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      Harry Kane is ‘too old and expensive’ for Bayern Munich claims club legend in boost to Man Utd transfer hopes

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      HARRY KANE is “too old and expensive”, according to Bayern Munich club legend Lothar Matthaus.The England striker’s future is already the talk of the next transfer window with just over a year left on his contract.
      Pundit Lothar Matthaus has given his take on whether Bayern should go all out for Kane this summerCredit: Getty
      Bayern Munich and Manchester United are believed to be the frontrunners for the Tottenham star.
      But the German giants have been urged to swerve Kane by one of their former players.
      Matthaus, who won the league five times in his two spells in Bavaria, believes Kane is not worth the cost at the age of 29 and prefers 24-year-old Victor Osimhen of Napoli.
      He also believes that Spurs’ record top scorer, who will likely command a fee north of £100m, is too expensive.
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      Writing for Sky Deutschland, the 62-year-old said: “I’m excited to see if a new striker comes along.
      “Everyone is talking about Victor Osimhen for his sensational performance at Napoli. You never know if he can do that in Munich, but I think he would be a good fit.
      “Randal Kolo Muani may need a little more room and space than a Bayern striker usually has, but he’s also good in the box and could work in Munich. Harry Kane would be too old and too expensive for me.
      “The price-performance ratio could speak for [Werder Bremen striker] Niclas Füllkrug. He would probably be available for €20-25 million [£17.6m-£22m] and score 25 goals in Munich.”
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      If Kane does not sign a new contract at Spurs, he would be available for free in the summer of 2024.
      This has sparked speculation on his future and could give Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy a decision to make this summer.
      Reports last month suggested that United have even received a boost due to Spurs reported interest in their goalkeeper Dean Henderson. More

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      William Saliba ‘ready to rush back for Arsenal’s title run-in despite fears he could risk further injury’

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      WILLIAM SALIBA is reportedly ready to risk further injury to play in Arsenal’s title run-in.The centre-back has missed the last four matches with a back problem.
      William Saliba is ready to put risk further injuring himself to play in the title run-inCredit: Getty
      Saliba is ready to begin training on grass this week.
      The Mail report that the 22-year-old wants to put his body on the line to potentially play against Southampton this Friday and in the huge clash with Manchester City on April 26.
      However, Gunners medics are cautious over his comeback and fear that speeding up his rehabilitation could cause more damage to his lower back.
      Arsenal are aware of Saliba’s importance and are working out whether it is a risk worth taking.
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      Mikel Arteta’s side have not kept a clean sheet in the four games that Rob Holding has deputised for the Frenchman.
      The Gunners, going for their first Premier League title since 2004, have also thrown away consecutive two-goal leads, against Liverpool and West Ham.
      Saliba had started in all 27 league matches before his injury.
      Arsenal currently sit top of the table, four points ahead of Man City.
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      However, momentum is now with Pep Guardiola’s side, who are in incredible form and have a game in hand.
      There is reportedly belief in the Arsenal camp that the meeting between the top two next Wednesday will decide the title’s destination. More

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      Arsenal legend Petit criticises Arteta tactics and says ‘he’s such a young manager… he has to learn’

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      EMMANUEL PETIT has criticised Mikel Arteta’s tactics after Arsenal gave ground to Manchester City in the title race.The Gunners first slipped up at Anfield as they threw away a 2-0 lead to draw with Liverpool.
      Mikel Arteta’s tactics have been criticised by Emmanuel PetitCredit: Alamy
      Petir reckons Arteta has not rotated his squad properly over the last monthCredit: Rex
      And they repeated the mistake on Saturday as West Ham fought back from two goals down to also claim a point.
      Defending champions City are now just four points behind Arsenal with a game in hand.
      The two sides face each other next week in a winner-takes-all battle.
      And with City on an eight-game winning run in the league, not many are betting against Pep Guardiola winning a fifth title in six years.
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      Former Gunner Petit has now hit out at Arteta’s tactical selection against West Ham.
      He believes the Spaniard should have made his substitutions a lot earlier before the game got away.
      Indeed, Petit reckons Arteta has actually shown signs of mismanagement by not rotating his squad properly in the last month.
      But he has urged fans to remain patient, even if Arsenal don’t win the title, as Arteta is still young and might need to learn his lessons the hard way.
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      Petit told Legal Sportsbooks: “Recently yes [Arteta hasn’t rotated enough]. I think it was the same against Liverpool.
      “He took some time to make subs and some players should have been involved earlier.
      “The likes of Trossard, who has been brilliant since he joined. Arteta has his first XI in mind and wats to stay with them because he thinks they have been unbelievable since the beginning.
      “He’s probably thinking ‘why should I change them?’ Because they were winning game after game?
      “I can understand but in the meantime, as he’s such a young manager, maybe he has to learn as well from that.” More

