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      Harry Kane ‘increasingly likely’ to stay at Spurs despite being given go-ahead for £104m move to Bayern Munich

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      ENGLAND captain Harry Kane was yesterday given the go-ahead for a mega-money move from Spurs to German big-shots Bayern Munich.The Premier League side finally accepted an offer of £104million after rejecting three bids.
      Our mock up of Harry Kane in Bavaria should he sign for Bayern Munich
      Kane was given the go-ahead for a mega-money move from Spurs to German big-shots Bayern MunichCredit: Getty

      Last night Harry, 30, was still yet to sign — despite vowing his future must be decided before Spurs start the new season on Sunday.
      But amid reports that he was ­having second thoughts and would stay, Bayern sources said the club were confident of landing Harry.
      The England striker has the choice between playing Champions League football and finally winning silverware or remaining in London and trying to break the Premier League goal record.
      Kane is understood to have settled personal terms which would see his wages double, and has taken his family to scout for a new home.
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      But there is speculation that he has become worried about uprooting pregnant wife Katie, 29, and children Ivy, four, Vivienne Jane, two, and Louis, six months.
      Bayern, who have been European champions six times and won the German title 33 times, were sure they had their man.
      They have agreed a deal with Tottenham worth up to £104million after long weeks of negotiations.
      Spurs — who last won a major ­trophy when they lifted the League Cup in 2008 — had previously turned down three offers.
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      Kane then set a deadline to bring the will-he-won’t-he saga to a head.
      He insisted it had to be sorted before new boss Ange Postecoglou’s men kick off the new campaign at Brentford on Sunday.
      Harry’s delay in signing the deal yesterday led to fears among some that he was turning his back on a £22million-a-year payday.
      Amid all the confusion late last night, it was reported that Kane has agreed to join Bayern on a proposed four-year contract.
      He was leaning towards staying at his boyhood club but opted to leave at the last minute, according to sports website The Athletic.
      He has been given permission by Spurs to travel for medical tests that will finalise the deal, it was said.
      But other sources said the complexity of the deal honed by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy meant it “might not be concluded quickly”.
      A breakthrough would end a ­stellar Spurs career spanning 20 years at the North London club.
      Kane netted 30 times last season despite playing in a lacklustre Spurs side which finished ia disappointing eighth.
      That left the North London club without European football.
      He was said to have been impressed by the siren call of Bayern’s former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel and the hope of Champions League glory with the current Bundesliga champs.
      And though he might not be a drinker, his mates could have been looking forward to him living near the world-famous Oktoberfest and its beer halls.
      The average German spends about £3.50 for a pint — about 36 per cent less for a typical beer than in London.
      Even if he did not fancy a stein or two, he could chill out in the Bavarian city’s impressive main park.
      Called the Englischer Garten — English Garden — it is the size of 690 football pitches.
      Yet Kane — Tottenham’s all-time top goalscorer and winner of the 2018 World Cup golden boot for the Three Lions — is known to have been eyeing up Newcastle legend Alan Shearer’s Premier League record of 260 goals.
      He is currently 47 behind Shearer, but has already broken Wayne Rooney’s all-time England scoring record — getting his 56th goal in June.
      He has been Spurs’ undoubted star every year since 2014, but has just two League Cup runners-up medals to his name.
      He played a four-goal starring role in Sunday’s 5-1 friendly win over Shakhtar Donetsk which could be his last game for Spurs.
      The club valued him at £200million at one point and there were claims Levy would have accepted £150million in talks with Manchester City in 2021.
      But the continuing wrangle over his future is piling more pressure on the Spurs hierarchy — as they will not make a penny if he leaves on a free transfer after his contract expires next year.
      Bayern boss Tuchel has been confident of getting his man, and fans hoped their city would provide a further lure.
      It is also home to the spectacular Olympic Park. Built for the 1972 Olympics, it hosts a variety of major concerts.
      Kane could also find inspiration for expanding his luxury car collection by visiting the BMW museum.
      The city has plenty for his family too — including Hellabrunn Zoo, ranked among the best safari parks in Europe.
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      ANY uncertainty in Harry Kane’s mind over where he will be playing this season didn’t show in his training session with Spurs on Wednesday.
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      The striker played a full part in team drills despite ongoing speculation.
      Kane netted 30 times last season despite playing in a lacklustre Spurs sideCredit: Rex
      Kane at the Hotspur Way Training CentreCredit: Rex
      The squad had a rest day yesterday but Kane is said to enjoy working under new Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.
      Bayern’s headcoach Thomas TuchelCredit: AFP
      Thomas Mueller and Manuel Neuer celebrate with the trophy and teammates after winning the Bundesliga in 2023Credit: Reuters
      Bayern Munich celebrate winning the Champions League with the trophy in 2020Credit: Reuters
      Bayern’s home ground – the Allianz ArenaCredit: Getty More

