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    Harry Kane scores incredibly rare German hat-trick in Bayern Munich’s 4-0 win over Stuttgart

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    HARRY KANE hit his third hat-trick of the season – and served up the perfect reminder to Thomas Tuchel he is still the man to lead England’s attack.The Three Lions skipper, 31, struck his latest treble in Bayern Munich’s 4-0 Bundesliga victory over Stuttgart on Saturday. Harry Kane was back in the goals as Bayern Munich thrashed StuttgartCredit: GettyThe England striker hit three in the second half at the Allianz ArenaCredit: AFPKane’s haul took his tally to 13 goals in ten games for the Bundesliga giants so far in this campaign.The former Tottenham striker has carried on from where he left off after his record-breaking first season at the Allianz Arena working under new England boss Tuchel.Kane ended his first year in Germany with 36 league goals to win the European Golden Boot and topped the Champions League scoring chart with eight goals.His latest three-goal glut came after a goalless first half in Munich.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBayern turned on the style after the break, with Kane scoring a perfect German hat-trick.The term refers to three goals which are scored consecutively without any other player netting in between.Kane opened the scoring in the 57th minute, crashing in a trademark strike from just outside the box.He doubled Bayern’s lead on the hour mark, firing home after a goalmouth scramble.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd with ten minutes left, Kane secured the match ball as he pounced on a rebound to slam in Bayern’s third. Bayern sub Kingsley Coman rounded off the scoring, curling past Alexander Nubel with seconds left on the clock. Harry Kane and Bayern Munich team mates take the Audi Q6 e-tron for a drive Kane returned to international action for England against Finland last Sunday. The Three Lions 68-goal record scorer made it clear he is looking forward to renewing his relationship with his former boss after the FA announced Tuchel as Gareth Southgate’s successor on Wednesday.Kane posted a message on X following the reveal, writing: “Looking forward to playing under the boss again!”And he backed up his bid to impress Tuchel with his latest goal blitz, firing Bayern back to the top of the Bundesliga. Kane completed a German hattrick – scoring all three goals consecutivelyCredit: Instagram @fcbayernInside FA’s thrilling chase for TuchelTHE FA’s path to securing Thomas Tuchel’s signature was not a straightforward one.They tried to lure Pep Guardiola from Manchester City over the summer.They even made contact with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti after deciding to target trophy-laden foreign gaffers.The FA’s determination to go international was summed up by their decision NOT to interview Newcastle boss Eddie Howe.Initial talks with Tuchel saw him express a slight interest in replacing Gareth Southgate.But he was waiting to see what would happen at Manchester United, with Erik ten Hag’s future under the spotlight.Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe eventually decided to stick with Ten Hag – and that opened the door to the FA getting their man.Read the full story on England’s thrilling pursuit of Thomas Tuchel.Speaking to media after the game, Kane said: “We played well. “The first goal was very important. It opened the game up. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I always have faith in myself. It’s how it is being a striker. If you don’t score, then there are questions asked. “I’m just happy. In the second half, we stepped it up a notch and Stuttgart couldn’t keep up.” More

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      Germany star who was axed from World Cup after being caught with a sex worker reveals he’s had PILES for 10 years

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      MAX KRUSE has revealed the torment of his ten-year battle with HAEMORRHOIDS.The striker won 14 caps for Germany and played for Bundesliga clubs Borussia Monchengladbach, Werder Bremen and Wolfsburg.Max Kruse played for ten years with haemorrhoidsCredit: GettyIt is currently on Big Brother in GermanyCredit: JoynNewly-retired Kruse said earlier this week that he was axed from Germany’s 2014 World Cup-winning squad after being caught with a sex worker in London.And the 36-year-old has now confessed to suffering further pain after living with piles for a decade.Kruse is currently taking part in German TV’s version of Big Brother.He told housemates: “I have haemorrhoids. I have never been to the doctors about them.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”I have been fighting a running battle with them for ten years.”I am no fan of the idea of using the sort of chair a woman sits on at the gynaecologist’s surgery to have my backside looked at.”Then someone will fumble around in my rear end.  I still struggle to cope with the idea.”Kruse’s housemates Leyla Lahouar and Mike Heiter voiced their dismay at having to use the same toilet and swimming pool as him.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThey also urged the former German international to see a doctor once he leaves the Big Brother house.Kruse has made as many headlines off the field as on it during his controversial career.Football teams that controversially changed their badgeHe has enjoyed a lucrative side hustle playing poker, regularly competing at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.But he was disciplined by Wolfsburg in 2016 after losing 75,000 euros in cash, which he left in the back of a taxi.His other clubs include St Pauli, Freiburg, Union Berlin, SC Paderborn and Turkish side Fenerbahce.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Bayern Munich make TWO subtle changes to iconic badge but can you spot it?

