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      Bayern Munich AXE Sadio Mane’s childhood friend just weeks after his own Saudi transfer exit

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      BAYERN MUNICH have confirmed the exit of Sadio Mane’s childhood friend jut a matter of weeks after Mane left for Saudi Arabia. Mane’s time at Bayern was not what most expected it to be and the club has now completely washed their hands of his impact after they also axed his childhood friend this week.
      Sadio Mane’s childhood friend has left Bayern Munich just a few weeks after he didCredit: Getty
      Desire Segbe Azankpo joined Bayern Munich II last summerCredit: https://www.instagram.com/desire.segbe/?hl=en
      Mane and Segbe are childhood friendsCredit: AFP
      The former Liverpool star is said to have played a big part in Bayern Munich II signing Desire Segbe Azankpo last July.
      But with the Senegalese international no longer at the club, the Bavarians have got rid of his mate too.
      According to BILD, Segbe and the German giants have mutually agreed to terminate his contract.
      And the 30-year-old has already found himself a new club joining Belgian second division side RFC Seraing.
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      Segbe has had a strange career moving around different leagues in different countries and even spent a season at Oldham Athletic.
      The Benin international made 36 appearances for the Latics scoring six goals and registering one assist.
      But it’s fair to say he wasn’t thought of too highly by Oldham fans as he was once labelled as “one of Oldham’s worst strikers in memory.”
      Bayern representative Halil Altintop spoke about Segbe’s exit from the club this summer, he said: “Desire approached us with the request to terminate his contract for personal reasons. After a few discussions, we fulfilled his wish at short notice. 
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      “We got to know Desire as an exemplary professional who helped our young team on and off the pitch. We wish him all the best for his future in Belgium, both on a sporting and personal level.”
      Segbe has an impressive campaign for Bayern Munich II last season bagging 12 time in just 28 appearances.
      Bayern fans were impressed with Segbe’s time with the club and took to social media to praise him.
      One wrote: “Desire Segbe came to Munich together and because of Sadio Mane. But only one of them left good impressions, which is Segbe.”
      Mane also left Bayern this summer after he made the switch to the Middle East to join Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr.
      The pair are good friends from childhood and have both pursued their dreams of becoming professional footballers.
      Mane left Bayern Munich this summer to join Al-NassrCredit: AFP More

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      Ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel ‘IRRITATING’ Bayern Munich board with his ‘erratic’ behaviour, claims shock report

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      THOMAS TUCHEL has reportedly irritated the Bayern Munich board with his “erratic” behaviour during the summer transfer window.It was a mixed summer for the Bundesliga giants as they signed top target Harry Kane from Tottenham but did miss out on other targets.
      Thomas Tuchel has reportedly irritated the Bayern Munich boardCredit: Rex
      Bayern signed Harry Kane this summerCredit: Getty
      Tuchel wanted Bayern to sign Declan RiceCredit: Reuters
      Bayern completed the signing of the England star for £104million, as well as deals to bring Konrad Laimer, Kim Min-Jae and Raphaël Guerreiro to the club.
      However, the club did miss out on signing Declan Rice from West Ham before he went on to Arsenal, and a deal to sign Joao Palhinha collapsed on deadline day.
      After the club’s 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach, Tuchel, 50, revealed that he thought that the squad was still “thin” defensively.
      He said: “The squad is a bit thin, a bit small.
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      “We have six trained defensive players for a four-man chain, which is perfect.”
      It has since been claimed by German outlet BILD, that Tuchel’s “negative” comments have irritated the club’s board.
      It is said that the manager’s statement was met with “incomprehension” by the board, who felt they had done everything they could to sign Palhinha.
      While it is also claimed that the board thought that Tuchel was trying to be too “creative” with the names he was bringing forward, which has seen the manager’s behaviour being called “erratic”.
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      Tuchel is believed to have preferred the club to have signed Rice instead of Kane, while the board saw the striker as a priority.
      After Kane arrived, the board gave in to Tuchel’s demands and tried to sign a player similar to Rice.
      The club would have been unlikely to be able to afford both, with Rice also fetching £105million this summer.
      This led to the move for the Cottagers star, which was close to being completed on deadline day.
      Bayern failed to sign Joao Palhinha on deadline dayCredit: Getty
      Palhinha, 28, was thought to have had pictures in the Bayern shirt before the deal collapsed due to Fulham not being able to sign a replacement.
      As Bayern allowed Benjamin Pavard to move to Inter Milan and not take up the option to sign Joao Cancelo, the club has been left seemingly short in defensive options.
      However, the board were not convinced by Tuchel’s targets, which were Southampton’s Armel Bella-Kotchap and Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah.
      The former Chelsea boss helped Bayern to win the Bundesliga last season after replacing Julian Nagelsmann although he did get a helping hand as Borussia Dortmund failed to beat Mainz on the final day of the season.
      Tuchel has argued that Bayern are ‘thin’ defensivelyCredit: Getty
      Despite the issues off the field, Bayern have started the new campaign in fine fashion.
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      The champions have won three games out of three and are second in the Bundesliga, only behind Bayer Leverkusen on goal difference.
      Although the club did lose the German Super Cup to RB Leipzig before the league season started. More

