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      Erling Haaland ‘laughed and walked off’ when Gibraltar captain asked for shirt to give to his son

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      NOT many footballers would turn down swapping shirts with Erling Haaland – let alone one playing in the SEVENTH tier of English football.Yet Hednesford Town striker Reece Styche delivered that extraordinary snub to the planet’s hottest prospect in Oslo last week.
      Norway international Erling Haaland score a hat-trick in the 5-1 win against Gibraltar last weekCredit: AFP
      Gibraltar international Reece Styche scored in the World Cup qualifier in OsloCredit: Getty
      The 32-year-old Gibraltar international scored the best goal of the night – despite Haaland hitting a hat-trick in Norway’s 5-1 win.
      But no Gibraltar player rocked up to ask Haaland for his shirt at full-time – and Brummie-born Styche says there was no chance they would begging for it.
      He told SunSport: “None of us wanted Haaland’s shirt, so we snubbed him. Last March, our skipper Roy Chipolina asked for Haaland’s shirt when we met in Gibraltar.
      “Norway won 3-0 but Haaland never scored, was substituted after an hour and was in a bit of a mood.
      “After they’d both done TV interviews, Roy said to him: ‘My little boy’s a massive fan of yours, do you mind swapping jerseys?
      “Haaland just looked at him, laughed and walked off! He can buy a lot of things – but he can’t buy class – perhaps the media hype has gone to his head.
      Hednesford Town ace Styche found the back of the net just before half-time against NorwayCredit: Reuters

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      “He had the chance to make a little kid’s day, month, year, whatever and he said no. So no-one wanted his shirt in Oslo.
      “Maybe he kept it to mark his hat-trick or gave it to a Norwegian fan because it was their first home match with supporters after Covid.”
      Borussia Dortmund hitman Haaland, who faces Besiktas in the Champions League tonight, is wanted by Manchester City next summer.
      He may be heading for the big time but Styche admits representing 195th ranked nation Gibraltar means the world to him.
      He added: “I’ve represented Gibraltar 16 times and we don’t receive caps, like the home nations.
      Haaland has banged in eight goals in six games for Borussia Dortmund this campaignCredit: Reuters
      “So I don’t need Haaland’s top as a memento. My goal is down in history and I’ll always have the memories stored in my head.”
      Styche struck two minutes before half-time with a brilliant flick into the top corner, for his record-equalling third goal for his country.
      “I remember vividly looking at the screens after 34 minutes and saying out loud: ‘Don’t let this opportunity pass you by Reece.’
      “Five minutes later Haaland made it 3-0. But four minutes after that our press won the ball back and I always knew I was going to dink the goalkeeper to score.”
      Styche, who is an accountant for Bromsgrove-based Safety Technology International, dreams of playing for Gibralter against England at Wembley one day.

      He already has an England C shirt which he won against Portugal when he was playing for Wycombe Wanderers.
      Now, he plies his trade in the Southern Premier Central League and followed up scoring against the Norwegians, by being blanked out by Barwell in front of 405 fans for Hednesford 72 hours later.
      He added: “It brings you back down to earth but that’s my bread and butter. International football is just a ridiculous privilege I have and I’ll never take it for granted.”
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      Erling Haaland ‘laughed and walked off’ when Gibraltar captain asked for his shirt to give to his son

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      NOT many footballers would turn down swapping shirts with Erling Haaland – let alone one playing in the SEVENTH tier of English football.Yet Hednesford Town striker Reece Styche delivered that extraordinary snub to the planet’s hottest prospect in Oslo last week.
      Norway international Erling Haaland score a hat-trick in the 5-1 win against Gibraltar last weekCredit: AFP
      Gibraltar international Reece Styche scored in the World Cup qualifier in OsloCredit: Getty
      The 32-year-old Gibraltar international scored the best goal of the night – despite Haaland hitting a hat-trick in Norway’s 5-1 win.
      But no Gibraltar player rocked up to ask Haaland for his shirt at full-time – and Brummie-born Styche says there was no chance they would begging for it.
      He told SunSport: “None of us wanted Haaland’s shirt, so we snubbed him. Last March, our skipper Roy Chipolina asked for Haaland’s shirt when we met in Gibraltar.
      “Norway won 3-0 but Haaland never scored, was substituted after an hour and was in a bit of a mood.
      “After they’d both done TV interviews, Roy said to him: ‘My little boy’s a massive fan of yours, do you mind swapping jerseys?
      “Haaland just looked at him, laughed and walked off! He can buy a lot of things – but he can’t buy class – perhaps the media hype has gone to his head.
      Hednesford Town ace Styche found the back of the net just before half-time against NorwayCredit: Reuters