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      BAYERN MUNICH have changed their iconic badge, but traditional fans will be happy to know it’s nothing major.Bayern are one of the greatest football clubs in the history of the game having won a staggering 33 Bundesliga titles and six Champions League trophies.Bayern Munich have made changes to their iconic badge – with this the version they had been usingThis is the NEW version – can you spot the two changes?Harry Kane and his Bayern team-mates are embarking on a ‘new era’Credit: RexHowever, Harry Kane and co are set to embark on a new era with a new logo.But the Bavarians look set for a very smooth transition as the two changes imposed on their popular badge are so subtle fans can barely notice.Can you tell by looking at the before and after badges above?Spoiler: Bayern officials basically maintained the same design but adjusted the colours with the blue and red shades getting brighter and lighter respectively.Read More on FootballFans stormed social media immediately after the grand unveiling and of course many of them can’t spot any major difference.And that of course led to a series of sarcastic comments on Instagram.One fan posted: “A new era.”Another commented: “NGL, even though there’s barely a difference the new one looks worse.”Most read in BundesligaA third wrote: “Bro just turned the brightness up on his device.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThis one said: “The designer took 3 months to create this!”That one stated: “Someone got paid a lot of money for this.”Bayern Munich kick off pre-season with huge 14-1 victory – but German giants beat same team 27-0 last yearAnd another fan used the popular meme from The Office’s US version where Jenna Fischer’s character Pam Beesly says: “They’re the same picture”.Harry Kane reveals his favourite England goalsHARRY KANE is already England’s all-time record goalscorer.But the Three Lions skipper will NOT be stopping there.To mark his 100th cap for his country, Kane spoke to SunSport’s CHARLIE WYETT about some of his special England goals….FIRST ENGLAND GOAL“My debut v Lithuania. March 2015.”There was a lot of talk in the build-up to that camp because I was playing well for Spurs.“I got a great reception and within a couple of minutes I scored a goal.“I don’t think I could have dreamed it any better.“My friends and family were there. That was a really special night.”FAVOURITE ENGLAND GOAL“It’s between two, for me.“Against Germany, the one at Wembley in Euro 2020.“Also, the header against Tunisia at the World Cup in 2018.“That moment of scoring a last-minute winner at my first World Cup was special.”BEST ENGLAND GOAL“The one I scored in Poland away in a World Cup qualifier in 2021. It was from 25 yards.”(Kane picked up the ball from Kyle Walker, advanced towards goal and put his foot through it.)“It kind of drifted away and it was a good strike, probably my furthest-out goal for England.” More

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      Harry Kane gets stunning new £82k Audi as England star enjoys day out with Bayern Munich team-mates

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      HARRY Kane is living life in the fast lane at Bayern Munich. The England star showed off his new £82,000 electric Audi during a team bonding trip on Wednesday. Harry Kane joined his Bayern teammates at the Audi factory in MunichCredit: https://fcbayern.com/enThe England striker was gifted a company car, opting for a £82k SUVCredit: https://fcbayern.com/enEvery year Audi gives Bayern players a free ride for the seasonCredit: https://fcbayern.com/enKane and his Bayern team-mates enjoyed a day out at the Bayern factoryCredit: https://fcbayern.com/enKane joined his teammates to select a new company motor at Audi’s headquarters in Ingolstadt. Every year Audi gifts each Bayern player a car to drive throughout the upcoming season.The partnership has become an annual tradition at the Bavarian club, with Kane opting for a £53,000 black Q8 e-tron during his debut campaign.This year, the former Tottenham ace has gone sporty and upgraded his wheels to a state-of-the-art model.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLKane selected the £82,000 Audi SQ8 SUV e-tron2, one of the newest cars in the company’s fleet of electric vehicles. A premium SUV, the stylish ride has more than enough space and power for Kane’s growing family. The 32-year-old lives in Munich with his wife Katie and their four children.And they’ll ride in comfort thanks to an electric motor pumping out 496bhp, taking the family from 0-60mph in just 4.5 seconds. Most read in FootballKane can also open the taps on the Autobahn, with the car reaching a limited top speed of 130mph. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe SQ8 proved a popular choice among Bayern’s players and staff on the day.Manager Vincent Kompany selected the same ride, along with Eric Dier, Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich.Inside Harry Kane’s life in MunichSome of Kane’s other teammates including Thomas Muller and Alphonso Davies opted for more brute power. The pair selected the £121,000 RS e-tron GT, a rapid car able to propel drivers from 0-60mph in just 3.1 seconds.Bayern have made a strong start to the season as they look to claim back the Bundesliga title from Bayer Leverkusen. Kane and Co are currently top of the table after picking up 14 points from their opening six matches. Forgotten England stars could benefit from Tuchel appointmentWITH Thomas Tuchel announced as the next England manager, a few forgotten stars might be hopeful of a return to the international set up.The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager usually uses a 3-4-3 formation.That could provide an opening for Mason Mount, who’s not been involved in the England set-up since the World Cup in 2022.The now Manchester United star enjoyed his most successful spell under Tuchel while the pair were at Stamford Bridge.Tuchel could also offer lifelines to other previously capped players such as Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Eric Dier.RLC has excelled since his move to AC Milan and with England struggling to find a partner for Rice, he could be the surprise answer.Meanwhile, Dier played for Tuchel at Bayern Munich as part of a back-three last season.The defender did enough to convince the club to make his loan move permanent after he had fallen out of favour at Tottenham.Click here to see the full England XI who could play under Tuchel.Kane selected a Q8 e-tron during his first season at the clubCredit: ReutersThe England striker scored 44 goals in all competitions last season after his £100million transfer from Spurs.He has already netted five times this campaign, as well as laying on five assists in Kompany’s new-look attack.Kane missed out on England’s 2-1 loss to Greece last week but returned for their win over Finland. The Three Lions skipper was full of praise for new boss Thomas Tuchel after the German’s role was confirmed on Wednesday. England player ratings vs FinlandENGLAND secured a commanding 3-1 win over Finland following their horror show at home to GreeceHere’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay assessed the Three Lions’ stars performances.Dean Henderson – 6Only his second cap after long-time No1 Jordan Pickford was dropped. Not a lot to do, but pretty assured when he was called into action, including a smart, first-half stop to repel a Benjamin Kallman strike – even if the Finn was later flagged offside. Could do little to prevent Finland’s goal.Kyle Walker – 6After the calamity against Greece, it was no surprise to see Lee Carsley turn to his most experienced defender. Now just nine caps shy of a century, Walker was solid. Could have had an assist late on but his cushioned down header was poor.John Stones – 6England’s more conventional system meant the defence was far less exposed – though Carsley’s attacking approach did still see the Finns create chances. Stones made a good early block to deny Kallman after Angel Gomes gave the ball away.Marc Guehi – 6Our best defender in the Euros group stages, Guehi was back in here with Levi Colwill dropping out. Pretty assured for a player who by his own admission has not started the season particularly well for his club.Trent Alexander-Arnold – 7We saw him in midfield at the Euros, and here the Liverpool right-back was shunted to left-back. Looked vulnerable defensively at times but who cares when he produces such quality on the ball – epitomised by his terrific free-kick to kill off this game.Angel Gomes – 8The big success story of the Carsley era, however long it lasts, has been bringing Gomes into the fold. He created Jack Grealish’s opener with a beautiful, flicked-pass round the corner and was excellent in possession – barring one sloppy early pass.Declan Rice – 7Looked far more comfortable with Gomes playing in behind him, as opposed to the one-man defensive operation he was forced to put up against the Greeks. Looked proud as punch after stroking home England’s third from Watkins’ cross.Cole Palmer – 5Played in a more familiar wide right position compared to his central-midfield experiment against Greece. Yet it reduced him to a peripheral figure, adding more questions than answers as to where best to deploy him, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden.Jude Bellingham – 6The Real Madrid superstar played off Harry Kane and had the occasional, exciting link-up with Grealish, but this was not one of his more memorable games overall.Jack Grealish – 8No doubt will be hoping