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      Marco Reus snubs Jadon Sancho, Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski as he reveals best ever Dortmund team-mate

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND star Marco Reus revealed his best ever team-mate, and it’s not a superstar like Jadon Sancho, Erling Haaland or Robert Lewandowski…Reus has spent ten years at Dortmund and played with some of the biggest names in the world who have left for some of Europe’s major powerhouses after succeeding with the Die Schwarzgelben.
      Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus named his best ever team-mateCredit: Getty
      Sancho went to Manchester United, Haaland joined Manchester City and Lewandowski signed with Bayern Munich before leaving for Barcelona this summer.
      But when it comes to his favourite ever team-mate, the winger insists no one beats Mario Gotze.
      The two Germans spent a total of five years together at the Signal Iduna Park and Reus has very fond memories of Gotze’s two stints at the club.
      The Eintracht Frankfurt forward left Dortmund in 2013 for Bayern and returned in 2016 until he moved to PSV Eindhoven four years later.
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      Reus told OMR: “When I came to Dortmund back then, Mario Gotze was the exceptional talent.
      “It was incredible back then. It was amazing and everyone I spoke to raved about him.”
      But Reus doesn’t forget the contribution some other former superstars made at Dortmund.
      The Germany international insists the likes of Sancho, Haaland, Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembele and City star Ilkay Gundogan served the club well.
      Marco Reus named Mario Gotze as his favourite ever Borussia Dortmund team-mateCredit: PA
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      Reuss added: “We had an incredible number of good players at Dortmund.
      “Jadon Sancho was and is also an incredibly good player because, combined with his dribbling, he has great timing with his passes.
      “Ousmane Dembele, we always called him the ‘man without a hip’ because he can turn so quickly.
      “Erling, then Ilkay. I think I forgot a few, but I think those were the ones who left their business card in the most impressive way.” More

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      Dortmund in horror late collapse as they throw away 2-0 lead in 88th minute to amazingly lose 3-2 to Werder Bremen

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      WERDER BREMEN scored three times in the final five minutes to come from two goals down and snatch a stunning 3-2 victory at Borussia Dortmund.Dortmund led 2-0 thanks to goals from Julian Brandt and Raphael Guerreiro but threw the game away late on.
      Sheffield United flop Oliver Burke scored the winner for Werder BremenCredit: EPA
      The Borussia Dortmund players looked shellshocked after the defeatCredit: EPA
      England international Jude Bellingham was despondent after the matchCredit: Getty
      Lee Buchanan sparked an unlikely comeback with his 89th minute strike before Niklas Schmidt equalised in stoppage time.
      There was more drama to come as seconds later former Sheffield United and West Brom star Oliver Burke fired in the winner just before the final whistle.
      In doing so, Werder Bremen became the first Bundesliga team to score three goals in a game from the 89th minute onwards.
      After the match Dortmund manager Edin Terzic said: “We are unfortunately talking about a deserved defeat.
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      “Still it’s frustrating when you are 2-0 up until the 89th minute even if you have not played well.
      “It is difficult to explain it rationally. After they scored their first goal we started to shake.
      “Even if our performance is not got we should be winning such matches.”
      Dortmund were not at their best in the first half but led at the break thanks to Brandt’s stoppage time opener.
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      Bremen dominated in terms of shots and finished the match with 14 efforts to Dortmund’s six.
      But it was Terzic’s side who doubled their lead when Guerreiro struck from 25 yards out.
      The visitors refused to give up and scored what might have been a consolation goal through England under-21 star Buchanan, whose expert finish found the top corner.
      But Schmidt drew them level before Burke’s stunning winner deep in stoppage time, which left Dortmund on six points from their first three games.
      Champions Bayern Munich, also on six, are in action at VfL Bochum on Sunday.
      Ruhr valley rivals Schalke 04 are still waiting for their first league win since their return to the top flight this season following a goalless draw against VfL Wolfsburg. More

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      Man Utd ‘considering Thomas Meunier transfer move’ with Diogo Dalot only option at full-back for Erik ten Hag

