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      Liverpool given huge transfer boost as Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick CONFIRMS David Alaba contract talks have stalled

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      DAVID ALABA is yet to agree a new contract with Bayern Munich – potentially alerting Liverpool to a deal for the defender.
      Bayern boss Hansi Flick has confirmed the club’s difficulty in tying down the Austrian with his existing deal expiring in June.

      David Alaba will become a free agent next summer unless he can agree a new Bayern Munich contractCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And Alaba, 28, has been linked with a move to Anfield after Virgil van Dijk’s injury – following in the footsteps of former team-mate Thiago Alcantara.
      Flick told reporters: “Alaba is doing a good job.
      “I feel he’s the same as last season, very focused, loud on the pitch, one of the players who leads our defence. For me, there’s no difference between now and last season.

      “I’m not concerning myself with [his future] at all right now.
      “I really hope that he signs a new deal with Bayern because I think he knows what the current situation is in Munich.
      “We have a lot of fun, it is a good atmosphere in the team and we play successful football. It is a club that belongs among the best in the world.
      “The conditions are top for every player right now and I think he’ll think twice about changing that.

      “He will think about it, I am sure, but we will have to respect any decision. I hope he will remain with us but ultimately it is his decision.”

      Manchester clubs United and City, plus Juventus, are also said to be tracking Alaba.
      Munich have won six of the seven games he has played this season, including the Uefa Super Cup and their opening two matches in the Champions League.
      Snapped up from Austria Wien as a teenager, the versatile star has been a mainstay in the Bayern side for a decade – winning nine Bundesliga titles.
      But contract talks have been tough with former club president Uli Hoeness slamming Alaba’s agent.

      It’s purely about money.
      Uli Hoeness On Alaba’s Extension Talks

      Amid talk of an £18.5million agent’s fee, he stated last month: “It’s purely about money.
      “If you only knew what [Pini] Zahavi wants for himself from David’s signature – an eight-figure sum.
      “That is not at all possible. I can understand that Hasan [Salihamidzic, Bayern director] totally flipped out at a meeting. The arguments that are exchanged there defy belief.”

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      Matteo Guendouzi hints Arsenal career is over and claims ‘I grew up there’ after Mesut Ozil’s Bundesliga transfer advice

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      MATTEO GUENDOUZI has described his Arsenal stay as ‘two good years’ in a possible hint his Gunners career is over.
      Mikel Arteta fell out with the midfielder last season and exiled him from the team, before sending him on loan to Hertha Berlin.

      Matteo Guendouzi is preparing to make his Bundesliga debut after overcoming coronavirusCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And it was fellow outcast Mesut Ozil who talked up the prospect of a stint in Germany to Guendouzi.
      The 21-year-old told Kicker: “I played over 80 games [at Arsenal] and had a good, intense time there.
      “I learned a lot there in terms of the sport and I grew up there. It was two good years for me.

      “I also had a very good relationship with Mesut Ozil and Bernd Leno, both of whom told me a lot of good things about the Bundesliga.”
      Guendouzi was a regular under Arteta until he lost his cool in a June defeat to Brighton.
      The Frenchman’s tirade at Neal Maupay, who had inadvertently injured Arsenal keeper Leno, set in motion a large-scale disagreement between player and manager.
      The row has been acknowledged by Guendouzi, who accepts that it led to his exit from the Emirates.

      He noted: “I played less after that, that’s true.
      “But now I can continue playing here, so I feel privileged. I look ahead and focus on what lies ahead.”

      After testing positive for coronavirus, the midfielder is still yet to make his debut for Hertha.
      The Bundesliga side sit 15th in the table ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Wolfsburg, which could mark Guendouzi’s debut.
      He continued: “I want to win as many games as possible, work with the whole team and, above all, develop myself further.
      “There are still many levels at which I want to improve. I am very motivated and now want to help bring in positive results.”

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      Man Utd transfer target Jadon Sancho becomes mentor to Jude Bellingham and other young Dortmund stars

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      JADON SANCHO is already mentoring fellow Brit Jude Bellingham and Borussia Dortmund’s other youngsters at the age of just 20.
      Sancho is using his experience to help out the German club’s latest crop of starlets.

      Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho in training with Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Sancho boldly quit the Manchester City academy to join the Bundesliga outfit in 2017 – the same year he won the Under-17 World Cup with the England.
      Now, after glowing in three years in Germany, he is a regular full international and was a £100million summer transfer target for Manchester United.
      Bellingham followed in the footsteps of his compatriot by leaving Birmingham for Dortmund for £25million earlier this year – becoming the most expensive 17-year-old ever.
      And the youngster hopes he can profit from trailblazer Sancho’s experience.

