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      Kepa’s Real Madrid transfer announced by Bayern Munich CEO after club expected star to be in Harry Kane press conference

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      BAYERN MUNICH CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has confirmed Kepa Arrizabalaga’s loan move to Real Madrid.The Chelsea shot-stopper, 28, was linked with a move to Bayern as he prepared to leave Stamford Bridge.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to join Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen revealed they had planned to announce Kepa with Harry KaneCredit: AP
      And the German champions had hoped to unveil the Spanish keeper alongside striker Harry Kane when he faced the press on Sunday.
      But Dreesen confirmed at the former Spurs man’s press conference that Kepa had chosen Real Madrid.
      He said: “We were close to this deal and we actually wanted to present Kepa today. But he chose to join Real Madrid.
      “He’s Spanish and so Kepa wanted to accept Real proposal.”
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      Kepa, who remains the world’s most expensive keeper, arrived at Chelsea for a whopping £71.6million in 2018.
      But ever since Edouard Mendy arrived two years later, the former Athletic Bilbao man was made to sit on the bench.
      The star, who infamously REFUSED to be subbed off in the 2019 Carabao Cup Final, regained his place last term.
      Yet despite Mendy already quitting Chelsea for Saudi Arabia, he has been deemed surplus to requirements by new boss Mauricio Pochettino.
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      Robert Sanchez joined the Blues in a £25m deal from Brighton on a seven-year deal.
      And his arrival has paved the way for Kepa to depart.
      Real Madrid wanted him on a loan-to-buy option after their No1 Thibaut Courtois sustained an ACL injury that ruled him out for the majority of the campaign.
      Bayern also submitted a one-year loan proposal due to Manuel Neuer nursing an injury he picked up in a skiing accident last season.
      However, Kepa had his heart set on going to the Bernabeu and informed the German giants of his decision this week. More

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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.
      Solly March, Simon Adingra and summer signing Joao Pedro also got on the scoresheet against the Hatters. More

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      Liverpool to miss out on another transfer target with Man City set to offer £47m for Belgian star

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      RENNES will demand a fee of around £47million if Manchester City firm up their interest in flying winger Jeremy Doku.The Treble winners have shown interest in the 21-year-old as they look to replace Riyad Mahrez.
      Man City are interested in signing DokuCredit: Getty
      Michael Olise of Crystal Palace was one option — but he is now facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury.
      So Doku, who is a Belgium team-mate of Kevin De Bruyne, has now emerged as a possible alternative.
      Rennes are unlikely to let him leave without a fight — but know the player is keen on a move to the Etihad.
      The Telegraph previously reported that the Ligue 1 side will likely demand a fee in the region of £43m to £52m for Doku this summer.
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      Liverpool had previously expressed an interest in signing the winger, with Jurgen Klopp targeting him as a long-term replacement for Sadio Mane.
      He came close to swapping Anderlecht for Anfield in 2018, but instead decided to join Rennes.
      The Reds have continued to keep tabs on him, but they are yet to make a bid.
      And now Man City are expected to win the transfer race.
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      City boss Pep Guardiola has already introduced two new players to his squad this summer.
      Matteo Kovacic joined the club in a £30m transfer from Chelsea in June.
      And Josko Gvardiol became one of the most expensive defenders of all time when he completed a £78m move to the Etihad from RB Leipzig last month. More

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      Neymar ‘in advanced talks with Al-Hilal as Saudi Arabian side look to hijack Barcelona’s transfer for PSG outcast’

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      NEYMAR is in advanced talks over a transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, according to reports.The Brazilian told Paris Saint-Germain he wanted to leave the club last week.
      Neymar is in advanced talks over a move to Al-HilalCredit: Getty
      He asked his management to find him a new club, sparking interest from teams across Europe.
      Al-Hilal seized on the opportunity and are now in advanced talks with Neymar, reports Fabrizio Romano.
      Paperwork will be sent to Neymar’s camp and it will be up to the player to decide whether he wants to join.
      Barcelona were hopeful of re-signing the 31-year-old, who left the Nou Camp for PSG in a world record deal in 2017.
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      Neymar is understood to be keen on returning to Barca but the Spanish giants may be unwilling or unable to afford his £70million price tag.
      It could lead to a loan switch to the Nou Camp if his wage payments are shared.
      Chelsea have also been linked to Neymar with reports claiming the club was in contact with the player’s representatives this week.
      However, conflicting claims suggest that Mauricio Pochettino does not want a reunion with the man he worked with at PSG as he prefers to sign young talent rather than older superstars.
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      Al-Hilal have deep pockets despite already splashing a reported £150m this summer on Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Malcolm.
      Manchester United were also rumoured to be interested in Neymar but Erik ten Hag remains focused on signing a holding midfielder, with Sofyan Amrabat targeted. More

