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      Arsenal ‘targeting Granit Xhaka’s Switzerland team-mate Djibril Sow in shock Eintracht Frankfurt transfer’

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      ARSENAL are reportedly planning a shock transfer for Granit Xhaka’s international team-mate Djibril Sow from Eintracht Frankfurt.While the Gunners are currently focussed on staying on top of the Premier League, manager Mikel Arteta has been looking ahead to the off-season.
      Arsenal are reportedly chasing Djibril Sow for the summer transfer windowCredit: Alamy
      Manager Mikel Arteta is targeting the former team-mate of Granit XhakaCredit: Getty
      According to reports, he wants to strengthen the squad’s central midfield and has increased efforts to try and sign Djibril Sow during the summer transfer window.
      It’s thought that this would provide back up to regular starters Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey.
      The Spanish manager signed Jorginho from Chelsea in January and got Mohamed Elneny to sign a new contract in February, but is clearly still hunting for new arrivals to help bolster the squad.
      26-year-old Sow will begin the final year of this contract with German club Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer.
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      The player has made it clear to Frankfurt he will not be signing an extension with them this summer, and has already had talks with English, French and Italian clubs.
      However, Arsenal may have an advantage over other clubs as Sow’s international team-mate, Xhaka, is on their side.
      The pair played alongside each other for all four of Switzerland’s games during the 2022 World Cup, and Sow has said before how much he admires the 30-year old midfielder.
      Sow told Sport1 last year: “Above all, Xhaka is a role model as a personality, as a leader.
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      “He brings a presence to the pitch that I haven’t seen that often before.”
      The two have both played for Bundesliga team Gladbach, and Sow has previously spoken about his desire to follow Xhaka into the Premier League.
      Frankfurt will be keen to try and cash in this summer whilst Sow still holds some value, and have valued the midfielder at around €15million (£13m).
      The Swiss has seven goals and 13 assists in his 151 appearances for the German team, and helped them win the Europa League last season.
      The player also has 36 caps for Switzerland, making him a solid option for Arsenal if they want to increase the depth of their squad. More

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      Man Utd ‘told how much it will cost to sign Jeremie Frimpong after weeks of transfer talks, with Barca and Bayern keen’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly been given a price for star player Jeremie Frimpong in their bid to sign the defender.The right-back is considered Bayer Leverkusen’s hottest stock, and has been on United’s radar as manager Erik ten Hag looks for new recruits.
      Man Utd have signalled their interest in signing FrimpongCredit: Getty
      The Dutchman has been impressive in his performances with the German teamCredit: Getty
      With eight goals and nine assists to his name, Frimpong has had a stellar season with the German team.
      The 22-year old has become key player in the squad, as he can operate as a right-sided winger as well.
      The defender has a contract with the Bundesliga club until summer 2025, but has apparently become a potential target of the Old Trafford team for the upcoming transfer window.
      According to reports, talks with his manager have been going on for weeks to acquire the players signature.
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      However, Leverkusen have named the price United would have to pay in order to sign the player.
      According to SportBILD, the youngster could cost the Red Devils around £44million.
      But, if Frimpong keeps up his good performances until the end of the season, the eye-watering sum may not be a transfer hurdle.
      The former Manchester City and Celtic player scored last weekend during a match that saw Leverkusen beat Schalke 3-0, helping his side climb to seventh in the Bundesliga.
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      He was also chosen to be on the Netherlands squad for the 2022 World Cup, but ended up failing to make an appearance under former United boss Louis van Gaal.
      Frimpong also ended up being left out of Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman’s first squad for last month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers, and so is still waiting to make his international debut.
      Still, if Man Utd do manage to fork out for him, the 22-year old could prove to be a quality acquisition for Ten Hag’s side.
      However, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have also signalled their interest in the Dutch defender.
      According to football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Barca and Bayern have been in direct communication with Frimpong’s agent, hotting up the race to land the star player.
      Not just Manchester United. Understand FC Bayern and Barcelona have also had direct meetings with Jeremie Frimpong’s agent Jeffrey Lemmert 🚨🇳🇱 #transfersBayern priority is to decide on Cancelo in May; Barça situation unclear due to FFP.Frimpong, on #MUFC list since October. pic.twitter.com/fuldE2bN3N— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 6, 2023

