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      Borussia Dortmund stunned as they lose 2-1 to Vietnam despite stars like Hummels and Malen featuring

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND suffered a shock defeat to international side Vietnam in their final match of the club’s Asia tour.The Bundesliga side are touring the continent to maintain fitness during the domestic off-season with the World Cup in Qatar.
      Donyell Malen had given Dortmund the leadCredit: Getty
      Mats Hummels was one of the few top players from Dortmund to featureCredit: Getty
      Vietnam fought back to win the game 2-1 in HanoiCredit: EPA
      Much to the delight of their teamCredit: EPA
      They started the game well enough as Donyell Malen gave them the lead in the 13th minute.
      And then the side, which started first-team regulars such as such as Mats Hummels, Salih Ozcan, Felix Passlack, Nico Schulz and goalkeeper Alexander Meyer, threw the game away.
      Nguyễn Tiến Linh fired Vietnam level in threw 36th minute from a rebound.
      And the comeback was completed as Phạm Tuấn Hải converted from the spot in the 90th minute.
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      While the game is just a friendly and the scoreline counts for nothing, it is still a surprising defeat for the Germans.
      There were plenty of youth players on the pitch for Dortmund in the second half, but they were joined by former Liverpool ace Emre Can.
      And he was unable to help the German club avoid defeat.
      Coach Edin Terzic was happy with the workout the players had as well as the opportunity to give chances to the younger players.
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      He was quick to praise their hosts for the hospitality they showed the club after the game, saying: “Congratulations Vietnam. You had a great night.”
      “We have had a great time in Vietnam, the people here are amazing and they have welcomed Dortmund with love. I hope we come back here again.”
      However, Vietnam coach Park Hang-seo was satisfied with his side’s determination in the game.
      He said: “Can’t say that the result is not important in this match. We are a national team, we have to maintain our image.” More

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      Bayern Munich ‘working on stunning £90million Harry Kane transfer’ after Oliver Kahn admitted interest in Tottenham star

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      BAYERN MUNICH are “working on” landing Tottenham striker Harry Kane in a blockbuster £90MILLION transfer.The Spurs striker, 29, is under contract with the North London club until 2024.
      Harry Kane has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich for several monthsCredit: PA
      However, rumours of a potential departure to the Bundesliga champions have been circulating for some time.
      And Bayern CEO Oliver Kahn fuelled that speculation earlier this week when he praised the England captain.
      He told Sky Sports Germany: “Kane is very good player, but there are also many other very good players. I’ve read that [gossip] everywhere.”
      According to Sky Sports, Bayern are exploring the possibility of a move for Kane.
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      And a transfer for Spurs’ talisman would reportedly set them back in the region of £70-90m.
      But the German giants remain unconvinced a deal could be completed.
      Spurs chief Daniel Levy fended off strong interest from Manchester City last year as he kept hold of Kane after a lengthy transfer saga.
      Since then, talk of a departure has gone away – particularly following the appointment of manager Antonio Conte 12 months ago.
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      But now interest from Bayern has led to speculation once more, with Kane expected to make a decision on his future after the World Cup.
      And with the forward set to enter the final 12 months of his current deal in the summer, Tottenham may feel now is the time to cash in on their legendary striker.
      Kane has netted a breathtaking 261 goals in 408 appearances for the Lilywhites and is just five short of the club record set by Jimmy Greaves.
      He also has 51 goals for his country and is only two shy of Wayne Rooney’s record.
      Kane has made a superb start to the season for Spurs, registering 13 goals in 22 matches.
      But they are already in danger of another trophyless season after falling behind Arsenal and Manchester City in the Premier League title race and exiting the Carabao Cup to Nottingham Forest.
      Kane is yet to win a major trophy in his career and could leave Spurs in search of silverware. More

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      Chelsea ‘lead Josko Gvardiol transfer race as rivals Juventus give up pursuit of RB Leipzig defender’