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      Rafael Benitez proud of ‘extremely good’ Chelsea manager spell after ‘more than fulfilling objectives’

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      RAFAEL BENITEZ has labelled his time at Chelsea as “extremely good” despite him being unpopular with the club’s fans.The Spaniard took charge of the Blues on an interim basis during the 2012-13 season.
      Rafa Benitez won the Europa League with ChelseaCredit: Corbis – Getty
      He replaced the popular Roberto Di Matteo and received a hostile reception from fans when he first joined the club, which involved protests against his appointment.
      Benitez guided Chelsea to a Europa League triumph and a top four finish in the Premier League before leaving at the end of the season with Jose Mourinho filling his shoes.
      Reflecting on his time at the club, Benitez told the Telegraph that he looks back at his spell there with fondness and cited his Liverpool links for his unpopularity.
      He said: “It’s not lost on anyone that [Roman] Abramovich’s Chelsea were the strongest team in the Premier League when I arrived at Liverpool.
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      “We competed with them and beat them in the Champions League several times, those games had a lot of tension and it’s not easy for a fan to forget the emotional part.
      “Fortunately, we more than fulfilled our objectives of qualifying directly for the Champions League, and on top of that we also won the Europa League. I think everyone now sees it as a success.
      “I have said it many times, we behaved like professionals at all times and the club treated us very well, from the owner to the last employee.
      “Our memory of that time at Chelsea is, honestly, extremely good.”
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      Frank Lampard’s side face one of the 63-year-old’s former clubs in Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League this evening.
      Ahead of the match, Benitez has backed the current interim boss to do well, saying: “It was a surprise for everyone [re-appointing Lampard], but he has been there for many years and knows the players.
      “It’s a risky gamble that we will only be able to assess, as almost always, at the end.
      “He has a great squad at his disposal, he knows the Premier League, he knows the staff and the fans will give him more leeway than another manager because he was a great player there.
      “He can give them more peace of mind in the short-term.”
      Benitez is currently out of work and he claims that he has declined the chance to come back into Prem management.
      However, he does still want to return to English football. More

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      Jesse Lingard shows off incredible new-look Lamborghini after having £400,000 car wrapped again

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      JESSE LINGARD showed off his car’s incredible new look after having it wrapped AGAIN. The Nottingham Forest star was spotted leaving the Victors Restaurant in Alderley Edge, Cheshire.
      Jesse Lingard pictured next to his new-look Lamborghini UrusCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The £400,000 motor has had a number of different looks since Lingard brought itCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      He was spotted leaving the Victors Restaurant in Alderley Edge, CheshireCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Lingard joined Nottingham Forest last summerCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The car has previously donned a blackout lookCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Lingard’s motor can go from zero to 62mph in 3.6 secondsCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      It has also been seen with a sage green colour schemeCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      And after leaving he was pictured getting into his Lamborghini Urus 4×4, which featured a striking new look.
      The £400,000 motor has been wrapped FOUR times since he brought it.
      Previously Lingard’s Lambo – which can go from zero to 62mph in 3.6 seconds – has been seen with more dark colour schemes.
      Its variations have included a blackout look and another with a sage green and black paring.
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      Following its latest pimp out, it now sports a striking matte red look complete with a black trim.
      Lingard has endured a tough season with Steve Cooper’s Forest.
      The 30-year-old snubbed the likes of West Ham in favour of a move to the City Ground after leaving Manchester United in the summer.
      But he has struggled to make the desired impact, starting just 12 games in the Prem this season, while failing to bag a goal or assist in the league.
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      However, with his deal at the City Ground running out in the summer, he may be offered a career lifeline overseas.
      Reports suggest Lingard is attracting interest from the likes of Fenerbache and Middle East clubs.
      Lingard has endured a tough seasonCredit: Rex More

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      Liverpool transfer target is ‘better than Jude Bellingham in EVERY way’, claims Van der Vaart

