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      Thiago ‘leaning towards Liverpool transfer’ but could be swayed to join Man Utd by Spanish and Brazilian stars

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      MANCHESTER UNITED may yet gazump Liverpool in the pursuit of Thiago Alcantara, according to reports.
      Bayern Munich are widely believed to be ready to sell the playmaker ahead of his contract expiring in 12 months’ time.

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      Thiago Alcantara is on Spain duty with Manchester United captain David De Gea as he mulls over his futureCredit: EPA
      Although Liverpool were thought to be leading the race to sign Thiago, Bild report on United contacting his representatives over a deal.
      The Red Devils have only recently bagged attacking midfielder Donny van de Beek but may have their eye on more arrivals.
      It is said that, while the Anfield giants possess a greater chance of challenging for titles next season, Old Trafford has its merits too.
      Less competition for a starting place may appeal to the 29-year-old, as well as the make-up of the United squad.

      A strong contingent of Spanish and South American players is reportedly important to Thiago.
      The Spain international was born in Italy but raised in Brazil, who brother Rafinha and father Mazinho have played for.
      Juan Mata, David De Gea, Andreas Pereira, Fred, Marcos Rojo and Sergio Romero would all fit into such a category from United, along with Portuguese-speaking stars Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot.
      Liverpool boast a not inconsiderable Brazilian contingent of their own, including Fabinho, Roberto Firmino and Alisson Becker.

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      Reports suggest Thiago is still leaning towards a move to Merseyside with negotiations over a £27million switch ongoing.
      Potentially involved in a deal is Georginio Wijnaldum.
      Like Thiago, the Dutch midfielder is out of contract in 2021 and has a number of suitors, including Bayern and Barcelona.

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      Kai Havertz ‘had heart set on Real Madrid transfer and is only joining Chelsea after coronavirus scuppered plans’

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      INCOMING Chelsea signing Kai Havertz reportedly favoured a move to Real Madrid before the coronavirus pandemic scuppered his dream.
      The Bayer Leverkusen playmaker is closing in on a £90million switch to Stamford Bridge after the 21-year-old completed a medical.

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      Kai Havertz is set to join Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen in the coming daysCredit: AFP or licensors
      But it has been claimed that the Blues were not the German’s first choice, with the player favouring a move to the Bernabeu.
      According to Marca, Havertz was desperate to link up with Los Blancos, and is only joining Chelsea as Real do not have the funds to land him.
      They state that the plan was for Havertz to sign for Madrid this summer, but that soon became an impossibility due to Covid-19.
      It has been suggested that Bayern Munich also came in for him, but he rejected them out of his desire to wear the famous white jersey.

      And as a result of Real being unable to afford him, Havertz had no choice but to sit down with the West London outfit and negotiate a deal.
      During the talks, it is said that he was convinced to join the ambitious Chelsea project.
      His transfer to Chelsea is now expected to be officially announced in the coming days.

      Kai Havertz has agreed a mind-blowing deal with Chelsea

      Havertz is in line to become the club’s top earner, with it understood he will pocket £310,000-a-week.

      He will link up with German compatriots Timo Werner and Antonio Rudiger, with the latter stating he has helped persuade him to join.
      Rudiger said: “I made my contribution to Timo. I hope that it will happen with Kai too.”

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      ‘Egocentric’ Guardiola failed again in Europe because he always wants to do something ‘special’, claims Lothar Matthaus

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has been accused of failing in Europe again as he always wants to do something “special”.
      Guardiola, who has not won the Champions League since 2011 with Barcelona, guided Manchester City to the quarter-finals this year.

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      Pep Guardiola has been accused of failing in Europe again as he always wants to do something ‘special’
      But they were shocked by Lyon, who went on to be knocked out by eventual winners Bayern Munich.
      Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus was not surprised by City’s shortcoming having labelled Guardiola and his tactics “egocentric”.
      Matthaus told Bild: “With Pep Guardiola I have the feeling that he always wants to do something special in big games,.
      “Barcelona had a DNA, a system he pulled through. Pep was successful there.

      “With Bayern and City, he tried it over and over again with changes and failed again and again.
      “He always wanted to show that he could do even better. I would like to tell him: Pep, you are a giant trainer – but please keep your system!
      “I would describe it as egocentric. That’s a harsh word, but it is due to what he did.
      “At Bayern, Robert Lewandowski even had to play left-wing once. That did not work out at all.”