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      Man Utd ‘to fight Bayern Munich for £60m-rated Premier League midfielder in shock January transfer swoop’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly going to fight Bayern Munich for Fulham’s Joao Palhinha in the January transfer window.The Portuguese midfielder was on the verge of joining the Bundesliga giants for around £60m on deadline day.
      Joao Palhinha’s deal fell through with Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Palhinha flew to Germany to complete his medical but the deal collapsed with hours to spare.
      According to the Athletic, this has opened the door for United boss Erik ten Hag to swoop for the Fulham star in January’s transfer window.
      The report claims the Dutchman was impressed with Palhinha’s performances against United last season and that the 28-year-old was keen on the idea of a move too.
      United were hoping to make the make room in their squad by selling Scott McTominay to Bayern.
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      Fulham had also hoped to land McTominay as a replacement for Palhinha but the Scot’s reluctance to move there apparently left them with no replacement for their man, causing the deal to collapse.
      United ended up signing Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat on loan on deadline day, while McTominay will stay at Old Trafford for the time being.
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      Tuchel was said to be upset that the deal for Palhinha fell through, according to GOAL.
      But if they ignite their interest in January, it looks like they may be in a battle with United for the midfielder’s signature.
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      Palhinha still has four years of his Fulham contract remaining.
      Erik ten Hag ‘admires’ Palhinha and may go after him in the January transfer windowCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Thomas Tuchel admitted he was sad when he heard the deal collapsed for PalhinhaCredit: AP More

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      Forgotten Premier League title winner, 33, announces shock transfer as he shows off new company car

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      FORGOTTEN Manchester City star Stevan Jovetic has announced a shock move to Greek giants Olympiacos.The striker confirmed the move while posing in front of a red Renault gifted by the club.
      Stevan Jovetic has signed for OlympiacosCredit: Twitter @olympiacosfc
      Olympiacos gifted the striker a RenaultCredit: Twitter @olympiacosfc
      The 33-year-old won the Premier League-Carabao Cup double at the Etihad nine years ago under Manuel Pellegrini.
      He scored 11 goals in 44 appearances for City across two seasons.
      Since then he has gone on to feature for the likes of Inter Milan, Sevilla and Monaco.
      And most recently he spent two years with the German side Hertha.
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      The Montenegro captain has also racked up 68 appearances for his country, netting 31 goals.
      But he has only scored ten club goals in one of his NINE seasons since leaving Man City.
      On top of that, he failed to prevent Hertha from being relegated to the second tier last season.
      It is the first time in 11 years the club has dropped down from the Bundesliga.
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      In an attempt to redeem his career the striker is now off to make his debut in the Super League after signing a one-year contract with Olympiacos.
      The club have even treated the former Premier League star with what appears to be a red Renault Megane Sport Tourer.
      The price tag for the car ranges from £18,560 – £33,490, according to Car Wow.
      The Greek giants will play rivals AEK Athens next on September 17th where Jovetic may make his debut.
      Jovetic won the Premier League with Man City in the 2013/14 seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Fans say ‘damn this hurts’ as video of sad Palhinha trudging through Munich airport after failed Bayern transfer emerges

