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      Fuming Postecoglou asks ‘you flew all the way for that?’ after journalist’s cheeky stunt at Tottenham press conference

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU did not see the funny side after a German reporter held up a Bayern Munich shirt with Harry Kane on the back in his Tottenham press conference.The Spurs boss was speaking to the media ahead of his side’s friendly with Leicester on Sunday in Bangkok when the Bild journalist pulled off the stunt.
      Postecoglou was unimpressed with the journalist’s stuntCredit: EPA
      The reporter who brought the Kane Bayern shirt to Postecoglou’s press conference was BILD’s Max Schrader. Postecoglou was angry when he saw the shirt and said: “What can I say about that? Nothing!” – Spurs press officer then wanted to intervene, but the coach continued [@BILD] pic.twitter.com/rrVWt505ch— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) July 22, 2023

      He lifted a new Bayern kit with the name ‘Kane’ and the No9 on the back and asked Postecoglou what he thought of it, cheekily adding: “It looks quite good, no?”
      Safe to say the Spurs boss was deeply unimpressed by the hack’s antics.
      Postecoglou, sporting a face like thunder, replied: “I don’t know what you’re talking about.
      “Did you get a good laugh for it? Got what you came to get? Maybe? Very good. You came a long way for that, thank you.”
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      It comes after Bayern had two approaches, believed to be £60million and £70m, turned down for Spurs legend Kane.
      The German giants believe the England captain, who has a year remaining on his contract, wants to join them.
      Postecoglou then moved on to answer other questions but was clearly still annoyed and made a thinly-veiled dig back at the reporter in a reply about his ambitions at Spurs.
      The Australian, 57, said: “All I can do is just try to work hard like I have everywhere else. We’re in the early part of it. As I said, it’s a massive football club, a massive opportunity and a massive challenge here. 
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      “That’s what we’ll try to do, bring success to one of the biggest football clubs in the world, big enough to make up fake jumpers to be a presence.”
      Postecoglou said earlier this week that “it was fair to say I’m not relaxed about” the situation involving Kane and that it did no one any favours for the situation to drag on.
      The German reporter’s first question before his skit was whether the Spurs boss still felt that way, to which Postecoglou simply replied: “That was two days ago and nothing has changed.” More

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      Saudi government launch transfer bid for Kylian Mbappe after PSG star is left out of club tour and put up for sale

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      SAUDI ARABIA have launched a stunning bid to bring Kylian Mbappe to the Saudi Pro-League.The news comes after Kylian Mbappe was left out of PSG’s squad for their pre-season tour of Japan.
      Kylian Mbappe could join Al-HilalCredit: AFP
      Mbappe, 24, is refusing to extend his deal in Paris and has just a year left to run on his contract.
      And PSG are keen to sort his future before the season starts, with the club unwilling to lose him on a free next year.
      PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has set an internal deadline on the forward’s future, with the club keen to have things decided before the season starts.
      Khelaifi said during manager Luis Enrique’s unveiling: “We want him [Mbappe] to stay but he can’t leave for free.”
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      The prospect of Mbappe leaving for free would cause significant financial fair play issues for PSG – given the amount of transfer outlay and wages they have forked out for the forward.
      Reports suggest that were Mbappe to walk away from the club at the end of his contract, PSG would have to let as many as four other stars go to fill the financial hole left by the Frenchman.

      The expectation throughout the Mbappe saga has been that the forward would sign for Real Madrid – whether that be this summer or on a free next year.
      But it appears that the Saudi league are now willing to test both Kylian Mbappe and PSG’s resolve with a transfer offer.
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      Foot Mercato report that the Saudi government have begun the internal process of putting a deal in place.
      The state are willing to offer the forward a lucrative deal having failed in the race for Lionel Messi.
      The outlet reports that any move would see Mbappe jettisoned onto the side of Al-Hilal, who the Saudi government see as the league’s premium side.
      So far this window, Al-Hilal have signed Ruben Neves from Wolves, Kalidou Koulibaly from Chelsea and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio.
      While no details have been given regarding the wage Mbappe would be offered – it’s safe to assume that the deal would be eye watering.
      Jordan Henderson’s move to Al-Ettifaq – a side not directly owned by the Saudi government – will see him earn £700,000-a-week.
      It’s likely that anything Mbappe is offered would dwarf that figure. More

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      Dimitri Payet breaks down in tears as Marseille contract RIPPED UP with ex-West Ham and France icon now a free agent

