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      Newcastle ‘want £13m for Kieran Trippier as defender demands £200k wages to seal transfer.. but Bayern only wanted loan’

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      NEWCASTLE are demanding £13million for Kieran Tripper but Bayern Munich prefer a loan, according to reports. The German giants have begun talks with the Toon over a deal for the right-back.
      Kieran Trippier is wanted by Bayern Munich this monthCredit: Getty
      Bayern are keen to sign him to add to their English and former Tottenham contingent of Harry Kane and Eric Dier.
      But the Bundesliga side have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Trippier as Newcastle are refusing to let him go for under £13m.
      The signing of Trippier could prove pricey with the 33-year-old reportedly demanding a £200,000-a-week salary.
      He also supposedly wants a contract until 2025.
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      And reports from Bild now claim that Bayern only want him on loan.
      Newcastle are desperate to keep hold of Trippier and are determined to not let him go this month.
      They are set to reject any loan offers and will only sell if Bayern’s bid is deemed too good to refuse.
      Trippier is supposedly open to joining Thomas Tuchel’s men and has cut short a holiday in New York to discuss a transfer.
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      However, Bayern could turn their attention to PSG star Nordi Mukiele.
      Trippier has made 18 appearances for Newcastle this season and assisted eight goals.
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      West Ham ready to smash their transfer record to beat Newcastle and Chelsea to Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface

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      WEST HAM are prepared to break their transfer record to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface.The 23-year-old striker has been linked with both Newcastle and Chelsea.
      West Ham could smash their transfer record to sign Victor BonifaceCredit: Reuters
      Hammers’ technical director Tim Steidten is pushing for the massive swoop and could pull it off before the window shuts.
      Boniface has been a huge hit in the Bundesliga since joining in the summer from Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium.
      Steidten is trying to set up a deal with his former club Leverkusen.
      West Ham have the cash for a splash and manager David Moyes is behind the idea of going big for a proven striker.
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      The Irons have long-term doubts over Michail Antonio and Danny Ings, who could both be shifted out if Boniface is landed.
      They are both on big wages so it would help to balance the books.
      West Ham could also be selling Said Benrahma later this month amid reported interest from French clubs.
      Boniface only joined Leverkusen last summer but they could be prepared to sell at a big profit and then go and find a replacement.
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      The powerful frontman has scored ten times so far in the German top-flight and is the young and exciting type who would also keep his value.
      Boniface misses the Africa Cup of Nations with injury but should be fit soon and the lay-off is not a problem for West Ham.
      The Hammers have also made a surprise inquiry for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran.
      The Colombian, 20, wants more game time and may fancy a move.
      However, Villa are unlikely to do business for Duran, who has other admirers including Chelsea, unless there is a big offer rather than a loan deal on the table. More

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      Bayern Munich to open Kieran Trippier transfer talks with Newcastle TODAY but Toon could demand swap deal

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      BAYERN MUNICH will start talks with Newcastle today in a bid to lure away Kieran Trippier.The Magpies are desperate to keep the England star, 33, and insist they will reject any advances for a loan deal.
      Bayern Munich are hot on the heels of Newcastle ace Kieran TrippierCredit: REX
      The German champions will open talks with Newcastle todayCredit: ALAMY
      But the German giants want a right-back and are keen to reunite Trippier with ex-Spurs team-mates Harry Kane and Eric Dier.
      Toon CEO Darren Eales said last week every player has a price as they navigate FFP rules so a big cash offer could make it happen.
      The former Atalanta chief said: “On any player, at any time, it depends on circumstances.
      “It’s difficult to hypothesise but, if we’re offered £1bn for one of those players, then no one could argue against that making sense.
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      “Any decision we make will always be against the backdrop of the medium to long-term benefit for the club.
      “It’s difficult to say specifically on certain players.
      “But I can say that, if we’re going to get to where we want to get to, at times it is necessary to trade your players.
      “Whether that is because of the contract length of the player in question, the offer is too good to refuse, you need to reload in certain areas.
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      “But all of this could make sense to trade that player.
      “It is counter-intuitive and part of the inherent system of PSR that there is an incentive to trade your players if you want to re-invest, by the nature of the boundaries.”
      Bayern could try to sweeten any potential deal for Trippier by using the versatile Joshua Kimmich as a makeweight.
      Magpies boss Eddie Howe is understood to be keen on strengthening his midfield this month and is said to be a big admirer of Kimmich.
      Germany international Kimmich can also play at right-back, meaning he could temporarily fill the void left by Trippier.
      Bayern are currently in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a loan for right-back Nordi Mukiele but boss Thomas Tuchel also likes Trippier.
      It would be a huge blow for an out-of-form Toon side who are five points off the top six in the Prem.
      Trippier starred for the Geordies after signing from Atletico Madrid in 2022 but his form dipped badly this winter.
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      His deal expires next year but boss Eddie Howe wants to keep him.
      Tino Livramento’s form suggests he can be the long-term replacement, with Emil Krafth another reliable right-back for the Magpies.
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      European football clash CANCELLED over safety fears after stadium and team bus are left buried in snow