Carsley does get the job full-time as his fellow Brummie seems to appreciate his talents. His composed finish was his second goal in three games under Carsley – doubling his overall haul from 39 caps.Harry Kane – 6Cap 101 for the captain but not one he will remember particularly fondly. He offered the presence the team lacked against Greece when they played with no striker, but did not get much of a sniff in front of goal.SubsNoni Madueke (for Palmer, 69) – 7This game was made for him to make an impact off the bench and he almost teed up Watkins after one fine run but the Finns cleared.Ollie Watkins (for Kane, 69) – 7Low cross for Rice’s third was right on the money.Rico Lewis (for Gomes, 80) – 6Slotted in at centre midfield when coming on and looked busy.Phil Foden (for Bellingham, 80) – 5Embraced the post ruefully after Madueke opted to shoot instead of crossing to him for a tap-in seconds after Finland’s goal. Was marking Arttu Hoskonen when the Finn headed home a consolatio.Conor Gallagher (for Rice, 89) – 6His first appearance under Carsley but too late to make an impact.Lee Carsley – 7His tactical gamble backfired against Greece but he held his hands up and went more conventional here. It paid off as England were relatively comfortable – although his teams have looked defensively vulnerable at times in all four of his games and this was no different. But the three best players, Gomes, Grealish and Alexander-Arnold, were all given starring roles by Carsley when used sparingly or not at all by predecessor Gareth Southgate – and for that, the interim boss should take credit.Kane wrote on app Cleats Club: “I think it’s a really great appointment. “I worked closely with him last season and think he’s a really top, top coach and also a great person.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He’ll bring a lot of energy to the squad and experience. I’m really looking forward to starting with him next year.”But for now I’m here in Munich looking forward to the big game with Stuttgart at the weekend.”Kane’s teammate Thomas Muller opted for the same family-friendly wheelsCredit: https://fcbayern.com/en More

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      Thomas Tuchel is ‘more English than German’ and would tell Bayern Munich chiefs how he preferred jobs in England

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      GERMANY is proud that the English FA has appointed one of our coaches to the most important post in the motherland of football.I admit there would be a huge outcry in Germany if a foreigner was to become our national coach — this has never happened.Thomas Tuchel is the new England managerCredit: AFPHe has faced questions from pundits due to being GermanCredit: ReutersHowever, Tuchel is perhaps more English than German.I know from his time at Bayern he always raved about the Premier League to the Munich players and told club chiefs he preferred working in England than Germany.There is no question that Tuchel, as a manager, is an expert in tactics and football philosophy.But in the end, there were always problems with his bosses at both Dortmund and Bayern.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSHe didn’t have that at Chelsea when he formed a team that won the Champions League in 2021.Unlike in the Bundesliga, a boss in England is allowed to make more decisions about the squad.And that will be the big difference… Tuchel doesn’t have to fight with his bosses if he wants players. He can simply select them.In recent years, the football world has wondered why England doesn’t play better with perhaps the best players in the world. I think the coach was the problem.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne thing that must be clear to the players is Gareth Southgate’s feel-good oasis is now over. Tuchel will challenge them.When I saw Southgate on the sideline, I was amazed at how little influence he had on the running game.Thomas Tuchel England Press ConferenceSouthgate vs Tuchel records comparedTHOMAS TUCHELAugsburg II 2007-2008P34 W 20 D8 L6 Win percentage: 58.82%Mainz 05 2009-2014P184 W72 D46 L66 Win percentage: 39.13%Borussia Dortmund 2015-2017P107 W67 D23 L17 Win percentage: 62.62%Honours: DFB Pokal Paris Saint Germain 2018-2020P127 W95 D13 L16 Win percentage: 74.8%Honours: Ligue 1 X2, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophee des Champions x2Chelsea 2021-2022P100 W60 D24 L16 Win percentage: 60%Honours: Champions League, Super Cup, Club World CupBayern Munich 2023-2024P61 W37 D8 L16 Win percentage: 60.66%Honours: BundesligaGARETH SOUTHGATEMiddlesbrough 2006-2009P151 W54 D43 Win percentage: 35.76%England U21 2013-2016P37 W27 D5 L5 Win percentage: 72.97%Honours: Toulon tournamentEngland 2016-2024P102 W61 D24 L17 Win percentage: 59.8%Honours: Euros runners up, 2020, 