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      FORMER West Ham midfielder Dimitri Payet has left Marseille as a free agent.The 36-year-old broke down in tears as he announced his departure in a press conference in France.
      Payet has left Marseille as a free agentCredit: AFP
      Payet broke down in tears after announcing his departureCredit: Twitter

      Speaking about Payet’s departure, Marseille president Pablo Longoria said: “I would like to thank Dimitri for everything he has brought to Olympique de Marseille over all these years.
      “Beyond an exceptional talent, I also want to salute his love for the club, for the supporters and for the city. He is a symbol of this strong connection between OM and Marseille.
      “I wish him the best for his next stage of life. Dimitri will always be at home here.”
      Payet did not travel to Germany with his Marseille teammates for pre-season this week due to “personal reasons”.
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      His contract was set to expire in June 2024, but club officials suddenly decided to terminate his agreement one year early.
      Just a few weeks ago, the Frenchman revealed that he did not want to leave Marseille this summer.
      He said: “I want to leave through the front door and, even at 36, I still have goals that keep me awake. I tell myself that I can’t stop until I win something with the club.”
      However, his unexpected departure means he is now a free agent.
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      Payet joined Marseille in a £25million transfer from West Ham in January 2017.
      He scored 78 goals and assisted 95 in 326 appearances for the club during his time at the Stade Velodrome.
      Prior to his spell in France, he spent two years at West Ham.
      He was a fan favourite in East London until he began refusing to play for the Hammers in a bid to force a move away.
      Last year, Payet revealed that he turned down several big clubs, including Manchester United, after leaving West Ham so that he could join Marseille. More

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      Fulham boss Marco Silva’s agents meet Saudis in London over £400,000-a-week Al Ahli deal with Mitrovic wanting out

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      FULHAM face a Saudi double blow with Al-Ahly offering boss Marco Silva a £40MILLION deal.The Portuguese has been offered a two-year contract to manage in   the mega-rich Saudi Pro League.
      Marco Silva has held talks over becoming Al Ahli managerCredit: Getty
      Aleksandar Mitrovic has said he will never play for Fulham againCredit: Getty
      It is another major setback for Fulham who are already battling to keep Aleksandar Mitrovic.
      Al-Ahly have offered Silva £400,000 A WEEK and want a swift deal to get him on board for their Austrian training camp.
      Silva’s agents are said to be in London for talks with Saudi officials.
      Serbian striker Mitrovic, 28, has told relatives he will never play for the Cottagers again after the club valued him at £52m.
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      Mitrovic is angry at being priced out of a move after two failed bids from Al-Hilal.
      The forward is understood to be furious at the club’s valuation of him as he prepares to jet out for their pre-season tour of the USA.
      Fulham will take on Brentford, Aston Villa and Chelsea during the trip as part of the Premier League Summer Series.
      Silva and Mitrovic’s potential departures come as Fulham continue to chase their first signing of the summer.
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      The club have been able to tie down Willian to a new contract, though.
      Willian had looked set to leave Craven Cottage after his one-year deal expired before he penned an extension through to next summer. More

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      Arsenal ready to hijack Tottenham’s Douglas Luiz transfer as Spurs line up Chelsea ace as backup

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      TOTTENHAM and Arsenal poised to tussle it out to land midfield ace Douglas Luiz.Spurs will target the Aston Villa man if they sell Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
      Arsenal are ready to hijack Tottenham’s move for Douglas LuizCredit: Rex
      But they face competition from North London rivals the Gunners, who are eyeing a a fresh move for the Brazilian.
      They were keen on Luiz last summer but the 25-year-old signed a new contract at Villa Park.
      Hojbjerg, 27, is not a natural fit for new boss Ange Postecoglou’s attacking style and looks likely to leave Spurs.
      Talks with Atletico Madrid are ongoing, while his old club Bayern Munich have shown an interest.
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      Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, 23, is also in Postecoglou’s sights.
      But the chances of landing him may hinge on the Blues’ pursuit of 21-year-old Brighton wonderkid Moises Caicedo.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s side have been chasing a deal for Caicedo throughout the transfer window.
      However, they have so far had two bids rejected, including a £70million offer earlier this week.
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      Brighton are understood to value the Ecuadorian midfielder at £100million this summer.
      Caicedo has also attracted interest from Liverpool as a potential replacement for Fabinho. More

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      Chelsea’s £70m Moises Caicedo transfer offer ‘nowhere near enough’ as Brighton tell Blues ‘he’s better than Declan Rice’

