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      Harry Kane’s chances of staying at Tottenham just ’50/50′ as Spurs line up Brazil striker as replacement

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      HARRY KANE’s chances of staying at Tottenham have been rated as ’50/50′, according to reports.England captain Kane is understood to have already agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich. according to the report.
      Harry Kane has a 50/50 chance of leaving Spurs this summerCredit: The Mega Agency
      Pedro is being lined up as Kane’s replacementCredit: Getty
      And the Independent claim the German giants believe they have everything in place to complete a deal – apart from Daniel Levy’s approval.
      Bayern chiefs met with Spurs supremo Levy in London last Thursday.
      But they still have not been able to agree a fee for Kane, whose contract expires next summer.
      Bayern have so far had two bids worth up to £80million rejected for the striker as Levy holds out for at least £100m.
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      And should the Bundesliga giants offer that fee, Spurs have reportedly already identified Kane’s successor.
      That man is 26-year-old Brazil striker Pedro – having helped his club Flamengo to a Copa Libertadores title.
      The forward has played in Europe before for Fiorentina where he endured a tough spell – but has since resurrected his career in the Brazilian Serie A.
      Pedro scored 26 and added four assists in his 35 appearances for Flamengo last season.
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      There is an understanding that if Kane were to leave this summer, Spurs would reinvest the money into multiple positions as they seek too mould their squad to Ange Postecoglou’s style.
      The club also admire Rasmus Hojlund – although Manchester United appear to have stolen a march on the Dane as they prepare to launch a bid imminently.
      The Spurs supremo remains unwilling to sell Kane to an English club after batting away Manchester United’s interest earlier this summer.
      Spurs kicked off their pre-season preparations with a 3-2 defeat to West Ham on yesterday.
      Kane played the first 45 minutes of the game, starting alongside new signings Manor Solomon and James Maddison. More

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      Man City Treble winner becomes latest star to agree Saudi move with winger set to complete £30m transfer

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      MANCHESTER CITY Treble winner Riyad Mahrez has agreed a £30million transfer to Saudi Arabia.The Algerian has been a key player for Pep Guardiola ever since his £60m move from Leicester in 2018.
      Riyad Mahrez looks set to leave Man City for Saudi Arabia in a £30m dealCredit: Getty
      But Mahrez is now set to depart after five-trophy laden seasons.
      The winger has struck personal terms with Al-Ahli on a lucrative three-year contract with the option for a fourth.
      And the Middle Eastern side have agreed to pay City a £30m fee, with a further £3m in add-ons.
      Mahrez is now set to undergo a medical in Saudi tomorrow, becoming the third Premier League star to join Al-Ahli this summer.
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      Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy signed in a £16m deal earlier this month.
      And he was soon followed by Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino on a free transfer.
      Mahrez scored 78 goals in 236 games for City after winning the title with Leicester.
      The forward clinched a further four titles at the Etihad, as well as two FA Cups and this season’s Champions League.
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      PSG could BENCH Kylian Mbappe this season if he refuses to sign new deal or leave in summer transfer

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have handed Kylian Mbappe an ultimatum – sign a new contract or leave this summer.Mbappe, 24, has entered the final year of his contract with the Ligue 1 champions and he is yet to agree terms for an extension.
      PSG have threatened to bench Mbappe next seasonCredit: The Mega Agency
      The striker reportedly sent a letter to club officials last month, informing them that he did not want to trigger the one-year extension that was written into his contract last summer.
      However, he also insisted that he did not want to be sold this summer.
      As things stand, he could leave the Parc des Princes as a free agent next July.
      But PSG chiefs are completely opposed to that idea.
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      They sent a three-page letter to Mbappe earlier this month, giving him a deadline of July 31 to make a decision about his future.
      Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has told the striker that he must pen a new deal or else he will have to be sold this summer.
      PSG have grown increasingly frustrated over the situation in recent weeks, with officials blasting Mbappe for causing “enormous harm” to the club.
      And according to The Athletic, they have not ruled out the possibility of benching him next season if he does not sign a new deal or leave.
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      Real Madrid are interested in signing the Frenchman, but they are waiting for developments from his camp.
      The La Liga giants would ideally like to sign him on a free transfer next summer following the £115million arrival of Jude Bellingham.
      Mbappe joined PSG in a £166m transfer from Monaco in 2017 and has since scored 212 goals in 260 appearances. More

