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      Bayern Munich told they should have signed in-form rival instead of Harry Kane as Tuchel aims sly transfer dig

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      THOMAS TUCHEL has scoffed at a rival manager for suggesting Bayerm Munich should have signed Victor Boniface instead of Harry Kane.Tuchel paid £104million for England skipper Kane, while new £18m Bayer Leverkusen frontman Boniface has been compared to Erling Haaland.
      Harry Kane has notched three goals in four games for BayernCredit: Rex
      Victor Boniface has four goals from Leverkusen’s three league winsCredit: EPA
      Cologne coach Steffen Baumgart claimed if he was Bayern boss he would have targeted the Nigerian 22-year-old over Tottenham legend Kane, 30.
      But Tuchel believes the comparison is ridiculous.
      He described Boniface as “a totally different type of player” – then teased Baumgart.
      Ex-Chelsea manager Tuchel said: “It’s good that Cologne’s coach is concerned about our market.
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      “If we had known earlier, we would have expanded our transfer committee to nine people.”
      Nonetheless, pound for pound, and in plain stats, Baumgart has a strong case for backing Boniface as the dream strike recruit for Bundesliga clubs.
      Younger than Kane by eight years, he has helped blitz Leverkusen to the top of the table with four goals from their three wins in three games.
      Champions Bayern, in second place, are the only other team to have won all their three German top-flight matches this term.
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      Three Lions’ record scorer Kane has notched three goals in his four appearances since arriving at Munich last month.
      Tuchel said on Thursday the Londoner was already showing he’ll become an “absolute success” for Bayern.
      And German outlet BILD claim Kane has quickly established himself within the dressing room as one of Bayern’s three most senior figures.
      Thomas Muller and Joshua Kimmich share that status – with club captain and fellow Germany star Manuel Neuer slipping down the list.
      Meanwhile, Boniface has continued his astonishing rise of the past four years.
      He totalled 23 goals and eight assists from 66 matches as he twice won the Norwegian top-tier title with Bodo/Glimt.
      Then 17 goals and 12 assists in 51 games last term for Belgium’s Union Saint-Gilloise persuaded Leverkusen to splash out for him.
      Thomas Tuchel reckons Kane is already proving to be a great buyCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League cult hero Mario Balotelli ‘seeks return to former club after becoming unemployed at 33’

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      ADANA DEMIRSPOR want to bring Mario Balotelli back to Turkey, according to reports.The Italian spent the 2021-22 season with the Turkish Super Lig team.
      Mario Balotelli spent last season at FC SionCredit: AFP
      He departed last year to join Swiss side FC Sion.
      But, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Sion have agreed to terminate Balotelli’s contract.
      He adds that Adana Demirspor will explore the possibility of bringing the striker back.
      Balotelli, 33, scored 19 goals in 35 appearances for Adana.
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      But things went less well in Switzerland, where Super Mario scored six times in 19 games.
      He did provide a leadership figure, however, earning the captain’s armband.
      But unfortunately he couldn’t prevent his side from being relegated.
      Balotelli achieved cult hero status in the Premier League during his time at Manchester City.
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      He arrived at the Etihad in 2010 after signing from Inter Milan.
      The maverick forward spent three seasons at Eastlands, helping City win their first Premier League title in 2012.
      Balotelli scored 30 goals in 80 appearances for City.
      But his only assist was the contribution that really mattered, setting up Sergio Aguero for his iconic league-winning moment.
      He later returned to the Prem for what would be a less successful spell at Liverpool.
      The Italy international managed just four goals in 28 games for the Reds.
      During his career he has also played for AC Milan, Nice, Marseille, Brescia and Monza.
      Baotelli, 33, spent the 2021-22 season with Adana DemirsporCredit: Getty More

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      Student signed by Czech side despite NEVER playing football in ‘weirdest transfer ever’… but there’s a bizarre catch

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      A CZECH club has completed the weirdest transfer of the summer after signing a 22-year-old who has never played football before. The signing occurred after the boy’s father reportedly paid £17,500 to secure his son a place on the team.
      A Czech football team have signed a 22-year-old student who has never played beforeCredit: Instagram @fkviagemusti
      The club is FK Usti nad Labem and they play in the Czech third division.
      They are currently sixth in the league after taking 10 points in their first six games.
      And the team’s new recruit has stunned many in the football world.
      Football is a sport where talent is nurtured from the youth as players battle through the grassroots to academy programmes before going pro.
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      But law student Martin Podhajsky has skipped through the stages even with his footie experience being limited to him playing FIFA video games.
      The rookie has now registered with the Football Association of the Czech Republic.
      The BBC has reported the club has made plans for him and he is set to join in training before making his debut.
      The club chairman Premysl Kuban said: “He has never played football, only FIFA from what I know.
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      “However, you don’t just see such money rolling on the floor every day.
      “If someone gives me this type of money, I’ll let anyone join.”
      But there is a bizarre catch to his signing.
      The plan is for Podhajsky to play 10 minutes and replace captain Jakub Mares – with the funds from his dad going towards sponsorship.
      Kuban continued: “He said himself that he would like to play, then his dad called and things started to move.” More

