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    Bayern Munich ‘in talks to sign ex-Man Utd keeper De Gea’.. but face major obstacle to complete free transfer signing

    BAYERN MUNICH are pursuing a shock move for former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.The Spanish stopper has been a free agent since the expiration of his contract with the Red Devils in June.
    Bayern Munich are keen on signing former Manchester United goalkeeper David de GeaCredit: Getty
    But the Spaniard’s wage demands are said to be a major stumbling blockCredit: GETTY
    De Gea, 32, is understood to be on the radar of several Saudi Pro League clubs – although reports in Germany suggest he could end up in Bavaria.
    Sport claim the German champions are locked in talks with the Spain international over a free transfer to the Allianz Arena.
    But they claim there is a major stumbling block in the deal.
    De Gea’s wage demands are said to be too high for the Bundesliga big boys.
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    The Spaniard was Manchester United’s top earner before leaving the Theatre of Dreams earlier this summer – taking home a whopping £375,000 a week.
    Bayern are said to be exploring a number of options for a back-up keeper for Manuel Neuer, who is still recovering from his freak injury.
    The Germany international broke his right leg last December in a skiing accident, snapping his tibia and fibula.
    Neuer, 37, immediately underwent surgery but his recovery is said to have stalled.
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    Manuel Neuer is still recovering from the brutal broken leg he suffered last yearCredit: AP
    It’s claimed the veteran keeper is struggling to put weight on his right leg and kick with his left foot.
    According to reports, Bayern are planning to have Neuer undergo more surgery to correct the issue.
    Bayern will kick off their defence of the Bundesliga title on Friday, travelling to the Weser Stadium to take on Werder Bremen. More

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    Harry Kane set to look like he’s wearing a ‘plastic bag’ as huge problem with Bayern Munich kit revealed

    HARRY KANE may not be overjoyed about his new Bayern Munich kit.Tottenham’s all-time top scorer, 30, left North London to join the Bundesliga champions on Saturday in a £104million deal.
    Harry Kane is unlikely to be impressed by Bayern Munich’s new away kitCredit: Chris Eades
    The shirt appears to stick to the players and become see-through when they sweatCredit: Rex
    Matthijs de Ligt’s torso was on full display at the weekendCredit: Getty
    But it was not the start he would have wanted as he came off the bench in a 3-0 defeat to RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup.
    And it has now come to light that there is a major issue with the white strip which Kane pulled on for his debut.
    During the Leipzig loss, it was clear Bayern’s away kit was not effectively absorbing heat from the players as their skin was visible underneath.
    Footy Headlines have described the jersey as “sticking to their bodies like plastic bags”.
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    They also claim the strip has “poor breathability”.
    It is believed this was exacerbated by the 80 per cent humidity in Munich on Saturday night.
    But it did not go unnoticed by those on social media as one person said: “What are those Bayern shirts made of? Pillows?!
    “Everyone is drenched in sweat and they’re totally see-through.”
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    Bayern, who have won 11 Bundesliga titles in a row, get their league campaign underway against Werder Bremen on Friday.
    Kane’s first home league match then comes against Augsburg on August 27.
    At a press conference on Sunday, the striker said: “I spent my whole career and my whole life in England.
    “It might take a bit of adapting to get used to a new league, different teams.
    “Everyone expects Bayern to walk away with the league every year, but teams are improving and it’s a challenge.
    “I’ve adapted throughout my career with Tottenham and the national team, and I’ll do that here.”
    The breathability of the shirt seems to be poorCredit: Rex More

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    Thomas Tuchel APOLOGISES to Harry Kane after ‘very bitter’ 3-0 mauling on Bayern Munich debut