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      Benjamin Mendy’s shock transfer CRASHES new club’s website with fans stunned by move for ex-Man City star

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      BENJAMIN Mendy’s new football club website crashed as the player’s shock transfer was revealed today. The French World Cup winner, 29, has signed for Ligue 1 side FC Lorient until June 2025 – just days after he was cleared of rape.
      Benjamin Mendy has returned to football by signing for Lorient in FranceCredit: PA
      Mendy left Manchester City by mutual consent last month at the end of his contract, having not played for the Premier League and Champions League winners since 2021.
      And Lorient confirmed they had signed the left-back on a two-year contract on Wednesday morning.
      However, within minutes of the transfer announcement at 10am UK time, the club’s website went down.
      Fans flooded the page to read the press release but were unable to get on before the site later recovered.
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      One Twitter user said: “FC Lorient’s website has crashed following the announcement that they have signed left-back Benjamin Mendy from Manchester City.”
      Another wrote: “The Lorient website is broken.”
      A statement from his new club, based in Brittany, read: “FC Lorient is pleased to announce today the signing for two seasons of French international left-back Benjamin Mendy (29).
      “After having satisfied the traditional medical examination, Benjamin Mendy, world champion 2018, quadruple winner of the Premier League under the colours of Manchester City and French champion of Ligue 1 with Monaco in particular, comes to reinforce the Lorient workforce for this new season.
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      “The native of Longjumeau, who will wear number 5 with the Merlus, will take his first steps at Espace FCL today. Welcome Benjamin!”
      Mendy was cleared of rape and attempted rape at Chester Crown Court last week.
      He smiled for the camera just hours after a jury cleared him of attempting to rape a woman aged 29 as she showered at his home in October 2018.
      The footballer was also found not guilty of raping a 24-year-old woman in his bedroom at his £4.8m mansion in Prestbury, Cheshire, two years later.
      On Friday evening he celebrated his freedom with pals by going out.
      And he turned up at the Pitts complex in Ardwick, Manchester, on Sunday for a kickabout with strangers.
      An onlooker said: “Mendy turned up and asked some lads if he could join in.
      “They couldn’t believe it – getting to play against a Premier League star and a World Cup winner.
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      “He had a laugh and just enjoyed himself and was happy to shake everyone’s hand at the end and sign autographs.”
      Mendy last played for City against Tottenham Hotspur in August 2021 and was suspended by the club later that month when he was arrested. More

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      Fans say ‘weirdest announcement ever’ and joke admin’s on ‘LSD’ as Burnley reveal transfer with bizarre Teletubbies clip