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      Donny van de Beek offered new Man Utd escape route but Erik ten Hag won’t be impressed with transfer

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      AJAX are weighing up a move to bring Donny van de Beek back to Amsterdam this month.The Dutch international has endured a miserable three years at Old Trafford since making the £35million move.
      Donny van de Beek could finally be on his way out of Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      He has fought his way back from a serious knee injury which saw him miss the final few months of last season.
      But he looks unlikely to force his way into the reckoning on a regular basis under Erik ten Hag.
      Ajax missed out on Champions League qualification last season so are having to watch the pennies – but a loan move could be an option.
      That won’t be great news for boss Ten Hag who would is desperate for the cash up front to fund a move for Sofyan Amrabat.
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      Meanwhile Anthony Martial is planning talks with United over his future following the arrival of Rasmus Hojlund.
      Both Inter and Fenerbahce have shown interest in the French forward in recent weeks – and a move away looks likely.
      Meanwhile West Ham bid for centre-half Harry Maguire is stalling over personal terms.
      So the Hammers are hurriedly turning instead to Bayer Leverkusen’s Odilon Kossounou — lining up a £30million swoop.
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      Manchester United have accepted a £30m bid for England star Maguire but they would have to part-fund his wages.
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      Ivorian Kossounou, 22, has come up as the major alternative, with West Ham sporting director Tim Steidten knowing him from his time at the German club.
      Leverkusen may even be open to a loan deal with a guaranteed buy later. More

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      Crystal Palace to make £10million transfer bid for Che Adams this week… and DOUBLE his Southampton wages

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      CRYSTAL PALACE are set to make an opening £10million offer to Southampton for striker Che Adams.SunSport revealed last week that that Roy Hodgson wants the Scotland forward.
      Che Adams is wanted by Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
      Hodgson has assembled a young and exciting squad after rescuing the Eagles from relegation last season.
      But, with Jean-Philippe Mateta set for the exit, he wants to add an experienced front man to his squad.
      And 27-year-old Adams fits the bill.
      Adams has found himself on the bench for each of Southampton’s opening two games in the Championship.
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      But he has come on to net in both, including the late winner at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.
      And he is keen to return to the Premier League, where Palace would offer double his wages to around £60,000 a week.
      Saints will not sell unless they have signed a replacement first — with Swansea’s Joel Piroe their first choice.
      Piroe, 24, is wanted by several clubs and the Dutch hitman could wait to become a free agent next summer if he had to.
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      Hodgson is also interested in Saints keeper Alex McCarthy as Vicente Guaita wants away.
      McCarthy, 33, was at Palace before and could go back after Saints signed Joe Lumley to battle with Gavin Bazunu. More

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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.
      That dedication, that desire to improve, that love of the game are what have made him into a £100m player. More

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      Chelsea ‘want Kasper Schmeichel in shock transfer’ to replace Real Madrid-bound Kepa

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      CHELSEA are reportedly set to make a move for ex-Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel if they lose Kepa.The Blues have been rocked after Real Madrid shortlisted Kepa as the man to replace injured Thibaut Courtois.
      Kasper Schmeichel left Leicester for Nice – but things haven’t planned out too wellCredit: Reuters
      Courtois ruptured his ACL in training and left the pitches in tears – he is expected to be out for the season.
      Now, according to The Guardian, Schmeichel is being lined up to replace Kepa if he leaves.
      The Blues flogged Edouard Mendy to the Saudi Pro League, and although paid £25m to Brighton for Robert Sanchez, he appears to be the back-up option.
      There is also believed to be interest in the Danish international from other Premier League clubs.
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      It was reported earlier this year that Schmeichel, 36, would be allowed to leave Nice.
      He joined the French side at the end of the 2021/22 season after an 11-year spell at the King Power.
      According to French outlet L’Equipe, Nice will not stand in the way of the goalkeeper if he decides leave the club this summer.
      Several members of the squad are said to be growing annoyed by Schmeichel’s training methods.
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      His lack of leadership, along with his preference to manage himself, is causing tensions to rise.
      If Schmeichel does depart, reserve goalkeeper Marcin Bulka will likely step up to become the club’s No 1.
      Earlier this month, the Dane admitted that he would be open to a return to Leicester.
      During an appearance on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, he said: “I don’t think my chapter with Leicester will ever end.
      “I still say we, the club will always be a part [of me].
      “I came to Leicester as a young man needing a home and needing somewhere to be accepted for who I was and not for what everyone else thought I should be.
      “Leicester gave me that, and even after 11 years there’s still something unwritten for me there.”
      But it could be a return to the Premier League moves top of Schmeichel’s agenda in the immediate future if Chelsea come calling. More