      Barca are moving to sign a new right-back, but may be hamstrung with cost-cutting after FFP sanctions.
      Bayern are also thought to be on the lookout for a player in that area to replace Joao Cancelo if they decide not to make his loan from Manchester City permanent. More

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      Dortmund’s sexiest fan – who is nurse and lingerie model – offers special treatment to injured star player

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND’S so-called sexiest fan has offered special treatment to an injured star.Nurse and lingerie model Kim Schiele is ready to inject her unique abilities into centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck’s recovery.
      Diligent nurse Kim Schiele is prepared to help Nico Schlotterbeck as he’s out injured for her beloved DortmundCredit: Twitter
      Kim’s social media pics are a tonic for fans but she’s keen to assist players too
      The underwear model proves everyone is equal when it comes to treatment as she’s happy to help Schlotterbeck even though she “loves” Marco Reuss
      Dortmund’s title hopes were left needing smelling salts when Bayern Munich leapfrogged them at the top with Sunday’s 4-2 Der Klassiker win.
      But Kim wants to focus her healing hands on Schlotterbeck, who faces a month out after tearing a leg muscle in that dramatic game.
      Posting a go-getting picture of herself in medical scrubs, she wrote: “The faster he returns, the better. When he wants! 🙂 ”
      In another shot, also wearing her uniform, she asserted confidently: “Your favorite nurse.”
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      Maybe that perky description is all to do with positive thinking as she hopes Germany star Schlotterbeck returns speedily.
      And indeed her pro-active attitude towards the Germany star shows she has an holistic outlook to her love for Dortmund.
      Kim is clearly happy to spread care beyond “love of my life” Marco Reuss.
      She finally met the club skipper last October – after Dortmund’s late fightback snatched a 2-2 draw at home to Bayern.
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      And Kim’s offer to aid Schlotterbeck attracted a feverish response from fans on social media.
      One called her “Queen of Dortmund” and another wrote: “Beautiful Dortmund’s nurse.”
      However, one supporter pleased for urgent medical attention himself after seeing her photos and diagnosing his condition.
      He posted: “Come and treat me I have fallen in love.”
      The underwear model proves everyone is equal when it comes to treatment as she’s happy to help Schlotterbeck even though she “loves” Marco ReussCredit: INSTAGRAM More

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      Lewandowski struggled to understand Sir Alex Ferguson’s Man Utd transfer offer… before Jurgen Klopp blocked move

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      BARCELONA star Robert Lewandowski struggled to understand Sir Alex Ferguson when he tried to sign him for Manchester United.The legendary boss gave the striker – then at Borussia Dortmund – a call to convince him to move to Old Trafford.
      Robert Lewandowski struggled to understand Sir Alex Ferguson due to his accentCredit: EPA
      Fergie tried to get the striker to join Man UtdCredit: Sportsfile
      Lewandowski was ready to quit the Bundesliga side only for then-manager Jurgen Klopp to block the transfer.
      The 34-year-old moved to Bayern Munich a few years later, where he spent eight seasons, scoring 344 goals in 375 games.
      Now at Barca, Lewandowski recalled the moment he nearly signed for United.
      He told Bild: “I remember the moment exactly. We had a friendly with Dortmund in preparation, I think against Bochum.
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      “I was subbed at half-time. I looked at my mobile phone in the dressing room. There was a text message with the sender +44.
      “Ferguson had tried to call me and then sent me a message. He wanted to talk to me.
      “I was still in the dressing room, I took a shower and called him back, in a quiet corner.
      “My English wasn’t as good as it is today. He has a strong Scottish accent. I was so focused on understanding what he meant. Ferguson tried to be considerate, spoke slowly.
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      “I was 22-years-old, it was a special moment. I spoke to Aki Watzke and Jurgen Klopp in the camp. I wanted to go to Man Utd.
      “But they said: ‘No chance, Robert. We need you. You have to stay’.”
      Lewandowski also opened up on the time Klopp tried to rekindle his relationship with him and bring him to Liverpool.
      The Pole claims the German had approached him after Bayern met the Reds in a pre-season friendly in 2017.
      Lewandowski said: “We spoke on that occasion. Klopp asked me, ‘Don’t you want to come to Liverpool?’ We looked at each other, then I laughed.
      “I don’t know if he was totally serious. But going to Liverpool was never in my mind.”
      Jurgen Klopp cheekily tried to get Robert Lewandowski to join LiverpoolCredit: Bongarts – Getty More

