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    Premier League icon jokes ‘I’ll drive Harry Kane’s f***ing car to Bayern myself’ after Tottenham star ‘agrees transfer’

    PREMIER LEAGUE icon Alan Shearer has joked that he will drive Harry Kane to Bayern Munich himself amid rumours he could leave Tottenham.The England captain is the subject of £60.2million offer from the Bundesliga champions.
    Harry Kane is wanted by Bayern MunichCredit: Rex
    All-time Premier League top scorers
    Kane has just one year remaining on his current deal but Spurs have rejected the transfer bid and do not want to sell.
    He supposedly wants to join Bayern and has agreed a deal in principle with the club.
    Kane has never won a trophy in his career but is chasing down Shearer in the all-time Premier League goalscoring charts.
    The ex-Newcastle and Blackburn legend netted 260 times.
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    As for Kane, he has scored 213 goals.
    Shearer is worried his record could be broken if the 29-year-old stays at Tottenham any longer.
    He joked to The Athletic: “If Harry wants to join Bayern, I’ll drive his f***ing car there myself; anything to protect my Premier League goalscoring record.
    “In truth, any hope there is probably forlorn.
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    “Harry is nearly 30, but he looks after himself, he’s steered clear of major injuries and he’s perfectly capable of coming back to England in a couple of years’ time and banging in enough goals to overtake me.
    “Still, though. Give me the keys and a sat nav and off I’ll go.”
    Shearer has the record along with a Prem title, which he won at Blackburn in 1994/95.
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    West Ham in talks with ex-Chelsea star to replace Declan Rice as Arsenal and Man City battle it out for midfielder

    WEST HAM are considering a swoop for Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria, according to reports.The Hammers are set to lose club captain Declan Rice this summer.
    Declan Rice is set to leave West Ham this summerCredit: PA
    West Ham want to sign Denis ZakariaCredit: Alamy
    Both Arsenal and Manchester City are battling for the midfielder’s signature, but West Ham’s eye-watering asking price is proving to be a stumbling block.
    The Gunners submitted a huge bid worth £105million on Tuesday, which, if accepted, would see Rice become the most expensive British player in the Premier League.
    However, the proposal is yet to be approved by Hammers chief David Sullivan.
    Talks are still ongoing, but West Ham have already earmarked a potential replacement.
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    According to Sky Sports Italy, the Hammers have been in contact with Zakaria.
    Juventus are said to be reluctant to send the 26-year-old out on loan again, so they could let him leave on a permanent basis.
    Zakaria joined the Italian side in a £7.4m transfer from Borussia Monchengladbach in January 2022.
    He made just 15 appearances before joining Chelsea on a season-long loan.
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    However, he struggled for game time and was limited to just 11 appearances across all competitions at Stamford Bridge.
    SunSport exclusively revealed last week that West Ham have also expressed an interest in signing Amadou Onana from Everton.
    The midfielder comes with a £50m price tag.
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    David de Gea likely to leave on free transfer as Man Utd face starting pre-season with third choice Tom Heaton in goal

    MANCHESTER UNITED have been left in a goalkeeping limbo with a fortnight to go before their first pre-season game.Right now Erik ten Hag has no idea who will be between the posts come July 12 in Oslo when they face Leeds.
    David de Gea looks poised to depart after declining a deal on lower payCredit: Getty
    Tom Heaton could begin pre-season between the sticks as Man Utd battle to resolve the futures of top two keepers De Gea and Dean HendersonCredit: Getty
    David de Gea has refused to sign on reduced terms with his contract up this week.
    The Spanish keeper, 32, had previously been the highest paid player at £375,000 but the club wanted to reduce that to £200,000 on a new one-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.
    De Gea verbally agreed but nothing was signed on either side and the club went cold.
    Negotiations are said to be continuing but it is looking increasingly likely he will leave as a free agent after 12 years at Old Trafford.
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    Ten Hag is clearly not convinced by De Gea even admitting after the 2-1 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City earlier this month that his distribution from the back needed to be worked on.
    Meanwhile he is not against retaining Dean Henderson, 26, following his loan spell at Nottingham Forest.
    But without either, 37-year-old Tom Heaton is left as United’s senior goalkeeper.
    United have been enquiring about Inter Milan’s Andre Onana but would only offer £30million while the Serie A Champions League finalists want £50million for the Cameroon international.
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    Ten Hag coached Onana, 27, at Ajax and knows his ability at playing out from the back which is crucial to the Dutch coach.
    Inter director Piero Ausilio is in contact with United about a possible deal.
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    Declan Rice keen for Arsenal to improve £90m bid to seal Emirates switch but remains open to Man City transfer

