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      Erling Haaland once posed in full Arsenal shirt as a kid as Gunners fans joked ‘he’s coming home’ before Man City move

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      ARSENAL fans were sent wild when an old picture of Erling Haaland in a Gunners kit was posted on social media back in 2022.The 22-year-old sensation left Borussia Dortmund last summer for a bargain £51million move to Manchester City.
      A young Erling Haaland pictured in an Arsenal shirtCredit: Twitter / @chriswheatley_
      Haaland ended up moving to Man City from Borussia Dortmund for £51mCredit: Getty
      Manchester City appeared to always be in pole position for his signature, with Haaland reportedly jetting to Monaco for talks on several occasions before his switch.
      It ended up being a dream move for the Norwegian, who scored an astonishing 52 goals in all competitions.
      He also broke the record for most goals in a Premier League season with 36.
      But, better still, his side managed to win a historic treble – with the 1-0 Champions League final win over Inter Milan being the icing on the cake of a remarkable debut campaign.
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      But an old photo posted to Twitter by Football.London’s Chris Wheatley once caused quite the stir among Arsenal fans.
      In the snap Haaland can be seen wearing a yellow Gunners away kit with matching shorts.
      The kit is dated from the 2010-11 season, and was also used as the away kit for the next two campaigns, but it’s unknown when the picture was taken.
      Nevertheless some fans joked it was a sign that Haaland could have been heading to the Emirates instead,
      Instead, the Gunners added former Man City man Gabriel Jesus to their ranks, who made way for Haaland.
      One excited supporter wrote on social media at the time: “He’s coming home then.”
      Meanwhile another said: “He’s a Gooner through and through.”
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      Others called for Haaland’s Norway team-mate Martin Odegaard to help get a deal over the line, with one writing: “Agent Odegaard.”
      Unfortunately for Arsenal fans, Haaland did end up opting for Man City instead.
      And if wearing a shirt was anything to go by, last year the goal machine was spotted wearing Leeds United shorts as he signed fans for autographs.
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      Thomas Tuchel ‘wants surprise transfer for Chelsea stalwart’ as he eyes reunion at Bayern Munich

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      THOMAS TUCHEL is eyeing a surprise return for one of his Chelsea stalwarts after missing out on Manchester City’s Kyle Walker.Reports suggested that talks between Bayern and City were at an advanced stage over a deal for Walker, 33.
      Tuchel oversaw a Bundesliga title victory amid a fraught atmosphere at BayernCredit: AFP
      The manager is reportedly keen on Azpilicueta after missing out on a deal for WalkerCredit: Getty
      But Sky Sports report that City are unwilling to let the defender go this summer despite him only having a year remaining on his deal.
      And as a result, Tuchel will look to reunite with Cesar Azpilicueta, 33, according to German outlet Bild.
      The two worked together during Tuchel’s spell in charge of Chelsea between January 2021 and September 2022.
      Under Tuchel’s reign Azpilicueta captained Chelsea to Champions League victory in 2021 as well as the Club World Cup later that year.
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      The two still have a good relationship according to the German outlet and remain in touch.
      The Spaniard still has a year left on his contract at the Bridge but an offer from Bayern could see the Blues cash-in as they trim their bloated squad.
      Azpilicueta would be following Kalidou Koulibaly, Hakim Ziyech and N’golo Kante out the door if he were to bring his 11 year spell at Chelsea to an end this summer.
      It has been a frustrating window for Bayern so far as Tuchel looks to mould the squad to his needs.
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      The German took over in March when he replaced Julian Nagelsmann but endured a tough start to his tenure in charge.
      The Bavarian side were knocked out of the DFB Pokal in Tuchel’s second game and were beaten convincingly by Manchester City in the quarter-final of the Champions League.
      And while they finished the season as Bundesliga champions it was achieved amid a fraught squad atmosphere.
      The Bavarian club have so far missed out on targets Declan Rice and look set to fail in their pursuit of Walker.
      Tuchel is rumoured to approve of the sale of a number of players including: Benjamin Pavard, Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry and Sadio Mane as he looks to put his stamp on things. More

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      Kyle Walker ‘in talks’ to make major transfer U-turn amid rumours of move to Champions League giants Bayern Munich

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      MANCHESTER CITY star Kyle Walker could make a dramatic U-turn amid speculation linking him with a move to Bayern Munich.Walker was reportedly expected to join Bayern following a sensational Treble-winning campaign that saw him win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League with City.
      Manchester CIty star Kyle Walker has been linked with a move to Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Walker is holding talks with Manchester City over a contract extensionCredit: Getty
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, however, the right-back is holding talks with the Citizens over a potential contract extension.
      The Bundesliga champions still want to sign the England international but City manager Pep Guardiola wants to hold onto him.
      Romano tweeted: “Man City and Kyle Walker are in talks over contract extension.
      “Sources believe this is still a possibility despite interest from Bayern.
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      “Bayern want Walker but City are still in talks to discuss Kyle’s stay.”
      Walker’s contract runs out in 2024, which means City could lose him for free next year if he stays without penning a new deal.
      Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel is a big admirer of the 33-year-old, whom he watched during his time in Chelsea’s dugout.
      The Bavarians are rigorously searching for a right-back during the summer transfer window.
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      And the German giants are determined to sign from the top shelf after refusing to turn Walker’s City team-mate Joao Cancelo’s loan deal into a permanent stay.
      City are also looking to upgrade in defence despite a stunning campaign at home and abroad.
      That is why Guardiola is very keen to land RB Leipzig star Josko Gvardiol. More

