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    Harry Kane ‘tempted’ by Bayern Munich transfer with Tottenham star open to move in future as contract runs down

    TOTTENHAM striker Harry Kane is reportedly “tempted” by the prospect of a transfer to Bayern Munich.Kane, 29, was linked with a move to Germany throughout the summer window, but Spurs refused to sell him.
    Bayern Munich are in talks with Kane’s representativesCredit: Getty
    Meanwhile, Bayern have been seeking a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who forced a move to Barcelona in July.
    Club chief Oliver Kahn has already confirmed that Kane is the priority target.
    Although a move did not materialise before deadline day, the German giants are still eager to lure him to the Allianz Arena.
    And according to Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenburg, Bayern Munich are already in talks with Kane’s representatives over a potential transfer NEXT summer.
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    Plettenburg said: “I am totally convinced Harry Kane will become a very, very hot topic at Bayern Munich for the next transfer window.
    “It depends on the striker’s performance this year. Bayern bosses have told them ‘let’s see what happens. We have Mane. We have Coman, Sane, Gnabry and so on’.
    “But if they don’t work and they will miss that number nine, then I told you, Bayern Munich is a number nine club. Harry Kane will become very hot.
    “There was definitely contact between the Bayern responsibles and Charlie Kane, the brother of Harry Kane. We hear it confirmed that Harry Kane can really, really imagine joining Bayern.
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    “It’s too early to say he will do this. It depends on the situation with Tottenham. Nobody could believe Sadio Mane would make that step from the Premier League to Bayern, so why Harry Kane shouldn’t join him?”
    Kane has less than two years remaining on his current contract with Tottenham, so if club chiefs cannot tie him down to a new deal they risk losing him for nothing in 2024 if he isn’t sold next summer.

    The England skipper is one of the most sought-after strikers in world football.
    In 393 appearances for Tottenham he’s scored 253 goals and assisted 59.
    He is also one of England’s all-time top goalscorers. More

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    Bayern Munich prodigy Mathys Tel, 17, becomes club’s youngest-ever Bundesliga scorer but can’t end run of draws

    BAYERN MUNICH prodigy Mathys Tel became the club’s youngest-ever Bundesliga scorer – but the Bavarian club could not end their run of draws. The German giants drew for a third consecutive time in the league this season after they conceded a 92nd minute penalty against Stuttgart.
    Saturday’s goal against Stuttgart for Mathys Tel wrote him into Bayern Munich historyCredit: Getty
    Tel had earlier scored in the German Cup for BayernCredit: Getty
    It’s a surprising wobble of form for a club going for an 11th consecutive Bundesliga title.
    But positives came in the form of the goal for Tel – and yet another strike for young star Jamal Musiala.
    Tel’s goal meant he became the youngest goal scorer for the club in Bundesliga history at age 17 and 136 days.
    He opened the scoring as he drilled in a low effort after being found in the middle by Alphonso Davies.
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    The wonderkid arrived from Rennes in July for around £26million.
    He only made 10 appearances for Rennes last season.
    But the young Frenchman captained France’s Under-17 side when they won the European Championship in June and is tipped for big things in France.
    Tel’s effort yesterday counted for little as Bayern were pegged back when Chris Fuehrich equalised for Stuttgart.
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    The 19-year-old midfielder Musiala then gave Bayern back the lead as he scored his fifth Bundesliga goal this season.
    But Bayern fell to another draw when Serhou Guirassy equalised from the penalty spot after Matthijs de Ligt fouled him deep into stoppage time.
    The result follows surprise draws against Union Berlin and Borussia Monchengladbach.
    This is in sharp contrast to their form at the very start of the season, such as when they won 7-0 at VfL Bochum 1848 and 6-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt.
    Bayern did manage to show their best form in the Champions League this week as they won 0-2 at Inter. More

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    Man Utd and Liverpool joined in Gavi transfer race by Bayern Munich with Barcelona star available for FREE in summer

    MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool have been joined by Bayern Munich in the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Gavi, according to reports.The two Premier League giants have been heavily linked with a move for the 18-year-old prodigy.
    Gavi is one of the highest-rated teenagers in European footballCredit: Alamy
    It is a proposition too good to pass up as the Spaniard’s contract expires in the summer, so he will be available on a FREE at the end of the season.
    And according to Bild, Bayern remain interested in trying to acquire his signature.
    Barca president Joan Laporta recently confirmed an offer has been made to Gavi as they are keen to renew his contract.
    But he is currently refusing to put pen to paper, something which is baffling the Catalan giants.
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    Speaking to L’Esportiu, Laporta said: “Gavi’s agent has the new contract proposal on the table for a long time but he has not accepted yet.
    “We don’t understand… I don’t like the situation. I encourage them to accept it as soon as possible, because it also helps us plan.”
    It has been reported that Gavi has a release clause of £41million, something Man Utd, Liverpool and Bayern could have chosen to trigger in the most recent window.
    But with the player potentially available for nothing in 12 months time, the sensible option was to wait.
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    It is widely accepted that Barcelona see Gavi and fellow Spanish teenager Pedri as the future of their midfield.
    But with Europe’s top clubs chasing him and Xavi’s men in a perilous financial situation, they may not have a choice but to let him leave the Nou Camp.
    Gavi has made 51 appearances for Barcelona, scoring twice and assisting a further six goals.
    The Spanish outfit have won three LaLiga games in a row after kicking off their campaign with a goalless draw at home to Rayo Vallecano.
    They have already netted 11 times, thrashing Real Sociedad, Real Valladolid and Sevilla. More

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    Harry Kane ‘told to hold off signing new Tottenham contract by Bayern Munich as they plot blockbuster transfer’

    HARRY KANE has reportedly been told to hold off on signing a new Tottenham contract by Bayern Munich with the German giants plotting a blockbuster transfer.Kane’s contract at Tottenham is due to expire in the summer of 2024.
    Bayern want Kane to hold off on signing a new Spurs dealCredit: Getty
    But it is unclear whether the England captain, 29, will stay put at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium beyond that point.
    It is claimed Bayern “sounded out” Kane this summer following the departure of Robert Lewandowski for Barcelona.
    A move failed to materialise and Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann is working with an attacking cohort of Sadio Mane, Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry and Thomas Muller.
    However, none of those players are out-and-out strikers.
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    And according to Bild, Bayern could reignite their interest in Kane next summer.
    Bayern are trying to get Kane to hold off on signing new terms as they feel they will be able to get a deal done in 2023.
    When asked by Sky Germany, Sporting Director Hasan Salihamidzic said: “It’s too early to talk about it.” 
    Kane would be guaranteed trophies at Bayern, with the striker yet to pick up any serious silverware.
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    Tottenham boss Antonio Conte wants Kane to stay and continue being a part of the project.
    On whether Kane signing a contract now is the perfect time, the Italian said: “Yeah, the perfect time but you know very well that you create the perfect time with a project.
    “If also the player understands that there is a right process, that everybody is going in the same direction, I think every single player wants to see this.
    “And I think that Harry for sure is happy because he is seeing this type of situation.
    “There is a vision, there is a direction and there is a unity to try to improve the team to be the team at the level of his expectations.” More

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    Man Utd ‘have Benjamin Pavard transfer bid rejected by Bayern Munich as Erik ten Hag searches for new defender’

    MANCHESTER UNITED had their surprise bid for Benjamin Pavard rejected by Bayern Munich, according to reports.The Red Devils were in a race for the French full-back with Chelsea.
    Benjamin Pavard convinced Bayern Munich of keepingn rather than make a move to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
    Despite attracting other European clubs such as Juventus and Atletico Madrid, Pavard decided to remain with the German giants, L’Equipe reports.
    Bayern had been willing to accept £30million for the 26-year-old.
    But later, it was revealed that Pavard convinced the club to let him stay at the Allianz Arena.
    Pavard usually plays as a right-back but has proved himself as a centre half too, making him a useful asset to have around.
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    Pavard impressed as he won the 2018 World Cup with France.
    This urged Bayern Munich to sign him for £31.5million a year later from Stuttgart.
    He has made 123 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven goals and assisting 11.
    Meanwhile, United will be left looking for another full-back to complete their squad.
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    The Red Devils could keep their Rafael Varane-Lisandro Martinez pair-up but could want reinforcements on the flanks after a poor start to the Premier League season.
    Tyrell Malacia shone against Liverpool on Monday, although it remains to be seen if Luke Shaw, Diego Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are trusted by Erik ten Hag. More

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    Classy Sadio Mane told referee to DISALLOW his goal for Bayern Munich but scored legitimately 90 seconds later