    DECLAN RICE is waiting on Arsenal to increase their bid as the  transfer tug of war with Manchester City rumbles on.Pep Guardiola’s Treble winners saw an opening £90million approach for Rice rejected by West Ham.
    West Ham star Declan Rice wants Arsenal to improve their bid but is also keen on Manchester CityCredit: Getty
    City had entered the race on Monday night with an £80m offer, plus £10m in add-ons.
    Arsenal have seen two bids, the second also worth a club-record £90m — £75m up front plus £15m in add-ons — turned down.
    But the pressure is now back on the Gunners to make a third offer for the England midfielder, 24, and hit West Ham’s valuation of £106m.
    City will react to Arsenal’s next attempt but SunSport understands  Rice’s preferred destination is still North London.
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    However, Rice — who is currently on holiday  — would be open to moving to the North.
    SunSport understand Arsenal are planning a third bid for the midfielder almost 24 hours after City’s offer was rejected.
    The England international is manager Mikel Arteta’s priority signing this summer.
    And Rice is bound to move after turning down a bumper new contract from West Ham.
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    And following the Hammers’ success in the Europa Conference League, co-owner David Sullivan confirmed he would be leaving.
    City boss Pep Guardiola is said to view Rice as a replacement for Ilkay Gundogan, who joined Barcelona.
    But Guardiola has also signed Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea to boost his midfield. More

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    Man City confirm £30m Mateo Kovacic signing as Pep Guardiola makes Chelsea star first transfer since winning Treble

    MANCHESTER CITY have announced the signing of Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea.Kovacic has officially become City’s first summer signing since their stunning Treble triumph.

    Manchester City have announced the arrival of Mateo Kovacic from ChelseaCredit: Getty
    Manchester City announced Kovacic’s arrival on social mediaCredit: https://twitter.com/ManCity
    Kovacic posed in a Manchester City kit during his official unveilingCredit: https://twitter.com/ManCity
    The midfielder joins the Citizens shortly after Ilkay Gundogan’s departure to Barcelona.
    City issued a video on social media showing their new player wearing next season’s kit.
    The ex-Real Madrid ace went on to strike a few poses with a big smile on his face.
    According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Croatia international moves to the Etihad after a £30million deal with the Blues.
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    Romano reported that City offered a fee of £25m with £5m in add-ons for the 29-year-old.
    The Croat put pen to paper on a four-year contract with Pep Guardiola’s side.
    Kovacic said: “This is a brilliant move for me.
    “Anyone who has watched this team under Pep knows how good they are – for me, they are the best in the world.
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    “To be joining this squad really is a dream for any footballer”.
    Kovacic joined Chelsea in 2018 from Real on an initial loan before signing a permanent deal a year later.
    The ex-Inter Milan star went on to register a total of six goals and 15 assists in 221 appearances at Stamford Bridge. More

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    Harry Kane and Bayern Munich ‘reach agreement in principle’ over transfer with decision now down to Tottenham

    HARRY KANE has reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Bayern Munich.The Bundesliga giants set their sights on signing the striker earlier this week.
    Kane has reached an agreement in principle with BayernCredit: Getty
    They officially tabled a bid worth £60.2million plus add-ons on Tuesday morning, but it was instantly knocked back by Tottenham.
    Spurs officials then went on to reveal that they would not entertain any offers for their star man this summer – even though he has just one year remaining on his current contract.
    Despite the claims, Bayern Munich are still determined to sign the striker before the 2023-24 campaign kicks off.
    According to Sport Bild, Kane has reached an agreement in principle with the German side.
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    The striker’s father and brother allegedly conducted the negotiations.
    It is now up to Tottenham to decide whether or not to cash-in on him before his contract runs down.