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      West Ham confirm 24-man Premier League squad… and fans reckon they know who’ll pinch the final spot on free transfer

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      WEST HAM have dropped a major hint that Jesse Lingard could be set to re-join the club. The Hammers confirmed their squad for the Premier League season and were allowed to name up to 25 players.
      Jesse Lingard could be set to return to West HamCredit: PA
      However, David Moyes has picked just 24 with fans convinced it is leaving the door open to Lingard’s return.
      Clubs that have not named the maximum amount of players can register free agents subject to Prem approval.
      The attacking midfielder is currently without a team after seeing his Nottingham Forest deal expire at the end of last season.
      Lingard has been training with West Ham over the summer to maintain his fitness and could be set to land a short-term contract.
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      Speaking on talkSPORT, Moyes suggested that the 30-year-old could pull on the claret and blue shirt again.
      He said: “Jesse has trained with us for three weeks and he’s improved greatly from when he first came in.
      “He’s in really good condition – much better condition than he was when he first came in.”
      The former Manchester United star became a fans’ favourite in East London during a loan spell there in 2021.
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      He joined in January and helped fire West Ham into the Europa League with nine goals and five assists in 16 matches.
      The club made an effort to make the deal permanent but they could not agree a deal with him and he stayed at Old Trafford for one more year, scoring a winner against the Irons that season.
      Again, West Ham tried and failed to sign him last summer as Forest snapped up him up.
      Fans believe West Ham will finally get their man, one said: “Space left for Lingz.”
      Another added: “Room for one more.”
      West Ham cannot include more than 17 non-homegrown players so they have named eight born in England to fill the quota.
      Players aged Under-21 do not have to be included.
      There is no space for Lingard in their Europa League squad.
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      Man Utd star once involved in training ground bust-up wanted by Besiktas in last-gasp transfer swoop

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S Hannibal Mejbri is wanted by Besiktas on loan after they recently had a permanent deal for the midfielder rejected.The 20-year-old who was once involved in a training ground bust-up with former teammate Alex Telles is wanted in a last-gasp transfer swoop.
      Hannibal Mejbri may be up for a late transfer swoop by BesiktasCredit: Getty
      Besikitas and United have recently been in negotiations after the Instanbul-base side signed centre-back Eric Bailly.
      They are now looking to strengthen their ranks further by eyeing a move for midfielder Mejbri with the Turkish transfer window still open.
      Mejbri spent last season in the Championship at Birmingham City, where he made 41 appearances.
      The Tunisia International is in high demand but has remained at United, who have resisted offers to sign the player permanently.
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      Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund also had their eyes on a deal for the midfielder in the summer but the move got turned down.
      And Besiktas offered a loan deal with an option to buy the player but got knocked back by the Red Devils.
      Now Turkish outlet Fanatik, cited by Sport Witness says the Turkish giants will fire back with a loan approach without an option to buy.
      Erik ten Hag has not played the youngster yet in any of United’s four Premier League games.
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      While Besiktas boss Senol Gunes is desperate for an attack-minded midfielder and believes Mejbri is the perfect fit.
      Mejbri has been capped 26 times for the Tunisian senior side at international level.
      Tunisia’s 3-1 victory against Mo Salah’s Egypt on Tuesday saw United fans demanding Ten Hag to reward Mejbri more game time.
      The youngster made headlines last May as he was involved in a training ground clash with former Red Devils star Alex Telles – in the aftermath of their humiliating 4-0 defeat against Brighton. More

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      Jonjo Shelvey on verge of Nottingham Forest transfer exit after just six months following fall-out with Steve Cooper