    BAYERN MUNICH boss Thomas Tuchel apologised to Harry Kane after they lost 3-0 to RB Leipzig on his debut.The Bundesliga champions got their season off to the worst possible start in the German Supercup final.
    Harry Kane saw Bayern Munich lose 3-0 on his debutCredit: Chris Eades
    Thomas Tuchel said sorry to Harry Kane for the performanceCredit: AP
    A hat-trick from Dani Olmo saw off Bayern comfortably as Kane’s wait for silverware continued.
    Youngsters Mathys Tel started up front instead of the England captain, who was a substitute after officially completing his £104million move earlier that morning.
    Kane eventually made his debut, coming off the bench after 63 minutes.
    At that point, Bayern were already 2-0 down as the shell-shocked ex-Tottenham man watched on.
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    And just five minutes into his first appearance RB Leipzig got a third goal.
    A fuming Tuchel ripped into his squad and apologised to Kane during his post-match interview.
    He said: “I have no explanation at the moment. We’re conceding the easiest of goals.
    “It’s like we haven’t done anything for four weeks.
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    “What we’ve shown today has nothing to do with how we trained, the form, the atmosphere. It’s alarming, just alarming.
    “I’m just sorry for him [Kane].
    “He probably thinks we haven’t trained for four weeks.
    “Our performance today had nothing to do with what we set out to do. It’s a very bitter evening, I’m sorry.
    “We were puzzled. I don’t know why. It’s a mental thing. I have no idea. I have no solution right now.
    “I’m dismayed and extremely disappointed. Our style of play wasn’t recognisable.”
    Bayern struggled in periods last season, which led to previous boss Julian Nagelsmann getting sacked and replaced by Tuchel.
    The ex-Chelsea gaffer managed to win the league title last term in a dramatic final-day, but the Bavarian giants’ performances were not convincing.
    Kane’s name was sung by supporters at the Allianz Arena yesterday and he will be hopeful of a better result next week when their league campaign starts versus Werder Bremen.
    Tuchel was left raging at his players’ peformanceCredit: Taglich ran
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    Fans in stitches as they spot moment Harry Kane realises he can’t complain to German referee about penalty

    FANS were left in stitches after spotting the awkward moment Harry Kane realised he couldn’t argue with a German referee. Kane completed a £104million transfer from Tottenham to Bayern Munich on Saturday morning.

    Harry Kane tried to approach the ref before stopping in his tracks
    He was unable to help Bayern Munich from falling to a 3-0 defeat against RB LeipzigCredit: Getty
    And he was straight into Bayern’s squad for the Supercup clash with RB Leipzig.
    Kane came off the bench for the last half an hour as his debut unravelled into nothing short of a nightmare.
    Dani Olmo’s first half brace gave Leipzig a commanding lead before Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel eventually opted to bring on his new ace in the 64th minute.
    But moments after coming on Kane saw his side concede a penalty a following a handball in the area from Noussair Mazraoui.
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    Kane is typically in the refs ear about such situations immediately fighting his teams case.
    However, as he approached the ref Kane seemed to remember there was a language barrier.
    He then proceeded to watch on as his team-mates protested the penalty – which was converted by Olmo to complete his hat-trick.
    And fans were quick to react to the awkward moment, with one tweeting: “Kane went to complain to the ref about the penalty decision but he remembered he can’t speak German 😭😭.”
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    A second said: “Top scenes seeing Harry Kane go over to complain to the referee about that penalty only to realise he doesn’t speak German.”
    “This made me laugh 😅. Harry Kane complaining to the referee & then remembering he doesn’t speak German yet 🤣,” remarked a third.
    A fourth added: “Kane started to try and protest with the referee there and then realised he doesn’t speak German.” More

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    Harry Kane STILL can’t win a trophy as Bayern Munich are thrashed 3-0 in German Super Cup on England captain’s debut