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      Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus was not surprised by City’s shortcoming

      Guardiola won three consecutive Bundesliga titles with Bayern, before moving to City.
      Despite two Premier League winners medals and £700million spent at the Etihad, Champions League success has so far eluded the Spaniard.
      He reverted from a 4-3-3 formation that beat Real Madrid to a three-man defence with wing backs against Lyon.
      But it backfired as they were beaten 3-1 with two late Moussa Dembele goals sealing City’s fait.

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      Man Utd target Upamecano confirms transfer talks with several clubs and says ‘we’ll see what happens’ about future

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      DAYOT UPAMECANO has confirmed he has held transfer talks to leave RB Leipzig in the past – but is no rush to leave just yet.
      The centre-back was a long-time target for Arsenal, who this week welcomed Gabriel Magalhaes to the Emirates.

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      Dayot Upamecano confirmed he has held transfer talks to leave RB Leipzig in the pastCredit: The Mega Agency
      And he has also attracted recent attention from Manchester United as they seek to find a partner for captain Harry Maguire.
      But Upamecano’s immediate future appears to be with Leipzig – having signed a new deal in July.
      He said: “I extended my contract with Leipzig because I feel good with my team-mates.
      “My coach is giving me confidence. He’s learning as well, but he gives me confidence and it improves my level.

      “I’ve been in Leipzig for more than three years, I feel good.
      “I’ve been in demand, I talked to some clubs, it’s true, but I’m not in a hurry.
      “We’ll see what happens in the future.”
      Despite mounting speculation about Upamecano leaving Germany, Leipzig were quick to remind fans about his contract extension.

      Exactly a month since he penned a new three-year deal with the club, they retweeted the tweet confirming the extension and added: “ICYMI” – meaning “in case you missed it”.
      Upamecano’s new deal with the Germans has a £40million release clause that can be activated next summer. 
      United are looking to switch their attention to Upamecano once the signing of Donny van de Beek from Ajax is over the line.
      It comes as they agreed a £40m deal with the Dutch outfit, with the 23-year-old set to pen a five-year contract.

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      ‘Agent’ Antonio Rudiger admits trying to convince Kai Havertz to seal Chelsea transfer as £90m move nears

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      ANTONIO RUDIGER has been trying to convince Kai Havertz to join Chelsea.
      The 21-year-old is close to completing a move from Bayer Leverkusen worth £90million.

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      Antonio Rudiger admitted he has played his part in convincing Kai Havertz to join ChelseaCredit: Getty – Pool

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      Havertz is close to completing a move worth £90m from Bayer LeverkusenCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And German team-mate Rudigier – who helped get Timo Werner over to Stamford Bridge – has done his best to talk Havertz into making the same switch.
      He said: “I made my contribution to Timo. I hope that it will happen with Kai too.”
      Chelsea boss Frank Lampard srcured deals for Werner and Hakim Ziyech last season and has added Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell to his squad this window.
      Havertz has remained his No1 target throughout the summer, and Bild say the player completed a medical for the Blues on Sunday.

      It is set to become a British transfer record deal, after the Blues agreed an initial £72m fee to sign the starlet after months of haggling.
      Leverkusen can then recoup an extra £9m if certain performance-related bonuses are fulfilled, including Chelsea winning the Champions League.
      And the Blues will hand over a further £9m as an installment at a later date.
      It’s understood he will be on a staggering £310,000-a-week.

      Havertz would join Werner and Rudiger as Chelsea’s third Germany international.

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      Rudiger opened up on speaking to Werner prior to the striker signing from RB Leipzig, leading to the “Agent Rudiger” nickname bestowed upon him by some fans.
      He told Chelsea TV: “Like everyone, I’m very excited that he’s chosen Chelsea and I’m looking forward to working with him.
      “I did speak to him before because we have known each other for a long time.
      “We spoke a lot during the lockdown and he told me he was interested in coming to England. Of course then I did my bit, what I had to do.
      “I would say he’s a quiet, humble guy, always ready to do better.
      “I hope he adapts very quickly when he comes because as we all know this competition is different than others.”

      Kai Havertz has agreed a mind-blowing deal with Chelsea

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      Chelsea on verge of £90m Kai Havertz transfer with deal sealed this week as Leverkusen ‘snap up Schick as replacement’

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      CHELSEA are nearing the signing of Kai Havertz with Bayer Leverkusen reportedly agreeing a deal for his replacement.
      Reports in Italy outline an agreement between the Bundesliga club and Roma for forward Patrik Schick.