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      Jude Bellingham publicly called out by Emre Can in live TV interview after Dortmund’s defeat to Bayern Munich

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM was called out publicly by team-mate Emre Can following Borussia Dortmund’s defeat to Bayern Munich.Die Schwarzgelben went down 4-2 on Saturday thanks to a nightmare howler from goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.
      Jude Bellingham cut a frustrated figure as Borussia Dortmund lost to Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Emre Can spoke honestly in his interview with ESPNCredit: https://twitter.com/archiert1/status/1642957202381045760
      “You have to be there and have a good body language.”Jude Bellingham has many strengths but he has a tendency for having a go at his teammates when things go wrong. I asked his Dortmund teammate Emre Can about this after they had a back-and-forth on Saturday. @ESPNFC pic.twitter.com/zF4tDMhP9K— Archie Rhind-Tutt (@archiert1) April 3, 2023

      The result saw reigning champs Bayern leapfrog Dortmund into top spot in the Bundesliga with eight games to go.
      And during the game, there were accusations Bellingham, 19, showed discontent and visibly got frustrated with his fellow players, sparking an on-field row with Can.
      That prompted questions surrounding the England star’s attitude from ESPN to the ex-Liverpool man during his live TV interview.
      Can, 29, said: “Jude is still young. He still has a lot to learn.
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      “On the pitch, here in front of 70,000 or 80,000 spectators, there are a few things you’re not allowed to do.
      “You need good body language when a team-mate makes a mistake or doesn’t see you. That’s what we have to learn as a team.”
      Bild add that there is tension building beneath the surface between Bellingham and his team-mates.
      The German newspaper reports various Dortmund players have been critical of Bellingham’s antics, his alleged “diva-like traits” and the way he likes to take in the adulation on his own from the Yellow Wall after wins.
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      It also states that the ex-Birmingham star is prone to snapping when he is criticised.
      For the next two months, though, the focus is on trying to win the Bundesliga for the first time since 2011-12 and end Bayern’s ten-year vice-like grip on the title.
      However, after that, Bellingham is expected to leave the club with a £130million-plus transfer on the cards.
      His contract runs until 2025 but he is unlikely to sign a new deal in order to secure a move to one of the European heavyweights.
      Real Madrid and Manchester City are leading the race with Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United all set to miss out.
      Bellingham’s dad Mark held talks with Los Blancos last month before a reported £123m opening bid was tabled as the Bernabeu giants prepare for life after Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.
      The defeat could prove costly in the Bundesliga title raceCredit: Getty More

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      Kimmich yells ‘what a load of s***’ as Tuchel’s Bayern are knocked OUT of cup in just his second game to 95th-minute pen

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      BAYERN MUNICH star Joshua Kimmich yelled “what a load of s***” after his side were knocked out of the German Cup.Freiburg came from behind to secure a place in the semi-finals with a 2-1 victory.
      Thomas Tuchel lost his second match in charge of Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Joshua Kimmich raged after the defeatCredit: Getty
      Lucas Holer scored a 95th minute winner from the penalty spot in Thomas Tuchel’s second game in charge of Bayern.
      Fuming to lose out on silverware, Kimmich reportedly raged at his team-mates after the home defeat.
      Sport1 claim that he shouted “what a load of s***, man”.
      Interestingly, Kimmich supposedly had a great relationship with previous boss Julian Nagelsmann, who since his sacking has been linked with Chelsea and Tottenham.
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      The German international had described his ex-manager as one of “the top three” he has ever worked with.
      That comes after he has been coached by the likes of Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Jupp Heynckes, Hansi Flick and Joachim Low.
      Kimmich had also claimed that Nagelsmann had not lost the dressing room and that the Bayern players had not “performed properly”.
      Tuchel started his reign at the Bundesliga champions in fine fashion, beating title-chasing rivals Borussia Dortmund 4-2.
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      Bayern sit top of the table and have a chance to get revenge on Freiburg at the weekend as they meet in the league.
      Afterwards, they face Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.
      Freiburg and Eintracht Frankfurt are through the last four of the DFB Pokal and will meet the winners of Nuremberg versus Stuttgart and Dortmund against RB Leipzig. More