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      CHELSEA are reportedly leading the chase to sign RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol.The 21-year-old Croatia international, who can play left-back or centre-half, is currently on World Cup duty.
      Chelsea are leading the chase to sign RB Leipzig’s Croatian World Cup star Josko GvardiolCredit: Alamy
      Gvardiol, who has 14 caps, moved to Leipzig in 2020 but remained on loan with Dinamo Zagreb for another campaign.
      But he has since established himself in the Bundesliga side’s first-team and helped them to reach the Europa League semi-final before they were dumped out by Rangers last term.
      He has continued that fine form throughout the current season and has had a host of clubs chasing his services.
      Chelsea have held a long-term interest and plotted a swoop for him in the summer.
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      Juventus have also been keen, while Barcelona, Liverpool and Manchester City have also been linked.
      Now outlet TuttoJuve are claiming that Timo Werner’s return to the German club from Stamford Bridge could lead to the Blues taking “advantage” due to their good relationship with the Bundesliga outfit.
      The report also adds that Juventus are ready to end their interest as they are “unlikely” to even be able to “fight” against Chelsea for his signing.
      Gvardiol has already outlined his ambition to play in England – although his dream was to head to Anfield instead of Stamford Bridge.
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      He admitted last year: “From a young age, I watched Liverpool games with my dad and I grew up with just them.
      “When I took football more seriously, I started following them, and I definitely want the Premier League and Liverpool move one day.”
      He has played in both of Croatia’s opening two group games at the World Cup.
      Gvardiol and his team-mates are now hoping to seal a place in the knockouts by overcoming Belgium on Thursday. More

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      Chelsea close in on signing injured France World Cup star Christopher Nkunku for £52m with medical ‘already done’

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      CHELSEA are closing in on the signing of Christopher Nkunku after striking an agreement over the transfer fee and the way the deal will be structured, according to reports. Nkunku, 25, has been linked with a move to Chelsea and is said to have already undergone a secret medical ahead of a transfer next summer.
      Christopher Nkunku is closing in on a transfer to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Nkunku suffered World Cup heartbreak after picking up an injury days before the tournamentCredit: Reuters
      That deal is now one step closer after Chelsea struck a deal with RB Leipzig for a £52million fee, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      The Blues have also agreed on how the payments of the deal will be structured, with clauses in place to make the payments for the deal easier.
      Romano adds a long-term deal is prepared to be signed from June 2023, with just the contract to be signed before the deal is finalised.
      Chelsea are also lining up a deal for team-mate Josko Gvardiol despite seeing an £80m bid rejected last summer.
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      Nkunku missed out on the World Cup after picking up an injury in France training just days before the tournament began.
      And in an additional blow to the Bundesliga Player of the Year, he will certainly be out until the New Year and may even need surgery after it was revealed he suffered ligament damage in his ankle.
      The injury came about after Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga went into a late challenge with him.
      Prior to the injury Nkunku was in electric form at club level.
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      The former Paris Saint-Germain ace had netted 17 goals and added four assists in 23 games in all competitions this season.
      This echoed his incredible form last season when he contributed to 55 goals in 52 games. More

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      Chelsea ‘reach deal with RB Leipzig to sign Christopher Nkunku and star is happy to make transfer’

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      CHELSEA and RB Leipzig have an agreement in principle for Christopher Nkunku, according to reports.The 24-year-old France star has a release clause of around £53million in his contract.
      Christopher Nkunku is happy to join ChelseaCredit: Getty
      But Chelsea will not trigger that clause, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Nevertheless, the two clubs do have a verbal agreement in place for Nkunku to head to Stamford Bridge at the end of the campaign.
      Romano reports the Blues “have an agreement with RB Leipzig for a different kind of payment”, rather than triggering his release clause.
      All that’s left on the club side of things is to get the deal officially over the line.
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      There is no hold up on the player side, with Nkunku thought to be happy to join the Blues.
      Chelsea and RB Leipzig agreed a deal for the talented attacker back in September.
      He even underwent a medical ahead of a proposed move next summer.
      Meanwhile, German outlet SportBild Oliver Mintzlaff’s departure as Leipzig CEO won’t affect the deal.
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      Mintzlaff resigned from his role last week, but the agreement with Chelsea for Nkunku remains in place.
      He is said to have promised Nkunku that he could leave if the right offer came in for him.
      Nkunku has attracted interest from a number of Europe’s top clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain.
      That’s after he scored 35 goals in 52 appearances for Leipzig last season.
      He’s carried that form into this campaign too, with 17 goals in 22 games so far in all competitions.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last month that Liverpool had sent scouts to watch Nkunku in case his move to Chelsea broke down.
      But Blues owner Todd Boehly is desperate to sign the Frenchman, having regularly met Mintzlaff for coffee in London.
      The Blues are also after Nkunku’s Leipzig team-mate, centre-back Josko Gvardiol.
      Chelsea want to sign Josko Gvardiol, as well as NkunkuCredit: Getty More

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      Bayern Munich ‘split over Harry Kane transfer move’ with some believing Tottenham striker ‘wouldn’t suit their style’