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering making a move for Borussia Dortmund right-back Thomas Meunier, according to reports. The Red Devils have got off to a disastrous start in the Premier League making Erik ten Hag even more desperate to bolster his defensive options.
      Thomas Meunier could be heading to Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag wants to sign more players before the transfer window slams shutCredit: Reuters
      Diogo Dalot started in the 4-0 loss to BrentfordCredit: AP
      The Belgian is reportedly seen as ideal competition for Diogo Dalot in the right-back position, claim Manchester Evening News.
      Ten Hag wants to get rid of Aaron Wan-Bissaka this summer and will accept a huge loss or loan to do so making full-back options light.
      Meunier, 30, has previously spoken of his fondness for United saying back in 2018 that they are a “unique club” and that he has “always been a fan” of the team.
      The Telegraph claim that it could take a bid in the region of £12.5million to bring him to Old Trafford.
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      He has been at Dortmund since 2020 after making the move to Germany on a free transfer after his deal at Paris Saint-Germain expired.
      At the Parisians he won three league titles and three Coupe de le Ligue trophies in four seasons featuring in 128 games.

      He is also an experienced international representing Belgium 56 times.
      Speculation suggests Man Utd are also interested in Barcelona’s Sergino Dest if a deal for Meunier doesn’t happen.
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      Barca themselves are ready to battle United for Meunier’s signature, according to reports.
      With not long of the transfer window remaining United are in a rush to do some more business and are allegedly keen on Casemiro, Christian Pulisic, Asmir Begovic and Antony.
      Meanwhile the future of Cristiano Ronaldo remains in doubt, More

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      Meet England’s next Dortmund star in Jamie Bynoe-Gittens who rejected Arsenal – and cricket – to put Prem clubs on alert

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      JAMIE BYNOE-GITTENS is the latest Englishman about to become big in the Bundesliga.Like Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham before him, the Prem’s biggest clubs are likely to be looking at Bynoe-Gittens’ progress at Borussia Dortmund and kicking themselves.
      Jamie Bynoe-Gittens scored his first Borussia Dortmund goal against Freiburg on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      The youngster has been compared to Jadon Sancho having also moved from Manchester City to DortmundCredit: Getty
      Bynoe-Gittens revealed team-mate Jude Bellingham has helped him settle inCredit: INSTAGRAM/Jamie Bynoe-Gittens
      The winger is also taking classes to learn German three days a weekCredit: INSTAGRAM/Jamie Bynoe-Gittens
      Since turning 18 just 10 days ago, the lad from Reading has scored his first senior goal for the German giants and signed a new long-term deal.
      So life is certainly moving fast for the right-footed left winger who also helped England win the European Under-19 Championships in Slovakia last month.
      Due to his position and style of play, it is no surprise comparisons are being made with Sancho, who has already played an key part in Bynoe-Gittens’ career path.
      Now playing at Manchester United, Sancho left Watford for Manchester City’s academy, where he spent two years before leaving for Dortmund in 2017.
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      So when Bynoe-Gittens was in Reading’s academy, he made the same move up north because of Sancho’s progress in Manchester, turning down Arsenal in the process.
      Before then, between the ages of five and seven, he played for a team near Reading called Caversham Trents.
      With his dad a keen cricketer, he was torn between both sports but played for Reading and Chelsea at a very early age before sticking with his home town club until under-14 level.
      Bynoe-Gittens spent two years at City before joining Dortmund as a 16-year-old in 2020, despite an offer from Bayern Munich.
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      Although he suffered a nasty ankle injury in his first campaign at youth level in Germany, he progressed brilliantly last season and delivered better stats than Sancho ever managed in Dortmund’s Under-19s.
      He was rewarded by former first-team boss Marco Rose with a Bundesliga debut, aged 17, in a 6-1 win over Wolfsburg in April.
      He made four appearances — including a full debut — at the end of last term.
      Bynoe-Gittens then started four times, including the final, as England’s Under-19s beat Israel 3-1 to be crowned champions of Europe.
      After just one week of holiday, he returned to Dortmund for pre-season and away to Freiburg on Saturday, with the team trailing 1-0, he scored his first senior goal to spark a 3-1 win.
      There is no doubt Dortmund midfielder Bellingham has helped him settle in, along with Gio Reyna, the English-born son of former Sunderland and Man City midfielder Claudio.
      He said: “They have been through what I am going through. They are both young and I talk to them, on and off the pitch.
      “This season, I want to be a starter.”
      Bynoe-Gittens attempted one interview in German last year. He takes three lessons a week and is hoping that next season, all his post-match duties will be in German.
      Former Dortmund star Paul Lambert is impressed, telling SunSport: “I have seen him in training and he is a good one. He is only a baby but they have high hopes for him.”
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      Bynoe-Gittens’ £8,000-a-week deal was due to run out next summer, so on Tuesday he signed a fresh £40,000-a-week contract until 2025.
      Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said: “We think he still has a lot more potential for development, and we will give him the time he needs.” More