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      Burnley make £9.5m transfer offer for forgotten former Premier League attacker but will have to beat off Saudi interest

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      PREMIER LEAGUE newcomers Burnley have made a bid for forgotten top-flight attacker to help boost their survival hopes.Vincent Kompany’s side play Manchester City in Friday’s opening game of the new season.
      Burnley have made a bid for Dodi LukebakioCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Lukebakio was previously at WatfordCredit: Getty
      Burnley have made ten new signings this summer transfer window.
      Sander Berge joined the club from fellow new Premier League side Sheffield United on Wednesday.
      Englishman James Trafford signed for the Clarets three weeks ago from Manchester City, in a deal worth £19million.
      Dodi Lukebakio is another player on fellow countrymen Kompany’s radar.
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      The Belgian wants to leave Hertha Berlin and is currently training away from the rest of the squad.
      Since Hertha’s relegation Lukebakio was eyed up by Burnley and is now set to submit an offer of £9.5m according to BILD.
      Capped eight times by Belgium, Lukebakio once played in the Premier League with Watford.
      He signed in January 2018 but failed to make an impact.
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      He made one appearance in total for the Hornets, in a 2-0 defeat against West Ham away from home.
      Lukebakio spent a season on loan iat Fortuna Dusseldorf, scoring 14 goals and assisting a further five.
      In 2019 he completed his move from Watford to Budesliga side Hertha Berlin for a reported fee of £20 million.
      Burnley are looking to complete the deal for the 25-year-old and strengthen their attack even more for the new Premier League season. More

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      Gary Lineker convinced Harry Kane WILL join Bayern Munich as he reveals theory behind transfer

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      GARY LINEKER claims that Tottenham would not have struck a deal with Bayern Munich unless “Harry wanted the move.”Tottenham have accepted Bayern Munich’s fourth bid for Kane.
      Gary Lineker is convinced Kane will join Bayern MunichCredit: Reuters

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      Three bids were rejected by Spurs before a fourth bid of around £94.5million was finally approved.
      Spurs chief Daniel Levy is understood to have been determined to stick to his reported £100m valuation.
      The deal would see Kane receive a salary of £21.6m per year in Germany – £415,000 per week.
      However, there is now a belief that Kane could REJECT the move.
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      With an agreement in place between the clubs and personal terms reached, Kane has a big decision to make in the coming days.
      Lineker quickly took to Twitter to give his opinion on the saga.
      The former Spurs striker has a theory that the fee would not have been accepted if it wasn’t for Kane wanting the move.
      He said: “Seems Harry Kane is on his way to Bayern Munich. Clubs have agreed the fee. That would not have happened unless Harry wanted the move.”
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      He also joked that Premier League all-time top-goal scorer Alan Shearer was “ecstatic” with the news.
      In another interview, Lineker also urged Kane to leave Tottenham, stating “the time is right for him”.
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      Man Utd include Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard on four-man shortlist to replace West Ham-bound Harry Maguire