    Manchester United and Real Madrid have also expressed an interest in signing Kane.
    The Red Devils have been pushing to sign the England star for months, but Tottenham’s reluctance to sell their all-time top scorer to a Premier League rival has seen his price tag increase.
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    Spurs chief Levy could feel more inclined to sell Kane to a European side.
    Real Madrid considered a swoop for the 29-year-old earlier this month following the departure of Karim Benzema, but they have lost interest in recent weeks.
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    De Gea SIGNED Man Utd contract extension only for club to pull deal and offer LOWER salary as he faces exit in 3 days

    DAVID DE GEA reportedly signed a new contract with Manchester United this month before the club BACKED OUT of the agreement.The goalkeeper’s current deal is set to expire this week, meaning he could become a free agent from Saturday.
    De Gea had his contract offer retractedCredit: Getty
    United officials are eager to keep him at Old Trafford, but only if he agrees to take a huge pay cut.
    They have been in talks with the 32-year-old for months, but a breakthrough was finally made in recent weeks… before club chiefs had a change of heart.
    According to The Athletic, De Gea recently agreed and signed an extension with the Red Devils, only for the club to pull out of the deal.
    The Spaniard accepted a drastic reduction on his current £375,000-a-week salary, but United officials did not sign the contract.
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    Instead, they decided to submit a new proposal with an even lower salary.
    De Gea is yet to agree to the new terms.
    He is now said to be considering his options.
    Several clubs from the Saudi Super League have reportedly expressed an interest in signing him.
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    With De Gea on the verge of leaving Old Trafford, Man Utd have set their sights on his potential replacement.
    The Red Devils are considering a swoop for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, who is expected to cost around £43million.
    SunSport exclusively revealed earlier this month that Jordan Pickford is another transfer target. More

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    Bayern Munich make official transfer bid for Kane but fans fume at the fee as Germans look to pip Man Utd & Real Madrid

    BAYERN MUNICH have submitted a bid for Tottenham striker Harry Kane.According to The Athletic, the offer is worth £60.2million plus add-ons.
    Bayern Munich have submitted a bid for KaneCredit: Getty
    And German newspaper Sport Bild have since claimed Kane has reached an agreement in principle with Bayern.
    However, Sky Sports Germany claim that it has already been turned down as it falls short of Daniel Levy’s £100m asking price.
    And talkSPORT have reported that Spurs are willing to reject ANY transfer offer that is submitted.
    Spurs fans have been quick to blast the Bundesliga giants following the announcement of the bid, with many claiming that it is far too small.
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    One person tweeted: “Bayern would be insulted if Spurs tabled a bid like this.”
    Another added: “£70m you must be joking.”
    A third wrote: “HAHA. Good one Bayern. He’s not leaving.”
    While a fourth joked: “How much will you offer for his other foot? @FCBayern?”
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    On Tuesday, it was revealed that Bayern Munich had set their sights on England’s all-time top goalscorer.
    And they were handed a boost when Kane admitted that the Allianz Arena was his preferred destination.
    Manchester United and Real Madrid have also expressed an interest in signing the striker, who has just one year left on his contract.
    The Red Devils have been pushing to sign him for months, but Tottenham’s reluctance to sell their star man to a Premier League rival has seen his price tag increase.
    Spurs chief Levy could feel more inclined to sell Kane to a European side.
    Real Madrid considered a swoop for the 29-year-old earlier this month following the departure of Karim Benzema.
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