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      FANS were left utterly baffled by the “weirdest announcement ever” as Burnley dropped their latest transfer video.And one even joked the admin must be “taking LSD” for using the Teletubbies clip.
      Burley used the Teletubbies to announce their new signingCredit: Twitter @BurnleyOfficial
      Swiss international Zeki Amdouni joined from FC Basel on a five-year dealCredit: Twitter @BurnleyOfficial
      Burnley have earned a reputation for their bonkers ways of confirming new signings to their supporters on social media.
      That includes references to Gavin & Stacey, Generation Game, Toy Story, Scary Movie and Shrek.
      And they possibly dropped their most bizarre effort yet on Wednesday morning to welcome Swiss international Zeki Amdouni to Turf Moor from FC Basel.
      The 52-second Twitter post shows an extract from popular kids’ TV show Teletubbies, with a voiceover asking: “Who are Burnley playing today?”
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      The four Teletubbies – Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po – then go through their famous introductions before the former is chosen.
      And on the screen on his belly, Amdouni is shown in his new Burnley training kit, waving at the camera and saying: “Hello.”
      The Teletubbies reply in unison “eh oh” before the 22-year-old striker added: “Hello, my name is Zeki Amdouni.
      “I am very happy to be here and I am excited to play. Up the Clarets.”
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      And unsurprisingly, the video got plenty of reaction on social media.
      One said: “And winner of the weirdest transfer announcement of all time goes to…”
      Another wrote: “What have I just watched?”
      A third added: “This is so dreadful that it’s amazing.”
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      A fourth commented: “This alone is worthy of relegation.”
      A fifth replied: “Literally, the worst player announcement I’ve ever seen… Brilliant.”
      And a final user joked: “So do you take LSD as soon as you get up or wait until you’re in the office?”
      Amdouni follows Dara O’Shea, Lawrence Vigouroux, Jordan Beyer and Michael Obafemi into Burnley this summer.
      The 22-year-old said: “I know it’s the best league in the world. It’s not easy for sure but I am confident and with the coach, and the staff, I can do good things here.
      “I’m a very calm player, I can play in a lot of forward positions and can score goals for sure.”
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      The Clarets, managed by Vincent Kompany, are preparing for their return to the Premier League following promotion last season.
      They begin the campaign by hosting champions Manchester City for the curtain-raiser on August 11.
      The Teletubbies said ‘eh oh’ to the strikerCredit: Twitter @BurnleyOfficial
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      Charlie Savage lined up for Man Utd exit as three clubs target Robbie’s son in summer transfer

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      CHARLIE SAVAGE is being eyed up by Championship duo Cardiff and Rotherham.And the Manchester United starlet, 20, has also attracted interest from League One outfit Portsmouth.
      Cardiff, Portsmouth and Rotherham want to sign SavageCredit: Getty
      Savage, son of ex-Wales and Leicester midfielder Robbie, is wanted by clubs on loan or possibly a permanent move.
      The Wales Under-21 international spent last season on loan at Forest Green Rovers.
      Despite relegation for Forest Green to League Two, highly-rated Savage impressed on his first spell away from the Red Devils.
      He returned to Old Trafford this summer and was made captain for the second half of United’s pre-season 2-0 win over Leeds in Oslo last Wednesday.
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      But Savage is not in Erik ten Hag’s squad for today’s friendly against Lyon in Edinburgh and is unlikely to go on tour to the United States as clubs circle.
      United have also welcomed back seasoned internationals and fellow midfielders Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen and Scott McTominay for the tour which will leave limited space for younger players.
      Cardiff, who recently signed Wales captain Aaron Ramsey on a free transfer, cannot pay fees for players until January so a loan would suit the Welsh club’s needs.
      Savage joined Man Utd’s academy as a youngster before rising through the ranks to sign his first professional contract in April 2021.
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      He made his first-team debut eight months later, but he is yet to establish himself as a regular name in Ten Hag’s squad.
      The 20-year-old scored one goal in 15 appearances during his six-month loan at Forest Green Rovers last season. More

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      Mauricio Pochettino confirms Romelu Lukaku’s Chelsea career is over as he says ‘everybody agrees’ on transfer