2024Things will be very different under Tuchel. England will see a man actively coaching his players.This is perhaps the missing piece of the puzzle.Tuchel is considered the master of knockout games. It shouldn’t be forgotten how close he came to reaching the Champions League final against Real Madrid.A wrong referee decision alone lost him that semi-final in May.Tuchel knows tactics. Tuchel can win titles. And that is exactly what England was missing recently to achieve a great triumph.We know we have a new big rival when it comes to our goal, which coach Julian Nagelsmann has set, of becoming 2026 world champions.Tuchel can beat Germany at its own game — he now brings the winning mentality to England.Forgotten England stars could benefit from Tuchel appointmentWITH Thomas Tuchel announced as the next England manager, a few forgotten stars might be hopeful of a return to the international set up.The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager usually uses a 3-4-3 formation.That could provide an opening for Mason Mount, who’s not been involved in the England set-up since the World Cup in 2022.The now Manchester United star enjoyed his most successful spell under Tuchel while the pair were at Stamford Bridge.Tuchel could also offer lifelines to other previously capped players such as Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Eric Dier.RLC has excelled since his move to AC Milan and with England struggling to find a partner for Rice, he could be the surprise answer.Meanwhile, Dier played for Tuchel at Bayern Munich as part of a back-three last season.The defender did enough to convince the club to make his loan move permanent after he had fallen out of favour at Tottenham.Click here to see the full England XI who could play under Tuchel. More

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      Man Utd could be about to pull off controversial transfer they have never done in Premier League era

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S shock raid of Bayern Munich could see them complete a rare deal that has never been seen in the Premier League era.The Red Devils are reportedly targeting Leroy Sane, Leon Goretzka and Alphonso Davies in a triple January swoop.Peter Barnes was the last player to make the controversial moveCredit: RexLeroy Sane won two Premier League titles at Man CityCredit: PASane is now on Man Utd’s radarCredit: GettySane, 28, could be available this winter after falling down the pecking order under Vincent Kompany.Having recovered from an injury that ruled him out the start of the season, the winger has played just 78 minutes across four games.And the German sees his contract expire at Bayern next summer.Should Sane join Man Utd, he will become the first player in the Premier League era to move to Old Trafford after a spell at City. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe last player represent the red half of Manchester after blue was Peter Barnes.He played for City from 1974 to 1979 and then had a three-year spell at United a decade later.Legend Denis Law and Wyn Davies both saw their careers go down the same path in the 60s and 70s respectively.Many players have played for both Manchester clubs in the Prem like Peter Schmeichel, Andrei Kanchelskis, Andy Cole, Carlos Tevez and Owen Hargreaves.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut all of them played for United before their bitter rivals.Jadon Sancho did come through the City academy before joining Erik ten Hag’s side – but he never played a senior game for them. Along with Sane on United’s radar is left-back Davies, 23, who also sees his Bayern deal expire in 2025.Leroy Sane PUNCHES TV camera after Bayern Munich concede third goal in devastating defeat to Bayer LeverkusenAs for Goretzka, 29, he has seen his minutes restricted this term, playing just once in six Bundesliga games.Man Utd are used to negotiations with Bayern as they signed Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui in a £60m double deal in the summer.Alphonso Davies could quit Bayern with his deal up in the summerCredit: RexLeon Goretzka may also depart after a lack of game timeCredit: RexWhy NOBODY is the right man to replace Erik ten Hag at Man UtdSunSport’s DAVE KIDD says Erik ten Hag’s time at Man Utd is up… and explains what’s wrong with all the potential candidates to replace him.THIS is a mid-table squad at an underachieving club, with a lot of unwanted players on big money.And Ratcliffe is an instinctive cost-cutter who may not pay top dollar to the next manager.If this club wasn’t called ‘Manchester United’, it wouldn’t be an especially desirable job.The good news for United is that their new sporting director, Dan Ashworth, is a very decent judge of a manager.He has been instrumental in three previous managerial