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      Harry Kane will START Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga opener as Tuchel reveals first impressions of England captain

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      BAYERN MUNICH will unleash Harry Kane on Werder Bremen tomorrow in the opening match of the Bundesliga season.England captain Kane, a 64th minute substitute in Saturday’s 3-0 DFL-Supercup loss to Leipzig, goes straight into Bayern’s starting XI for the away match in northern Germany.
      Harry Kane joined Bayern Munich from Tottenham in a £104million dealCredit: Getty
      Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel gave him his debut for the club in their 3-0 loss to RB Leipzig in the DFL-SupercupCredit: Rex
      Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel, whose club landed Kane from Spurs in a £104million deal, said: “There’s a lot of things going on around a transfer of this size – a lot of noise, distraction going on.
      “But once he steps out on the pitch I feel he will be very composed and very calm. 
      “I feel he has enjoyed training and being on the pitch with the guys was pretty impressive.
      “We managed to sign the skipper from England so this is kind of what you expect – but it’s still impressive when you see it and get it in real life.”
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      He went on to say: “I have a big hope that Harry is the kind of guy that adapts very fast. He will be the kind of No 9 up front, a fixed point so players around him will adapt fast and I’m pretty sure our players will adapt and become better.
      “He will affect the defence. The opposition will focus on him so he will open spaces. He is not only a No 9 he can be between a 9 and 10 in the half spaces.
      “He gives us a lot of options and he has all the time to fully adapt but I’m sure he will.”
      Asked about having to deal with pressure, Tuchel added: “I don’t think it is going to be for the first time in his career he has had pressure so he will have to deal with that transfer in his performance and stay loose.
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      “It is not about life or death. The game is a competitive game and he has proved for 10 years how good he is.”
      Kane has joined the Bavarians after spending over ten years in the Tottenham Hotspur first team making 435 appearances.
      He also leaves as the club’s all-time top goal scorer having netted 280 times for the Lilywhites, 14 more than Jimmy Greaves.
      Despite his impressive record, the 30-year-old will be searching for his first career trophy during his spell in Germany.
      He was unable to lift any silverware during his time in North London and will be hoping that things will be different with 32-time Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.
      Kane and his new teammates failed to do that immediately after losing in the DFL-Supercup, but the star striker seems to be calm about his new side succeeding.
      Speaking following the loss in his first press conference he said: “I wanted to come here and win last night but that wasn’t the case. It’s no time to panic, it’s a long season ahead. Thank you to the fans, hopefully I can give them some reasons to cheer over the season.” More

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      Premier League giants on transfer red alert as Ansu Fati ‘decides to LEAVE Barcelona’

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      ANSU FATI is set to spark a Premier League scramble after deciding to leave Barcelona.Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham have all been linked to making a move for the winger.
      Ansu Fati has decided to leave BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      And the Prem trio will be among clubs scrapping for the Spain international’s signature this summer.
      Fati, 20, burst onto the scene as a teenager three years ago, having been at Barcelona since he was nine.
      He is the youngest goal scorer in Champions League history, at the age of 17 years and 40 days.
      And he even inherited Lionel Messi’s iconic No 10 shirt with the Argentina legend left the club in 2021.
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      But Fati has slipped down the pecking order under boss Xavi.
      And Spanish publication AS report that the Guinea Bissau-born star now wants out.
      That represents a change of heart for Fati, who had been determined to earn his boss’ trust.
      But he was left on the bench for the disappointing 0-0 La Liga opener against Getafe.
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      And, to rub salt in the wound, he saw unknown kids Abde Ezzalzouli and Lamine Yamal come on ahead of him as Barca desperately hunted a winner.
      Fati was finally called on in the 79th minute, but failed to make an impact.
      And that appears to have been the final straw for Fati, as he looks to resurrect his career elsewhere.
      Atletico Madrid are reportedly also keen but have yet to contact Barcelona, meaning Prem sides can get a head start. More

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      James Maddison doesn’t need Harry Kane to take Dream Team by storm this season

