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    Liverpool confirm former Fulham winger Fabio Carvalho has joined RB Leipzig on season-long loan transfer

    LIVERPOOL have confirmed Fabio Carvalho has joined RB Leipzig on a season-long loan. Carvalho joined up at Anfield from Fulham last summer and scored three goals in 21 appearances in red.
    Liverpool confirmed Fabio Carvalho has joined RB Leipzig on a season-long loanCredit: Getty
    But he will continue his development in Germany with Leipzig, who have the winger for the next 12 months.
    Carvalho helped Fulham earn promotion from the Championship in 2021 but started only eight games for Liverpool last season.
    His loan comes as Liverpool close in on a deal to sign current Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai.
    The Hungary international looks set to become the second arrival at Anfield this summer following the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton.
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    Newcastle were also interested in Szoboszlai but have reportedly withdrawn from the race.
    That has opened the door for the Reds to complete a deal and the club are confident of securing his signing, report The Athletic.
    The two clubs have also discussed a transfer for Szoboszlai, who has a release clause worth £60million.
    It is unclear whether that clause has expired and whether Liverpool and Leipzig have agreed a fee.
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    Szoboszlai is a highly-rated talent after emerging as a key player for club and country in recent years.
    He scored 10 goals in 46 games for Leipzig last season and has Champions League experience under his belt.
    Szoboszlai has won two domestic cups and has four Austrian league titles to his name following his time at RB Salzburg.
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    Bayern Munich star Matthijs de Ligt gets engaged to model partner Annekee on romantic getaway

    BAYERN MUNICH star Matthijs de Ligt is engaged to his model partner Annekee Molenaar.The Dutch defender popped the question to Annekee during a romantic getaway.
    Matthijs de Ligt is engaged to his partner Annekee MolenaarCredit: Instagram @mdeligt_
    Annekee Molenaar is a stunning blonde modelCredit: instagram/annekeemolenaar
    Matthijs de Ligt confirmed their engagement on InstagramCredit: instagram/annekeemolenaar
    De Ligt confirmed their engagement in an Instagram post on Thursday.
    The loved up couple shared a romantic embrace in front of a waterfront setting, with Annekee’s engagement ring on display.
    Both De Ligt and Annekee could be seen smiling in the snap, which the defender captioned: “She said yes!!”
    Annekee also reposted the upload to her 445,000 Instagram followers.
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    De Ligt’s Bayern team-mate Alphonso Davies commented: “Congrats bro.”
    Manuel Neuer and Virgil van Dijk also gave the couple their best wishes in the comments section.
    Annekee and De Ligt are understood to have started dating in 2018.
    She often shares loved up snaps of the couple on her own social media channels.
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    Matthijs de Ligt and Annekee Molenaar have been dating since 2018Credit: instagram/annekeemolenaar
    Annekee Molenaar followed Matthijs de Ligt to GermanyCredit: Getty
    Annekee Molenaar has 445,000 followers on InstagramCredit: instagram/annekeemolenaar
    The 23-year-old has also been a strong supporter of De Ligt’s career and was by his side when he jetted to Germany to complete his move to Bayern last summer.
    De Ligt will be joining a sporting family when he ties the knot, with Annekee’s brother also a footballer.
    Pip Molenaar is a centre-back who most recently played for Telstar in the Dutch second tier.
    Annekee Molenaar is a strong supporter of Matthijs de Ligt’s careerCredit: instagram/annekeemolenaar
    Annekee Molenaar reposted the engagement announcement on her feedCredit: instagram/annekeemolenaar More

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    Why Bayern Munich are convinced they will sign Harry Kane as they line up stunning £80m transfer bid for Tottenham star

    BAYERN MUNICH are convinced they will sign Harry Kane, according to reports.Kane has reportedly agreed personal terms with the German giants ahead of a potential blockbuster move.
    Bayern Munich are confident they can sign Harry KaneCredit: AFP
    Bayern would provide a chance for Kane to finally win silverwareCredit: Reuters
    Thomas Tuchel is keen to bring Kane to the BundesligaCredit: Getty
    Now Bayern are ready to test Tottenham’s resolve with an £80million bid after seeing a previous offer rejected.
    SunSport understands Daniel Levy will remain stubborn in negotiations but that has not deterred Bayern’s advances.
    And according to German journalist Christian Falk the Bundesliga champions are confident of striking a deal due to an alleged agreement Kane has with Levy.
    Bayern are even said to be prepared to wait until when next summer when Kane will be out of contract and available on a free transfer.
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    Falk, who writes for Bild, told BBC 5 Live: “Thomas Tuchel is working like a manager in England so can decide who is coming and who is not and there have been talks with Kane’s family.
    “Bayern Munich would not have made an offer if they weren’t sure that Harry Kane would go. First step was clearing the detail with Kane’s family and then making the offer.