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      Tottenham fans go wild as Bayern Munich ‘begin transfer pursuit’ of flop who Postecoglou is keen to sell

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      FANS are shocked by claims Bayern Munich are chasing “unwanted” Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.Incoming Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou reportedly doesn’t fancy the Dane’s anchorman style.
      Supporters seem surprised Bayern are interested in Pierre-Emile HojbjergCredit: Rex
      New Spurs chief Ange Postecoglou could oust Hojbjerg for tactical reasonsCredit: PA
      And supporters, especially from Bayern, seem baffled that the Bundesliga champions could pursue the 27-year-old.
      Thomach Tuchel’s German giants had been linked with West Ham skipper Declan Rice and even Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      But Arsenal are closing on £100million-rated England midfielder Rice.
      And Chelsea are favourites to land Caicedo as the Gunners’ interest wanes.
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      One fan posted: “Imagine that your club wants to buy Rice or Caicedo and at the end of the day you get this guy…”
      Another wrote: “Hmmm… Bayern are moving weird .”
      And a third was even more aghast.
      He said: “Bayern have no clue on what they are doing. What’s wrong with that club?”
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      A fourth suggested Premier League players are poor value for money – with much better value available around Europe.
      The German pleaded: “Listen. We do not need any player from England. They are already overpriced when they come to England.” More

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      Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies claims he nearly joined Barcelona but president didn’t want him for shocking reason

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      BAYERN MUNICH star Alphonso Davies has claimed his proposed move to Barcelona fell through because he is Canadian.Davies has played for Bayern since 2019 after arriving from Vancouver Whitecaps.
      Alphonso Davies claimed Barcelona rejected him because he is CanadianCredit: Getty
      He has won five Bundesliga titles and the Champions League in 2020, leading to transfer attention.
      The left-back revealed Barcelona showed interest in signing him, but ultimately decided against the transfer due to his nationality.
      He told the Say Less podcast: “Barcelona actually reached out but the president said they didn’t want me.
      “They said they didn’t want me because I was Canadian. I’m not gonna lie that kind of crushed my feelings a little bit.”
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      Davies, 22, has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent months with Carlo Ancelotti in need of a left-back.
      However, it is believed they will wait until 2024 to try and sign the full-back.
      This would enable them to try and purchase him for a cut-price fee.
      It is a tactic Los Blancos have used in the past to acquire the likes of Toni Kroos from Bayern and Eden Hazard from Chelsea.
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      Davies could be keen on a move too after revealing he struggles with loneliness in Germany.
      He said: “Life as a professional footballer is very cool, no doubt.
      “You can chill and enjoy life, but, after training, there’s nothing to do.
      “For me, because I don’t have a family and my girlfriend is not living with me, I’m by myself.
      “It’s a little bit worrying not having something to do and especially when all your friends have work.
      “I probably have like five friends. I’m a popular loser.” More

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      Bayern Munich’s seven-man transfer exodus revealed with four ex-Premier League stars on chopping block

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      BAYERN Munich are set for a brutal summer transfer clear out as they look to back Thomas Tuchel’s vision for the club.As many as seven players are deemed surplus to requirements with former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane heading up the list.
      Thomas Tuchel will be ruthless ahead of the upcoming seasonCredit: Getty
      Getting rid of Sadio Mane is the club’s top priorityCredit: Getty
      Tuchel replaced Julian Nagelsmann as Bayern boss in March and was dropped into a season full of upheaval.
      Despite the club securing the league title on the final day of the season, CEO Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić were both sacked.
      It is understood the new regime will give Tuchel free reign to swing the axe and bring in players he wants.
      According to German outlet Bild, Sadio Mane is a top priority to be sold – despite only arriving last summer.
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      The winger has not lived up to expectations since joining from Liverpool to replace Robert Lewandowski – scoring just seven times and returning five assists in 25 Bundesliga games.
      His frustration boiled over following Bayern’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final in April.
      The winger was suspended by the club after he punched team-mate Leroy Sane and despite having his suspension overturned, was not able to nail down a place in the XI.
      The club have lost patience with the Senegalese star and deem him surplus to requirements.
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      Sane could also follow Mane out of the exit door, with Thomas Tuchel willing to listen to offers for him and fellow German international Serge Gnabry.
      Gnabry fuelled rumours of a return to Arsenal when he said “once a Gunner always a Gunner” when asked if he still follows his former club at the Spanish Grand Prix.
      The club are also keen to cash in on World Cup winning right-back Benjamin Pavard amid reported interest from Barcelona, Manchester United and Liverpool.
      Bayern are understood to be holding out for a £25million fee for the French international.
      Rounding out the seven-strong list are former Manchester United loanee Marcel Sabitzer, right-back Bouna Sarr and goalkeeper Alexander Nubel.
      Bayern hope the cash raised from the sales will help fund a move for top summer target Declan Rice – who is also attracting interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.
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      World Cup winner’s stunning ex-wife poses topless for Playboy and reveals she always found one of his rivals ‘sexy’