    HARRY KANE’S golden chance to win the first trophy of his career was ripped away on the day of his transfer from Spurs.The England captain was named among the substitutes for Bayern Munich in the German Super Cup – just 11 hours after completing his stunning £104million transfer from Tottenham.
    Harry Kane came off the bench for his Bayern Munich lost the German Super CupCredit: Getty
    Dani Olmo scored a superb hat-trick in the 3-0 win for RB LeipzigCredit: Reuters
    Kane had to watch Leipzig the trophy but will hope for more silverware in GermanyCredit: Reuters
    But he watched on helplessly as Dani Olmo’s hat-trick stunned the Bundesliga champions in the season’s curtain-raiser.
    Olmp scored at the beginning and end of the first half to put the DFB Pokal champions 2-0 up.
    Kane did come on just after the hour mark to a rapturous reception from his adoring new fans.
    The announcer at Bayern’s Allianz Arena said: “Ladies and gentleman, a magic moment, welcome to Munich, Harry Kane.”
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    And Kane’s name had been sung by fans as he waiting to make his bow on the bench.
    But within a couple of minutes of Kane’s arrival, Olmo wrapped up his hat-trick from the penalty spot.
    Kane famously never won a trophy during his time at Spurs – with runner-up medals from the Champions League and two in the League Cup.
    He also was on the losing side in the Euro 2020 final when England lost to Italy on penalties.
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    Olmo gave Leipzig the perfect start at the Allianz Arena.
    A wide free-kick was not dealt with by the Bayern defence who failed to clear their lines.
    The loose ball fell to Olmo and he slotted home through a crowd of bodies in the area with just three minutes on the clock.
    And he doubled Leipzig’s lead on the brink of the break.
    The Spanish forward produced a scintillating spin and raced on to the ball before it got away from him to poke through Sven Ulreich.
    Kane could barely believe what he was watching – after all, his move to Germany was supposed to guarantee trophies from literally day one.
    The Champions League is the ultimate prize in Kane’s sights with the domestic trophies so often seen as mere formalities for the Bundesliga holders.
    As Bayern fans impatiently saw chance after chance go begging, they shouted for their new hero.
    And Thomas Tuchel granted them their wishes by calling Kane back, giving him a quick pep talk and sending him on in place of Mathys Tel who was one of those to squander a guilt-edged chance.
    No doubt Kane had dreams of spearheading a superb comeback.
    But the reality was very different as he hardly managed a meaningful touch.
    Instead, he watched on helplessly when the referee pointed to the spot, penalising Noussair Mazraoui for a point-blank handball.
    And Olmo made no mistake, confidently slotting into the bottom corner to leave Kane to collect another silver medal.
    Tuchel even apologised to Kane for Bayern’s lacklustre performance.
    The former Chelsea boss said: “I’m just sorry for Harry Kane, he probably thinks we haven’t trained for four weeks”.
    “Our performance today had nothing to do with what we set out to do. It’s a very bitter evening, I’m sorry”.
    He added: “We were puzzled. I don’t know why. It’s a mental thing. I have no Idea. I have no solution right now. I’m dismayed and extremely disappointed. Our style of play wasn’t recognisable”
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    “I have no explanation at the moment. We’re conceding the easiest of goals. It’s like we haven’t done anything for four weeks.
    “What we’ve shown today has nothing to do with how we trained, the form, the atmosphere. It’s alarming, just alarming.”
    Olmo was leaping for joy as he fired Leipzig to gloryCredit: Getty
    The Spaniard slotted in his second just before half-timeCredit: Reuters
    Kane watched the 60 minutes from the benchCredit: PA
    The England captain struggled to get involved once he came onCredit: Reuters More

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    Harry Kane looks shell-shocked on Bayern Munich bench as he watches new team-mates go 2-0 down to RB Leipzig

    HARRY KANE looked shell-shocked as he watched Bayern Munich fall 2-0 down to RB Leipzig – as fans called for his introduction.Less than 12 hours after completing his £104million transfer from Tottenham, the England captain took his place among the substitutes for the German Super Cup.
    Harry Kane sat on the bench as Bayern took on RB LeipzigCredit: PA
    Kane took his place among the substitutesCredit: Getty
    However, he could barely believe his eyes when his new team-mates conceded within three minutes to Dani Olmo.
    Then Olmo made it 2-0 to the DFB-Pokal winners just before half-time.
    The camera immediately cut to a stunned Kane who sat open-mouthed and baffled on the bench.
    And as Bayern continued to squander chance after chance early in the second half, a fan was overheard on the Sky Sports commentary microphone repeatedly shouting for “Harry Kane”.
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    A huge roar went up around the Allianz Arena just after the hour mark when Kane ran back from warming up behind the goal to the dugouts.
    And after a few moments and a brief chat with boss Thomas Tuchel, Kane came on to a rapturous reception from his new adoring fans – tasked with trying to spearhead the comeback.
    The stadium announcer said: “Ladies and gentlemen, a magic moment, welcome to Munich, Harry Kane.”
    But within two minutes of coming on, Kane was moaning to the referee after he awarded a penalty to Leipzig.
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    And Olmo stepped up to slot into the bottom corner and complete the hat-trick.
    Kane famously failed to win a single trophy at Tottenham, despite breaking the club’s goalscoring record and closing in on Alan Shearer’s Premier League tally.
    Incredibly he could have lifted his first piece of silverware on the very same day he left to seal his mega switch to Bayern.
    Kane had a chat with Thomas Tuchel before coming onCredit: Reuters
    The England captain came on just after the hour markCredit: Getty More

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    Why isn’t Harry Kane playing for Bayern Munich against RB Leipzig?