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      FULHAM midfielder Joao Palhinha was spotted leaving Germany this evening after his proposed transfer to Bayern Munich fell through.The 28-year-old flew to Munich this morning in a bid to complete a last-minute transfer.
      Palhinha’s move to Bayern Munich broke downCredit: Getty

      He allegedly completed a medical with the Bundesliga giants AND posed for pictures with a shirt.
      However, the move collapsed after Fulham failed to find a replacement.
      Palhinha was spotted at Munich Airport shortly after talks broke down this evening.
      And he appeared disappointed as he walked through the terminal.
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      Fans took to Twitter to react to a video of the disheartened midfielder, with one person writing: “Damn this hurts.”
      Another added: “Bro he wanted it so bad.”
      A third commented: “I feel really bad for him.”
      A forth wrote: “That’s so sad.”
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      While another fan claimed: “We are coming back in January Joao!”
      Fulham had hoped to sign either Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay or Tottenham’s Pierre Emile-Hojberg as a replacement for Palhinha, but they ran out of time to facilitate a deal. More

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      Bayern Munich fans beg ‘close the window FAST’ as Tuchel looks to link Harry Kane up with two England team-mates

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      THOMAS TUCHEL is looking to link Harry Kane up with two of his England team-mates.However, the news has left Bayern Munich fans begging “close the window fast” on social media.
      Thomas Tuchel is eyeing two of Harry Kane’s England team-matesCredit: Getty
      Kane has made a strong start to life in Germany after completing a £104million move to Bayern earlier this month.
      His brace against Augsburg on Sunday took his Bundesliga goal tally to three in just two matches this season.
      Tuchel is now looking to add more English stars to his team before the transfer window closes.
      According to Sky in Germany, Eric Dier has been offered to Bayern multiple times in recent days.
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      A move for the Tottenham star has been discussed internally at the club.
      The report adds that Dier is under consideration as a potential target due to his ability to play in both defence and midfield.
      Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher is also being eyed by Tuchel, talkSPORT report.
      Although it is unknown if Chelsea are open to selling Gallagher, Tuchel is keen after working with him at Stamford Bridge.
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      Talks have also been held with Gallagher’s team-mate Trevoh Chalobah.
      Bayern fans are unconvinced, though, with one tweeting: “Close the window fast please.”
      Another added: “Tuchel needs to stop.”
      A third supporter also wrote: “We are in the mud.”
      “That’s another no,” joked one more fan.

      Kane has previously played with both Dier and Gallagher for England.
      He also made 309 appearances alongside Dier during their time together at Spurs.
      The links come after Bayern emerged as the leading contenders to sign Scott McTominay from Manchester United.
      McTominay has been strongly linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer. More

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      Ex Spurs striker Harry Kane getting to grips with German life as he dresses in traditional Bavarian outfit