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      “He had the chance to make a little kid’s day, month, year, whatever and he said no. So no-one wanted his shirt in Oslo.
      “Maybe he kept it to mark his hat-trick or gave it to a Norwegian fan because it was their first home match with supporters after Covid.”
      Borussia Dortmund hitman Haaland, who faces Besiktas in the Champions League tonight, is wanted by Manchester City next summer.
      He may be heading for the big time but Styche admits representing 195th ranked nation Gibraltar means the world to him.
      He added: “I’ve represented Gibraltar 16 times and we don’t receive caps, like the home nations.
      Haaland has banged in eight goals in six games for Borussia Dortmund this campaignCredit: Reuters
      “So I don’t need Haaland’s top as a memento. My goal is down in history and I’ll always have the memories stored in my head.”
      Styche struck two minutes before half-time with a brilliant flick into the top corner, for his record-equalling third goal for his country.
      “I remember vividly looking at the screens after 34 minutes and saying out loud: ‘Don’t let this opportunity pass you by Reece.’
      “Five minutes later Haaland made it 3-0. But four minutes after that our press won the ball back and I always knew I was going to dink the goalkeeper to score.”
      Styche, who is an accountant for Bromsgrove-based Safety Technology International, dreams of playing for Gibralter against England at Wembley one day.

      He already has an England C shirt which he won against Portugal when he was playing for Wycombe Wanderers.
      Now, he plies his trade in the Southern Premier Central League and followed up scoring against the Norwegians, by being blanked out by Barwell in front of 405 fans for Hednesford 72 hours later.
      He added: “It brings you back down to earth but that’s my bread and butter. International football is just a ridiculous privilege I have and I’ll never take it for granted.”
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      Chelsea flop Timo Werner ’70 per cent likely’ to complete Bayern Munich transfer next summer amid links with Nagelsmann

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      TIMO WERNER is reportedly ’70 per cent likely’ to swap Chelsea for Bayern Munich next summer to reunite with Julian Nagelsmann.The 25-year-old only departed the Bundesliga last year to link up with the Blues from RB Leipzig, but he could be set to return to his native Germany.
      Chelsea striker Timo Werner is a reported target for Bayern Munich next year to replace Robert LewandowskiCredit: EPA
      Werner – without a goal from his three Blues outings this term – mustered just six Premier League strikes from 35 games last campaign.
      And with the West Londoners bringing in Romelu Lukaku for £97.5million, Werner’s chances in the first-team could be limited.
      According to German news outlet Sport1, all signs point towards a move to Bavaria where he could potentially replace Robert Lewandowski.
      The Poland international, 33, is understood to be keen for a fresh challenge away from Bayern after seven trophy-laden years with the Munich outfit.
      It has been said that former RB Leipzig boss Nagelsmann, now manager at Bayern, is in regular contact with Werner.
      He is claimed to be Bayern’s alternative to Erling Haaland should they fail to prise the £64m striker away from Borussia Dortmund.

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      Werner’s name has been discussed among the Allianz Arena hierarchy who would welcome him at the club.
      Should he join Bayern, Werner would not only be reunited with Nagelsmann, but also former Leipzig team-mates Dayot Upamencano and Marcel Sabitzer.
      Despite Werner’s struggles in front of goal for Chelsea, the 2021 Champions League winner has been in inspired form for Germany.
      The centre-forward scored in all three of Germany’s World Cup qualifiers during the international break.
      Though he was guilty of another horrendous miss from close range in Wednesday’s 4-0 win against Iceland.
      Prior to bagging his 19th goal for Germany, the ex-Stuttgart ace failed to tuck away a chance from around seven yards out.

      And fans were quick to have their say on social media.
      One quipped: “Keeper wasn’t even troubled enough to take a look.”
      Another remarked: “Three guarantees in life: Death, taxes and Werner missing open goals.”
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      Watch Erling Haaland score insane rocket volley in Norway training with fans in awe of Borussia Dortmund superstar

