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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

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      Harry Kane is right to leave Spurs for Bayern – he will win trophies, make history and can still break Shearer’s record

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      HARRY KANE certainly took his time, not that Bayern Munich or Tottenham fans were thanking him for it.But the England captain, who finally put Spurs fans out of their misery after the confirmation of his transfer, has clearly delivered the right decision to move to Bavaria. 
      Harry Kane has left Tottenham Hotspur for Bayern MunichCredit: Bayern Munich
      He has signed a four-year contract with the Bundesliga championsCredit: Bayern Munich
      It should be an exciting chapter of a fine career which, so far, has yielded lots of goals but not a single trophy.
      Once the clubs agreed a fee of over £100million, both sets of supporters would have thought it was deal done.
      So everyone in Germany, including Bayern themselves, were left totally baffled as the transfer suddenly stalled.
      Tottenham fans were hoping that maybe after all, their all-time goalscorer, who has been with the club since he was 11, was ready to stay for at least one more season.
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      Officials at Bayern could not understand any of this. Talks with Kane’s family that had gone so smoothly yet all of a sudden, there was a chance that their no 1 target was about to slip through the net.
      Equally, Kane’s wife, Kate, has also been spotted in Munich looking at homes so none of this last made any sense.
      Ultimately, the delay was because Kane’s father Pat, and brother Charlie, were looking to sort out the final financial details.
      Kane has always loved a statistic and much has been made of his desire to beat Alan Shearer’s Premier League goals record.
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      Alan Shearer is 48 goals ahead of Harry Kane’s Prem totalCredit: AFP
      Kane has won the Premier League Golden Boot three timesCredit: Getty
      With 213 goals from 320 games, Kane needs just 48 more to break Shearer’s record.
      Yet considering his fitness record these days, he could still have a couple of years at Bayern and return home and break the record in any case.
      But equally, Kane will now absolutely love the chance to write his name into history at a club with a long tradition of fine number 9s which includes Gerd Muller, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Robert Lewandowski.
      Kane’s only mistake was not leaving Tottenham sooner, although he did post an emotional goodbye to the club’s fans on social media.
      A few Spurs fans are feeling let down and angry that he has left but the vast majority are not blaming Kane for leaving because he has given everything for the club. 
      Instead, the supporters’ anger is being directed at chairman Daniel Levy for completing the deal so close to the start of the season. 
      Instead, Kane is joining one of the biggest clubs in the world where he will finally collect some trophies.
      He will also have a chance of winning the Champions League whereas had he stayed at Spurs, he would have spent his midweeks watching the games on TNT Sports.
      There is a sneering attitude in England at Bayern because of their dominance of the Bundesliga after 11 successive titles.
      But let’s not forget Manchester City are threatening the same kind of dominance over here. Also, the Bundesliga is a terrific division packed with great clubs who boast some major footballing history. The total opposite to Saudi Arabia. 
      Germany has the highest attendances in Europe and Kane will experience a better atmosphere at the stadiums than in England.
      Bayern have been crowned champions of Europe on six occasions, three times this century and most recently three years ago.
      As a result, Kane will now come under enormous pressure to help Bayern once again win the Champions League.
      And maybe it is written in the stars that Kane could feature in next year’s June 1 final . . . at Wembley.
      After then, we will move on to Euro2024 in Germany. Kane will now be able to give the Three Lions squad some info on the grounds as he will have played at all of them.
      Equally, England boss Gareth Southgate will not be too upset that Kane has decided to move away from England.
      With Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid, it is incredible that the nation’s best two players will not be featuring in England but instead, will be playing each week for two of the world’s biggest clubs.
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      And while this is not great news for the Premier League, it will be fascinating for those who love their European football to see how Kane – and Bellingham – progress in the next 12 months.
      As for Kane,  he will just continue to be an absolute nightmare for opposing defenders. He scored 30 goals in an ordinary Spurs side last season, so place your bets, please, on how many he gets for Bayern.
      Two of Gareth Southgate’s biggest stars will be playing abroad next seasonCredit: Getty
      Kane will join a long line of famous Bayern No9sCredit: Reuters More

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      Forgotten ex-Premier League star, 31, targeted by Everton and Sheffield United after rejecting Saudi transfer