    “The point is that Bayern are in another league. Kane has a gentleman’s agreement with Daniel Levy that he is allowed to go to another league if there is another offer that he is really interested in.
    “Now, yes, Harry Kane wants the move because you know the thing about Tottenham and titles. If you go to Bayern Munich, it’s a title guaranteed and this is the main interest for Kane at the moment.
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    “If he won’t move this summer, then they will wait. Tottenham have to decide if they want to get €80m, or even €90m, but next year there is no money for Harry Kane.”
    Privately, Levy has not given up hope of convincing Kane to pen a new deal in North London.
    And the club insist no bid has been lodged for their star man.
    Real Madrid had been keen but have reportedly cooled their interest.
    Manchester United have also been linked with Kane but didn’t hold out much hope that the signing was possible. More

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    Man Utd suffer fresh transfer blow as star SNUBS them for Champions League giants despite club planning improved bid

    MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Kim Min-jae is on the verge of joining Bayern Munich, according to reports.The Red Devils had been pushing to sign the 26-year-old defender since the transfer window opened.
    Kim is on the verge of joining Man UtdCredit: Getty
    They came close to sealing a deal last month, but Bayern swooped in to hijack talks.
    And according to German football reporter Florian Plettenberg, the Bundesliga giants are on the verge of an agreement with Napoli.
    Bayern Munich are prepared to trigger Kim’s £43m release clause.
    The defender is expected to pen a five-year deal worth around £10m-a-year.
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    Man Utd had planned to improve their bid, but Kim made the decision to join Bayern earlier this month.
    The Red Devils are now assessing alternative defensive options.
    Axel Disasi, a highly rated French international, has emerged as a potential target.
    The 25-year-old has made 129 appearances for Monaco since joining from Reims in 2020, scoring 12 goals.
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    Jean-Clair Todibo, 23, is another alternative.
    The Frenchman has enjoyed a varied career despite his age, having joined Barcelona as a youngster in 2019.
    Following loans to Schalke and Benfica, he signed for Nice in 2021 and has since made 103 appearances for the club. More

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    Harry Redknapp announces Harry Kane’s club next season amid Man Utd and Bayern Munich transfer interest

    FORMER Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has revealed who he thinks Harry Kane will be play for next season.Bayern Munich and Manchester United are reportedly in the race to sign him.
    Harry Kane is wanted by Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
    Harry Redknapp thinks Harry Kane will stay at TottenhamCredit: Getty
    The Bundesliga champions have had two bids supposedly rejected for the striker with the latest worth £80million.
    Tottenham do not want to sell Kane despite his contract expiring next year and they risk losing him for free.
    Redknapp, who managed Spurs from 2008 to 2012, is confident he does not want to move to Germany or leave at all.
    He told the BBC Radio Wales: “Kane is cert to stay at Tottenham. I think he is building a new house.
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    “Family would be the all-important thing for him, so there’s no chance he’s going to Bayern Munich.
    “He’s not going to want to go to Germany – he’s not taking his family over there, not a chance.
    “So if he stays here, unless you go to Manchester City, you’re not guaranteed to win anything.
    “You could go to Man Utd and not win anything. You can go to Chelsea or anywhere else you want to go. At the moment, City are winning everything.
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    “They’re on a different level – but City don’t need him.
    “There’s not a move for him really so I think he’ll stay at Tottenham, I really do.
    “I’m very confident about that.”
    Kane and wife Kate have three children and are expecting a fourth.
    Their first daughter Ivy is six, Vivienne is four and Louis is aged two.
    Harry Kane may stay at Tottenham to keep his family, including wife Kate, in EnglandCredit: Getty More

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    Man City and Bayern Munich in transfer war over Kyle Walker as Guardiola launches bid to convince England star to stay