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      Kai Havertz (left) is on Germany duty ahead of starting life at ChelseaCredit: Alamy Live News

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      Patrik Schick will replace the German at Bayer LeverkusenCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The Czech Republic international spent last season on loan at RB Leipzig and Leverkusen were set to do battle with their divisional rivals for his permanent signature.
      But Bayer have now agreed on a £24million transfer with Roma, according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.
      The deal will allow Havertz to head to West London with Schick taking his place in Peter Bosz’s team.
      The Guardian report on a £90m deal being reached to bring the German to Chelsea.

      Initially costing £72m, the attacking midfielder will earn Leverkusen an extra £9m if certain performance-related bonuses are fulfilled.
      That is believed to include Chelsea winning the Champions League.
      And the Blues will hand over a further £9m as an installment at a later date.
      The deal should be completed this week with Bayer admitting they “don’t expect” to see Havetrz again, after waving him off to Germany duty.

      Kai Havertz has agreed a mind-blowing deal with Chelsea

      Havertz, 21, has been a star at BayArena since he became the club’s youngest-ever Bundesliga player in October 2016.
      A tally of 18 goals and nine assists in all competitions last season was not enough to secure the club Champions League football, pushing him towards a move.
      And he will join countryman Timo Werner in the capital next season, along with fellow summer buys Hakim Ziyech, Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell.

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      Man Utd ‘move ahead of Liverpool in Thiago Alcantara transfer race as club holds talks with Bayern Munich star’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly made contact with Thiago Alcantara as they look to beat Liverpool to the signing of the Bayern Munich star.
      The 29-year-old, whose contract expires next summer, looks set to depart the Bavarian outfit after seven successful seasons.

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      Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara looks set to leave this summerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      It was thought that the Reds were in pole position to land the Spanish midfielder, with a four-year deal said to be on the table.
      However they may have to sell Georginio Wijnaldum to raise funds in order to make a move for Thiago.
      This has led the Red Devils to emerge as another potential destination for the £27million man.
      And in a series of tweets, Norwegian reporter Fredrik A. N. Filtvedt, who works for Dagbladet TV, has stated that United have stepped up their pursuit of the player.

      He has claimed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are looking to pip Liverpool to Thiago’s signature, but his wage demands could be an issue.
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      With the club closing in on the signing of Donny van de Beek, United are desperate to bring in another marquee midfielder.
      He said: “Hear that United – in addition to Van de Beek – are interested in Thiago.
      “Liverpool’s financial situation apparently means that they have to sell before they can buy (Thiago).

      “United come late to the party here, but in that sense it is possible to coup Thiago.

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      “The latest news is that there has been a dialogue between United and Thiago, but that the Spaniard’s wage demands should be too high.”
      Thiago joined Bayern from Barcelona in 2013, where he has scored 31 goals in 235 games.
      In addition to the Champions League, he has won the Bundesliga title seven times and the German Cup on four occasions.

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      Mario Gotze’s wife Ann-Kathrin knows his next club after leaving Dortmund and teases fans about transfer

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      GERMANY World Cup hero Mario Gotze is set to sign for a new club imminently after a tease from his wife, Ann-Kathrin.
      Borussia Dortmund released the attacking midfielder at the end of last season and several potential destinations have been touted.

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      Ann-Kathrin Gotze, right, said Mario, left, is soon to sign for a new teamCredit: AFP – Getty
      And fans can expect an announcement soon after mode Ann-Kathrin, 30, suggested a decision had been made.
      During an Instagram Q&A while cuddling newborn son Rome, she told one fan asking about Gotze’s future: “Can’t tell you yet.”
      Bild report that Gotze, 28, has hired Emre Can’s agent Reza Fazeli to seal his move away from Dortmund.
      A move away from Europe is not on the cards despite interest from MLS and Inter Miami.

      Instead, Monaco and Roma are thought to be leading the running.
      Former Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac, now at Monaco, wants to make Gotze a key leader in the Ligue 1 side’s dressing room, according to French media reports.

      Earlier in the year, Premier League duo West Ham and Everton were said to be interested.
      Gotze was often reduced to the bench last season and only started five Bundesliga games for Dortmund.

      It is a far cry from the player who became the most expensive German of all-time when moving to Bayern Munich in 2013, a year before he scored the winning goal in a World Cup final.
      He soon returned to Borussia, admitting to regretting his decision to leave for Bavaria, but struggled to re-find his best form back at the club he first joined at the age of eight.

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      Ann-Kathrin teased her husband’s new club on Instagram

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