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    Premier League clubs ask about Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka but face transfer battle with Barcelona and Real Madrid

    LEON GORETZKA has emerged as a target for Real Madrid and Barcelona, as well as a host of Premier League clubs.Bayern Munich are in talks over extending the midfielder’s contract, which runs out in 2022.
    Leon Goretzka has been a key player for Bayern Munich after signing in 2018Credit: AP
    A continued stay in Bavaria is reportedly Goretzka’s preferred option but negotiations over his salary have not yet produced an agreement.
    The 26-year-old’s agent, Jorg Neubauer, was recently forced to retire and Neubauer’s wife has taken charge in his stead along with Bundesliga heavyweight agent Thomas Kroth.
    According to German outlet Sport1, a deal is very much in sight with Bayern determined not to lose the player.
    But interest is high with Premier League clubs as well as Real Madrid and Barcelona reportedly contacting his new representatives.
    In three seasons with Munich, Goretzka has won a trio of Bundesliga titles plus two DfB-Pokals and a Champions League.
    He is tipped to start in Germany’s Euro 2020 decider against Hungary on Wednesday night having overcome a thigh problem.

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    Thomas Muller is a major doubt for the Allianz Arena clash due to a knee injury.
    And Goretzka said: “I’ve got it in me to play the Thomas Muller role.
    “In many ways, his position for the national time is similar to mine. It’s a position I’ve played in before for the national team, and I’m ready to help the team.
    “The tournament can really begin for me now.”
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    Chelsea ‘open to selling Callum Hudson-Odoi’ after Bayern Munich renew transfer interest in winger

    CHELSEA are open to selling Callum Hudson-Odoi with Bayern Munich set to renew their interest, reports say. The winger was heavily linked with the German giants in 2019, as Bayern made four bids of up to £35million.
    Chelsea are open to selling Callum Hudson-Odoi, reports sayCredit: Getty
    Hudson-Odoi, a product of the Blues academy, stayed and later signed a bumper five-year deal, with three years remaining on his contract.
    But now according to The Times, Chelsea are prepared to listen to offers for the promising forward.
    That is despite manager Thomas Tuchel being an admirer of the England international.
    Tuchel has played Hudson-Odoi in a variety of positions both out wide and through the middle, including a role at right wing-back.
    He finished the season with 37 appearances and five goals, two of which in the Champions League campaign which Chelsea eventually won.
    But Tuchel has alternative options out wide in Christian Pulisic, 22, Hakim Ziyech, 28, Mason Mount, 22, Timo Werner, 25, and Kai Havertz, 21.
    The German is said to be prioritising bolstering his options in defence, midfield and up front with a star striker eyed.
    Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland, 20, remains a favourite but could cost up to £172m.

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    Further reports in The Times have said Chelsea could include unfavored forward Tammy Abraham, 23, in a deal for Haaland.
    Abraham, like Hudson-Odoi, could be a potential transfer casualty in the summer window having been overlooked by Tuchel.
    He was played just seven times under Tuchel, and failed to feature in either the FA Cup or Champions League final.
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    Man Utd transfer boost as Kingsley Coman stalls on new Bayern Munich contract with agent looking at Premier League move

    MANCHESTER UNITED have received a boost in their pursuit of Kingsley Coman after reports his contract talks with Bayern Munich have stalled.The 24-year-old has two years left on his current deal, with the German giants trying to tie him down to a new contract.
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    Coman could be set for a move to England if he cannot agree a new contract with BayernCredit: Getty
    But Sport1 are now reporting that those contract discussions between Bayern and Coman’s father have hit a roadblock.
    Meanwhile, Man Utd are reportedly willing to offer Coman £200,000 per week AFTER tax.
    The Red Devils have apparently ‘indicated’ to the Frenchman they are willing to meet his demands – and make him their joint fifth top earner.
    But there is no guarantee of a quick transfer as Bayern are in no rush to make a decision on his future.
    And the Bundesliga champions will be able to demand a hefty fee with Transfermarkt valuing him at £58.5million.
    The former Juventus star scored the winner in Bayern’s 1-0 Champions League final win over Paris Saint-Germain in 2020.
    In total, he has netted 32 times in 140 games since arriving in Germany on loan in 2015.
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    He also boasts an incredible record of winning a league title in EVERY season he has played since breaking into PSG’s 2013 team.
    Aside from Coman, Man Utd have been linked with a number of big transfers this summer.
    Most notably, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly has his eye on a mouthwatering trio of Jadon Sancho, Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane.
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    Georginio Wijnaldum ‘holds positive talks with Bayern Munich ahead of free transfer from Liverpool’ in blow to Barcelona