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      Man Utd ‘line up Meunier transfer bid and are ready to take £40MILLION hit on Wan-Bissaka and sell him back to Palace’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly lining up a transfer for Thomas Meunier, as they prepare to take a £40MILLION LOSS on Aaron Wan-Bissaka.United are in the market to improve their options at right-back, with Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot coming under fire for their poor performances across the last 12 months.
      Thomas Meunier in action for Borussia Dortmund earlier this seasonCredit: EPA
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s days at United appear to be numberedCredit: Getty
      And now, three years after buying him for a whopping £50m, United are reportedly prepared to take a £40m loss to sell Wan-Bissaka back to Crystal Palace.
      According to The Telegraph, Palace are willing to take their academy graduate back to Selhurst Park, but will only pay £10m to do so.
      Wan-Bissaka was signed with the hopes of developing the attacking side of his game to compliment an already superb tackling ability.
      However, the defender has failed to develop as planned, and has even lost his place in the United starting XI this term.
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      The Telegraph add United are looking to replace him with one of Borussia Dortmund right-back Meunier or Sergino Dest.
      Meunier, 30, has started both games for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga but was hooked at half-time of their 3-1 win over SC Freiburg.
      United are yet to make an offer for the Belgian defender but are understood to be more likely to sign him than Dest, with Barcelona demanding £17m for the USA international.
      Fresh reports today have also indicated United are in line to sign Christian Pulisic on loan from Chelsea.
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      The American is said to be willing to join The Red Devils in order to get more regular game time, with United’s current forward line struggling.
      Among these is Cristiano Ronaldo, who revealed he would divulge “the truth” about his future when he participates in an interview in a couple of weeks time.
      Former United team-mate Gary Neville slammed the decision to not grab the situation “by the scruff of the neck” and implored him to “stand up and speak now.”
      In addition, Ronaldo’s sister shared a post by Piers Morgan to her Instagram story, with the post in question slamming United as “rotten.” More

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      Man Utd line up Gladbach keeper Yann Sommer as No2 to David de Gea after disastrous start to season

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are lining up a bid for Borussia Monchengladbach goalkeeper Yann Sommer, according to reports.Sommer, 33, is being lined up to deputise and challenge current United No1 David de Gea.
      Yann Sommer in action for Borussia MonchengladbachCredit: Getty
      David de Gea allowed an easy shot to squirm past him in the first of two errors he made against BrentfordCredit: Rex
      The Bundesliga veteran has one year left on his current deal and is courting interest from a number of Premier League clubs.
      According to German outlet Blick, Erik ten Hag is looking at Sommer following De Gea’s poor start to the season.
      This information has been echoed by Fabrizio Romano, who also revealed United have a list of three shot-stoppers who they could go after.
      In addition, Romano confirmed ‘Gladbach have a new three-year deal on the table for the Swiss international.
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      De Gea’s disastrous performance against Brentford where he cost the team two goals has caused Ten Hag to ramp up the search for a new keeper.
      Sommer by contrast has conceded just half of the goals De Gea has, thanks to his side winning 3-1 against Hoffenheim and drawing 2-2 against Schalke in their first two games of the season.
      He has been the number one at Borussia-Park since joining from Basel in 2014 and has made 326 appearances for the club.
      Meanwhile, last season’s United deputy Dean Henderson, who took the Spaniard’s position from him during the second half of the 2020/21 season, has thus far starred on loan at Nottingham Forest.
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      A string of fine saves – including a Declan Rice penalty – ensured Forest kept a clean sheet and managed a win on their first home game back in the Premier League since 1999.
      Henderson accused United of wasting a year of his career after he sat on the bench last season as De Gea reclaimed the No1 spot with a number of good performances when Henderson was unavailable at the beginning of the campaign.
      The competition the one-time England international provided De Gea worked a treat in getting the Spaniard back to his best form, but without the threat to his position De Gea has already made two direct mistakes leading to goals.
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      Classy Sadio Mane sent 150 boxes containing chocolate and photo of him to Liverpool staff after joining Bayern Munich