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      TOTTENHAM began the post-Harry Kane era with a 2-2 draw at Brentford on Sunday.Though the spoils were shared in west London, fans were generally happy with what they saw from Ange Postecoglou’s first competitive game in charge.
      Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the fixture from a Dream Team perspective was the success of James Maddison (£4m).
      A hopeful startCredit: DREAM TEAM
      The 26-year-old claimed seven points by virtue of two assists amid a typically lively performance.
      For the first, he demonstrated his set-piece threat with a whipped free-kick onto the concussed head of Cristian Romero (£3.5m).
      The second was somewhat fortunate as Maddison shuffled the ball away half a second before he was clattered only for Emerson Royal (£3m) to collect and unleash a low finish past Mark Flekken (£2.5m) from outside the box.
      That’s not to say the England international didn’t deserve his rewards; it could be argued he’s been robbed of a fair few assists in recent years.
      Maddison’s play style is perfectly suited to Dream Team.
      As a genuine playmaker, he seems to be almost entirely preoccupied with either creating goalscoring opportunities for his team-mates or taking on a shot himself.
      One of Dream Team’s most-popular midfieldersCredit: Getty
      This season, with Dream Team rewarding players for big chances created and shots on target as well as goals and assists, Spurs’ new No10 should thrive.
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      The fear was that the departure of the club’s old No10 (and all-time record goalscorer) to Bayern Munich would hinder Maddison’s returns.
      A striker of Kane’s calibre is a dream focal point for creative midfielders but if Gameweek 1 is anything to go by, the ex-Leicester man will do just fine in Postecoglou’s set-up.
      And perhaps that’s what Dream Team bosses should have expected all along – he produced plentiful points even when most his Leicester team-mates were under par.
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      It may yet be the case that Spurs recruit a clinical finisher to lead the line before the transfer window closes – they’ve certainly got the cash.
      With an ownership of 14.8%, Maddison is currently the eighth-most popular asset in his position, a whisker ahead of Gabriel Martinelli (£4.5m) and Luis Diaz (£4m).
      Spurs host Manchester United in Gameweek 2 which is a difficult match-up on paper but Erik ten Hag’s allowed Wolves 23 shots at Old Trafford on Monday night.
      Looking further ahead, the north Londoners will face Bournemouth Fulham (Carabao Cup), Burnley and Sheffield United – a favourable run.

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      Micky van de Ven reckons Spurs can do beautiful things if they train hard under Postecoglou – and has studied Vertonghen

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      MICKY VAN DE VEN reckons new club Tottenham can do some “beautiful things” under attack-minded boss Ange Postecoglou.Dutch defender VDV was chucked straight in for his debut at Brentford on Sunday.
      Ange Postecoglou earned a draw on his Premier League bow at BrentfordCredit: Rex
      That was despite only arriving from Wolfsburg for £43million five days prior and having only three days’ training.
      The 22-year-old coped well on the whole and showed signs of his lightning quick pace in the 2-2 draw.
      Though Spurs did not win their first competitive game under Postecoglou, fans were buoyed by the progressive style of play and were chanting their new boss’ name before half-time.
      Van de Ven was hugely impressed by the Greek-born Aussie during transfer talks and believes the future looks very bright.
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      Asked why he agreed to come to North London, Van de Ven replied: “Because it’s an amazing club. 
      “I had a good meeting with the trainer. He’s a really good trainer, I love the club, I love the players and I think there is so much potential under this trainer so we will see where this season heads.
      “(Postecoglou) has a good view on football. Attacking football is what I love, playing with a lot of space in the back doesn’t matter for me. 
      “Offensive football is what I like and if we play a lot of offensive football and we train, we train, we train then I think we can do some beautiful things.”
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      Van de Ven used to watch Spurs regularly because of all the players who joined them from the big Dutch clubs.
      Among those are Christian Eriksen, who arrived from Ajax in 2013, and Steven Bergwijn, who was bought from PSV seven years later.
      Van de Ven has already drawn comparisons from supporters to left-sided centre-back Jan Vertonghen.
      The Belgian, 36, also signed from Ajax in 2012 and went on to make 315 Spurs appearances.
      And Van de Ven revealed he has studied Vertonghen’s game as part of his own development.
      The youngster said: “I was always in the stadium when Jan Vertonghen was playing for Ajax so I always saw him play and always said he was a good left-footed centre-back. 
      “Of course I learned some from him as I watched videos of him, so of course I learned from him.”
      Van de Ven made 33 appearances last term for Wolfsburg where he was dubbed the fastest centre-back in the Bundesliga.
      He also captained the Netherlands at this summer’s Under-21 Euros in Georgia in Romania.
      Yet his bow in the relentless Premier League was a step-up.
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      Reflecting on his new league having experienced it for the first time, Van de Ven said: “Everything is harder, it’s going quicker and it’s going up and down, up and down. 
      “There is no moment in the game where you feel you can rest a bit, you always have to be sharp and 100 per cent focused.” More