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      Thomas Tuchel breaks silence on Chelsea sacking his replacement Graham Potter as he aims subtle dig at new owners

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      THOMAS TUCHEL broke his silence on Chelsea sacking his replacement Graham Potter – and admitted it didn’t bring about “huge emotions”.The German, 49, was surprisingly axed by new Blues owner Todd Boehly in September.
      Thomas Tuchel has had his say on Graham Potter’s sackingCredit: Rex
      The ex-Brighton boss was axed on Sunday after seven months in chargeCredit: PA
      But, just seven months later, the man brought in to replace him also got the boot after a horror run of results.
      Tuchel was quizzed about it when he faced the press on Monday.
      But the new Bayern Munich boss appeared to have mixed emotions about Potter’s exit and the state of his former employers at Chelsea.
      Tuchel was shocked when he got the boot and revealed his “devastation” at being forced to leave despite winning the Champions League little more than a year earlier.
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      And there appeared to possibly be a subtle hint he might have been open to returning to Stamford Bridge if he hadn’t just replaced Julian Nagelsmann in Bavaria.
      Speaking in German, Tuchel said: “I saw the news very late last night on my phone as a push notification.
      “In the end it was pretty tough timing because it was right after I took over here and now the next Chelsea coach position is vacant.
      “I needed quite a bit of time to distance myself from Chelsea.
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      “I really enjoyed working there and I formed friendships for life.
      “It was a very intense time.
      “But the club has changed massively so it was easier for me to get a bit of distance between myself and the club, so it didn’t really trigger big emotions in me.”
      Tuchel replaced Julian Nagelsmann at Bayern last week – with his fellow German boss now heavily linked with Chelsea.
      But Tuchel won’t be giving his compatriot any tips if he does become the latest boss to sit on the Stamford Bridge hotseat.
      He added: “He doesn’t need my advice, that won’t happen.
      “I don’t need to give any advice because the club is different now, not the same as when I was there.” More

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      Man Utd interested in ex-Celtic star Jeremie Frimpong with Bayer Leverkusen already making transfer replacement

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have expressed an interest in signing Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports.The Red Devils are currently in the market for a new defender as Erik ten Hag looks to continue his rebuild.
      Man Utd are interested in signing FrimpongCredit: Getty
      And 22-year-old Frimpong has emerged as a top transfer target.
      According to football journalist Patrick Berger, the Red Devils are keen on the prospect of signing the Dutchman.
      And Bayer Leverkusen could give him the green light to leave in the summer as they have already signed his potential replacement.
      The Bundesliga side completed the signing of Brazilian full-back Arthur from America Mineiro on Monday.
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      Should Frimpong make the move to Old Trafford, he would be competing with Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka for a place in Ten Hag’s starting line-up.
      The Red Devils are expected to welcome several players in the summer transfer window.
      Ten Hag is understood to be prioritising a new striker with Tottenham star Harry Kane at the top of his transfer wishlist.
      Victor Osimhen and Goncalo Ramos have also emerged as potential targets, but both players are expected to cost over £100million.
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      In order to facilitate the overhaul of new players, the Red Devils will allow several players to leave at the end of the season.
      The likes of Harry Maguire, Brandon Williams, Alex Telles, Anthony Martial and Eric Bailly are all expected to be sold.
      Jadon Sancho, Dean Henderson and Scott McTominay could also depart. More