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly eyeing Bayern Munich star Benjamin Pavard as they hunt for a replacement for Harry Maguire.Maguire’s Old Trafford is finally about to end after United agreed a £30million deal with West Ham on Wednesday.
      Jean-Clair Todibo is on Man United’s shortlist to replace Harry MaguireCredit: AFP
      Edmond Tapsoba is out of contract next summerCredit: Getty
      Marc Guehi is among the recent list, but may be too expensive to persue for UnitedCredit: Reuters
      And Pavard’s name is on a four-man list earmarked to replace the England defender, according to the Mail Online.
      The versatile defender has been on United’s shortlist since the winter transfer window of last season.
      And, with one year left on his current contract, United may be able to recruit the World Cup-winner on an affordable deal and he is said to be “keen” on leaving.
      Jean-Clair Todibo, Edmond Tapsoba and Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi are the other options reportedly in Ten Hag’s notebook.
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      Tapsoba, 24, is out of contract next summer which is another key factor for United to explore.
      But his club, German side Bayer Leverkusen, will not be willing to let him go cheap.
      Todibo has excelled at Nice since an £8.5m move from Barcelona in 2021.
      The centre-half, 23, has also attracted interest from Juventus this summer but the Italians were put off by his £35m price-tag.
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      While that could seem cheap compared to Guehi, who would come at a premium from Palace having received four England caps in the last year.
      Without Maguire, United are left with Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof to play in the centre of defence, while Luke Shaw filled in on occasion last season.
      Eric Bailly remains on the books having returned from his loan at Marseille.
      While Jonny Evans is also still with the squad having signed a short-term deal foe pre-season.
      The veteran, 35, could stay on as an efficient short-term option as the club look for a younger alternative. More

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      Bayern Munich order Tottenham to make Harry Kane transfer decision TONIGHT after submitting fresh £86m bid

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      BAYERN MUNICH have submitted one final £86million bid for Harry Kane and demanded Tottenham reply by midnight TONIGHT.The German giants want a deal resolved by the end of this week – and their new offer surpasses the £100million asking price, once a further £17million in add-ons are included.
      Bayern Munich have set Tottenham a deadline of tonight to make a decision on Harry Kane, say reportsCredit: Getty
      Bayern and Kane are now waiting for Spurs chairman Daniel Levy to make the final call on his star player.
      The striker is into the final 12 months of his contract in North London and Levy risks losing the club’s greatest ever goalscorer for nothing next summer should he dig his heels in.
      The England captain has no intention of signing a new deal at this stage and could also discuss a pre-contract with overseas clubs from January.
      Bayern chief Thomas Tuchel is keen for a deal to be wrapped up quickly and club directors met with Levy in London on Monday for further talks.
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      The Bundesliga champions are believed to have offered £81.7m bid earlier this week.
      Now The Telegraph and Sky Sports Germany say Bayern have launched an improved bid – £86m plus bonuses.
      Incredibly, they are insisting Spurs make their decision by midnight on Friday or they will move on to other options.
      A host of clubs, including Manchester United, have been linked with a move for 30-year-old Kane.
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      However, Old Trafford manager Erik ten Hag instead moved for Rasmus Hojlund, who’s set to be unveiled on Saturday following a £72m move from Atalanta.
      And now Bayern could switch attention to other big names such as Victor Osimhen.
      Tottenham are believed to still be chasing around £100m for Kane.
      Monday’s talks ended in deadlock but the Telegraph claim Bayern chiefs were buoyed by the fact Levy was willing to meet – suggesting his stance on Kane departing has softened.
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      Should the hitman not leave North London this summer, it’s thought he will see out the final year of his deal and leave on a free.
      However, it has been claimed both clubs remain “confident” a deal can be done before the September 1 deadline.
      Bayern plan to offer Kane a five-year contract.
      A deal for Tottenham’s all-time top scorer would shatter Bayern’s previous transfer record – which is is the £70m they paid Atletico Madrid for Lucas Hernandez in 2019.
      Kane is understood to have held talks with manager Thomas Tuchel with regards to a possible move.
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      His wife Katie was also reportedly in Munich looking for a house last month as the move edges closer.
      Spurs have been linked with a host of potential replacements for Kane and are now said to be looking at £13m-rated Argentinian youngster Alejo Veliz. More