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      PREMIER LEAGUE duo Everton and Sheffield United are monitoring Pajtim Kasami.Kasami has been a free agent since June when his contract with Olympiacos ran out.
      Pajtim Kasami has made the shortlist of Everton and Sheffield UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Kasami turned down lucrative offers from two Saudi Arabian clubsCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      SunSport understand the versatile midfielder has made the Toffees and the Blades’ shortlist.
      This comes after the 31-year-old turned down lucrative offers from two clubs in Saudi Arabia.
      The ex-Switzerland international rejected an approach from Slaven Bilic’s Al-Fateh.
      Kasami also opted against moving to Al-Riyadh and joining some of the biggest names, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante, who now play in the Saudi Pro League.
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      Instead, the Swiss ace is prioritising a return to the Premier League before the summer transfer window slams shut on September 1.
      And a return could be materialised with both Everton and Sheffield United keen.
      Kasami initially joined the English top flight in 2011 when he signed for Fulham from Palermo.
      The central midfielder, who can also play as a playmaker and a No6, spent three years with the Cottagers and amassed 56 appearances as well as an unforgettable screamer against Crystal Palace in 2013.
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      Kasami also spent a season on loan in the Championship with Nottingham Forest in 2016 during his first stint at Olympiacos.
      He amassed a total of two goals and two assists in 27 matches for Forest.
      The ex-Basel star rejoined the Greek giants late last term and amassed two goals as well as one assist in 16 games. More

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      Harry Maguire in contention to face Wolves despite Man Utd accepting £30m bid from West Ham as he considers transfer

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      HARRY MAGUIRE is in contention to face Wolves in Manchester United’s Premier League opener on Monday night.That’s despite the Red Devils accepting a £30million bid from West Ham for their former captain.
      Harry Maguire as been in pre-season action for Man UnitedCredit: Sportsfile

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      Maguire, 30, was dropped early on last season by boss Erik ten Hag and went on to start just eight Prem matches.
      Earlier this summer it was confirmed that Ten Hag had stripped the England defender of the captaincy at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes taking his place.
      United have agreed a deal to let Maguire join West Ham, but it is now up to the experienced centre-back himself.
      Quizzed if his former skipper is available for Monday night’s match, Ten Hag said: “Of course.”
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      Maguire has fallen behind Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof and at times even Luke Shaw in the pecking order at United.
      But he could yet opt to stay and fight for his place.
      With Euro 2024 looming next summer, however, Maguire may decide that regular first team football is important if he is to keep his Three Lions place.
      Maguire has two years remaining on his £190,000-a-week contract at United.
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      It is understood that West Ham are offering him a wage cut to £120,000 a week to move to East London.
      To offset the difference, SunSport revealed that United will give Maguire a £6m pay-off to leave for the Hammers.
      Following his demotion from United’s captaincy earlier this summer, Maguire said: “I wanted to say a massive thank you to the Manchester United fans for all their brilliant support whilst I’ve been wearing the armband.
      “Since the day I took on the role, three and half years ago, it’s been a huge privilege to lead Manchester United and one of the proudest moments of my career to date.
      “It’s one of the greatest honours in club football.
      “I’ve done everything I possibly could to help United be successful – on and off the field.
      “I will always be grateful to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for first giving me the responsibility and I wish whoever now takes it on every success and they will have my full support.”
      West Ham, meanwhile, get their Prem season underway tomorrow with a trip to Bournemouth.
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      Speaking ahead of that match, boss David Moyes confirmed that his side are in for Maguire.
      He said: “We’ve had a bid accepted from Manchester United, but while he’s not our player I’m not in a position to discuss him.”
      David Moyes has confirmed his interest in signing MaguireCredit: Getty More

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      Sky Sports presenter stuns in bold outfit live on TV as she gives update on Moises Caicedo transfer

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      EMMA PATON stunned viewers with her bold outfit choice as she gave updates on Moises Caicedo’s future.The Sky Sports presenter appeared live on TV to provide the latest developments in the midfielder’s transfer saga.
      Emma Paton stunned in a bold outfit on Sky Sports NewsCredit: TWITTER @SkySportsNews
      Emma Paton wore a bright pink blazer as she gave updates on Moises CaicedoCredit: TWITTER @SkySportsNews
      BREAKING: One source has told Sky Sports News Moises Caicedo has rejected the chance to join Liverpool. ❌ 🚨It’s understood his preferred destination is Chelsea 🔵 pic.twitter.com/oOL6WIE4bd— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 11, 2023

