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      Tottenham battling Arsenal for Marcel Sabitzer transfer but RB Leipzig won’t sell £30m-rated star until the summer

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      TOTTENHAM boss Jose Mourinho has earmarked Marcel Sabitzer as a major transfer target, according to reports.
      The RB Leipzig midfielder has emerged into the primetime with the club, having joined while they were second-tier in 2014.

      Marcel Sabitzer showed Tottenham his worth last season with two goals past them in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And his rise with last year’s Champions League semi-finalists has reportedly alerted Tottenham and Arsenal to his abilities.
      According to The Athletic, Mourinho is a big fan of Sabitzer and the midfielder is seen as ready-made for the coach’s setup.
      A role alongside Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is thought to be perfect for the Leipzig captain.
      Mourinho was able to do his own scouting report on Sabitzer in March’s last-16 defeat to Leipzig in the Champions League, the second leg seeing him score twice.

      A January transfer is seen as unlikely given Leipzig’s Bundesliga title tilt.
      Julian Nagelsmann’s side are two points off leaders Bayern Munich ahead of the weekend’s games, which includes Leipzig hosting fourth-place Borussia Dortmund.

      The club have said that there would be no contract talks during the season. So I’m fully focused on playing a successful season.
      Marcel Sabitzer

      Mourinho has also discussed his pessimism at being able to improve his side in January.
      Therefore a summer switch is seen as most likely with Sabitzer’s contract expiring in June 2022, potentially reducing his fee as low as £30million.

      The player stated last month: “If I read my contract correctly, it expires in June 2022, which means it runs for another 18 months. We’ll have to see about everything else.
      “I’m just doing my job. We have a game every three days, that’s exhausting enough.
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      “The club have said that there would be no contract talks during the season. So I’m fully focused on playing a successful season and don’t think about what will happen later on at all.”
      Leipzig sporting director Markus Krosche has admitted that bids may soon be landing for the midfielder.
      He recently told Bild: “[Sabitzer] has made a great development.
      “It goes without saying that other clubs also notice this.”

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      Bayern Munich plot shock Omar Richards transfer swoop and 22-year-old could leave Reading for FREE in summer

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      BAYERN MUNICH have reportedly opened talks over a free transfer for Reading star Omar Richards.
      The Mail claims Richards, 22, is seen a replacement for David Alaba.

      Bayern Munich are eyeing a free transfer for Reading left-back Omar RichardsCredit: Rex Features

      Austria ace Alaba is out of contract this summer and looks set to leave the German champions on a free transfer.
      Bayern already have highly-rated Alphonso Davies playing at left-back.
      But losing Alaba will see them light in cover, with versatile Lucas Hernandez often used in the middle.
      And England U21 star Richards has been identified as the ideal man to come in.

      Like Alaba, he is also out of contract at the end of the season.
      Reading boss Velkjo Paunovic is desperate to keep him at the Championship club.
      And a new offer is believed to have been made.
      However, Bayern are now thought to be leading the race for Richards, who was able to agree a pre-contract with foreign sides at the start of the month.

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      Bayern are set to lose versatile left-back David Alaba this summerCredit: EPA

      Everton have also been linked as they look to provide Lucas Digne with competition.
      Former Fulham kid Richards has made 20 appearances for Reading this season.
      In total he has played 84 times for the Royals, scoring three goals.
      Richards’ one and only cap for England’s U21s came off the bench against Slovenia in October 2019.

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      Bayern Munich to hand 17-year-old England sensation Jamal Musiala new three-year contract extension

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      BAYERN MUNICH are close to tying teenage sensation Jamal Musiala to a new contract, according to reports in Germany.
      Liverpool have been linked with the attacking midfielder, who is enjoying a stunning breakout season in Bavaria.

      Jamal Musiala is reportedly nearing a new deal at Bayern MunichCredit: AFP

      According to Sky Germany, talks are progressing well on extending Musiala’s contract from 2022 to 2025.
      The bulk of negotiations are said to have been completed with only a few minor details left to thrash out.
      And Bayern hope to see the youngster put pen to paper on his 18th birthday, at the end of February.
      Signing up Musiala for another three years would be the European champions’ latest boost in building a side that can dominate for years to come.

      As the Bundesliga winners in each of the last eight years, they beat Paris Saint-Germain in June to claim their first Champions League since 2013.
      Musiala, 17, made his debut last campaign and has made a considerable mark in 2020-21.
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      Musiala bagged his first England U21s goal in NovemberCredit: Represented by ZUMA Press, Inc.

      In 16 appearances, four of which have been starts, he has netted three goals including a fine strike in the thrilling 3-3 draw with RB Leipzig last month.