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      England captain Harry Kane’s new baby could be born in Munich – and eligible to play for GERMANY

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      ENGLAND captain Harry Kane’s new baby could be born in Munich — and­ ­eligible to play for Germany.Bayern’s £104m striker, 30, said his fourth tot is due in two weeks.
      Harry Kane’s new baby could be born in Munich — and­ ­eligible to play for GermanyCredit: Bayern Munich
      Pregnant wife Kate scouted hospitals in a secret visit to the city last monthCredit: Getty
      The England captain revealed Kate, 30, was due to give birth in a couple of weeksCredit: Getty
      The England skipper admitted there was a “lot going on” as he discussed his whirlwind £104million transfer from Tottenham.
      He revealed wife Kate, 30, was due to give birth in a couple of weeks but refused to say where, saying: “We’ll do whatever works best for us as a family.”
      However, sources said Kate scouted homes – and hospitals – in a secret visit to Munich at the end of July, and the baby could be born in the German city.
      He or she would then be eligible to hold dual nationality — and could choose to play for England or their great footballing rivals.
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      A source said: “Kate flew out to Munich to do a recce at the end of last month as the deal got closer.
      “They knew that if it got over the line they’d need to be able to ­relocate very quickly.
      “Kate looked at homes but also visited a couple of private hospitals.
      “It’s unlikely Harry will be able to simply fly back to England for the birth and he won’t want to miss it.
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      “So Munich is a very real possibility and they have to be prepared for that.”
      Kane has “17.08.2023” stitched into his boots, sparking speculation it was the baby’s due date.
      Kate, seen cradling her bump yesterday, watched her hubby’s debut on Saturday — when he came on as a 64th-minute sub in a 3-0 thumping by RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup.
      Speaking at length for the first time about his move, Kane said yesterday: “Kate was in the stadium to watch my debut, with her family, my mum and dad and brother.
      Kane admitted there was a ‘lot going on’ as he discussed his £104million transfer from TottenhamCredit: Getty
      His baby would be eligible to hold dual nationality if born in MunichCredit: Getty
      “It will be something we’ll all remember for ever.
      “I’ve got another baby due in a couple of weeks and there’s a lot going on but my family are fully behind me.”
      Kane revealed he will be signing up for language lessons, and admitted the only word he had learned so far was “servus” – a term for hello and goodbye.
      He said: “Of course, I’m going to try and learn the language. I want to try and embrace the culture, embrace the country.
      “I’m going to have lessons at least once or twice a week to try and pick that up a bit.
      “We have a lot of English-speaking players and staff as well which helps me, but ­ultimately I want to learn to fit in as much as possible
      “The best way of doing that is understanding the language. It will be tough.
      “It is a tough language to learn but it’s something I want to try to do.
      “I’ve only been here for two days, I’ve had one training ­session and one game, so I’m still getting to know the players.
      “I’ve heard great things about the city and I’m sure I’ll get time to explore it, go out for coffee and dinner and meet some of the fans.”
      Kane said Kate and their three young kids, Ivy, Vivienne and Louis, would fly back to the UK today.
      But they first plan to look at houses in posh Munich suburb Grunewald – known as Little Hollywood.
      He said: “Two days ago I was ­sitting in London not quite knowing how it was going to go.
      “The kids don’t know too much about what’s going on. For them it probably feels like a vacation.
      “I’m sure I’ll have time to explain to them. We need to find houses, find properties. We’re not sure how it’s going to work yet.”
      Kane hopes to lead England to victory in the Euros in Germany next summer, and revealed he had received a congratulatory text from Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate.
      He said they will speak “when things have calmed down”.
      Kane is expected to start on ­Friday in Bayern’s first league game of the season against Werder Bremen.
      He is hoping to lead the German giants’ charge for silverware – after his first attempt ended in disappointment at the Allianz Arena.
      Max Eberl, sporting director of Bayern’s conquerors RB Leipzig, said: “It’s almost too much what Harry Kane is being saddled with, almost like a Messiah walking on water.”
      Kane said it was “not time to panic” and he would bring leadership to the squad.
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      According to the Federal Foreign Office, a child born in Germany can gain citizenship even if both parents are English.
      But one of them must have an unlimited residence permit for at least three years. Kane ­qualifies as he has a four-year deal with Bayern.
      The ace has ‘17.08.2023’ stitched into his boots, sparking speculation it was the baby’s due dateCredit: Chris Eades
      Kane is to start on ­Friday in Bayern’s first league game of the season against Werder BremenCredit: Bayern Munich
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      Tottenham ‘make transfer enquiry’ for striker at rival Premier League club to replace Harry Kane

