the club’s technical director) David Weir. 
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      “The first time we spoke it was clear for me that I wanted to come here and build a team which can grow and move up the table. 
      “I’m very excited for the future and can’t wait to get started.”
      During his four-year stint at Freiburg Scheuer led the club to a German football cup final in 2019 with the team third in the Women’s Bundesliga in the 2017-18 season. 
      And the coach led Bayern to the Champions League semi-finals in the 2020-21 season. 
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      The team claimed a 2-1 first-leg home victory over Emma Hayes’ Chelsea before falling to a 4-1 loss in the second leg defeat.
      Michelle Walder, chair of Brighton’s women’s team added: “Jens was our number one target from the start, and the process was similar to the one we recently undertook when appointing Roberto De Zerbi as men’s head coach.
      “He has great experience at the very top level of women’s football in Europe: winning the Bundesliga in 2021 at Bayern Munich. 
      “He consistently finished in the top two during his three seasons there and guided them to the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2021.”
      Under former boss Powell Brighton achieved their highest ever finish in the WSL when they ended the 2020-21 season in sixth spot. 
      During that term the Seagulls ended Chelsea’s 33-game unbeaten run back in February 2021 when they claimed a 2-1 win away against the Blues at Kingsmeadow. 
      However this season the Seagulls have struggled at times in the league losing five of their first eight games this term
      And a hefty 8-0 home loss Tottenham preceded Powell opting to stand down from her role as Albion head
      Since November Brighton assistant Amy Merricks had temporarily taken charge of the side
      The interim Seagulls manager led the team to two wins and a draw in four games across all competitions.
      Walder added: “The excellent results during Amy’s time as interim coach and having the winter break took some of the time pressure off us, and allowed us to go through a thorough process which reaffirmed Jens as our first choice.
      Technical director David Weir added: “Amy, Perry (Northeast) and the staff have done an excellent job over the interim period
      Amy Merricks led the Seagulls to two wins from four games across all competitions following Hope Powell’s departure on October 31Credit: Getty
      “We picked up some important results with a win and a draw from the three games in the WSL, and a win in the Conti Cup, going into the Christmas break.

      “We will also have our new women’s and girls’ managing director Zoe Johnson, who is joining us from Sheffield United, starting with us early in the New Year.                 
      “Both appointments underline our chairman Tony Bloom’s and the club’s commitment to women’s football.” More

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      Real Madrid ‘target shock Alphonso Davies transfer and will take advantage of Bayern star’s contract in cut-price deal’

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly eyeing up a move for Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies… but may have to be patient if they are to secure his signature.The 22-year-old Canadian joined the German champions in 2018 and has racked up 134 appearances, contributing six goals and 21 assists.
      Alphonso Davies has established himself as one of the best left-backs aroundCredit: Getty
      AS understand Real Madrid are lining up a move for the talented CanadianCredit: AS
      He has already won four Bundesliga titles and the Champions League.
      And before the World Cup break he had managed a goal and four assists for Julian Nagelsmann’s men so far this season.
      Davies, who is under contract with Bayern until 2025, then headed to Qatar and impressed for Canada as they took part in their first World Cup for 36 years.
      Despite exiting in the group stage, Davies was a standout star for his nation and even scored in the defeat Croatia.
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      And AS understand Real Madrid are now thought to be interested in bringing him to the Bernabeu.
      However, it is believed they will wait until 2024 to try and sign the full-back.
      This would enable them to try and purchase him for a cut-price.
      It is a tactic Los Blancos have used in the past to acquire the likes of Toni Kroos from Bayern and Eden Hazard from Chelsea.
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      But Bayern will do their best to try and avoid selling Davies cheaply.
      Meanwhile, Real are also looking at other supremely talented youngsters to add to their squad in the coming years.
      One of those is Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
      However, the Spanish giants face competition from the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain as they prepare to battle it out for him in the summer. More