appointments — Gareth Southgate for England, Graham Potter for Brighton and Eddie Howe for Newcastle.None were wildly popular at the time, all were conspicuous successes.Interestingly, Ashworth’s No 1 choice for the Newcastle job was Unai Emery, who turned him down to stay at Villarreal but has since proved that judgment right by excelling at Aston Villa.Emery may well deliver the coup de grace to Ten Hag on Sunday — especially with Bruno Fernandes suspended and Kobbie Mainoo an injury doubt.And the Spaniard would be an excellent fit for United — yet there is next to no chance that he would abandon Villa’s Champions League campaign to take the Old Trafford job, not least because he isn’t a stark raving madman.Howe would be another good candidate to succeed Ten Hag but, although he has become frustrated on Tyneside, the Saudis would surely not allow Ratcliffe to poach Howe, as they reluctantly did with Ashworth.Potter is available but his Chelsea experience and lack of charisma would make him a tough sell.Which brings us to Southgate, who remains close with Ashworth and is an excellent man-manager who was seriously considered by United last spring.Yet, despite having led England to two of their three major finals, Southgate’s reputation for over-caution was only enhanced during the Euros.Mauricio Pochettino, passed over twice by United, is out of the equation having taken the United States job.Thomas Tuchel would be a popular and gettable option but, despite being a fine coach and a very engaging man, he is considered something of a loose cannon.Likewise, Roberto De Zerbi, now at Marseille after his brief Brighton stint sparkled then fizzled out.Kieran McKenna — a gifted former United coach who has won back-to-back promotions with Ipswich Town — is an intriguing candidate but the imminent vacancy may come a year or so too soon.Marco Silva, the extremely under-rated Fulham boss, has been on United’s radar and should not be discounted.Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim, last season’s ‘next big thing’, was passed over by West Ham as well as Liverpool this summer and is not an easy man to pin down.Zinedine Zidane, who has taken over from Alan Curbishley as a 20-1 shot for every Premier League job, is a ‘figurehead’ manager and not an Ashworth type.Ruud van Nistelrooy, the former United goal machine who joined Ten Hag’s coaching team in the summer is the bookies’ favourite. Simply because he’s in the building and he’s Dutch.So, yes, getting rid of Ten Hag is the easy part. More

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      Man Utd ‘target Bayern stars Leroy Sane, Leon Goretzka and Alphonso Davies in stunning triple January transfer swoop’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are targeting Bayern Munich stars Leroy Sane, Leon Goretzka and Alphonso Davies, according to reports.The Red Devils are aiming to strengthen their squad following a poor start to the season under Erik ten Hag.Flying winger Leroy Sane is on Man Utd’s radarCredit: GettyLeon Goretzka has largely been stuck on the bench for Bayern this seasonCredit: RexAlphonso Davies is on Man Utd’s radarCredit: GettyThe Dutchman, who coached Bayern’s reserves between 2013 and 2015, did business with his former club during the summer – sealing a £60million double swoop for Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.And according to Sky Germany, Man Utd’s raid on the Bundesliga giants is far from over.They claim that the Red Devils are monitoring Sane, Goretzka and Davies’ situations heading into January and next summer.Having undergone groin surgery after Euro 2024, Sane has hardly featured for Bayern this season.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe former Manchester City winger, 28, has been limited to just 32 minutes of action in Vincent Kompany’s first six Bundesliga games in charge.Despite his lack of action this season, Sane’s stock remains high at Old Trafford, particularly due to his exploits with neighbours City between 2016 and 2020.Like Sane, Goretzka has also seen his game time limited under Kompany.The midfielder has played just one minute in the Bundesliga, with a further pair of substitute appearances in the Champions League.