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      LIVERPOOL have been advised to sign Bayern Munich outcast Ryan Gravenberch because he is better than Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham “in every way”.That is according to Rafael van der Vaart, who insists Gravenberch outclasses Bellingham even though the England international has been linked with all of Europe’s top hitters.
      Bayern Munich ace Ryan Gravenberch is better than Borussia Dortmund star Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      That is according to Rafael van der Vaart, who insists Gravenberch is more physical than BellinghamCredit: Reuters
      The midfielder was targeted by the Reds but manager Jurgen Klopp decided to pull the plug after Dortmund kept raising his staggering release clause, which reached a whopping £130million.
      The Merseysiders have since been linked with Gravenberch, who continues to struggle for minutes at Bayern under Thomas Tuchel just like he did during Julian Nagelsmann’s tenure.
      However, Van der Vaart, who is known for his strong opinions in the Netherlands, is adamant that his fellow Dutchman would be a much smarter deal than Bellingham for Liverpool.
      The ex-Tottenham star believes the 20-year-old would pay dividends in the Premier League because he is more physical than the Dortmund star.
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      Van der Vaart said: “Do you know what the most important thing is when you go to a new club? The first two weeks.
      “You have to show in every training, every practice game that you are a rightful purchase.
      “For Gravenberch, it would actually be good to rent him out to Ajax again.
      “Can you remember any player who sat on the bench at Bayern in the 1990s?
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      “You make a lot of money… Nice and all, but no, you have to play football.
      “What I think the big difference is: Bellingham is at a club a step lower and always plays.
      “I think Gravenberch [is] better than Bellingham in every way. Especially also in physicality.” More

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      Real Madrid ‘want Chelsea quartet and willing to splash out more than £90m on Reece James alone’

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly keen on signing four players from Chelsea.And they are ready to spend £90million alone on star man Reece James.
      Real Madrid are ready to spend £90m on Chelsea star Reece JamesCredit: Rex
      Real are also big fans of contract rebel Mason MountCredit: Reuters
      Chelsea and Real face each other tonight in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash.
      The Spaniards lead the tie 2-0 following last week’s win at the Bernabeu.
      But Real are also looking to beat Chelsea off the pitch as well as on it.
      According to Fijaches, Los Blancos are hoping to sign no less than four players from Stamford Bridge.
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      Top of their list is right-back James, 23, who is regarded as one of the best players in his position.
      The defender only signed a new five-year deal in September.
      Real are in “no hurry” to sign James, but they would like to have him in as a replacement for the ageing Dani Carvajal.
      Next on their list is Mateo Kovacic, who is out of contract in 2024.
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      Real want to re-sign Mateo Kovacic when his contract expires in 2024Credit: Alamy
      Real rate Ruben Loftus-Cheek for his versatilityCredit: Getty
      The 28-year-old spent three years at Real before joining Chelsea in 2018.
      But Los Blancos chiefs are keen on a free transfer return when his deal expires, with the club expecting to lose either Luka Modric or Toni Kroos next year.
      The third player Real want is Mason Mount, also out of contract in 2024.
      Carlo Ancelotti would prefer to make a move this summer as the England man, 24, stalls on signing a new Chelsea deal.
      But Real are also willing to bide their time and land Mount for nothing next year should the Blues play hardball over a fee.
      Finally, the Spaniards are also exploring a move for Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 27.
      They are big fans of the ace’s versatility as a central midfielder and right-sider.
      Like Mount, he is being targeted this summer but could also end up going on a free transfer in 2024. More

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      Premier League cult hero signs for second-tier club in Norway aged 41 and will even wear old club’s colours

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      BLACKBURN legend Morten Gamst Pedersen has signed for Norwegian club Ranheim at the age of 41.The former Rovers midfielder is still yet to hang up his boots – a decade on from departing Ewood Park.
      Morten Gamst Pedersen (right) spent nine years at BlackburnCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      And the Norwegian has now penned a deal with the second-tier outfit in his homeland.
      Pedersen said: “I’m always excited when I come to a new club.
      “I think it’s healthy that my stomach tingles a little.”
      Ranheim’s kit colours are blue and white – the same as Blackburn.
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      And he is excited to be in those colours again.
      He added: “The club is blue and white, something I have enjoyed before, so I hope this adventure will be just as good an experience.”
      Pedersen enjoyed nine years at Blackburn from 2004 to 2013.
      He made 348 appearances, contributing 47 goals and 66 assists.
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      He left the Premier League to join Turkish side Karabukspor for one season, before returning to his home country and signing with Rosenborg.
      Pedersen began a four-year spell with Norwegian side Tromso in 2019, followed by stints at fellow domestic clubs Alta and Asane.
      He has played 666 club games in his career and also racked up 83 caps for Norway – the last of which came in 2014. More