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      Man Utd fans say ‘someone should take the chequebook off Ten Hag’ after attempt to complete transfer for 34-year-old ace

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag tried to sign Thomas Muller in January, according to reports.The Dutchman is claimed to be a big admirer of the Bayern Munich veteran.
      Thomas Muller has scored one goal for Bayern Munich this seasonCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag is seeking January reinforcementsCredit: Getty
      Ten Hag, 53, coached Bayern’s second team between 2013 and 2015 while Muller was a key player for Pep Guardiola.
      According to German outlet Bild, the Red Devils boss wanted to bring Muller to Old Trafford last season.
      They add that it was felt that the 34-year-old’s experience could benefit United.
      And that Ten Hag and Co could try again for Muller in this season’s January transfer window.
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      The German has had an hugely decorated career: lifting 12 Bundesliga titles, six DFB Pokals, two Champions Leagues and the World Cup.
      In total he has played 680 times for Bayern, scoring 237 goals and laying on 261 assists.
      His importance to the German giants has been on the decline, however.
      This season he has started just four of his side’s 15 Bundesliga and Champions League games.
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      He has netted one goal, and laid on a further four assists.
      Seeing links with Muller, some United fans were unimpressed.
      One wrote on social media: “Someone needs to take the cheque book off Erik.”
      While a second fumed: “These are signings should have made in the previous decade.”
      A third blasted: “In a team that has no physicality or energy, Erik wanted to sign a player who’s legs have gone? Luckily transfers wont be in his hands soon.”
      Another added: “Just need to purchase a good walking stick.”
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to take over football operations at United when he completes his imminent 25 per cent partial takeover.
      The Ineos chief is set to back Ten Hag with a transfer war chest in January.
      Man Utd currently sit sixth in the Prem, five points off the top four. More

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      Trevoh Chalobah left stranded at Chelsea as two European heavyweights ‘pull out of January transfer race’

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      TREVOH CHALOBAH has been left stranded at Chelsea as two European giants pull out of the January transfer race, a report claims.The 24-year-old must continue to look for a new home as his hopes of joining Bourrisa Dortmund and Bayern Munich diminish.
      Trevoh Chalobah remains stranded at Chelsea as two European giants withdraw from January transfer raceCredit: Getty
      A fresh report has claimed that German heavyweights Bayern and Dortmund have withdrawn themselves from the race to sign Chalobah.
      German sports journalist Florian Plettenberg confirmed both clubs are “out of the race for Trevoh Chalobah” and they are “not planning his transfer in winter.”
      Chalobah has still not played a minute for the Blues this term due to an issue with his hamstring.
      The ex-England U21 international is expected to return at the end of January the report claims.
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      The centre-back was heavily linked to a move away from the Premier League despite having another four years left on his contract.
      Bayern was near to snatching Chalobah in the summer but a fee was unable to be agreed upon between the Blues and Bayern.
      However, it seems unlikely that Bayern will pursue the Blues defender again in the January window.
      Dortmund will continue to look to bring in full-back reinforcements in the new year but without the Englishman on their radar.
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      Mauricio Pochettino has made it clear the star is no longer a key part of his plans at Stamford Bridge.
      Instead, Poch has preferred the likes of Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva and Levi Colwill.
      But for Chalobah a move to Roma could be on the card as the clubs are reportedly interested in the star.
      The Serie A boss Jose Mourinho has already plucked both Tammy Abraham and Romelu Lukaku from the Blues since taking on the new role. More

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      Man City and Liverpool joined by Real Madrid and Barcelona in transfer race for star who’s already lit up Premier League

