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      Man Utd transfer target Jadon Sancho says he is now back to his best after goal run for Borussia Dortmund

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      JADON SANCHO believes he is back to his best after starting 2021 with a bang.
      The Manchester United transfer target had failed to net in this season’s Bundesliga before back-to-back goalscoring games since the turn of the year.

      Jadon Sancho celebrates his goal in Dortmund’s win over RB LeipzigCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Sancho revealed a single-minded focus on his game over the Christmas break got him back on track.
      He told bundesliga.com: “Obviously this season has been very difficult for me personally.
      “So I knew when I went away, I just focused on my game and came back raring to go.
      “I’m working hard every day in training and on the pitch so I’m just happy to get my goals and assists.”

      Sancho was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s top transfer target last summer.
      Dortmund’s £108million demands blocked a deal from happening in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
      The club’s bigwig Hans-Joachim Watzke claimed Sancho had ‘subconsciously prepared for a move’ to Old Trafford.

      While the England international may not reach last season’s heights – 40 goal contributions in 32 league games – he has still posted impressive figures this term.

      In addition to his two recent strikes, he has provided seven Bundesliga assists – including two in the recent wins over Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig.
      Sancho has also scored twice with two assists in five Champions League matches, while providing four goal contributions in the DFB-Pokal.

      The return to Bundesliga goalscoring form is a welcome boost for Dortmund, who sacked manager Lucien Favre after last month’s 5-1 thrashing by Stuttgart.
      Favre’s replacement Edin Terzic believes some ‘small adjustments’ have got Sancho back to his best.
      He said: “Sometimes you have to accelerate on your first touch, don’t get the opponent into situations where he can create two-vs-ones.
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      “We spoke a lot but Jadon was always doing his best in the last weeks and months, but sometimes it’s like that.
      “Players are not always performing on this level. He knew that. He stayed hungry and we tried to support him as a team. We tried to support him individually.
      “It worked out well in the last three games. He scored three goals, and now three assists also. He’s in a good way to get into his best form.”
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      Arsenal set to welcome back Matteo Guendouzi as Hertha Berlin ‘unable to afford £29m star’ after impressing in Germany

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      HERTHA BERLIN have accepted that Matteo Guendouzi will return to Arsenal in the summer, according to reports.
      The Frenchman has impressed in the Bundesliga with the capital club losing just two of their last nine as they push away from the relegation zone.

      Matteo Guendouzi is set to head back to Arsenal after enjoying a solid spell in GermanyCredit: AFP

      Under manager Bruno Labbadia, Guendouzi has even scored twice including the opener in a recent 3-0 demolition of Schalke 04.
      According to German outlet Bild, Hertha are putting together a plan to replace the midfielder in the summer.
      Wolfsburg star Yannick Gerhardt is said to be the name of the top of their shortlist.
      While there is no sense that Arsenal will recall the player this month, Berlin do not have a purchase option to make his loan stay permanent.

      Therefore, the club reportedly see it as a fact that Guendouzi will leave at the end of the season, unless they can find around £29million to secure his signature.
      The 21-year-old has been widely praised since heading to Germany, and Labbadia has been delighted with his impact.

      The coach said last month: “[Matteo] is very, very valuable to us. We are happy that we were able to sign him.
      “He’s a very, very good footballer, who has a good sense of space and is technically very strong.

      “Even though he’s young, he gives instructions. He is not at all interested in whether he speaks the language.”
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta fell out with Guendouzi last year, before sending him out on loan.

      And the Gunners are planning a mass clear out to trim down their large squad and wage bill, which may or may not include the youngster.
      Mesut Ozil is out of contract in June and expected to leave North London, along with Sokratis Papastathopoulos.
      The exits have already begun with Sead Kolasinac loaned to Schalke at the start of January.
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      Leipzig 1 Dortmund 3: Watch Jadon Sancho set up Erling Haaland after scoring to fire Borussia back into title race

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      JADON SANCHO scored one and set up another as Borussia Dortmund pushed back into the Bundesliga title race with a win at RB Leipzig.
      Under interim boss Edin Terzic, BVB have won four of their last five games and are now within five points of leaders Bayern Munich.