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      MAINZ’S Bundesliga clash against Union Berlin has been cancelled due to freezing temperatures and heavy snow.Germany is currently struggling after being hit with a snow blast – and now the Bundesliga is affected.
      The Bundesliga clash against Mainz and Union Berlin has been postponed due to heavy snowCredit: Instagram @1fsvmainz05
      Mainz’s team bus has been abandoned and buried in the snowCredit: X/fcunion
      Temperatures have dropped to -8 degrees celsius in Mainz and the club who are currently in the relegation zone will have to wait for their head-to-head match for salvation.
      This is the second game of the season Mainz has seen postponed due to poor weather conditions – after their game against Bayern Munich was cancelled in December.
      The Deutsche Football League said: “MEWA Arena has been closed due to the significant formation of ice in the lower bleachers.
      “Especially in the area where the game is watched standing, and in the access paths.
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      “The safety of spectators would be put at risk.”
      Safety risks and the traffic situation were cited as the reason for cancellation.
      The Bundesliga tie was meant to kick off on Friday 19 January at 8:30pm.
      But Union alerted fans of the situation on Thursday after they tweeted their opponent’s team bus was buried in snow.
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      The German capital is over 350 miles away and lucky for fans they had not started their trip to the Rhineland yet.
      A new date for the match “will be announced soon.”
      Union and Mainz sit on the brink of relegation in the Bundesliga in 14th and 15th respectively.
      Mainz’s last win was 2-0 victory against RP Leipzig back in November.
      A victory for Jan Siewert’s side would see them overtake their German rivals and escape the relegation zone. More

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      Harry Kane has ‘no room’ for Eric Dier at stunning £30m German mansion, new Bayern Munich team-mate suggests

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      ERIC DIER has ruled out staying with Harry Kane as there is no room in his Munich mansion.The centre-back joined his pal Kane at Bayern Munich last week, stating it was his “dream come true”.
      Eric Dier says there is no space for him at Harry Kane’s houseCredit: Getty
      Kane lives in his mansion with his wife Kate and their four childrenCredit: Getty
      Dier is in Portugal for a training camp with Bayern but when he gets back he will need to find a new home.
      Kane stayed in a hotel for several months before settling on his £30million family home – which Dier intends to visit.
      However the 29-year-old does not want to interfere in Kane’s “busy” family life as the England captain and wife Kate have four kids to look after – Ivy, 6, Vivienne, 5, Louis, 2, and five-month-old Henry.
      Dier said: “I don’t know if he has any space there. I have not been there yet but he has invited me so I will go there for sure.
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      “But I don’t think I will stay there. He has a lot of kids so I know it is very busy. I don’t want to add to that work.”
      Dier was teased about his accent after moving to Germany and the former Tottenham star revealed he intends to learn German soon.
      He added: “I need some golf lessons and German lessons I need, for sure. I will be doing everything to learn the language, it is very important for me.
      “It has been fantastic since I arrived, I felt the history, and the warmth of the family here which feels special.”
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      Dier could be put up in the same hotel Kane stayed in, though the striker did rack up a £1million bill.
      Kane hit the ground running despite his housing situation and now has 26 goals in 23 games for the Bundesliga champions. More

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      Inside Harry Kane’s stunning new £30m Munich mansion once used for bizarre movie after he leaves £10k-a-night hotel

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      HARRY KANE has comfortably settled into life at Bayern Munich on the pitch and he now finally has a home for his family.The England skipper has scored 26 goals in 23 games since moving from Tottenham in the summer.
      Harry Kane is set to move into a £30m mansion in Munich
      The house is in an area dubbed ‘Beverly Hills of Bavaria’
      Kane’s property has been in a film
      Kane, 30, has spent around five months living at luxury hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski while house hunting in Munich.
      He racked up a whopping £1million bill in his £10,000 per night pad and he was named second-best guest ever behind only the Queen.
      But his time in the hotel is now over and he has moved into a mansion overlooking the River Isar.
      The home is valued at £30m with the area dubbed the “Beverly Hills of Bavaria”.
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      Luckily, he pockets £415,000-a-week at Bayern so can afford it.
      Kane will be joined in the posh property by wife Kate and their four kids – Ivy, 6, Vivienne, 5, Louis, 2, and five-month old Henry.
      The house reportedly sits on the edge of a forest with stunning views over the river, as well as bonuses like a sun deck and spa.
      Fans can supposedly get a sneaky look around Kane’s house by watching 2014 German romantic comedy Vaterfreuden – translated to Joy of Fatherhood.
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      Many of the scenes in the movie, which is based on a man accidentally getting a vasectomy from a ferret, are filmed at the mansion.
      The home has previously been lived in by ex-Bayern stars Mehmet Scholl and Lucas Hernandez.
      According to the Mirror, who spoke to one of the neighbours Renate Lindner, Kane is “a very nice man”
      She added: “He has a lovely family. I have seen him in the street to say hello.
      “I love football so I knew straight away who it was. He was very polite and I wanted to make him feel welcome here.”
      Harry Kane said farewell to hotel staff just before New YearCredit: Instagram @harrykane
      He lived in five star hotel Vier Jahreszeiten KempinskiCredit: Alamy More