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO has poured cold water on the possibility for Romelu Lukaku to reignite his Chelsea career.Blues boss Poch left out several key names from his 29-man United States touring group this pre-season as he continues his epic squad streamlining in West London.
      Mauricio Pochettio is swinging the axe at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Romelu Lukaku has been told he has no future at the West London clubCredit: Getty
      He has overseen a mass departure this summer with ELEVEN outgoings so far, including Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, N’Golo Kante, Kai Havertz and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, as well as Christian Pulisic, Cesar Azpilicueta, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy.
      Meanwhile, Lukaku, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi are continuing their summer conditioning back in England with the expectation they will leave the club.
      Following his arrival at Stamford Bridge, Poch revealed he wanted Lukaku to arrive at pre-season on time ahead of a conversation about his future at the club.
      However, it now seems Lukaku is destined to play his football away from Chelsea this upcoming season, with both Serie A giants Inter Milan and Juventus linked.
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      Asked about his decision to keep Lukaku and his three teammates at home, Poch explained: “It is the club and of course it is an interesting situation.
      “When this type of decision is [made, it is] because they all agree. The player and club are working hard to try and find best solution.”
      Poch continued: “It is obvious the decision had been made on the side of the player also. We act in consequence of the decision. The club and player are in the position they wanted.”
      Lukaku – who re-signed for Chelsea from Inter for a club-record £97m in the summer of 2021 – is determined to return to Italy where he spent last campaign on loan with the Nerazzurri, scoring 14 goals in 37 outings and reaching the Champions League final.
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      Chelsea were originally keen to offloads Lukaku to the Saudi Super League, along with the likes of former stars N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy.
      However, Lukaku has no interest in playing in Saudi Arabia, despite the hefty wage increase.
      Poch also has a decision to make on defender Levi Colwill, who spent last season on loan with Brighton and is wanted back by the Seagulls, seeing a £30m bid recently turned down.
      Wesley Fofana’s recent operation on a ruptured ACL leaves the Argentine coach short at the back, and he has made it clear he expects Colwill to fight for his place instead of leaving.
      On Colwill, Poch said: “We were talking. It was a nice talk. It is important that they need to know us.
      “To know what we think, to see that the competition will be tough but to challenge for that and know they can be in the starting XI because football is about competing.
      “They understood and we understood what they wanted to translate to us. All is clear and we are happy with all the players we have in the USA.” More

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      Andre Onana flies in to complete Man Utd transfer TODAY… but deal leave Ten Hag with just £20m to spend on striker

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      ANDRE ONANA will sign for Manchester United today after a deal worth up to £47.2MILLION was finally sorted with Inter Milan.The keeper flew in last night and will put pen to paper on a five-year deal, with the option of a sixth, following a medical.
      Andre Onana is on the brink of a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Twitter
      Onana flew to the UK on Tuesday night to complete his Man Utd transferCredit: Twitter
      Onana was spotted by fans as he jetted from Turin airportCredit: Twitter
      Boss Erik ten Hag is hoping he might even be able to join his squad by the time they jet out to start their American tour after tonight’s friendly with Lyon in Edinburgh.
      First, however, a visa must be arranged for the 27-year-old, who will cost the Red Devils £43.8m up front with the rest of the fee based on add-ons.
      Ten Hag made him a priority after former  No 1 David de Gea left on a free transfer at the end of last month following a 12-year stay and 545 appearances.
      Cameroonian Onana had already agreed wages of around £200,000 a week before he said goodbye to Inter team-mates yesterday and headed for the airport.
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      He will be re-united with Ten Hag having picked up three Eredivisie titles under the  manager before he left Ajax on a free transfer just a year ago.
      Onana, who quit international football in December after  falling out with Cameroon boss Rigobert Song at the World Cup, is Ten Hag’s second major  signing of the summer following Mason Mount’s £55m arrival.
      The Dutchman will now turn his full attention to the capture of Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund.
      The Italian club initially demanded a whopping £86m for the 6ft 3in Danish striker, who has played just 87 senior games and scored nine goals in 32 appearances last season.
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      United could pay up to £47.2million for OnanaCredit: Getty
      But the Old Trafford outfit are growing confident they can get the price down to around £60m including add-ons for the 20- year-old.
      Onana’s arrival, coupled with Mount’s fee, means Ten Hag has already splurged £98.8m of his  transfer budget, which is limited to £120m
      But he hopes to make up the difference for Hojlund in player sales with Harry Maguire, Anthony Elanga, Alex Telles, Scott McTominay and Dean  Henderson all available.
      And he expects to get up to £10m for full-back Telles.
      A deal is all but agreed with Al-Nassr, where he will link up again with ex-United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, with the 30-year-old already understood to have struck personal terms.
      Goalkeeper Henderson’s move to Nottingham Forest has stalled after a offer of £10m was rejected.
      But the clubs are still expected to agree on a higher fee, especially as Onana is set to become United’s new No 1. More