    SADIO MANE’s class shone through when he allegedly told a referee to disallow his hand-directed goal in Bayern Munich’s 7-0 rout over Bochum.Bayern were already up 3-0 when Mane struck home with the help of his hand.
    Mane told a referee he scored with his hand during Bayern’s win over Bochum – leading to the strike being ruled out by VARCredit: Bundesliga
    But Mane only took 90 seconds to score again – and this time the goal was undeniableCredit: Reuters
    But the goal was ruled out when VAR spotted foul play.
    However, it was Mane who raised the flag about his unintended misdemeanour, Benchwarmers’ Twitter account claimed.
    Clips from the account show Mane pointing to his hand after the ball hit the net.
    The 30-year-old’s commendable actions delighted social media users who flocked underneath the post to praise him.
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    But there was no doubt about Mane’s goal that he scored just 90 SECONDS later.
    It was the first of a double he netted as Bayern demolished their Bundesliga opponents.
    Fellow new signing and ex-Chelsea target Matthijs De Ligt also got on the scoresheet, along with former Man City star Leroy Sane.
    Mane has got off to a flying start since joining the German giants – snagging three goals in as many games.
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    Bayern seem to be doing just fine without Robert Lewandowski, who left for Barcelona, after Mane’s arrival.
    But the same can’t be said for Mane’s former team Liverpool, who are suffering without his presence on the wing.
    The Reds followed up two draws with a loss to Manchester United on Monday night, plunging their hopes of a title charge into doubt. More

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    Man Utd and Chelsea joined in Frenkie de Jong transfer chase by Bayern Munich as Germans consider Coutinho-style move

    BAYERN MUNICH have joined Manchester United and Chelsea in the race for Frenkie de Jong, according to reports. The Barcelona star has been pursued by the Red Devils all summer before Chelsea joined them in the race.
    Bayern Munich have reportedly joined Man Utd and Chelsea in the race for Frenkie de JongCredit: Getty
    Philippe Coutinho signed for Bayern Munich from Barcelona on loan with an option to buy but the Germans didn’t take up the offerCredit: AFP or licensors
    But Spanish press now claim Bayern are ready to swoop in with a late bid.
    The Bundesliga champions are said to be weighing up offering Barca a similar deal to the one that saw Philippe Coutinho join the club for one season from the Nou Camp three years ago.
    Catalan outlet Sport report Bayern would table a loan move with the option to buy.
    However, it is proving a difficult challenge to lure the Dutch midfielder away from Barcelona.
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    He is only willing to leave if he is paid the £14million he is owed in deferred wages.
    The 25-year-old has been at the Catalan giants since 2019 playing 142 times.
    Man Utd have just signed another midfielder in Casemiro but Erik ten Hag is not giving up on the chance to work with De Jong again.
    They are launching one final attempt to get a deal over the line with United chiefs flying to Spain to help seal the transfer.
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    On the contrary, reports from Sky Germany suggest Bayern Munich will not sign De Jong this summer.
    They are happy with new signing Ryan Gravenberch in midfield, who is also a product of the Ajax academy like De Jong.
    As for United, they have a number of transfers they are trying to complete before next week’s deadline.
    They want to bring in Ajax winger Antony with the transfer nearing completion, according to reports. More

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    Premier League clubs snubbed chance to sign Bayern Munich ace Alphonso Davies for just £2MILLION due to ‘MLS ignorance’

    TOP Premier League clubs ignored advice to sign Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies for just £2million due to their MLS ignorance.Former Everton forward Adrian Heath, a coach in MLS for 13 years, tipped off a number of coaches and club bigwigs back home about Davies, but was ignored – leaving the door open for Bayern.
    Premier League clubs missed out on the chance to sign Bayern Munich ace Alphonso Davies for just £2m when he in the MLSCredit: Getty
    Heath believes there is a lot of untapped talent in the MLSCredit: Reuters
    The Canada international, 21, started his career in MLS with Vancouver Whitecaps before joining the German giants in 2018.
    Davies has won four German Bundesliga titles and a Champions League with Bayern.
    Heath, 61, thinks the perception is changing as standards in MLS rocket up but says there are plenty of other players Prem clubs should be looking at.
    Heath, manager of MLS side Minnesota United, said: “I remember asking four or five clubs in England to take a look at Alphonso Davies.
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    “The response I got was ‘I’m not so sure, he plays in the MLS’.
    “They could have got him for £2million but they wouldn’t buy him now for £100million.
    “I think the perception is changing, but it’s changing slowly. There is still a lot of talent in the States that is flying under the radar of clubs in Europe.”
    Who else should clubs be taking a punt on, then?
    Heath – who coached the MLS All Star side in their victory over the top talent from Mexico’s Liga MX – coaches one of them.
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    He said: “I keep telling people that there are players here who could do it in the Premier League, without a shadow of a doubt.
    “I keep telling people that Emanuel Reynoso could play in the Premier League. He could go in there and do well, without a shadow of a doubt.
    “He played No 10 for Boca Juniors. It comes with an incredible weight of expectation to wear the shirt once graced by Diego Maradona.
    “Can he play for one of the top teams? That’s a question that we can’t answer until he gets there.
    “But I’ve been around top players and I know some of these guys are as good technically and with a vision as good as anybody I’ve ever worked with.” More