      Born in Stuttgart, Musiala moved with his German mother and Brit-Nigerian father to England at the age of seven.
      He spent time in Chelsea’s academy before returning to the country of his birth with Bayern in 2019.
      England have moved quickly to include the talent in the Three Lions setup.
      Gareth Southgate is reportedly eyeing Musiala for a speedy call-up to the senior side, following in the footsteps of fellow Bundesliga prospect Jude Bellingham.
      In November, he made his debut for England Under-21s and scored in a 5-0 win over Albania.

      Jamal is highly valued by our players because he’s very calm on the ball and has a lot of quality on it.
      Hansi Flick

      Bayern boss Hansi Flick has described Musiala’s popularity in the Munich dressing room, as a player with impeccable technique and composure.
      He said: “Jamal plays in Munich in a team packed with top players.
      “He’s highly valued by these players too because he’s very calm on the ball and has a lot of quality on it.
      “In one-on-one situations he’s difficult to stop as well.”

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      Arsenal transfer target Marcel Sabitzer could be available for just £30m fee in summer with RB Leipzig deal running down

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      ARSENAL target Marcel Sabitzer could be available for ‘£30million or less’ in the summer, according to reports.
      The Gunners are believed to have joined North London rivals Spurs in the race for the RB Leipzig star.

      The RB Leipzig star is in high-demandCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      According to The Athletic, however, the Bundesliga side are very unlikely to sell their skipper this month.
      But if the North London duo can wait until the summer, they may be able to land themselves a bargain.
      Sabitzer’s contract expires in June 2022.
      And Leipzig could be willing to let the 26-year-old go for £30m or less at the end of the season, if he is unwilling to pen a new deal.

      The Austrian is believed to have many fans within the Spurs hierarchy, having scored against them in the Champions League last season.
      And ESPN last week claimed that Mikel Arteta sees Sabitzer as the ‘creative spark’ that could galvanise his midfield.
      He is currently helping Julian Nagelsmann’s side in their fight for this season’s Bundesliga title.
      They currently sit second after 14 games – two points behind Bayern Munich.

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      Sabitzer scored against Spurs in the Champions League last seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Sabitzer has not quite hit his previous heights this term, contributing three goals and three assists in 17 games in all competitions.
      Last year, however, was a different story.
      The 44-cap international managed 16 goals and 11 assists as Leipzig fought they way to the Champions League semi-finals.
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      Arsenal loanee Matteo Guendouzi’s wife pregnant with baby girl as he performs bump celebration

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      MATTEO GUENDOUZI revealed that his wife is pregnant with a baby girl with a joyous celebration while playing for Hertha Berlin.
      The Frenchman is currently on a season-long loan in the German capital after falling out of favour at Arsenal.

      Guendouzi performed the excited celebration at the weekendCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The midfielder and wife Mae revealed her pregnancy last week

      And things appear to be going well for the 21-year-old.
      The midfielder has managed to carve out a regular place in the team at Hertha, even grabbing a couple of goals in his last four outings.
      And now he is to become a father, with the news that his wife Mae Rfsk is pregnant.
      After bagging his latest goal during a 3-0 rout of Schalke, Guendouzi excitedly paid tribute to his wife and future daughter.

      He put the ball under his shirt and sucked his thumb, a celebration made famous by Roma icon Francesco Totti.
      After the match, Guendouzi tweeted: “Striker… and Future Father.
      “Happy scorer for my wife and my future daughter ! Best way to start 2021 ! Let’s go Hertha”.
      Mae herself has since posted a picture of herself alongside Guendouzi, with her husband’s hand on her baby bump.

      Guendouzi helped his side to a 3-0 win over SchalkeCredit: AFP

      The Arsenal midfielder is set to have a baby daughter with wife Mae

      She captioned it: “The first picture of three of us🥰”.
      Guendouzi has now appeared nine times for Hertha in the Bundesliga, with his side sat 12th in the table.
      He has 18 months remaining on his Arsenal contract.
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      Chelsea and Man Utd transfer blow as Real Madrid ‘win race’ to sign Alaba with Bayern star available for free in summer

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      REAL MADRID have beaten off their competition to sign David Alaba because Barcelona cannot afford him, reports say.
      The Bayern Munich defender is available on a free transfer this summer, sparking interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Barca.

      Real Madrid have beaten off their competition to sign David Alaba, reports sayCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      LaLiga champions Madrid have won the race to sign him, according to Marca,
      It is understood the Austrian’s agent offered his services to several top clubs.
      Barcelona were keen on the 28-year-old but have reportedly pulled out the race because they cannot afford his wages.
      Alaba is after a four-year deal worth around £9million-per-year and the Catalans realised they cannot afford that as a result of the financial implications of coronavirus.