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      PART of the Bayern Munich hierarchy are reportedly unconvinced by the prospect of signing Harry Kane.Reports last month suggested the Bundesliga champs had made Kane their No1 transfer target.
      Harry Kane has been linked with a move to Bayern MunichCredit: Reuters
      Now though it’s claimed not everybody at the club is sold on the idea of signing him.
      German outlet Sport Bild say some Bayern insiders believe Kane, 29, does not suit the club’s style of football.
      Bayern failed to recruit an out and out striker in the summer after Robert Lewandowski left for Barcelona.
      And with Kane into the final two years of his Tottenham deal, rumours of a swoop at the end of the season have emerged.
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      Sky Germany previously reported that Bayern are ready and waiting to make their move if no new deal is signed.
      The Bundesliga champions were previously linked with a move for the Spurs talisman over the summer.
      But with some bigwigs thought to be unconvinced, their chances of signing the striker could take a hit.
      Kane himself addressed the rumours in October, saying: “I’m focusing on Tottenham Hotspur and trying to do our best.
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      “For sure Bayern are a top, top club but all my concentration is on Tottenham.”
      Key figures at Bayern have made no secret of their admiration for the England skipper.
      CEO Oliver Kahn said of Kane: “He is under contract with Tottenham.
      “Sure, an absolute top striker, but that’s all a dream of the future.”
      While Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann said: “He’s very strong, brilliant with head and both feet. He could score a lot in the Bundesliga.
      “I don’t know the price, but it’s really tough for Bayern Munich to reach it. We’ll see what happens in the future.” More

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      Alphonso Davies injury update as Bayern Munich release statement over fears Canada star will miss World Cup

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      ALPHONSO DAVIES still has a chance to appear at the World Cup in Qatar despite picking up an injury on Saturday.The Bayern Munich star is set to appear for Canada in the tournament, but worries grew after he suffered a hamstring strain against Hertha Berlin.
      Alphonso Davies should be fit to play for Canada at the World Cup in QatarCredit: Getty
      Bayern have calmed fears over his injury and confirmed that his spot at the World Cup is “not at risk”.
      The Bavarian club has also said that the defender will not be playing in their remaining league fixtures against Werder Breman and Schalke before the start of the World Cup.
      A club statement said: “FC Bayern will be without Alphonso Davies for the two remaining Bundesliga games prior to the winter break.
      “The 22-year-old full-back suffered a hamstring strain in the 3-2 win at Hertha BSC on Saturday.
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      “The diagnosis was confirmed by the German record champions’ medical unit.
      “The Canada international’s participation in the World Cup in Qatar is not at risk.”
      Davies is one of the stars of the Canadian football team alongside Lille striker Jonathan David and Club Brugge forward Cyle Larin.
      Canada is in Group F and faces a tough set of matches in their attempts to make it to the knockout rounds which will kick off on November 23.
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      With Belgium, Croatia, and Morocco in their group, Davies’ fitness could be the difference between making it through or not.
      Davies has been a regular for the Bundesliga side this season having played 19 times in all competitions. More

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      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and owners ‘agree to go ALL IN for Jude Bellingham transfer… but Dortmund want £130m’

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      JURGEN KLOPP and his Liverpool owners have reportedly agreed to go ALL IN for Jude Bellingham.But Borussia Dortmund will demand £130million for any transfer.
      Jude Bellingham is a transfer target for a host of clubsCredit: Getty
      Jurgen Klopp is keen to bolster his midfield next yearCredit: Getty
      Bellingham, 19, is already developing into one of the best young midfielders in Europe.
      He has four goals in five Champions League games – and nine in 19 overall – and captained his side numerous times this season.
      Bellingham looks certain to start for England at the World Cup later this month.
      But Liverpool are hoping he lines up at Anfield come the start of next season.
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      As reported by Bild in Germany, Klopp and FSG are already making preparations to land Bellingham next summer.
      It is said they have set aside £86m of their transfer kitty to spend on Bellingham as they prioritise bolstering their midfield.
      However, that will unlikely be enough to sign the former Birmingham youngster.
      Dortmund want a whopping £130m for their highly-rated ace, who is tied down until 2025.
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      That would make Bellingham the Premier League’s most expensive player ever – breaking the £100m bar set by Jack Grealish last summer.
      However, it is not just Liverpool chasing a big-money move for the teenager.
      The Reds face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United for his signature.
      However, SunSport understands Real Madrid are in pole position as they look to add another rising star into their midfield after already signing Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni. More