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      Man Utd ‘still want Leon Goretzka transfer with Bayern Munich outcast frozen out under ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are still interested in Leon Goretzka who is no longer Thomas Tuchel’s plans, according to reports. The Red Devils have been keen on the Bayern Munich outcast with Erik ten Hag keeping a close eye on him all summer.
      Man Utd are still interested to sign Bayern Munich Leon GoretzkaCredit: Getty
      According to Florian Plettenberg, Man Utd “never lost their focus on Goretzka” who is “on the Premier League club’s list”.
      The 28-year-old has insisted he wants to remain at the Bundesliga champs despite interest from United and also West Ham.
      Goreztka told Sky Germany: ” I have no intention to leave Bayern. I love the club, I love the city, I love the fans.”
      But ex-Chelsea boss Tuchel is said to prefer Joshua Kimmich and Konrad Laimer.
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      And Ten Hag hopes that could change the Germany international’s mind.
      Sky Sports in Germany say Tuchel will happily sell Goretzka for around £43m, as they bid to fund their pursuit of Harry Kane.
      United have already recruited a midfielder Mason Mount this summer from Chelsea for £60milllion.
      Goretzka’s contract for the German club is set to run out in 2026 after signing a long-term contract back in 2021.
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      The midfielder joined Bayern back in 2019 and has since notched 34 goals and 35 assists across 179 appearances in all competitions for Bayern. 
      After undergoing surgery for a knee injury, he started in 22 Bundesliga matches last season.
      But with the arrival of Laimer from RB Leipzig this summer and with emerging star Ryan Gravenberch pushing for a spot, Goretzka is no longer the main man in Tuchels starting XI. 
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      Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel will not have Goretzka starting for himCredit: Getty More

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      Eagle-eyed fans spot something very wrong with Dominik Szoboszlai’s kit in Liverpool’s Bayern loss as Leipzig troll Reds

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      LIVERPOOL fans spotted an error on Dominik Szoboszlai’s shirt during the Reds’ defeat to Bayern Munich yesterday – but it seems it’s not the first time it’s happened.As cameras showed the team celebrating Cody Gakpo’s opener, viewers noticed the Hungarian midfielder’s name was spelled wrong on his shirt.
      Szoboszlai celebrates Gakpo’s goal.. but fans spotted something was up with his shirt
      Szoboszlai starred at Leipzig before joining Liverpool and the German side had every sympathy for the Reds’ kitmen
      The kit department were nearly there but printed “Szosbozlai” on the back of Szoboszlai’s shirt – the right letters but in the wrong order.
      Also spotting the mistake was the Hungarian captain’s former team RB Leipzig, who had some words of comfort for the Reds.
      The German club tweeted: “You’ll get the hang of spelling Szoboszlai eventually, trust us.”
      But some fans on social media weren’t so forgiving.
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      One tweeted: “The whole club have disrespected him when in reality it was just one person who’s clearly not qualified to be a kit man.”
      Another wrote: “Embarrassing for our kitman lol didn’t take me long to get the hang of spelling his name tbf.”

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      A third posted: “tears we can’t even afford a decent kitman.”
      Yesterday’s game was the 22-year-old’s debut for Jurgen Klopp’s team alongside new signing Alexis Mac Allister, who went off injured.
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      It was a decent performance from the Hungarian youngster who played 76 minutes.
      But conceding two late goals, including a stunning half-volley from Frans Kraetzig in the dying minutes, meant Liverpool were faced with a 4-3 defeat.
      The midfielder joined the Reds from Leipzig for £60million.
      Szoboszlai came to Leipzig from sister club Red Bull Salzburg in 2021 and had starred in the Bundesliga, registering 20 goals and 22 assists in 91 appearances.
      He has also racked up 32 caps for his country, scoring seven goals.

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      Sadio Mane fumes ‘you’re killing me every day’ in shock outburst before ex-Liverpool star refuses to talk to reporters

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      BAYERN MUNICH star Sadio Mane lashed out at a reporter claiming the media “kill” him “every day”.Mane endured a turbulent debut campaign at Bayern following his departure from Liverpool last year.
      Bayern Munich star Sadio Mane lashed out at a reporter for negative pressCredit: AFP
      The winger only managed seven goals in 25 Bundesliga appearances last season with Thomas Tuchel’s side.
      The Senegal international also landed in hot water following a reported scuffle with team-mate Leroy Sane after April’s 3-0 loss to Manchester City in the Champions League.
      The 31-year-old was then temporarily suspended by the German champions for one game and was also fined.
      All that drama led to some negative headlines from the German media in the last few months and raised questions about the player’s long-term future.
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      Mane, though, has followed Bayern for their pre-season training camp in Portugal.
      That was where the Senegalese star was approached by a reporter who wanted to ask him a few questions.
      However, the former Liverpool hero was in no mood to talk as he expressed his frustrations over the media’s recent coverage about him.
      Mane said: “You kill me every day, [now] you want me to talk to you. Come on.”
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      The star forward has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr interested.
      Reports suggest the ex-Southampton star is in talks with Cristiano Ronaldo’s club.
      And Bayern are prepared to sell Mane during the summer transfer window. More