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

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      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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      Man Utd ‘launch improved Jadon Sancho transfer bid worth more than £75m’ but Dortmund demand ‘non-negotiable’ £86m fee

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have submitted a bid worth more than £75million for Jadon Sancho, according to reports.As revealed by SunSport this month, £350,000-a-week personal terms have already been agreed between the player and the Old Trafford club.
      Manchester United have reportedly made a formal approach for Jadon SanchoCredit: Reuters
      And German newspaper Ruhr Nachrichten state a formal offer has been lodged for United’s No1 summer transfer target.
      United have bid an initial £67m for Sancho, with add-ons taking the overall value of the deal to over £75m.
      Dortmund, however, want a fee closer to £86m – with more money guaranteed rather than in performance-related bonuses.
      This figure is £22m less than the £108m the Bundesliga side wanted last summer when a deal could not be agreed.
      But a year on, United are confident of securing a deal for the England wide man who is currently at the Euros.
      Journalist Fabrizio Romano added negotiations are still ongoing but the clubs are ‘confident and optimistic’ of reaching an agreement with final details over payments needing ironing out.
      Dortmund ideally want Sancho’s future to be sorted out by the middle of July before they head off on their pre-season training camp.
      That would in turn give them time to find a replacement in time for the new season.

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      Borussia Dortmund want a decision to be made on Jadon Sancho’s future by the first half of July at the latest. [Ruhr Nachrichten] #BVB— BVB Buzz (@BVBBuzz) June 19, 2021

      PSV’s English teenager Noni Madueke is being lined up for a potential swoop.
      The former Tottenham youngster and England youth international joined PSV’s academy in 2018 after rejecting United’s offer.
      He has progressed into the first team and made 31 appearances in 2020-21, scoring nine goals.
      Former Arsenal youngster and Madueke’s PSV team-mate Donyell Malen could also be a target for Dortmund.
      The Dutch winger, 22, joined PSV from Arsenal in 2017.
      His progression in recent years has been remarkable, racking up 55 goals in 116 appearances and is already the vice-captain of the club.

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      Mario Gotze spotted with Jurgen Klopp at Mallorca Open after confirming ex-Dortmund boss wanted him at Liverpool

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      MARIO GOTZE and Jurgen Klopp were pictured taking in the Mallorca Open tennis together as the Germans enjoyed their summer breaks.It comes just weeks after PSV midfielder Gotze confirmed he snubbed Klopp’s Liverpool in 2016 to return to Borussia Dortmund.
      Jurgen Klopp and Mario Gotze sat together to watch the Mallorca Open tennisCredit: Splash
      Liverpool’s German boss is enjoying his summer breakCredit: Splash
      The pair were pictured in the stands in Spain for the opening of the ATP event on Saturday with Gotze’s wife Ann-Kathrin also in attendance.
      Klopp stopped to chat to the gathered press pack as he made his way to his seats.
      Several attendees were pictured with masks on but Gotze and Klopp decided against it.
      They were also pictured with a third man who was sat next to Klopp.
      Gotze, 29, played under Klopp at Borussia Dortmund where they won Bundesliga titles together in 2011 and 2012.
      The midfielder then sealed a shock move to closest rivals Bayern Munich in 2013.
      But his time in Bavaria was blighted by injury and, despite adding a further three titles to his collection Gotze returned to Dortmund in 2016.
      However, the World Cup winner has revealed he could have instead moved to Anfield for a reunion with his old boss.

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      Klopp even stopped for an interview with the gathered press packCredit: Splash
      Gotze recently confirmed Klopp wanted to sign him for Liverpool in 2016Credit: Splash

      Indeed, the pair even met to discuss a stunning Premier League transfer.
      But Gotze, who scored the only goal in the 2014 World Cup final, ended up opting for a return to Dortmund as he believed they offered him a greater chance of success in the Champions League.
      Gotze told 11 Freunde: “You have to imagine it like this: Where did I come from?
      “From Munich, where I had reached the semis in the Champions League three times with Bayern. I wanted to do that again.
      “Liverpool finished eighth in the league. In the situation at the time, the likelihood of winning the Champions League with Borussia seemed much greater.”
      Ironically, Liverpool went on to win Europe’s biggest prize in 2019. And they followed that up with a historic title win in 2019-20.
      Meanwhile, Gotze’s fitness problems continued at Dortmund. And last summer he joined Dutch outfit PSV Eindhoven on a free transfer.
      He has just one year left on his contract and it remains to be seen if he will be on the move once again.
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      Chelsea keen on Jude Bellingham and ‘hope Erling Haaland pursuit will help them pull off transfer’

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      DEALS for Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland could intertwine in a busy summer for Chelsea, according to reports.The Blues are long-term admirers of the Borussia Dortmund pair and tried to sign Bellingham, 17, before he moved to Germany.
      Jude Bellingham is a long-term target for Premier League ChelseaCredit: Getty
      That interest has not gone away following his quick adaptation to playing for one of the Bundesliga’s top clubs.
      But the Blues will have to tread carefully in dealing with Dortmund, in the knowledge that they also hold the key to the future of Haaland.
      As reported by Goal, Chelsea hope a good relationship can be struck up with the German team.
      If they can find a mutually-beneficial route to signing Haaland, there is said to be optimism that Borussia will be more open to doing a deal for Bellingham further down the road.
      In the past, the clubs have not seen eye to eye after Chelsea turned down bids for Kevin De Bruyne and Michy Batshuayi.
      And managing relationships will certainly be key to bringing a new striker to Stamford Bridge with agent Mino Raiola such a big figure in Haaland’s camp.