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      ERLING HAALAND has reminded fans of his incredible power after hammering home an incredible volley during Norway training.The Borussia Dortmund striker has started the season in fine form having chipped in with six goals and three assists from five games.
      Erling Haaland shared a clip of himself scoring a superb volley during Norway trainingCredit: Fotballandslaget
      Borussia Dortmund ace Haaland has scored six goals in five games for the German outfit this season
      He has also found the back of the net in both of Norway’s World Cup qualifiers this international break against Holland and Latvia.
      And he has shown Gibraltar what to expect of him on Tuesday night ahead of their clash after sharing a clip of him from a training shooting drill.
      In a clip tweeted to his 1.1 million followers, Haaland can be seen smashing in a volley just under the crossbar after a coach threw the ball in the air.
      The ex-Red Bull Salzburg ace simply walked off laughing, leaving his supporters in awe.
      Commenting on the video, one user said: “I’ve never seen anyone hit a ball harder.”
      Another remarked: “99 shot power this lad is from a different planet.”
      BVB ace Haaland has left his fans in awe with his stunning volleyed finishCredit: Fotballandslaget

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      A third added: “That f****** sound man. No keeper in the world stops that it just takes their hands clean off and into the goal.”
      Meanwhile one stated: “How do you generate that much power without the ball going to Row Z man this guy is the definition of generational.”
      Another wrote: “This lad is going to break all records , can’t wait to see him in the Prem and hitting rockets like this.”

      Despite the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain all keen to sign Haaland in 2022 for £64million, Arsene Wenger believes he is destined to play in England.
      He told Bild: “I think that will happen [a move to England]. The economic power of the Premier League is too strong.
      “English football is dominant because it is where the most money is. The best players always go the best way to make the most money.
      Haaland has scored in both of Norway’s World Cup qualifiers this international break

      “Haaland is likely to be the next high-profile goalscorer after [Kylian] Mbappe. He’s a super talent.
      “His ambition, his will to score goals and the ability to fight in a duel [set him apart].
      “He’s there and wants to win, there is something in him that is great for a striker.”
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      Chelsea ‘interested in shock Leroy Sane transfer swoop with Thomas Tuchel huge fan of struggling Bayern Munich star’

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      LEROY SANE could be on his way back to the Premier League just one year after leaving Manchester City for the Bundesliga. According to the Express Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel ‘is a fan’ of the 25-year-old winger.
      Sane has been capped 36 times by GermanyCredit: Getty
      But has failed to reach the heights expected of him at Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Arsenal and Tottenham are also rumoured to be interested in the struggling Sane.
      But the report suggests Chelsea are in a better position to make a move with the offer of Champions League football, and there are three players that could be sent the other way in a possible swap deal.
      One of those is Callum Hudson-Odoi, who was linked with a loan move to Borussia Dortmund during the closing stages of the transfer window.
      But fellow Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have also had Hudson-Odoi ‘on their radar’ for some time according to the Express, and the Blues could sanction a move.

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      The Stamford Bridge side refused to let Hudson-Odoi join Borussia Dortmund on loan because they failed to bring in a replacement, but the potential capture of Leroy Sane could change that.
      Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic have also been touted as possible bargaining tools by the Express.

      Sane has struggled to make a real impact for the Bavarian giants after his initial £44million move from Manchester City in July 2020.
      At the time of his move transfermarkt valued Sane at £72million, but that valuation has now dropped to £54million in just over 12 months.
      The 25-year-old managed just six goals in 32 Bundesliga games last campaign, and is goalless in a further three appearances so far this season.

      His form has led to rumours of a Premier League return with Sane yet to complete 90 minutes for Bayern Munich in the 2021/22 Bundesliga season.
      And Sane has already proven his worth in England’s top flight, scoring 25 times and providing 31 assists in 90 Premier League games for Manchester City.
      He played a total of 135 times for the Cityzens after joining from Schalke in 2016.
      During that time he won the Premier League and League Cup twice, as well as one FA Cup.
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      Man Utd face paying Erling Haaland eye-watering £825k-a-WEEK after Chelsea quoted staggering price for Dortmund star

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      SUPER AGENT Mino Raiola reportedly demanded wages of £825,000-a-WEEK for Erling Haaland this summer – as well as £34m fee for himself.The Borussia Dortmund striker, 21, was heavily linked with a move away from Signal Iduna Park following his goalscoring exploits for the Bundesliga side.
      Norway international Erling Haaland could depart Borussia Dortmund in 2022Credit: EPA
      Manchester United, City, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich were all believed to be keen on securing his services.
      Attention will now turn towards 2022 with the Norway international now available for just £64million due to a clause in his contract.
      It was recently claimed how clubs were put off signing Haaland in the recent transfer window after being told he would cost £500million over five years.
      And now Sport Bild reporter Christian Falk has revealed the whopping demands his agent Raiola was seeking for his client.
      Not only were potential suitors informed they would have to pay Haaland £825k-a-week in wages, but they were also informed of his agent fee.
      Falk has declared that Raiola himself was seeking a staggering £34m for brokering the transfer.