      Barca’s income is said to have dropped by £231m in 2020 which will see them pursue Manchester City’s Eric Garcia instead.
      Alaba will leave Bayern Munich in the summer after he refused to extend his contract.
      He has made 19 appearances so far this season, but mostly at centre-back.
      It comes as he lost his traditional left-back role to rising star Alphonso Davies, 20.

      But Alaba is equally capable playing centrally, in midfield or defence.
      The defender has scored 32 goals and provided 49 assists for Bayern since being promoted to the first-team in 2010.
      Chairman and chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge admitted the club tried their best to extend Alaba’s stay.
      Speaking in December, he said: “Bayern did everything we could to try and reach an agreement.
      “We had a lot of conversations, but we wanted answers from him by the end of October.
      “This didn’t happen and I don’t know if we’ll return to the negotiations.
      “What I want to be clear about is that our offer showed exactly how much we value him.
      “But he didn’t accept it. He’s free to speak to whoever he wants from January 1.”

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      Watch Jadon Sancho end drought with first Bundesliga goal of season after brilliant skill in Borussia Dortmund win

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      JADON SANCHO ended his goal drought with a brilliant piece of skill in Borussia Dortmund’s 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.
      The winger, 20, had gone without scoring at all so far this season for the German giants.

      Sancho seals the win! ✅Dortmund move up to fourth and Jadon Sancho has hist first Bundesliga goal of the season 🙌 pic.twitter.com/IUpcck1gIV
      — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 3, 2021

      Jadon Sancho produced a fine bit of skill to score his first Bundesliga goal this seasonCredit: AP:Associated Press

      But that all changed in the 90th minute of Sunday’s game when Sancho picked up the ball on the half-way line after a clearance from Emre Can.
      Faced with an almost-clear run towards goal, Sancho charged forward before producing a spectacular piece of trickery to bamboozle the sole opposition defender and leave him for dead.
      Sancho continued pushing forward and made sure he didn’t waste his opportunity by slotting past Wolfsburg goalie Koen Casteels.
      It was a great moment for Sancho, who had come under a lot of criticism this season for a number of flat Dortmund performances.

      The England winger also got the assist for the first goal, which was headed home by Manuel Akanji in the 66th minute.
      The game marked the return of Erling Haaland, who had missed the last four matches with a hamstring injury.
      He forced two spectacular saves from Casteels, and one should arguably have also been tucked away by Sancho on the rebound.
      But despite bouncing back this weekend, it remains to be seen where Sancho’s future lies.

      Sancho netted in the 90th minute of Borussia Dortmund’s 1-0 win against WolfsburgCredit: AP:Associated Press

      The ace was strongly linked with a £108million move to Manchester United over the summer.
      But reports today claim Sancho is no longer wanted by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      Indeed, Old Trafford chiefs apparently believe they have ‘dodged a bullet’ – even though Sancho scored 17 goals and bagged 17 assists in 32 games last season.
      It’s reckoned United would prefer to sign his team-mate Haaland, which would free up Anthony Martial for the flanks alongside Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.

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      Watch Nadiem Amiri’s incredible Puskas Award nomination just two-days into new year for Bayer Leverkusen at Frankfurt

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      NADIEM AMIRI has scored a potential Puskas Award nominee just two days into the new year.
      The German international turned out for Bayer Leverkusen against Eintracht Frankfurt yesterday, following the Bundesliga’s mini winter break.

      The first touch-nutmeg on the turn was delightful, the back-heel finish was straight-up cheeky 😍A quite brilliant goal from Leverkusen’s Nadiem Amiri! pic.twitter.com/0A6ugd4Gce
      — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 2, 2021

      Amiri produced a wonderful moment of skillCredit: Getty – Pool

      And it took less than ten minutes of action for the 24-year-old to provide fans watching at home with a stunning memory to begin 2021 with.
      Florian Wirtz clipped a smart little pass into Amiri on the edge of the box.
      And the attacking midfielder happily did the rest.
      Amiri controlled the pass with a Dennis Bergkamp-esque spin to wriggle away from his marker.

      He then took another touch to compose himself, before flicking a delicate backheel perfectly beyond home goalkeeper Kevin Trapp.
      The strike gave Leverkusen a useful early lead.
      But it lasted just 12 minutes, before another German international, Amin Younes, found an equaliser.
      The clash was determined in Frankfurt’s favour by a 54th minute Edmond Tapsoba own goal.

      Amiri have his side a memorable leadCredit: Reuters

      This match will forever be remembered for Amiri’s moment of genius, however.
      The most recent winner of the Puskas Award was Tottenham’s Heung-min Son.
      The South Korean’s outrageous solo goal against Burnley was enough to scoop the prestigious award at last month’s Fifa Best award.

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