    PEP GUARDIOLA is reportedly “fighting” to keep defender Kyle Walker as Manchester City look to fend off interest from Bayern Munich.The England international, 33, is being heavily linked with a move to the Bundesliga champions this summer.
    Kyle Walker could sign a new deal with Manchester City or leave for Bayern MunichCredit: Reuters
    He is entering the final year of his contract at the Etihad, so Man City are aware they may have to sell him now in order to secure a fee.
    However, according to Bild, Guardiola “doesn’t want to let him go”.
    And the Premier League champions have offered Walker a new deal in a bid to persuade him to stay in Manchester.
    It remains to be seen whether it will match Bayern’s contract offer – which runs until 2025 with the option of an additional year.
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    Thomas Tuchel is keen to land Walker as a replacement for Benjamin Pavard – who is expected to leave the club this summer.
    The German head coach is understood to be a fan of the ex-Tottenham man’s “defensive qualities, speed and mentality”.
    It is now up to Walker to decide whether he would like to pen an extension with City or embark on a new challenge with Bayern.
    He arrived at the Etihad from Spurs for £50million back in 2017.
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    Walker has gone on to win a huge number of trophies including five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four Carabao Cups and the Champions League.
    And he has racked up an impressive 254 appearances across six seasons with City.
    But he was in and out of the team during the second half of last season as Guardiola switched to a back three consisting of Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake – with John Stones moving into midfield.
    Walker did start the FA Cup final victory over Manchester United, but had to settle for being an 82nd minute substitute in the Champions League final triumph over Inter Milan. More

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    Harry Kane and Bayern Munich ‘reach agreement in principle’ over transfer with decision now down to Tottenham

    HARRY KANE has reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Bayern Munich.The Bundesliga giants set their sights on signing the striker earlier this week.
    Kane has reached an agreement in principle with BayernCredit: Getty
    They officially tabled a bid worth £60.2million plus add-ons on Tuesday morning, but it was instantly knocked back by Tottenham.
    Spurs officials then went on to reveal that they would not entertain any offers for their star man this summer – even though he has just one year remaining on his current contract.
    Despite the claims, Bayern Munich are still determined to sign the striker before the 2023-24 campaign kicks off.
    According to Sport Bild, Kane has reached an agreement in principle with the German side.
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    The striker’s father and brother allegedly conducted the negotiations.
    It is now up to Tottenham to decide whether or not to cash-in on him before his contract runs down.

    Manchester United and Real Madrid have also expressed an interest in signing Kane.
    The Red Devils have been pushing to sign the England star for months, but Tottenham’s reluctance to sell their all-time top scorer to a Premier League rival has seen his price tag increase.
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    Spurs chief Levy could feel more inclined to sell Kane to a European side.
    Real Madrid considered a swoop for the 29-year-old earlier this month following the departure of Karim Benzema, but they have lost interest in recent weeks.
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    Bellingham loses out to Man Utd transfer target as Bundesliga’s best player while ex-Prem ace voted ‘most disappointing’

    JUDE BELLINGHAM has finished second in player-voted Bundesliga awards despite his displays earning him his mega move to Real Madrid, whilst there’s worse news for an ex-Premier League star.Bundesliga players have had their say on who they think has excelled and who they think has failed to live up to expectation this season.
    Jude Bellingham has left Borussia Dortmund to sign for Real Madrid after another successful season in Germany
    Randal Kolo Muani was one of the winners of the peer votes after his season with Eintracht Frankfurt
    Sadio Mane was voted as the most disappointing player following his move to Bayern Munich
    Over 250 Bundesliga players took part in Kicker’s annual vote which dished out awards such as player of the season and most disappointing player.
    But despite Bellingham being voted the fan’s official Bundesliga player of the year he wound up finishing in second place when voting was in the hands of his peers.
    The Birmingham born midfielder has just completed his transfer to Real Madrid for the jaw-dropping fee of £115million.
    But it was Manchester United target Randal Kolo Muani who beat the Englishman to the number one spot after racking up an impressive 24.2% of the vote.
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    Kolo Muani had a stunning season with Eintracht Frankfurt netting 15 times and assisting a further 14 goals in his 32 league games.
    He has been linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer as Erik ten Hag searches for his star striker to help his side progress.
    The vote for most disappointing player spelled trouble for ex-Liverpool ace Sadio Mane who topped the list as the league’s biggest underachiever last season.
    Mane got a whopping 41.7% of the vote from his fellow players with second place Joshua Kimmich trailing way behind with 7.5%.
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    Mane joined Bayern Munich in the summer with huge expectations following his fantastic six year spell in Merseyside.
    The senegalese international only managed seven league goals for the Bavarians and barely featured throughout the season.
    Mane’s disappointing campaign has seen rumours swirling about his future with the club. More