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      MANCHESTER CITY and Liverpool have been joined in the race to sign Leroy Sane, according to reports. It was reported last week that City were considering a shock move to sign their former star.
      Leroy Sane could be up for sale from Bayern Munich next summerCredit: Rex
      Reports suggest Man City are looking at bringing him backCredit: Alamy
      Sane has not ruled out a transfer to Real Madrid or BarcelonaCredit: Alamy
      In doing so they were set to go toe-to-toe with the Reds after a spike in his form for Bayern Munich this season.
      However, fresh reports in Spain reveal LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid are also in the running.
      According to Sport, Bayern could look to cash in on Sane in the summer with his contract expiring in 2025.
      The report indicates there has been no agreement between the German and his club over a contract extension.
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      It adds that Sane, 27, has not shut the door on a move to Spain.
      And this has put both Xavi’s and Carlo Ancelotti’s sides on red alert.
      Reigning Spanish league champions Barcelona are looking at a move with former Leeds winger Raphinha being linked with an exit from the Nou Camp.
      Meanwhile, Champions League specialists Madrid are looking to improve their depth in attack after Vinicius Jr. was ruled out for two and a half months after getting injured on international duty with Brazil last week.
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      On contract talk, Sane said he had not “thought about it yet”.
      He added: “The club wants to have conversations, but for now I want to focus on this season.”
      Sane has scored nine goals and added seven assists in all competitions for Bayern this season.
      The winger previously scored 25 goals with 32 assists in the Premier League for City before leaving in 2020.
      He chipped in with an assist for Germany in their 3-2 defeat to Turkey over the weekend. More

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      Bayern Munich monitoring shock Arsenal ace for transfer swoop as fans fear giants ‘can’t stop raiding Premier League’

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      BAYERN MUNICH are reportedly considering a shock swoop for Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu.The 25-year-old has established himself as a key player among Mikel Arteta’s ranks this season.
      Bayern Munich are interested in Takehiro TomiyasuCredit: Getty
      He has played as a centre-back, left-back and right-back since the start of the campaign, providing cover for Oleksandr Zinchenko and the injured Jurrien Timber.
      And his impressive form has seen him attract interest from one of Europe’s biggest clubs.
      According to transfer journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich are considering a bid for Tomiyasu.
      The Bundesliga giants are interested in the defender because he can play as a centre-back and a full-back.
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      A January transfer is understood to be unrealistic as the Japan international is set to appear at the Asian Cup.
      However, Bayern are expected to continue monitoring him until the summer window opens.
      The prospect of Tomiyasu leaving has left a number of Arsenal fans nervous, with one person tweeting: “Very very interesting. But we need him at Arsenal.”
      Another added: “With all due respect, they should look elsewhere. Tomi is not for sale.”
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      While a third joked: “I am worried that these guys can’t look beyond the Premier League.”
      Tomiyasu joined Arsenal in a £20million transfer from Bologna in 2021.
      He has since made 69 appearances for the Gunners.
      The full-back struggled with a knee injury last season and was stuck on the sidelines for several months after undergoing surgery.
      However, he has returned to top form this season.
      Tomiyasu scored his first goal for the Gunners in a 5-0 win over Sheffield United last month. More

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      Harry Kane in line to break TWO records at Bayern Munich as England captain leads Lewandowski

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      HARRY KANE has enjoyed a fantastic start to life at Bayern Munich following his £104million move from Tottenham. The England captain has scored an incredible 21 goals in 16 games in all competitions for the German club.
      Harry Kane is loving life at Bayern MunichCredit: AP
      He sits top of the Bundesliga scoring charts, has already hit three hat-tricks and netted from inside his own half.
      If Kane can continue his sensational form, he looks set to smash a record set by Robert Lewandowski.
      In the 2020/21 season, the now Barcelona star scored 48 goals in all competitions, 41 of which game in the league.
      The Pole’s goal scoring feat eclipsed the Bundesliga record held by legend Gerd Muller, who found the back of the net 40 times in one season in 1971/72.
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      Many believed the achievement would never be broken but just three years later Kane is on course to blow it out the water.
      After 11 games in 2020/21, Lewandowski had scored 13 times.
      And this season Kane has already netted 17 Bundesliga goals in the same amount of games, meaning he is five ahead of where his rival was at during his record-breaking campaign.
      His goal scoring has meant he has swiftly become a fans’ favourite in Bavaria.
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      So much so that Bayern Munich are reportedly expecting to sell 100,000 Kane shirts by the end of this season.
      They think that by Christmas they would have sold more kits with their No9’s name on the back than any other player in an entire season in the club’s history.
      Previous reports claimed that 10,000 Kane jerseys were purchased by supporters on the day he signed for Bayern.
      The home kit with the striker’s name and number printed on it costs £100.58 on the club’s website.
      Therefore if they sell 100,000 as expected, Bayern will generate £10m from Kane shirt sales. More

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      Bayern Munich star Kim Min-jae ‘robbed right outside his home’ while moving into house after transfer