    LIVERPOOL star Georginio Wijnaldum has reportedly been contacted by Bayern Munich ahead of the summer transfer window.Wijnaldum’s contract at Anfield is up on June 30 and it seems like the star midfielder could leave Merseyside for free this summer.
    Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum has been linked with Bayern Munich and BarcelonaCredit: Rex
    The Netherlands international has been linked with a move to Barcelona with manager Ronald Koeman a major admirer of the 30-year-old.
    According to Sport1, however, Bayern are also keen on landing the ex-Newcastle star in the summer.
    It has also been reported that the Bundesliga champions have contacted Wijnaldum’s representatives.
    It is reported that ‘talks are going well’ and a summer deal is ‘possible’, in what poses as a major blow for Barcelona’s transfer hopes.
    This comes after Bild claimed there’s no truth in rumours linking Bayern with the Dutchman.
    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that Wijnaldum has yet to tell the club whether he wants to stay beyond the end of the season.
    That means that Saturday’s clash with Crystal Palace at Anfield could be his last ever game with the Reds.
    Klopp wrote in the official matchday programme: “On the playing staff we have a hugely important player who is out of contract with us.
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    “It is hard to write because you never say never and at the time of writing this, he has not confirmed his intentions for next season.
    “But I must recognise him just in case this is his Anfield farewell.
    “Gini Wijnaldum. An LFC legend now and forever. What this person – this wonderful, joyful, selfless person – has done for our team and club I cannot sum up in words in truth because my English is not good enough.”
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    Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel ‘very interested’ in Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule with Blues set for summer splurge 

    CHELSEA are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule this summer.The 25-year-old has been in and out of the German champions’ side over the last two campaigns.
    Sule could be set for a move to England this summerCredit: Getty
    The defender has made his name with German giants Bayern MunichCredit: Reuters
    He has played 133 times for Bayern but could well be on the move at the end of the season, according to Abendzeitung.
    This is because his contract expires in 2022, so the club may feel they need to cash in on him this summer.
    When talking about contract negotiations with Sule, Bayern board member Oliver Kahn said: “You have to see what package we can offer a player.
    “FC Bayern has an excellent squad that can win all titles. And this wonderful city! What more do you want as a player?”
    Since arriving four years ago, Sule has won a host of trophies with Bayern.
    These include four Bundesliga titles in a row, the Champions League, two DFB-Pokals and the FIFA Club World Cup.
    But it was reported in Germany earlier this season that he was being left out of the side by manager Hans-Dieter Flick because he was overweight, something he vehemently disputed.
    The defender told Suddeutchse Zeitung: “Some chatterbox spread it [the rumour about his weight] and the people take it over.
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    “I moved to Bayern in 2017 for 20 million. People said: What does he want there? He’s not playing a game! And I worked my way into it and made a lot of games. But I don’t talk about it all the time.”
    Meanwhile, Chelsea will be looking to freshen up their back line ready for the 2021-22 campaign.
    Although they have looked incredibly solid since Tuchel arrived in January, he will undoubtedly be eyeing up a long-term replacement for 36-year-old Thiago Silva.

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    Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund ‘enter race to sign Sheffield United’s England U18s wonderkid Daniel Jebbison’