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      JONJO SHELVEY is reportedly close to leaving Nottingham Forest six months after falling out with manager Steve Cooper.The midfielder moved to the City Ground in January but was frozen out of the team after a disagreement with Cooper.
      Jonjo Shelvey is close to leaving Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      Shelvey, 31, is now set to bring his time in the East Midlands to an end.
      The Telegraph have reported that the former Liverpool and Newcastle ace is closing in on a move to Turkish outfit Rizespor.
      It is claimed that he is set to travel to Turkey to spend the season on loan with the club.
      The ex-England international was left out of Nottingham Forest’s 25-man squad for the Premier League season.
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      The club instead named midfielders Danilo, Nicolas Dominguez, Morgan Gibbs-White, Cheikhou Kouyate, Orel Mangala, Ibrahim Sangare, and Ryan Yates.
      The report also states that Shelvey did have offers to stay in England from Burnley, Sheffield United and Leeds but has instead opted for the Turkish Super Lig.
      Rizespor currently sit 5th in the league table after winning two of their first four games of the season.
      Shelvey did become a regular team member after his move to Forest but was dropped after his error in the 2-0 loss to Aston Villa in April.
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      And he has not been in the squad since his disagreement with Cooper before Forest played Liverpool.
      He did not travel with the club for the pre-season training camp in Valencia.
      Forest are also keen to shift more than just Shelvey.
      Emmanuel Dennis is another signing that could leave the club with Turkish clubs also interested in his signature.
      The Nigerian striker joined Forest last summer from Watford but failed to replicate the form he showed at the Hornets. More

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      Graham Potter REJECTS return to management with Rangers with ex-Chelsea boss holding out for another job

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      GRAHAM POTTER has turned down a return to management with Scottish side Rangers after being approached to replace under-fire Michael Beale.Rangers have lost two of their first four Scottish Premiership games, including an Old Firm derby, and were knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers thanks to a 5-1 second-leg thumping by PSV Eindhoven.
      Graham Potter has reportedly turned down the Rangers jobCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      That has led Rangers bosses to explore their options and an approach was made to Potter’s representatives.
      However, the former Chelsea and Brighton boss was not interested in discussing the job.
      Potter is relaxed and not keen to rush back into management, preferring to wait for the right job to come up.
      The ex-Swansea manager recently held talks with French club Lyon but decided against a move to the Ligue 1 side.
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      Lyon sit bottom of France’s top tier after picking up just one point from their opening four league games.
      Having been sacked by Chelsea in April, Potter is now keen to return to a Champions League level club or a role where there is clear potential to reach Europe’s top competition in the near future.

      He was approached by Leicester immediately after leaving Stamford Bridge.
      It came after the Foxes had axed Brendan Rodgers as they battled relegation.
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      But Potter deemed it too soon to return to the game as Leicester brought in Dean Smith, before they went down.
      Potter won just 12 of 31 games while in charge of Chelsea.
      But he remains a highly-respected coach following successful spells with Swedish side Ostersund, Swansea and Brighton. More

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      Moment Brazil legend Ronaldo accidentally agreed to sign for Fulham with former owner then demanding he play

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      BRAZIL legend Ronaldo once accidentally agreed to sign for Fulham.And ex-owner Mohamed Al Fayed demanded he play in the Premier League – despite the ace being contracted to Real Madrid at the time.
      Brazilian two-time World Cup winner Ronaldo once accidentally agreed to play for FulhamCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Ronaldo, 46, is one of football’s most iconic players thanks to his glittering club and international career.
      The former striker netted 414 goals while starring for the likes of Real, AC Milan, Inter, Barcelona and Brazil.
      Ronaldo, now owner of Spanish club Real Valladolid, won numerous trophies including TWO World Cups.
      But despite his achievements, ‘The Phenomenon’ may end up regretting a missed opportunity to play in England’s top flight.
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      According to journalist Tony Banks, Ronaldo once accidentally agreed to play for Fulham.
      During his Real Madrid Galactico days, he ended up in London doing a book-signing event at Knightsbridge superstore Harrods – owned at the time by Al Fayed.
      The billionaire, who passed away this month aged 94, cheekily asked Ronaldo to turn out on the pitch at Craven Cottage.
      And due to the language barrier, Ronaldo accidentally agreed to play.
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      Mohamed Al Fayed was determined for Ronaldo to swap Real Madrid for Craven CottageCredit: Getty
      However, it was a serious matter for Al Fayed, who several weeks later demanded Ronaldo was thrust into Fulham’s starting XI for an upcoming Premier League clash.
      Banks told the Fulhamish podcast: “Ronaldo comes to Harrods for a book signing.
      “He’s at Real Madrid at the time knocking in the goals.
      “He’s signing his autobiography in Harrods and Al Fayed wonders into the room and says ‘you can come and play for Fulham’.
      “Ronaldo’s not very good with his English and says: ‘Yeah, yeah, sometime’.
      “Two weeks later, Andy Ambler (Fulham’s then-finance director) gets a call in the office.
      “(Al Fayed tells him): ‘Get Ronaldo in for Saturday’. Ambler replies: ‘What do you mean?’
      “Fayed says: “He said he’ll play for Fulham one day – well I want him Saturday’.” More