    HARRY KANE is the latest English star to ditch the Premier League for foreign shores.The former Tottenham man has joined Bayern Munich for a massive £104million.
    Harry Kane was named on the bench alongside fellow Bayern newbie Kim min-JaeCredit: Chris Eades
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    He has been unveiled to some fanfare in Bavaria and has managed to make it in time to be eligible for the DFB Super Cup against RB Leipzig.
    But fans are confused as to why Kane is not starting at the Allianz Arena.
    Why isn’t Harry Kane playing for Bayern Munich against RB Leipzig?
    Harry Kane is on the bench for Bayern Munich.
    Thomas Tuchel named a strong side for the DFB Super Cup, but he has not picked the Englishman in his starting XI.
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    It is fairly common for players that are newly signed to be left out of the settled starting line-up, even if it raises a few eyebrows.
    It is highly expected that Kane will make his debut during this match though, with the striker expected to come off the bench.
    Here is Tuchel’s side: Ulreich, Pavard, Upamecano, De Ligt, Davies, Kimmich, Laimer, Musiala, Sane, Gnabry, Tel. More

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    Bayern Munich 0-3 RB Leipzig LIVE RESULT: Harry Kane comes on but Dani Olmo bags stunning hat-trick in German Super Cup

    HARRY KANE came off the bench to make his Bayern Munich debut, but could not stop the rot as RB Leipzig won the DFB Super Cup 3-0.Dani Olmo has scored a hat-trick for Leipzig in an amazing performance as Bayern looked embarrassingly off the pace.
    The England star, 30, made the switch from Tottenham to Bayern Munich on Friday – and now has to justify his massive £104million price tag.
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    Charlie Wyett’s match report from Munich
    Harry Kane must have thought he was certain to finally get his hands on a trophy for the first time.
    Hilariously, it would have come just over 12 hours after his departure from Spurs.
    Yet on the night when he made his debut for Bayern Munich as a 64th-minute substitute, the Bundesliga champions were on the wrong end of a 3-0 thumping by Leipzig in the German-DFL Supercup.
    With tongue firmly in cheek, maybe it was fitting that for his fourth loss in a final, Kane was wearing Bayern’s third strip which for this season is white, a colour he knows well.
    But seriously, we should remember that the Germans take their Super Cup as seriously as we do with the Community Shield.
    So this loss against the German Cup champion will not worry the £104million signing as he looks to help Bayern win a 12 successive Bundesliga title and a seventh Champions League.
    Although looking at this current Bayern team, even plenty of goals from Kane may not be enough to help them cause major damage in Europe this season.
    Nevertheless, to get a decent run-out at a packed Allianz Arena, was still the end of head-spinning 36 hours the England captain will never forget.
    That’s all from Munich
    Harry Kane’s trophyless streak has been extended on his Bayern Munich debut.
    Kane came on as a second-half substitute in the German Super Cup against RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena.
    The star striker made his Bayern bow just a few hours after signing his contract.
    However, Leipzig picked up a comfortable 3-0 win thanks to a hat-trick by Dani Olmo.
    That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a lovely night!
    Credit: Reuters
    Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig stats
    Bayern Munich dominated 68 per cent of possession in the Super Cup against RB Leipzig.
    Bayern registered 13 shots, but only five of them were on target.
    Leipzig amassed 10 shots, half of which were on target at the Allianz Arena.
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    Tuchel on Kane
    Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel apologised to Harry Kane after a “bitter evening”.
    I’m just sorry for Harry Kane, he probably thinks we haven’t trained for four weeks.
    Our performance today had nothing to do with what we set out to do.
    It’s a very bitter evening, I’m sorry.Thomas Tuchel
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    Harry Kane debut analysis
    Harry Kane couldn’t set the world alight on his Bayern Munich debut.
    Kane struggled to get into the game against a superior RB Leipzig side.
    However, that made sense as the striker played for Bayern only after one trainign session.
    That was just a few hours after the England international put pen to paper on his new contract.