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      CHELSEA have been told by Brighton that their £70million offer for Moises Caicedo is “nowhere near enough”.The Seagulls have also informed the Blues that he will cost a similar amount to Declan Rice.
      Chelsea have been told their £70million bid for Moises Caicedo is ‘nowhere near enough’Credit: Getty
      Brighton see Moises Caicedo as better than Declan RiceCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have already had two bids rejected for Caicedo, including a £70million offer launched earlier this week.
      According to The Athletic, those offers were seen as way too low by Brighton, who are not willing to entertain bids below their £100million valuation.
      Brighton see Caicedo as at least as good, if not better, than Rice and believe he is worth a similar amount.
      Rice completed a £105million move to Arsenal from West Ham last weekend.
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      In addition, Brighton rejected a £70million bid from the Gunners for Caicedo as recently as January.
      The midfielder has since signed a new four-year deal through to the summer of 2027.
      He also starred as the Seagulls went on to secure qualification for this season’s Europa League.
      Caicedo’s performances for Brighton have seen Chelsea linked with a move throughout the summer window.
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      However, they also face competition from Liverpool, who could hijack any potential deal.
      The 21-year-old has been identified as a possible replacement for Fabinho once he completes his move to Saudi Arabia.
      Stamford Bridge remains Caicedo’s preferred destination, though, and he has even admitted “he can’t say no” to joining Chelsea. More

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      Harry Kane ‘to REJECT all new contract offers from Tottenham with England captain set on Bayern Munich transfer’

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      HARRY KANE won’t accept any new contract offers from Tottenham and is instead keen on moving to Bayern Munich.Kane has entered the final year of his deal with Spurs, who refuse to sell him for less than £100million and are hoping to tie him down to a new agreement that would increase his £300,000-per-week wages.
      Tottenham superstar Harry Kane won’t accept new contract offers from the clubCredit: Rex
      Kane is keen on a move to Bayern Munich this summer if Tottenham decide to sell himCredit: Rex
      According to The Times, however, the striker has no intention of penning another contract with the North Londoners this summer, meaning he will be able to leave for free at the end of the coming season.
      The England captain is not planning to push for an exit like he did in 2021 when Manchester City showed interest.
      Sources close to the player claim all options are still on the table and that he would consider a move if Tottenham do not wish to risk him entering the season without putting pen to paper on a new deal.
      Chairman Daniel Levy will have to decide whether to cash in now to avoid losing his record goalscorer for free or hold on to him and hope he leads the team to Champions League qualification.
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      Bayern have had two bids turned down for Kane, who turns 30 next week, with their latest offer worth £68.5m plus add-ons.
      Tottenham could use an improved bid by the German champions to reinforce Ange Postecoglou’s side after a poor season that saw them finishing eighth in the Premier League table.
      However, Kane would also enhance the team’s hopes of a Champions League spot next season as a fifth-placed finish could suffice ahead of the 2024-2025 campaign thanks to planned reforms.
      If Tottenham make it to Europe’s elite competition then that would lead to a £60m windfall that would significantly ease the blow of losing the England record goalscorer for free.
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      That would count as profit for the club as the 29-year-old came through the academy and thus cost them nothing.
      If Kane leaves then Postecoglou would have to count either on Son Heung-min who had a tough campaign or Richarlison who has only managed three goals.
      The Australian tactician may also have to sign an elite striker, which could take a long time. More

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      David de Gea ‘rejects chance to replace Andre Onana at Inter Milan with ex-Man Utd goalkeeper keen on shock transfer’

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      DAVID DE GEA has rejected the chance to replace Andre Onana at Inter Milan.The former Manchester United goalkeeper is instead keen on completing a shock transfer to La Liga.
      David de Gea has rejected an offer to join Inter MilanCredit: Getty
      According to the Daily Record, De Gea has called off talks with Inter over a potential move to Italy.
      Inter are said to have offered De Gea an annual wage worth £4.3million, which the Spaniard has turned down.
      The Serie A giants will now turn to other targets, including Bayern Munich’s Yann Sommer and Ukrainian keeper Anatoliy Trubin.
      As for De Gea, the report adds that he would prefer a move back to his native Spain.
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      De Gea could re-join boyhood club Atletico Madrid, who have reportedly put current stopper Jan Oblak up for sale.
      However, he would again have to settle for earning less than he had been at United.
      Only a move to Saudi Arabia is currently seen as capable of making him the best paid goalkeeper in the world again.
      The 32-year-old made 84 appearances for Atletico before moving to United in 2011.
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      During his 12 years in England, he won eight major trophies, including a league title and the Europa League.
      He has been a free agent since the end of June, following the expiry of his United contract.
      De Gea has since been replaced at Old Trafford by Onana, who has arrived from Inter. More