    SHEFFIELD UNITED starlet Daniel Jebbison is reportedly attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.The Bundesliga giants are no strangers to picking up young Premier League talent with the likes of Jadon Sancho and Jamal Musiala making the move.
    Daniel Jebbison is reportedly being tracked by a number of clubsCredit: Rex
    And, according to website 90min, Blades attacker Jebbison is next on their wish list.
    The 6ft 3in forward turns 18 in July but has already made his top-flight debut.
    In the 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace earlier this month, interim boss Paul Heckingbottom handed him a first league runout.
    Jebbison was born in Canada and moved to Sheffield in 2018 before making his England Under-18 debut in March, having qualified through his family heritage.
    Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea and Everton are all said to be monitoring the youngster.
    He could even make a second Prem appearance against the Toffees in United’s trip to Goodison Park on Sunday night.
    Blades boss Heckingbottom opened the door to more involvement after handing Jebbison his debut against Palace.
    He said: “The biggest thing is that you notice him when he’s on the pitch. His size, his athleticism and his work ethic makes you do that.
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    “He’s got a work ethic to stretch the game, he’s got a work ethic to try and get behind.
    “And when the ball is coming into the box, he’s got a real desire to try and get on the end of it.
    “It’s no secret that we’ve struggled to score goals this season.”
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    Bayern Munich ‘steal march on Man Utd’ in transfer race for 17-year-old Aston Villa wonderkid Carney Chukwuemeka

    ASTON VILLA are reportedly set to lose highly-rated youngster Carney Chukwuemeka this summer with Bayern Munich chasing the starlet.Rumours over the 17-year-old’s future have circulated for some time and Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked.
    Carney Chukwuemeka is seen as a huge talent by many clubsCredit: Rex
    Manchester City, Monaco, PSV Eindhoven, Juventus and RB Leipzig are also said to be keen as the midfielder looks to break into the senior game.
    According to Football Insider, Bayern are leading the race having enjoyed past success in snapping up English football talent.
    Jamal Musiala joined from Chelsea before breaking out in recent months while Omar Richards is set to sign from Reading.
    Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho have also enjoyed great success in trading England for Germany, both with Borussia Dortmund.
    England youth international Chukwuemeka has made two Premier League benches but is yet to earn a senior debut.
    Reports suggest he is unhappy being made to wait despite being well liked at Villa.
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    The Midlands club signed the teenager up to a first pro deal on his 17th birthday, which runs for two-and-a-half more years.
    Dean Smith has stressed that Villa do have a plan for Chukwuemeka – who CEO Christian Purslow called ‘the best 16-year-old in the country’ last year.
    The manager said: “He’s got a pathway at the football club.
    “He’s got a plan at the football club. He’s doing extremely well. He’s training with the first-team regularly.
    Carney’s in a good place with us at the moment training with us and he’s enjoying he’s football.Dean Smith

    “He’s been on the bench for us. He’s been in a number of squads and he’s doing excellently. We’re really pleased with his progress so far.
    “He’s doing very well in age-football at the moment and I recall watching Wayne Rooney play against Aston Villa in the FA Youth Cup final in 2002… I remember watching the game and he developed very quickly as a player.
    “Our job is finding that balance for their development – the maturation of the players. Carney’s in a good place with us at the moment training with us and he’s enjoying he’s football.”
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    Jerome Boateng available on FREE transfer in summer as Bayern will not renew deal with ‘several English clubs’ keen

    PREMIER LEAGUE clubs have been alerted to Jerome Boateng’s availability after Bayern Munich decided to let the defender go.Out of contract in the summer, the defender will follow David Alaba in departing as a free agent.
    Jerome Boateng is set to become a free agent at the end of the seasonCredit: AP
    The 32-year-old has made over 350 appearances for Bayern, winning the treble twice, since a 2011 move ended a flop spell at Manchester City.
    But, according to German publication Kicker, Boateng’s exit has been rubber-stamped by Munich bosses.
    And his entourage have already been informed of the decision to move him on.
    A departure from Allianz Arena has been rumoured for some time and the interest of some clubs was piqued when Bayern secured the signing of Dayot Upamecano for next season.
    Bild report on ‘several’ English clubs monitoring his situation with a move to MLS not out of the question.
    The German has previously featured in links to Arsenal and Chelsea.
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    Mikel Arteta is in the midst of a huge squad rebuild at Emirates Stadium while a new centre-back is thought to be on Thomas Tuchel’s long list of targets in the next window.
    Boateng missed Saturday’s 1-0 win over RB Leipzig due to suspension but has otherwise remained a first-choice for the Bundesliga giants.
    Coach Hansi Flick recently defended his player after Bayern advisor Uli Hoeness criticised calls for his return to the German national team.
    The World Cup winner was one of the veteran players discarded by Joachim Low two years ago, a decision called into question after the recent defeat to North Macedonia.
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