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    RB Leipzig win Super Cup
    RB Leipzig have ruined Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich debut at the Allianz Arena.
    German Cup winners Leipzig won the Super Cup after beating Bundesliga champions Bayern.
    Marco Rose’ side prevailed with a score of 3-0 thanks to Dani Olmo’s hat-trick.
    Not a great start for Thomas Tuchel’s side.
    Credit: Reuters
    Full-time: Bayern Munich 0-3 RB Leipzig
    What a horror show for Bayern.
    Toothless from the start, this was far from the start of the season the Bavarians wanted.
    Dani Olmo set the game ablaze with his early strike, before doubling the lead just before half-time.
    He then rounded out the scoring with a well taken second half penalty.
    Kane came on with 30minutes to go but failed to get into the game, having just three touches of the ball.
    His trophyless career continues but their is a long season ahead.
    Bayern Munich 0-3 RB Leipzig
    89mins. Leipzig fire wide again.
    This time its a volley from the edge of the area.
    It was always going to be difficult for Sesko to hit the target from there.
    Bayern Munich 0-3 RB Leipzig
    88mins. Leipzig go close now.
    The outstretched arm of Ulreich is enough to send a close range effort spinning wide of the goal as he rushes out to try and smother the angle.
    A real let off for Bayern.
    Bayern Munich 0-3 RB Leipzig
    85mins. Five minutes of regulation time to go, and it can’t end soon enough for Bayern.
    It’s been a horrid display from Tuchel’s side.
    Profligate in front of goal, bereft of ideas and defensively frail.
    Not an ideal start to the season.
    Bayern Munich 0-3 RB Leipzig
    82mins. Close again from Bayern.
    Gnabry’s free-kick is swung to the back post and finds Mazraoui open.
    He makes contact, but his header squirms wide of the post.
    Bayern Munich 0-3 RB Leipzig
    81mins. Bayern win a foul on the left of the penalty area.
    Gnabry is standing over it.
    Bayern Munich 0-3 RB Leipzig
    78mins. Goretzka is on for Kimmich, while Olmo and Simons have made way for Carvalho and Forsberg.
    Bayern Munich 0-3 RB Leipzig
    77mins. Kane has been briefly involved since coming on.
    He hasn’t found the deep positions he is used to and is instead staying further forward.
    Bayern and Leipzig are both making changes in the meantime.
    Bayern Munich 0-3 RB Leipzig
    74mins. Big chance for Coman.
    The scorer of the winner in the Bayern’s last Champions League triumph almost came up with the goods there following a jinking dribble from the right flank.
    However, his shot is straight at Blaswich, who saves once again.
    Bayern Munich 0-3 RB Leipzig
    70mins. Huge block from Kim to keep the score down.
    Leipzig go through again and go round the goalkeeper.
    But Kim manages to a get a vital block in to prevent a fourth.
    GOAL
    68mins. Olmo makes it three.
    It’s a horror introduction to German football for Kane, who sees his side concede a third before even touching the ball.
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    Bayern Munich 0-2 RB Leipzig
    67mins. PENALTY to Leipzig.
    Mazraoui appears to handle the ball after a close range header.
    The DFL-Supercup may be out of reach if Leipzig score here.
    Olmo to take…
    Bayern Munich 0-2 RB Leipzig
    64mins. There is a huge roar from the crowd as Kane enters the field of play.
    The England captain replaces Tel up front for his debut.
    Can he cause a “hurrikane” in Germany?
    Bayern Munich 0-2 RB Leipzig
    60mins. Close AGAIN.
    Leipzig are up against it at the minute.
    A low shot from the left wing sees Blaswich save with his feet, before the rebound is met by Musiala.
    But he pokes the ball just wide and is clattered in the process.
    Bayern Munich 0-2 RB Leipzig
    59mins. Is there hope for Bayern?
    Kane is warming up…
    Credit: AP
    Bayern Munich 0-2 RB Leipzig
    57mins. Musiala is the latest player to squander a chance.
    Yet again Bayern find space on the wing and find a player in the area.
    However, the youngster can’t sort out his feet as he attempts a first time finish.
    Bayern Munich 0-2 RB Leipzig
    53mins. Superb play from Mazraoui to thrust Bayern forward.
    He beats three players before popping the ball to Sane, who plays it back immediately.
    Mazraoui then beats another defender before laying back to Sane who crosses to the far post.
    The ball is squared back into the centre but doesn’t find anyone.
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