      Jadon Sancho put Borussia Dortmund ahead with his sixth goal of the season and later added an assist for Erling HaalandCredit: EPA

      Started by Haaland, finished by Haaland. 🔥Brilliant team goal from Dortmund to double their lead, but Erling Haaland is different gravy. 😳👏 pic.twitter.com/vfreKXLnmt
      — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 9, 2021

      Hansi Flick’s side fell to a shock 3-2 defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach on Friday, meaning a Leipzig win would have seen them leapfrog the champions.
      But a tight first-half gave way to a ferocious attacking display from the visitors.
      Erling Haaland hit the bar before Sancho latched onto Marcos Reus’ smart flick to open the scoring at the far-post.
      Sancho and Haaland combined for the second on 71 minutes, the Norwegian tricking his way past defenders to forge an opening.

      After being teed up by Raphael Guerreiro, the winger clipped a delightful ball across the area for Haaland to head home.
      The striker raced clear for a third with the clock ticking down, following a rebuttal from Leipzig that saw Dani Olmo hit the post.
      Dortmund stole the ball up the pitch and Peter Gulacsi was beaten to the pass by Haaland, who dribbled around the goalkeeper and slotted home.
      Leipzig notched a late consolation via former Crystal Palace forward Alexander Sorloth.

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      Sancho swept home the opener after 55 minutes on Saturday nightCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Erling Haaland scored twice in a big win for BorussiaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      With Terzic installed until the end of the season after Lucien Favre’s sacking, Sancho, Haaland, Reus & Co face crunch matches with Bayer Leverkusen and Gladbach later this month.
      Skipper Reus said post-game: “Today was a clear step forward, from me personally and from the team.
      “We are happy with what we did in the second-half. It was very, very difficult in the first-half. Leipzig constantly pressured us.
      “We’re incredibly proud of the second-half. We know about our own strengths. We have to show them continuously.”

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      Cristoph Kramer really has caught ‘em all as German World Cup winner reveals collection of 151 original Pokemon cards

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      CRISTOPH KRAMER is living out every boy’s dream… as the only man to have his hands on the World Cup AND all 151 original Pokemon cards.
      The Borussia Monchengladbach star has double cause to celebrate in this week – having helped his side to a 1-0 win over Arminia with Pokemon also embarking on its 25th anniversary.

      Christoph Kramer boasts a complete Pokemon collection

      The Borussia Monchengladbach star really has caught them all

      The franchise has become a worldwide phenomenon since its release in the mid 90s with old cards even fetching over £5,000 on Ebay.
      But midfielder Kramer has made the headlines for catching them all… and he didn’t even need a footballer’s salary to do so.
      He told SPORTbible: “I guess every child born in the 90’s was a huge Pokémon fan.
      “It was great to collect the cards in primary school and it was always a kind of a childhood dream to have them all.

      “I have to say that I bought some cards as well, but I didn’t pay lots.
      “I don’t know exactly how much the value is, but I hope the time plays for me, like we would say in German. But I would never sell them.
      “I think most of them [my team-mates] did the same as a kid, but they gave their cards away and stopped collecting. But they say respect and congratulations to me!”
      Depending on the audience, fans will either be eager to ask Kramer about winning the 2014 World Cup with Germany – or getting his hands on Charizard.

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      But the man himself has insisted football remains his main focus with Gladbach into the last-16 of the Champions League.
      When asked if he preferred Team Rocket to his own Bundesliga team, Kramer added: “No of course not!
      “Pokémon is a childhood hobby. But football is my one and only passion.”

      Kramer was part of Germany’s World Cup winning squad in BrazilCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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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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