      Bellingham told Kicker: “Jadon Sancho is really very important to me.
      “He puts his arm around me and the other young players, encourages us, gives us confidence.
      “He is a great role model for English players my age.
      “To get praise and encouragement from him means a lot to me.”

      Sancho was at the centre of a long-running transfer saga over the summer as the Red Devils made no secret of their desire to bring their No1 target to Old Trafford.
      And the winger’s ‘slow’ start to the season could be down to the speculation, according to boss Lucien Favre.

      Dortmund rejected a number of offers for Sancho from United and the Red Devils instead signed Edinson Cavani plus wingers Facundo Pellistri and Amad Traore before the window slammed shut on deadline day.
      Sancho bagged an impressive 20 goals and 20 assists in all comps last term.
      But this season the wideman has only returned two assists and NO goals in four league appearances. More

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      Man Utd to make Dayot Upamecano transfer move and can steal RB Leipzig defender for just £38m due to release clause

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will reportedly look to activate the release clause of RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano next summer.
      The 22-year-old was heavily linked with a switch to Old Trafford during the latest transfer window, but he instead signed a new deal with the Bundesliga side.

      RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano is a target for Manchester United next year

      SunSport reported earlier this month how the Red Devils were still keen on luring the centre-back away from Germany.

      And now the Times claim United will look to bring Upamecano to England at the end of the season.
      It’s reported that he has a release clause of around £38million that will become active next summer.
      While £38m appears relatively cheap for a top centre-back, United could have signed the France international for just £700,000 from Valenciennes in 2015, but refused to offer more than £500k.

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      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is understood to be desperate for a new defender to partner Harry Maguire after deciding Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly cannot be trusted.
      The Norwegian revealed this week he is looking forward to seeing Upamecano in action with the player set to feature against United in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
      Speaking ahead of the game with RB Leipzig, he said: “There are always rumours and speculation about good players for Manchester United.
      “I’ve always tried to respect that they are players for other teams and don’t want to comment on every player that we are linked to.

      “But since he’s playing against us tomorrow I know he’s a very good player so we can see him close up tomorrow.”
      United are believed to face competition from Liverpool in the race to secure Upamecano’s services.
      With Virgil van Dijk out with a knee injury, rumours have circulated that Reds boss Jurgen Klopp could turn to the former Red Bull Salzburg star.

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      Leon Goretzka’s arms so big they RIPPED Bayern Munich shirt in Lokomotiv Moscow game after amazing body transformation

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      BAYERN MUNICH midfielder Leon Goretzka’s arms are so big they ripped through his shirt last night.
      Pictures from Bayern’s Champions League victory at Lokomotiv Moscow show the muscle-bound star with a torn sleeve as he celebrated scoring the opener after 13 minutes.

      Leon Goretzka ripped his shirt during Bayern’s win at Lokomotiv MoscowCredit: EPA

      The German used lockdown to get hench

      The Bavarians went on to win 2-1 in Russia to stay top of Group A.
      But attention was on Goretzka after the images surfaced online.
      The German was famously slender but used lockdown to transform his body.

      And fans are still fixated on the 25-year-old’s physique months down the line.
      After Goretzka put his side 1-0 up in Moscow, pictures showed him celebrating with his team-mates with a huge rip along the seam of his shirt by his left tricep.
      And the images sent Twitter into meltdown.
      Liam wrote: “Leon Goretzka’s triceps are so immense his shirt can no longer contain them.”

      Tombo quipped: “Goretzka is too strong for his shirt now.”

      Goretzka is hulking. Mans has a ripped shirt in the first 15 mins.
      — Mr.Barnez (@JackBarnez) October 27, 2020

      And Mr Barnez joked: “Goretzka is hulking. Mans has a ripped shirt in the first 15 mins.”
      Patrik added: “Is Goretzka seriously so ripped that he has torn his shirt sleeve at the seam?”
      And Aaron wrote: “Did Leon Goretzka flex out of his shirt lmao.”
      Elsewhere, yesterday SunSport exclusively revealed Tariq Lamptey will be offered a new Brighton contract to ward off interest from Bayern.

      Did Leon Goretzka flex out of his shirt lmaaaaooooooo
      — Aaron West (@oeste) October 27, 2020

      Is Goretzka seriously so ripped that he has torn his shirt sleeve at the seam?
      — Patrik, Not a Man of Mystery (@ShutUpPatrik) October 27, 2020

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      Man Utd transfer speculation could explain Jadon Sancho’s poor form, insists Dortmund boss Lucien Favre

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND boss Lucien Favre believes Jadon Sancho’s links with Manchester United may have contributed to his “slow” start this season.
      The England winger, 20, was strongly tipped to join the Red Devils in a British record £108million move.