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTen Hag’s Man Utd signingsThe Dutchman has brought in 21 players since moving to Old Trafford in 20222022-23:Antony, (Ajax) £86mCasemiro, (Real Madrid) £70mLisandro Martinez, (Ajax) £46mTyrell Malacia, (Feyenoord) £13mChristian Eriksen, (Brentford) freeMartin Dubravka, (Newcastle) loanWout Weghorst, (Burnley) loanJack Butland, (Crystal Palace) loanMarcel Sabitzer, (Bayern Munich) loan2023-24:Rasmus Hojlund, (Atalanta) £72mMason Mount, (Chelsea) £60mAndre Onana, (Inter Milan) £47mSofyan Amrabat, (Fiorentina) loanAltay Bayindir, (Fenerbahce) £4.3mJonny Evans, (Leicester) freeSergio Reguilon, (Tottenham) loan2024-25:Leny Yoro, (Lille) £52mManuel Ugarte, (Paris Saint-Germain) £50mMatthijs de Ligt, (Bayern Munich) £45mJoshua Zirkee, (Bologna) £36.5mNoussair Mazraoui, (Bayern Munich) £12.8mGoretzka, 29, has won five Bundesliga titles and the Champions League since joining Bayern in 2018.It’s claimed that the experienced German international would like to stay and fight for his place at the Allianz Arena.A day in the life of workaholic Ten Hag revealed by ex-Man Utd coach who jokes ‘his wife is on verge of divorcing him’But should he remain out of favour with Kompany, he could consider a move elsewhere.Davies, meanwhile, has been a regular starter for Bayern this term.But with his contract set to expire in the summer, the 23-year-old is in control of his future.Man Utd would love to tempt the Canadian to Old Trafford on a free transfer.But Real Madrid are still thought to be favourites to secure Davies’ highly-coveted signature.De Ligt and Mazraoui joined United in the summer having both worked with Ten Hag at Ajax.The Red Devils boss has now spent over £200m reuniting with five of his ex-Ajax stars.In addition his two summer signings, he has also forked out to bring Antony, Andre Onana and Lisandro Martinez to Old Trafford.READ MORE SUN STORIESDe Ligt and Mazraoui weren’t the first players that Ten Hag has recruited from Bayern, either.In January 2023, United signed Marcel Sabitzer on loan from the Bundesliga giants, although he went on to sign for Borussia Dortmund the following summer. More

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      Man Utd ‘rejected by up-and-coming manager’ who followed similar path to under-fire Ten Hag

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were reportedly rejected by a manager who has followed a similar path to Erik ten Hag.The Dutch coach faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford after the club’s horror start to the Premier League season.There are doubts over Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester UnitedCredit: ReutersSebastian Hoeness is believed to have turned down the jobCredit: GettyTen Hag, 54, is still in charge of the team despite club chiefs holding talks over his position during the international break.Despite the former Ajax boss still being employed, it has not stopped other candidates from being linked with the post.Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and Gareth Southgate have all been talked up as potential successors.However, it has been reported that Man United made an approach to appoint VfB Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLGerman outlet Bild have claimed that he was flattered by the interest from the Red Devils.But it is thought that he has turned down the chance to swap Stuttgart for Manchester.The report adds that Hoeness, 42, believes he still has work to do at the MHP Arena.Last season, he guided his side to a second-place finish in the Bundesliga ahead of Bayern Munich.Most read in SportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSStuttgart only missed on a famous title to the invincible Bayer Leverkusen, managed by Xabi Alonso.Hoeness has been in charge of Die Roten since 2023, when he took charge of the club in the relegation zone.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsHe was able to lead the strugglers to the relegation play-offs and beat Hamburg in order to maintain their Bundesliga status.Hoesness started his managerial career at Bayern Munich II.He landed the job just four years after it was vacated by Ten Hag who left the job for Dutch side Utrecht in 2015.Another new name that has been linked with the top job at Old Trafford is Edin Terzic.The former Borussia Dortmund coach is an unexpected target but had admirers at the club.Meanwhile at Man United, club captain Bruno Fernandes has revealed he could have left in the summer.The midfielder admitted that he had “concrete offers” to leave but stayed at Old Trafford.Why NOBODY is the right man to replace Erik ten Hag at Man UtdSunSport’s DAVE KIDD says Erik ten Hag’s time at Man Utd is up… and explains what’s wrong with all the potential candidates to replace him.THIS is a mid-table squad at an underachieving club, with a lot of unwanted players on big money.And Ratcliffe is an instinctive cost-cutter who may not pay top dollar to the next manager.If this club wasn’t called ‘Manchester United’, it wouldn’t be an especially desirable job.The good news for United is that their new sporting director, Dan Ashworth, is a very decent judge of a manager.He has been instrumental in three previous managerial appointments — Gareth Southgate for England, Graham Potter for Brighton and Eddie Howe for Newcastle.None were wildly popular at the time, all were