      A move for the Norwegian this summer will be expensive but the Blues are aware that he can be signed for a reduced release clause in 2022.
      Manchester United, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester City are all in the running for what could be a £65million deal next year.
      Chelsea also have Harry Kane on their radar but do not hold the best of relationships with Tottenham, reinforcing Daniel Levy’s desire not to sell the England forward.
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      Meanwhile, Bellingham is reportedly in talks to sign a new contract in Germany.
      Dortmund are preparing to double the midfielder’s wages while extending his stay to 2025.
      The Birmingham academy product played 46 times during the 2020-21 season and recently became the youngest-ever player to appear at a European Championship.
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      Chelsea launch Erling Haaland swap transfer bid as they offer £60m AND Tammy Abraham for Dortmund star

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      CHELSEA have launched a bid of £60million AND Tammy Abraham for Erling Haaland, according to reports.The Blues are one of a number of teams chasing the Borussia Dortmund striker this summer.
      Erling Haaland scored 41 goals last seasonCredit: AP
      They are seeking to move ahead of the pack, by making their move early.
      According to Italian reporter Ekrem Konur, Chelsea have opened the bidding at £60m and Abraham in a player-plus-cash deal.
      Dortmund have so far been determined to hold out for a bumper £150m fee this summer.
      But the prospect of signing a replacement in Abraham, while receiving a similar fee to what they’d make when his £68m release clause becomes active next season, may be an attractive proposition.
      Haaland, 20, scored 41 goals in 41 games in all competitions during the 2020-21 season.
      He has been linked with the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United and Manchester City this summer.
      His father Alf-Inge, alongside Mino Raiola, visited the LaLiga pair in April.
      But Chelsea may have stolen a march on the competition.

      Tammy Abraham finished the season out of favourCredit: Reuters
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      Abraham, 23, finished the season out of favour at Stamford Bridge.
      But he has shown promise within his two seasons as part of the first-team.
      The six-cap England international scored 18 goals during the 2019-20 campaign.
      And despite being brutally frozen out by Thomas Tuchel, Abraham managed 12 goals in just 18 starts last season.

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      Xavi ‘dreams’ of signing Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich if he becomes Barcelona manager in transfer blow to Man Utd

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      XAVI dreams of signing Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman if he takes charge of Barcelona in a blow to Manchester United.The Nou Camp legend is widely tipped to manage his old club one day and has told those close to him he wants the French winger when he does.
      Xavi is expected to take charge of Barcelona one dayCredit: Getty
      And he has told friends he wants to sign Kingsley Coman when he doesCredit: Getty
      Coman, 25, reportedly wants to quit Bayern this summer as his ‘wages are too low’.
      And Xavi would love to manage him at the Nou Camp if he ever took over, according to Spanish outlet Sport.
      The 41-year-old is currently managing Qatari side Al Sadd where he recently signed a new deal after rejecting the chance to take charge of Borussia Dortmund and Brazil.
      But he has reportedly told close friends how he would want his Barca side to look.
      The former midfielder wants to go back to a 4-3-3 system.
      And Xavi is said to want Coman as his left-winger.
      The Spaniard is a fan of the wideman’s ability to cut in from the left on to his right foot as the club have ‘lacked that since Neymar left for Paris Saint-Germain’.
      Coman’s speed and ability to unbalance defenders are also said to be among his most desired traits.
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      United are interested in the France international as an alternative to Jadon Sancho.
      Coman – whose current deal runs until 2023 – has been offered £10million-a-year to stay at Bayern.
      But that is still below the £14.5m fellow winger Leroy Sane has been raking in annually since his move from Manchester City.
      And Coman is said to be using his team-mate’s salary as a benchmark in negotiations having recorded better stats on the field.
      He was also reportedly left upset by Bayern’s decision not to award him the iconic No 10 shirt.
      Coman allegedly asked for Arjen Robben’s number after the Dutchman left in 2019 but the club gave it to Philippe Coutinho during his loan season.
      To add insult to injury, ex-City speedster Sane was then handed the No 10 on a permanent basis last term.
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      Chelsea transfer blow as Borussia Dortmund ‘will extend Jude Bellingham’s contract until 2025’ later this month

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND are reportedly set to extend Jude Bellingham’s contract to 2025, in a blow to rumoured potential suitors Chelsea.The former Birmingham teen enjoyed a stunning debut season in Germany, earning a place in Gareth Southgate’s 26-man England squad for Euro 2020.
      Jude Bellingham impressed during his debut season for DortmundCredit: Getty
      His amazing form has seen him receive interest from the likes of Thomas Tuchel’s Champions League winners.
      But Dortmund are set to make such a deal far more difficult.
      Bellingham, 17, penned a deal to 2023 with the German giants last year.
      But his contract reportedly contains an option for Dortmund to add two years upon his 18th birthday.
      According to Bild, they will exercise their option to extend the deal to 2025 when Bellingham turns 18 later this month.
      The midfielder burst onto the scene with boyhood club Brum last year.
      He made 44 appearances as a 16-year-old for the Championship side, drawing interest from the likes of Manchester United.
      After a prolonged pursuit, Bellingham opted to join Dortmund for around £25million last summer.
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      The teenager took to life in Germany like a duck to water.
      Bellingham made 46 appearances for Dortmund during his maiden campaign, including ten in the Champions League.
      He also picked up the first silverware of his career, starting in the final as Dortmund lifted the DFB Pokal.
      His amazing performances drew the eye of England boss Southgate, with the youngster having earned four caps going into Euro 2020.
      England midfielder Jude Bellingham is poised to stay with DortmundCredit: Getty
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