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      SunSport understands that both the Red Devils and the Citizens will go head-to-head for his signature next summer.
      Despite United’s recent signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, the club remain on the lookout for a centre-forward.
      Meanwhile City are still yet to replace Sergio Aguero, and having come up short in their quest to sign Harry Kane, a striker will be Pep Guardiola’s priority.

      But despite the furore surrounding Haaland’s future, Dortmund boss Marco Rose is confident he’ll see out the remainder of his contract in Germany.
      He told Bild: “He still has a long-term contract with us [until 2024].
      “Just because the public is constantly talking about him leaving next summer, that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case.”

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      Man Utd ‘block Diogo Dalot’s transfer to Dortmund after Atletico Madrid reject their £18m Kieran Trippier bid’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly had an £18million offer rejected by Atletico Madrid for Kieran Trippier which blocked Diogo Dalot’s switch to Borussia Dortmund.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had been keen to bring in a new right-back to compete with Aaron Wan-Bissaka for a starting spot.
      Manchester United reportedly failed to bring Kieran Trippier to Old TraffordCredit: Rex
      Diogo Dalot was a target for Borussia Dortmund, but the Red Devils blocked his switchCredit: Getty
      Former Tottenham defender Trippier was understood to be the Red Devils’ first choice, with the player keen to make the switch to Old Trafford.
      Meanwhile Portuguese full-back Dalot was in talks with Bundesliga giants BVB over an initial loan switch.
      However United would have only allowed Dalot to depart if they managed to sign a replacement for him, with the club letting Brandon Williams join Norwich.
      And according to Sport1 reporter Patrick Berger, United failed in a late move to bring Trippier back to England after two years in Spain.
      He tweeted on deadline day: “Diogo Dalot will NOT join Borussia Dortmund as Manchester United can’t find a right-back replacement.
      “Understand Atletico Madrid turned down a €21m [£18m] bid from Man Utd for Kieran Trippier.

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      “The Englishman will now definitely stay in Spain. No move in this transfer window!”
      Trippier has featured in all of Atletico’s three LaLiga games this term – coming on as a substitute in the first two games before starting against Villarreal.
      Meanwhile Dalot has appeared just once for United in their opening three Premier League matches with Wan-Bissaka starting every fixture.

      He came on as a 93rd minute substitute in the 1-0 win against Wolves on Sunday – his first outing in the top-flight since February 2020.
      Dalot has been limited to substitute cameos in each of his last Premier League games, with his appearances totalling just seven minutes.
      Since his £19m switch from Porto in 2018, the ex-AC Milan loanee has been limited to just 36 matches, scoring once.
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      Diogo Dalot’s Man Utd transfer exit blocked by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after defender looked set for Dortmund loan

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has pulled the plug on Diogo Dalot’s Old Trafford escape.The Portuguese right-back was set to join Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan with an option to buy next summer.
      Diogo Dalot’s loan move to Borussia Dortmund has been called offCredit: Rex
      Man Utd manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has pulled the plug as he wants the Portuguese around as back upCredit: Rex
      But SunSport understands Manchester United boss Solskjaer has informed Dalot, 22, the deal is off.
      Ole is keen to keep the defender around the squad as back-up this campaign – and feels his departure would leave them short in that area.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka is their first choice right back, while Brandon Williams – who can play in that role – has joined Norwich on loan.
      Dalot spent last season on loan with Italian giants AC Milan – but will have to make do with United’s bench this time around.
      United are also content with their spending so far this summer with Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo coming through the door.
      Dalot’s exit would give Ole and United a dilemma of needing to sign a replacement, which appears unlikely at this stage with the window shutting Tuesday.

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      Dalot joined United from Porto for £19m in 2018 – but has struggled to force himself into first team contention, making just 21 Prem appearances since arriving.
      He played the same number of league games in one season alone for Milan last year.
      He made his first league appearance for United since February 2020 as a sub in their 1-0 win over Wolves on Sunday.
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      David De Gea pulled off a heroic double save at Molineux as Bruno Fernandes labelled him man-of-the-match.
      Mason Greenwood persisted throughout and was rewarded 10 minutes from time when his ball across goal was turned into his own net by Jose Sa.
      Amad Diallo’s loan to Feyenoord has also been cancelled after the young winger got injured.

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