conspicuous successes.Interestingly, Ashworth’s No 1 choice for the Newcastle job was Unai Emery, who turned him down to stay at Villarreal but has since proved that judgment right by excelling at Aston Villa.Emery may well deliver the coup de grace to Ten Hag on Sunday — especially with Bruno Fernandes suspended and Kobbie Mainoo an injury doubt.And the Spaniard would be an excellent fit for United — yet there is next to no chance that he would abandon Villa’s Champions League campaign to take the Old Trafford job, not least because he isn’t a stark raving madman.Howe would be another good candidate to succeed Ten Hag but, although he has become frustrated on Tyneside, the Saudis would surely not allow Ratcliffe to poach Howe, as they reluctantly did with Ashworth.Potter is available but his Chelsea experience and lack of charisma would make him a tough sell.Which brings us to Southgate, who remains close with Ashworth and is an excellent man-manager who was seriously considered by United last spring.Yet, despite having led England to two of their three major finals, Southgate’s reputation for over-caution was only enhanced during the Euros.Mauricio Pochettino, passed over twice by United, is out of the equation having taken the United States job.Thomas Tuchel would be a popular and gettable option but, despite being a fine coach and a very engaging man, he is considered something of a loose cannon.Likewise, Roberto De Zerbi, now at Marseille after his brief Brighton stint sparkled then fizzled out.Kieran McKenna — a gifted former United coach who has won back-to-back promotions with Ipswich Town — is an intriguing candidate but the imminent vacancy may come a year or so too soon.Marco Silva, the extremely under-rated Fulham boss, has been on United’s radar and should not be discounted.Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim, last season’s ‘next big thing’, was passed over by West Ham as well as Liverpool this summer and is not an easy man to pin down.Zinedine Zidane, who has taken over from Alan Curbishley as a 20-1 shot for every Premier League job, is a ‘figurehead’ manager and not an Ashworth type.Ruud van Nistelrooy, the former United goal machine who joined Ten Hag’s coaching team in the summer is the bookies’ favourite. 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      Man Utd consider ex-Dortmund boss Edin Terzic to replace Ten Hag – with Tuchel and Van Nistelrooy also in contention

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      EDIN TERZIC is the shock name on Manchester United’s shortlist to replace Erik ten Hag.German Terzic took Borussia Dortmund to the Champions League final last season before surprisingly quitting.Edin Terzic is the latest name in contention if Erik ten Hag departsCredit: GettyTen Hag is still under pressure, days after the club’s seven-hour summitCredit: RexOld Trafford assistant boss Ruud van Nistelrooy could be promotedCredit: GettyHe has many admirers at Old Trafford and it would he a smart but unexpected move to go for him if they sack under-fire Ten Hag.Terzic, 41, did his coaching badges in England, where he was friends with fellow United target Graham Potter, and then worked as Slaven Bilic’s No 2 at West Ham.He rose to the top in Germany during two spells at Dortmund before he walked away in June.United are currently reviewing Ten Hag’s position and have looked at the likes of Potter and Gareth Southgate, while former Chelsea and ex-Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel has been on their radar.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThe option of promoting club legend and current coach Ruud van Nistelrooy is also a possibility.Terzic graduated from the FA’s  coaching course alongside former United players Nicky Butt and Nemanja Vidic in 2018.United are 14th in the Prem and Ten Hag  is clinging on to his job after club chiefs held a SEVEN-HOUR summit in London last Tuesday to  discuss his future.The Dutchman, 54, is having a short holiday and confident he will still be in charge for Saturday’s visit of Brentford.Most read in FootballThomas Tuchel holds an interest in both the United and England jobsCredit: AFPFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut there has been no confirmation from the club yet on whether that will be the case.Two current Prem bosses are also tipped to be in contention should the Red Devils call time on Ten Hag.Thomas Tuchel Eyes England Manager Role Amid Man Utd SpeculationIpswich’s Kieran McKenna, who was an Old Trafford coach under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Bees’ manager Thomas Frank have caught the eye of Old Trafford chiefs.Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi and Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim have been mentioned too. More