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      MATS HUMMELS’ stunning ex-wife has revealed all after appearing as the cover star for German Playboy.Cathy Hummels appeared bare-breasted in the photos as she discussed moving on from the World Cup-winning centre-back.
      Hummels’ ex-wife appeared on the front cover of German PlayboyCredit: PLAYBOY Germany
      The couple divorced in DecemberCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Hummels’ posed nude as part of the photoshootCredit: Ana Dias for PLAYBOY Germany July 2023
      Cathy posed alongside her sister Vanessa FischerCredit: Ana Dias for PLAYBOY Germany July 2023
      Cathy and the former German international divorced last December, and she described the photos as an opportunity for a new start.
      She told Playboy, via Bild: “I’ve never really embraced my body. I’m 35 years old and only now can I say: I like myself. I would have liked to have had this body feeling earlier.”
      She also dropped the bombshell that she always found fellow World Cup winner and former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas attractive.
      When Playboy asked her what her dream man would look like after moving on from Hummels she said: “I really couldn’t even say what my dream man looks like. It just has to catch me. The only thing that matters to me on the outside. He should be big.”
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      When she was asked whether this includes Hollywood actors Liam and Chris Hemsworth she expanded on the question to bring in the former Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper.
      She said: “I would take both. And I always found goalkeeper Iker Casillas very sexy.”
      The presenter and entrepreneur said a large part of her motivation to do the photos was to stand against body shaming.
      She said: “I am primarily against body shaming and I advocate for people to accept their bodies and feel comfortable in them.
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      “Nobody has to conform to a standard. Neither do I.”
      She also opened up about her past health struggles which saw her undergo breast enlargement surgery, saying: “When I was 21, it was discovered that I had many intolerances and that my thyroid was broken.
      “I was then put on medication and had to detoxify. For six months I was only allowed to eat selected foods and had to weigh everything so that my metabolism worked again.”
      She revealed that the treatment saw her drop to just 43 kilos before adding: “My breasts were completely gone. I no longer felt womanly. Because I used to have a nice B cup.
      “I never did it (posed nude) publicly because I was ashamed of it. I’m more relaxed now. At that time I also had a different image of beauty.”
      She concluded the interview by saying: “I do what I feel like doing. I stand by myself and I am grateful that I am healthy after the tough years that I have been through.”
      Cathy Hummels poses in a black bikini on her InstagramCredit: Insatgram
      The German TV presenter is keen to embrace the body positivity movementCredit: Insatgram
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      Man Utd fans beg club not to sign ‘German McTominay’ after they are linked with shock transfer for Bayern Munich star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have begged the club NOT to sign Leon Goretzka.The Germany international is reportedly contemplating his future with Bayern Munich, whom he joined in the summer of 2018.
      Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Leon GoretzkaCredit: REUTERS
      But some of the Old Trafford faithful have likened the Bayern ace to Scott McTominayCredit: AFP
      And according to Sky Sports Germany, Manchester United are “closely” monitoring the midfielder’s situation at the Allianz Arena.
      The news, however, hasn’t gone down well with some of the Old Trafford faithful – with some likening him to Scott McTominay.
      One Red Devils fan said: “With Bayern, they don’t let a player leave (ESPECIALLY a German international) without there being a reason.
      “I’d be very wary of the reasons behind him leaving them.”
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      Another said: “Replacing original McTominay with German McTominay.”
      And another said: ” McTominay with 99 body balance.”
      One remarked: “Bayern fans are screaming to get him out, apparently he’s just a German McTominay. No thanks.”
      Another chimed in: “German McTominay.”
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      United boss Erik ten Hag guided the club to an impressive third-placed finish in only his first season at the Theatre of Dreams.
      But the Dutchman plans to make wholesale changes to his squad this summer.
      He said: “If we want to restore Manchester United, we need top players but also double in each position because we want to act in so many competitions.
      “You saw it in the last game how we have, in certain positions, a lack of quality.
      Erik ten Hag plans to make wholesale changes to his squad this summerCredit: GETTY
      “That can’t be if you want to compete for the highest [trophies].
      “I’m here to manage the team, get the best out of them, and of course I have a job in bringing the right players in.
      “There is a lot of communication about that with the board and management of the club.
      “But I am here to achieve the sporting aims and goals, not the finance.” More