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      TOTTENHAM have made a transfer enquiry for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, according to reports.Spurs are on the search for a new number nine after selling Harry Kane to Bayern Munich for £104million.
      Tottenham have enquired about Evan Ferguson’s availabilityCredit: Alamy
      Spurs are searching for a replacement for Harry KaneCredit: Getty
      Romelu Lukaku has been linked with a move to North London but a new report claims the club also have their eye on Ferguson.
      According to TEAMtalk Spurs have enquired about the youngster’s availability.
      But their approach is set to be rejected as the Seagulls have no interest in selling Ferguson, who scored six goals in debut Premier League season last term.
      Ferguson’s fine form was rewarded with a new long-term contract in April, tying down the Republic of Ireland international until 2028.
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      But that has not deterred Spurs interest as they view the 18-year-old as Kane’s long-term successor.
      Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is also a big fan of Ferguson and tipped his former club to sign the striker.
      He said: “Evan Ferguson scores in Fergie time. He’s a born goalscorer.
      “If I was in charge of recruitment at @SpursOfficial I’d take a punt on him as Kane’s replacement. Apologies to @OfficialBHAFC fans”.
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      Lineker was reacting to Ferguson’s stoppage time goal in Brighton’s 4-1 win over Luton on Saturday.
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      Harry Redknapp: Harry Kane would have turned Man Utd into title winners – I cannot believe they didn’t go in for him

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      I’M still in complete shock about Harry Kane.First of all, because I was so bullish that there was no way he would go to Bayern Munich.
      Harry Kane joined Bayern Munich from Tottenham for £104m on SaturdayCredit: Reuters
      Harry Redknapp is stunned Man Utd didn’t go in for KaneCredit: Getty
      But also because I cannot believe that someone in the Premier League, especially Manchester United, didn’t go for him.
      If Man United have got ambitions of winning the Premier League, he’s the one who could have made the difference for them.
      United have spent £60-70million on a young centre-forward, Rasmus Hojlund, and they don’t even expect him to be in the team for a while.
      At that price you’d expect him to come in and set the world alight!