      Caicedo had been edging closer to a move to Liverpool from Brighton on Friday morning before snubbing a move to Anfield.
      He is instead understood to have his heart set on joining long-term admirers Chelsea.
      Paton fronted Sky Sports News’ coverage of the saga as she wowed in a bright pink blazer.
      She told viewers the news that Caicedo had rejected the chance to join Liverpool, with Stamford Bridge his preferred destination.
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      The Ecuador international has chosen to keep his word with the Blues after agreeing personal terms back in May.
      Liverpool had agreed a British record £111million deal with Brighton to sign Caicedo on Thursday evening.
      However, Chelsea are now expected to go back in with a fresh offer to complete the deal, with the player desperate to join them.
      It is not the first time Paton has stunned TV viewers with her outfit choice.
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      Emma Paton also presents Sky Sports’ darts coverageCredit: instagram / @missemmapaton
      Emma Paton was a regular on TV during the Premier League DartsCredit: instagram / @missemmapaton
      The reporter is also known for her work presenting Sky Sports’ darts coverage, where she has also made bold fashion choices.
      Paton has previously fronted PDC World Darts Championship coverage from Alexandra Palace.
      She was also a regular fixture of the Premier League Darts schedule between February and May.
      Emma Paton has become a fan favourite with Sky Sports viewersCredit: instagram / @missemmapaton
      Emma Paton regularly stuns fans with her outfit choicesCredit: instagram / @missemmapaton More

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      Lucas Paqueta ‘agrees six-year Man City contract as West Ham name their price for Brazil star’

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      LUCAS PAQUETA has reportedly agreed a long-term contract to join Manchester City.The West Ham star played a crucial role in the Hammers’ Conference League success last season and has attracted interest from the Treble winners.
      Lucas Paqueta has reportedly agreed a deal with Manchester CityCredit: Rex

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      Man City are thought to have had a bid worth up to £95million rejected by the Hammers.
      Despite this, according to France Télévisions, Paqueta, 26, has agreed personal terms with Man City.
      The report also claims that West Ham are holding out for £110m if they are to sell another star player this summer.
      The club have already lost captain Declan Rice during the transfer window as he joined Arsenal for £105m.
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      Hammers boss David Moyes was asked about Man City’s interest in Paqueta during his press conference ahead of the Premier League season kick off.
      Moyes admitted that there had been an offer but it was “not anywhere near” the club’s price tag.

      He said: “We’ve had an offer from Manchester City, but at the moment, it’s not anywhere near meeting our valuation.”
      It is believed that Paqueta is keen on a move to the Etihad despite only arriving at the London Stadium last summer from Lyon.
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      While in Pep Guardiola’s presser, the City manager gave a very blunt answer when asked about the club’s interest in the Brazilian.
      He said: “I will answer about Kyle Walker but not about Paqueta because he is a West Ham player.”
      West Ham have only signed one player this summer as Edson Alvarez joined from Ajax to replace Rice.
      The club is also close to completing the deals to sign James Ward-Prowse and Harry Maguire.
      However, should Paqueta leave, it would hand a major blow to Moyes and the team as it would create another big hole in the team that would need replacing. More

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      Brighton prioritise ‘new Paul Pogba’ as Moises Caicedo transfer replacement amid Chelsea and Liverpool bidding war

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      BRIGHTON are targeting Red Bull Salzburg star Lucas Gourna-Douath as Moises Caicedo’s replacement.Caicedo looks set to leave the Amex Stadium with Liverpool and Chelsea battling for his signature.
      Brighton have identified Moises Caicedo’s replacement amid Chelsea and Liverpool’s interestCredit: PA

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      Brighton have prioritised Red Bull Salzburg star Lucas Gourna-DouathCredit: Getty
      Liverpool reached a British record £111million deal with the Seagulls for the midfielder.
      However, the Blues are set to raise their own £100m offer with the Ecuador international understood to prefer a move to the London club.
      SunSport understand Roberto De Zerbi’s men are resigned to losing the 21-year-old this summer.
      That is why they are now prioritising Gourna-Douath as Caicedo’s successor in midfield.
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      The France Under-19 international joined Salzburg in 2022 from Saint-Etienne.
      The versatile midfielder arrived after a €15million (£13m) deal, which makes him his club’s record signing.
      The 20-year-old has since amassed a total of 35 appearances across all competitions.
      He registered 33 appearances last season for Gerhard Struber’s side and won the Austrian Bundesliga.
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      Gourna-Douath has been previously dubbed the “new Paul Pogba” mainly thanks to his talent and shared history with the former Manchester United star.
      The Frenchman spent part of his youth training with Torcy, the same Parisian outfit that Pogba played for before entering more elite academies.
      Gourna-Douath was previously linked with Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and RB Leipzig. More