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      RB Leipzig chief fires parting dig at Liverpool star Fabio Carvalho as he is recalled and sent to Hull on loan transfer

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      LIVERPOOL star Fabio Carvalho was sent straight back out on loan to Hull City after returning from RB Leipzig earlier this month.The 21-year-old exited the club because he “didn’t want to face competition”, according to the Bundesliga side’s sporting director Rouven Schroder.
      RB Leipzig sporting director Rouven Schroder said Fabio Carvalho ‘didn’t want to face the competition’ at the clubCredit: Getty
      Carvalho was recalled to Liverpool and immediately sent back on loan to Hull earlier this monthCredit: Rex
      The Reds youngster signed for Leipzig in the summer but was called back by Jurgen Klopp’s team after only playing 158 minutes in the Bundesliga.
      Carvalho, who made 15 appearances but mainly from the bench at Leipzig, struggled to outshine players like Dani Olmo and Lois Openda.
      After a disappointing stint in Germany, the Portugal under-21 international moved to Hull City on loan for the rest of the season.
      Schroder claimed his lack of determination to fight for a spot on the team as the reason for his departure.
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      He told RB Live: “We made a conscious decision to go with Fabio last summer.
      “He had a great season with Fulham in the English second division, which is very physical.
      “We had said to ourselves: great talent, good age, has already gained his experience.”
      “Nevertheless, you don’t get to know a player as an end product until he’s there.
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      “Fabio has a great character. But he realized: ‘Okay, there’s a competitor here, I need to do more!’.
      “And we noticed that he didn’t want to face the competition.”
      And over Christmas, there were doubts over Carvalho’s future at Leipzig.
      When Liverpool asked to terminate the loan the German side did not stand in their way.
      Schroder continued: “Do we feel more comfortable with a man or do we be clear and straight and say: Listen, if you don’t want to go down this path, then we’ll end the loan.
      “You shouldn’t be afraid of abandonment.”
      Carvalho’s first appearance for the Championship team was not as glorious as he hoped, as he was part of the 2-1 loss to Norwich on Friday night.
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      Bayern Munich pay emotional tribute to Franz Beckenbauer as Harry Kane equals Robert Lewandowski’s record

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      A sombre night of reflection and mourning ended with an inevitable Harry Kane goal.Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga clash with Hoffenheim was overshadowed by emotional and heartfelt tributes to one of their own – the late, great Franz Beckenbauer.
      Bayern Munich paid tribute to legend Franz BeckenbauerCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane scored his 26th goal of the seasonCredit: EPA
      Since his passing last weekend at the age of 78, the footballing world has grieved the loss of a true great – a man who won the World Cup both as a player and a manager.
      And before their first match since the sad news, Bayern produced a respectful and classy send-off in front of a packed-out Allianz, including Beckenbauer’s friends and family.
      On the pitch, it was business as usual for the reigning German champions, attempting to chase down Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen – seeing off 10-man Hoffenheim thanks largely to a double from former England U21 star Jamal Musiala.
      After each of the goals, Beckenbauer’s 1960s song “Gute Freunde” belted from the speakers and was sung straight back.
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      And then came Kane, having a rare off night for a man in incredible form with 21 league goals in 15 appearances for Bayern, but still managed to make more history by matching Robert Lewandowski’s feat of 22 strikes in the first 16 games of a Bundesliga season.
      However, this result was merely a sideshow amid the backdrop of Beckenbauer’s last goodbye.
      Five-and-a-half hours before kick-off, hundreds of fans gathered at the Allianz for an intimate memorial inside the ground, alongside former teammates of the three-time European Cup winner.
      The stadium’s famous digital shell – normally lit up completely red – had the addition of “Danke, Franz” appear in large, black letters.
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      For this summer’s Euros, there are talks over whether the Allianz should briefly be renamed “The Franz Beckenbauer Stadium”. Fitting, seeing as he helped build both Bayern and Germany from the ground up with his unrivalled footballing talent.
      There were plenty more heart-warming little touches – Bayern warmed up in special jerseys with No.5 on the back, as well as on their retro walk-out tracksuits.
      Both sets will be signed and auctioned off for the Beckenbauer Foundation.
      The minute’s silence before kick-off – held across every Bundesliga game this week – was immaculate and spinetingling.
      A banner read: “The figure of light goes on its final journey – rest in peace, emperor”.
      The atmosphere in the early stages was understandably subdued, and Bayern were perhaps lucky to come away with a narrow, crucial victory – Hoffenheim blowing several chances before having a man sent off.
      But in the grand scheme of things, this was not about anything other than remembering a man whose legacy is etched in Bayern’s past, present and future. More