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      KIM MIN-JAE was robbed outside of his house when moving to Bayern Munich, according to reports.The defender completed a transfer from Napoli to Bayern over the summer.
      Kim Min-jae was reportedly robbed outside of his houseCredit: Getty
      Since arriving he had settled in well, appearing 17 times under Thomas Tuchel’s side which has the meanest defence in the Bundesliga.
      However, according to a report from German outlet Bild, things did not start swimmingly off the pitch.
      While moving into his new home, Kim had placed a rice cooker on the sidewalk in order to bring a box into the house.
      But when the 27-year-old returned, the rice cooker was gone.
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      The cooker was an important item in his kitchen collection.
      Rice is a staple food in Kim’s homeland of South Korea.
      Fortunately, Kim was swiftly able to get his hands on a new one.
      The report adds that Kim’s advisor Dee Hong brought a new rice cooker from South Korea so he could enjoy rice again.
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      Fellow new arrival and team-mate Harry Kane is set to finally move into his own digs in a Villa formerly housed another ex-Munich player.
      The England captain had racked up a tab of £1million since his move at a five-star £10,000-a-night hotel.
      Kim joined Bayern in a deal reported to be worth around £43m.
      He snubbed a transfer to Manchester United to join the Bavarians. More

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      Man Utd fans in meltdown as club consider transfer for ‘baller’ centre-back with Varane falling down pecking order

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering a swoop for RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba.Lukeba, 20, joined the Bundesliga side in a £28million transfer from Lyon in August, but his impressive performances have already attracted interest from elsewhere.
      Man Utd are interested in Castello LukebaCredit: Getty
      According to German outlet BILD, Man Utd are keen on the prospect of signing him.
      The Red Devils initially considered a move for Lukeba earlier this year but did not submit a bid.
      RB Leipzig then went on to secure his signature but United officials have continued to monitor the midfielder.
      Erik ten Hag and his team have been impressed with Lukeba’s rapid development in recent months, with scouts relaying several positive reports.
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      The prospect of signing the young midfielder has excited many Man Utd fans, with one person tweeting: “The guy is so fantastic I have watched him several times.”
      Another added: “He’s a baller tbf.”
      While a third said: “Wouldn’t believe it if I saw him in our shirt, too good of a signing.”
      The Red Devils have missed out on a number of bright young talents in recent years due to poor recruitment strategy.
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      However, chief executive Richard Arnold is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, with director of football John Murtough expected to follow.
      That will pave the way for Sir Jim Ratcliffe – who is set to purchase a 25 per cent stake in Man Utd – to bring in new people for the jobs.
      Ten Hag is understood to be eager to bolster his squad in January and at the end of the season.
      The Red Devils have already been linked with a move for both Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana and Lecce striker Nikola Krstovic.
      A new defender is understood to be high on Ten Hag’s priority list, with Raphael Varane falling down the pecking order. More

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      Man City ‘considering shock transfer for former player sold by Pep Guardiola but face competition from Liverpool’

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      LEROY SANE has been linked with a sensational return to Manchester City according to reports in the German media.Bild claim that City will rival interest from Liverpool in order to win their former winger back.
      Leroy Sane has been sensational for Bayern this seasonCredit: Getty
      Sane, 27, has been in excellent form for Bayern this season and has benefited in particular from the arrival of Harry Kane.
      The winger has eight goals and six assists in 11 Bundesliga games this season.
      His contract is up in 2025, meaning Bayern may look to cash in by selling in the upcoming summer window.
      Sane’s transfer to Bayern in 2020 took many by surprise, with the winger then being one of the Premier League’s finest young talents.
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      Bayern paid £54.1 million for the German international with many saying that it was an argument with Pep Guardiola that convinced the club to sell.
      Sane had also missed much of the 2019-20 season with a knee injury before making his transfer.
      While Sane is being linked with Liverpool and Manchester City, Bild do report that he is in negotiations to renew his contract at Bayern – so this could be a ploy for a bigger payout on that particular deal.
      Liverpool are quite stacked in the wing position as it stands.
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      The Reds have Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz that all play in the position with Cody Gakpo sometimes operating off the left too.
      Sane could definitely be an option if Salah were to leave next summer for Saudi Arabia.
      The Reds had their resolve tested when the Saudi Pro League offered £150million in the closing stages of the transfer window but remained firm.
      But with Liverpool now firmly aware of Saudi’s interest, a move for Sane could be part of their contingency plans should Salah leave. More