      Lucien Favre believes Jadon Sancho’s slow start to the new season could be to do with summer links to Man UtdCredit: AP:Associated Press

      United had a number of offers rebuffed by Dortmund, who stood firm by their valuation.
      And a deadline day splurge by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, including two wingers in Facundo Pellistri and Amad Traore, ended any chance of an Old Trafford switch for Sancho – at least this year.
      After recording 20 goals and 20 assists in all competitions last term, Sancho has so far tallied just one goal and three assists in the new campaign.

      And boss Favre believes United’s public interest has played some role in Sancho’s unspectacular start to the season.

      Favre said: “Every player has slow periods.
      “There was a lot of talk about Jadon in the summer, something like that can also have an influence.
      “But no player is consistently in top form for a year, that’s impossible. You have to accept that.”
      Earlier this month, Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke branded United’s Sancho interest ‘misjudged’.

      He explained: “[They] misjudged the situation. We would be more willing to compromise.
      “We had a clear line and will continue to do so next summer.
      “In this industry, you can never say that a player is completely unsellable.
      “I heard and read everywhere in the spring that Sancho was gone. But he’s here.
      “We had an agreement with him and it didn’t look like that.”

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      Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski’s former agent detained by police amid £18.1m blackmail plot allegations

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      ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI’S former agent Cezary Kucharski was detained by police on Tuesday.
      An investigation is underway following allegations that the agent blackmailed Lewandowski over a fee of £18.1million.

      Robert Lewandowski’s former agent Cezary Kucharski, middle, was detained by police on TuesdayCredit: EPA

      Polish media reported that Kucharski has demanded the huge sum from the Bayern Munich forward.
      But Lewandowski, 32, denies owing the former Poland international any money.
      As reported by the MailOnline, Warsaw prosecturos’ office spokesman Marcin Sadus confirmed an order was in place to detain Kucharski.
      It is understood that the 48-year-old’s home and offices were searched.

      Reports claim the £18.1m in question amounts to the share price of part of a joint company that was formed in 2014.
      The intention of the company was to manage Lewandowski’s future football contracts, but it has now been closed down.
      Before becoming an agent, Kucharski made his name on the pitch.
      He played for Legia Warsaw, Sporting Gijon and FC Aarau before he retired in 2006.

      Robert Lewandowski denies owing his former agent any moneyCredit: EPA

      Despite his off-field issues, Lewandowski has continued to impress this season.
      The Poland striker bagged a hat-trick as Bayern thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0.
      He has already scored ten goals this season in just five Bundesliga games after scoring 55 in all competitions last term.

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      Solskjaer looking forward to seeing Man Utd transfer target Dayot Upamecano ‘close up’ in RB Leipzig clash

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is looking forward to seeing Dayot Upamecano ‘close up’ tomorrow.
      The Red Devils were heavily linked with the RB Leipzig centre-back this summer.

      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking forward to seeing Dayot Upamecano ‘close up’ tomorrowCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The RB Leipzig centre-back was heavily linked with United this summerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And United will come head-to-head with the Frenchman during tomorrow’s Champions League clash at Old Trafford.
      On Sunday, SunSport exclusively revealed United missed out on Upamecano after a row over just £200,000.
      But speaking ahead of the Group H encounter, Solskjaer refused to be drawn on specifics.

      He said: “There are always rumours and speculation about good players for Manchester United.

      “I’ve always tried to respect that they are players for other teams and don’t want to comment on every player that we are linked to.
      “But since he’s playing against us tomorrow I know he’s a very good player so we can see him close up tomorrow.”
      Leipzig signed Upamecano for just £9million in 2017.
      He is now worth around £55m and rated one of Europe’s best centre-halves.

      But the French defender could have been playing FOR United in the Champions League this week, instead of facing them, if a fee had been agreed five years ago.
      Upamecano was at Old Trafford with his mum and agent as a deal was lined up with then club Valenciennes — only to fall apart over a small sum of money.
      The defender, 21, was just 16  when he arrived at United in the hope of sealing his dream deal to one of Europe’s giant clubs.
      But instead, Upamecano and his party went away upset as United chiefs only offered £500k while the French club demanded  £700k.
      It was considered too much to pay for a player who was already in the France under-16 and U-17 teams and tipped for the top.
      However, all hope is not lost as United are said to be ready to complete a bargain deal for the star next summer once his release clause has dropped to £36.5m.
      Despite signing a new deal with Leipzig in July, Upamecano also attracted interest from Arsenal this summer but the Gunners signed Gabriel instead.
      The Red Devils host the German side after their impressive – Marcus Rashford inspired – 2-1 win at Paris Saint-Germain in their Group H opener last Tuesday.

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