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      SADIO MANE sent boxes including chocolate and a picture of himself to 150 Liverpool staff members after leaving.The winger quit Anfield for Bayern Munich in a £35million deal this summer after six years with the Reds.
      Sadio Mane has hit the ground running with BayernCredit: Getty
      The Senegalese ace sent packages to Liverpool staff membersCredit: @eltel1979 Twitter
      After departing, the 30-year-old was keen to show his appreciation to those unsung heroes behind the scenes that help players flourish.
      Bild’s Christian Falk reports that “from the cleaning lady to security guard” – every staff member was gifted a chocolate and portrait.
      Packages also included a card featuring the message: “Thank you for all your support.
      “You Never Walk Alone.”
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      Mane joined the Reds from Southampton in 2016, going on to win everything with Jurgen Klopp’s side.
      He helped them to Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup glory.
      The Senegalese star scored 120 goals in 269 outings for the Reds.
      He also laid on 49 assists as part of a deadly front three alongside Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino.
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      Mane has already hit the ground running at Bayern.
      He scored on his debut in a 5-3 DFL Supercup victory over RB Leipzig.
      And he also got off to a perfect start in the Bundesliga, netting in his side’s 6-1 rout of Eintracht Frankfurt on the opening day. More

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      Watch Borussia Dortmund fan absolutely LOVE the smell of Jude Bellingham’s match-worn shirt after he throws it in crowd

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM can do absolutely no wrong.Not only is the 19-year-old one of the most promising young midfielders on the planet, it seems as though he smells like a dream too.
      Jude Bellingham threw his shirt to a fan in the crowdCredit: https://twitter.com/ESPNFC
      The lucky supporter celebrated as they caught the shirtCredit: https://twitter.com/ESPNFC
      The fan then gave the kit a good long sniffCredit: https://twitter.com/ESPNFC
      That’s if the reaction of one lucky Borussia Dortmund fan who was lucky enough to catch his shirt is anything to go by.
      Bellingham threw his sweaty match-worn kit into the crowd following Dortmund’s 3-1 win over Freiburg on Friday.
      Naturally the young supporter celebrated with an excited fist pump.
      But that reaction was taken one further by the woman next them, who appeared to be their mother.

      She buried her nose into Bellingham’s shirt and gave it a good long sniff – despite the England star running around in it for 90 minutes beforehand.
      The young fan then did the same, giving the shirt a sniff of their own.
      And if their reactions are anything to go by the shirt is going straight up on the wall at home, without a trip through the washing machine first.
      Three Lions star Bellingham played 90 minutes in the 3-1 win, helping Dortmund to kick off their campaign with two successive victories.
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      The ex-Birmingham City ace has taken the Bundesliga by storm since joining Dortmund in 2020.
      He was recently nominated for the prestigious Kopa Trophy alongside England team-mate Bukayo Saka – an award given to the best player in the world under the age of 21.
      His stunning form for club and country has attracted interest from the Premier League and elsewhere in Europe.
      The likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea are all reported to be keen on the midfielder, with Real Madrid also thought to be admirers. More