      Then Liverpool and Chelsea are ready to pay £100m for Moises Caicedo, a defensive midfield player who doesn’t make or score goals, someone who breaks the play up, makes tackles and gets around the pitch.
      Players like that, who do a dog’s job in midfield and let people around them play, used to be two a penny. Now they’re £100m.
      For that money you want someone who can create and do something special. Someone like Harry Kane.
      I really think he could have tipped the balance for United.
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      Maybe Daniel Levy just wouldn’t sell to another English team — that’s the only explanation that makes sense to me.
      From a Tottenham point of view, it’s really tough.
      I was at a golf day as it was unfolding and there were a lot of Spurs fans there. They are gutted.
      “They were hoping they would get at least another year out of Harry and dreaming that he might then decide to stay for the rest of his career.
      But Daniel clearly thought the best thing for the club was getting £100m for a player who could leave for nothing next year.
      Harry is irreplaceable — but somehow Spurs have to replace what he brought to the team.
      They must recruit better than they have recently — and better than they did after selling Gareth Bale.
      If Man United have got ambitions of winning the Premier League, Kane’s the one who could have made the difference for them.Harry Redknapp
      Of all the players they bought with the Bale money, only Christian Eriksen was a real success.
      In the last few years, they’ve bought bit-part players who haven’t stamped their mark on the team. They have to shop in a better market.
      It’s tough for Ange Postecoglou. But he said that he always knew Harry leaving was a possibility, so you would hope the club at least have a shortlist of strikers.
      The trouble is, where do you find them?
      By going to Bayern, Harry is clearly putting team success over individual awards, like breaking the Premier League goalscoring record.
      Alan Shearer will be well pleased, anyway.
      Bayern are getting the perfect professional.
      When I was at Spurs, I’d be lying if I said we thought Harry would become what he is.
      We reckoned he could be a player but not the England captain, a superstar and the best centre-forward in the country, maybe the world.
      United have spent £60-70million on a young centre-forward, Rasmus Hojlund, and they don’t even expect him to be in the team for a while. At that price you’d expect him to come in and set the world alight!Harry Redknapp
      I remember him playing in a behind-closed-doors reserve game against Birmingham.
      Arsenal were looking to buy Scott Dann from Birmingham and came over for a final watch.
      I think Harry scored four goals and destroyed Dann — who didn’t end up signing for Arsenal.
      Afterwards, Frank Lampard senior went up to Harry and told him he liked him as a player but maybe he should work on his pace.
      Frank advised Harry to get some running spikes and do some sprinting, saying it would give him an extra yard.
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      The next time I saw Harry he had some spikes.
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      Gary Lineker identifies Harry Kane’s transfer replacement for Tottenham and apologises to Premier League rivals

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      GARY LINEKER has identified Evan Ferguson as the perfect replacement for Harry Kane at Tottenham.The 18-year-old striker scored in the final minutes of Brighton’s 4-1 thumping of Luton Town on the opening weekend.
      Gary Lineker has chosen the perfect Kane replacement to the detriment of Brighton fansCredit: PA
      Ferguson has been briefly linked with an exit from Brighton this summer following his six goals in 19 appearances last season.
      And he got on the score sheet again in Brighton’s 4-1 victory over the Hatters’ on Saturday.
      A long ball in behind Luton’s defence found Pervis Estupinan who then squared the ball across the face of goal for Ferguson to tap home.
      And as the Trish teenager inflicted more misery on Luton, Lineker took to Twitter to sing his praises.
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      The Match of the Day presenter tweeted: “Evan Ferguson scores in Fergie time. He’s a born goalscorer.
      “If I was in charge of recruitment at @SpursOfficial I’d take a punt on him as Kane’s replacement. Apologies to @OfficialBHAFC fans”.
      Former Brighton player Glenn Murray has previously insisted that Ferguson has the ability to reach Kane’s level one day.
      Tottenham are on the hunt for a new striker as the England captain completed a £104million move to Bayern Munich just two days before their opening Premier League game.
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      In an interview before Kane’s exit, Lineker urged Spurs’ record goal-scorer to leave Tottenham, stating “the time is right for him”.
      If Spurs do move to sign Ferguson in the near future, they’ll face huge competition, with Manchester United previously interested.
      Brighton are set to lose more talent to the traditional ‘Big Six’ with Moises Caicedo likely to follow Alexis Mac Allister out of the club.
      Ferguson’s contract at the Amex expires in 2028. More