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      HARRY KANE is well and truly embracing German culture following his Tottenham exit – by dressing up in Lederhosen.The England international ended his 19-year love affair with Spurs earlier this month with a £104million move to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.
      Harry Kane has well and truly hit the ground running at Bayern MunichCredit: GETTY
      The former Tottenham hitman has embraced German culture by wearing a lederhosenCredit: GETTY
      Kane took part in an Oktoberfest-themed shoot with Thomas Muller and Alphonso DaviesCredit: GETTY
      The trio were all smiles as they posed for snapsCredit: GETTY
      Kane, 30, is trying his best to fit in Munich and with his new team-mates by learning German.
      And the former Spurs skipper has gone a step further by donning a traditional Lederhosen with some of his new colleagues.
      Bayern shared snaps of Kane wearing a khaki Lederhosen and grey jacket to their official website and Instagram page on Tuesday.
      Kane posed a series of snaps with Alphonso Davies and Thomas Muller, one of which saw the trio smile as they held pints in the air.
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      Footie fans were quick to comment on the snaps, with one saying: “Suits you, Harry.”
      Another said: “Lookin’ good, Harry!”
      And another said: “Kane looks good.
      One remarked: “Here we go Harry.”
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      Footie fans were quick to comment on KaneCredit: Getty
      Another said: “As an Englishman, it’s both amusing and wholesome to see Kane dressed that way.”
      Kane missed Bayern’s annual Oktoberfest team photoshoot last week due to the birth of his son Henry.
      Bayern players are contractually obliged to wear lederhosen and hold up a beer for their Oktoberfest shoot every season.
      England skipper Kane has well and truly hit the ground running following his blockbuster move to the Allianz Arena.
      Bayern’s new No.9 has found the back of the net three times in three appearances for Thomas Tuchel’s side, scoring once in their season opener against Werder Bremen and bagging a brace against Augsburg on Sunday.
      Kane took to Twitter on Sunday night to say: “A great game today. Obviously to score two goals in front of new fans was a special feeling.
      “So, yeah, I’m feeling good. Lots of improvement to come, but to start the season with two wins is, obviously, a really great start.”
      Kane and his Bayern team-mates will be back in action on Saturday evening, travelling to Borussia Park to take on Borussia Monchengladbach.
      Kane has three goals in three in three Bayern appearances to his nameCredit: Rex More

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      Man Utd could offer Scott McTominay in stunning loan transfer swap for Ryan Gravenberch

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in a loan move for Ryan Gravenberch, according to reports.And United academy product Scott McTominay could head the other way in a sensational loan swap – according to Bild’s Christian Falk.
      Ryan Gravenberch is a target of rivals Liverpool and Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Scott McTominay is set for the exit door at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      Gravenberch, 21, looks set to leave Bayern after falling down the pecking order at the club.
      The midfielder was usually called upon from the bench by manager Thomas Tuchel last season, and that continued today during Bayern’s 3-1 win over Augsburg.
      Gravenberch came on in the 81st minute of a game that saw Bayern new boy Harry Kane continue his excellent start in Bavaria by scoring two goals.
      After the match however, he poured doubt over his future in a Bayern shirt, saying: “I don‘t know what will happen in the next days,” when asked about his future by Bild.
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      Gravenberch is also attracting interest from Liverpool with the Merseyside club keen to reinforce their midfield options.
      While Liverpool have already utilised the Bundesliga to reinforce their midfield with the signing of Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo, they are understood to still be interested in bolstering their midfield.
      Reports this month suggested that Liverpool sent two officials to Munich to lay the groundwork on a potential deal for the young Dutchman.
      United meanwhile have been tracking Gravenberch for the majority of this transfer window in order to add some much needed balance to a midfield of Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Mason Mount that has thus far failed to click.
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      It’s understood that the Red Devils are weighting up their options between the Dutchman and Fiorentina captain Sofyan Amrabat.
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      Amrabat was left out of Fiorentina’s squad against Lecce this weekend but the Italian club’s sporting director last week said so far no bid has been received from United.
      It is understood that Mason Greenwood’s exit from the club has seen a change in transfer policy at United – with Ten Hag favouring signing a new forward over signing a midfielder now that it is clear Greenwood will not be reintegrated into the squad.
      Gravenberch is reportedly desperate to leave Bayern as he looks to secure a starting place in Holland’s midfield at Euro 2024.
      Bayern will ask for around £22million to secure his signature. More