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      Ex-Bayern Munich chief Rummenigge reveals most important transfers in club history with Robert Lewandowski only FOURTH

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      FORMER Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed the club’s most important transfers in history.But icon Robert Lewandowski is only FOURTH on the supremo’s list.
      Robert Lewandowski is only rated as Bayern Munich’s fourth best signing everCredit: EPA
      Ex-CEO Karl Heinz Rummenigge does not include Lewandowski in his top three signingsCredit: Getty
      Rummenigge, 66, spent ten years playing for Bayern before taking a management role in 1991.
      After being made CEO in 2002, he oversaw a golden period at the club which included 14 Bundesliga title wins and two Champions Leagues.
      Before passing his role to Oliver Kahn last year, Rummenigge also signed off on numerous top talents including Polish striker Lewandowski.
      The hitman, who joined Barcelona this summer, scored 344 goals in 375 games for Bayern after a move from Borussia Dortmund in 2014.
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      He also won countless trophies, including the 2020 Treble.
      But despite Lewandowski being the second-top scorer in Bundesliga history, while also holding several records for goals, Rumminegge does NOT count him in Bayern’s top three signings.
      According to Sky, he believes “Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben and Manuel Neuer” have all proven to be more important transfers than Lewandowski – and “in this order” too.
      Ribery spent 12 years at Bayern after joining from Marseille in 2007, scoring 124 goals in 425 games while winning nine titles and a Champions League.
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      Franck Ribery is rated No1, followed by Arjen RobbenCredit: Reuters
      Current goalie Manuel Neuer is third on Rummenigge’s listCredit: Getty
      As for Robben, he netted 144 times in 309 matches during a ten-year stay, winning eight titles plus a Champions League.
      Finally, Neuer is in his 12th season at Bayern and still going strong.
      He’s played 481 times for the club and has won ten titles plus two Champions Leagues.
      But Lewandowski will get the chance to prove Rummenigge wrong when new side Barcelona face Bayern in the Champions League on Tuesday.
      He angered the Germans by forcing through a move to Spain over the summer in his bid to win a first Ballon d’Or title.
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      Bayern failed to land a direct replacement, although they did sign Sadio Mane from Liverpool.
      And it’s believed Tottenham and England star Harry Kane is top of transfer their list for next summer. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow with Barcelona wonderkid ‘Gavi already agreeing new contract including €1BILLION release clause’

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      BARCELONA star Gavi has already agreed to a new contract that includes a €1BILLION release clause, according to reports.The 18-year-old’s current deal expires at the end of the current season but a new deal was negotiated as early as last December.
      Gavi was a summer transfer target for Man Utd as they looked to bolster their midfieldCredit: Getty
      The release clause will supposedly be worth €1billion (£868million).
      Fabrizio Romano claims it will soon be signed and completed with the player committing his long-term future to Barca.
      Gavi has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United in the past.
      However, the Catalan giants have reportedly never been worried about rumours linking him with a move to the Premier League – with Liverpool and Manchester City also keen.
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      The teenager has become a key player for club and country at his young age.
      He has already played 53 times in the Barcelona first-team scoring two goals.
      On the international stage he has amassed ten caps for Spain.
      Alongside Pedri, Gavi is seen as the future of his club and country’s midfield.
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      Under LaLiga rules it is mandatory for every player to have a release clause in their contract.
      And big release clauses are nothing new in Spanish football.
      In fact, Barcelona youngsters Ansu Fati and Pedri both have £868m buy-out clauses in their current deals.
      New summer signing Jules Kounde – a target of Chelsea – also has the same bumper clause in his contract. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo set to receive another HUGE transfer offer from Saudi Arabia in January with Man Utd future in limbo

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are braced for another approach from Saudi Arabia for their veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo.The Portuguese forward, 37, was looking to get out of Old Trafford this summer in order to continue playing in the Champions League.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is set to receive a January transfer offer from Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      However, the only concrete offer was from Saudi champions Al Hilal, although rivals Al Nassr were also said to be keen.
      While a move to the Middle East did not appeal to the former Real Madrid man at that time, clubs over there continue to monitor his situation.
      And they have the resources to come with a huge offer either in January or next summer to see if they can turn Ronaldo’s head.
      He is under contract at Old Trafford for the rest of the season, while the club have an option to extend it by 12 months.
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      Ronaldo has started just one of United’s first six Prem matches this season and was below par when he did get a chance against Real Sociedad last week.
      The Portugal superstar is certainly not enjoying life at United as much as Christian Eriksen.
      The Dane says his move to Old Trafford was his “redemption” following his cardiac arrest last year.
      Eriksen said: ‘It is one of the biggest clubs in the world. It was a redemption after what had happened — like proving you could get an offer from United.
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      “I had enough options to choose from but it was all about finding the right one.
      “I had the opportunity to step up to what I had dreamed of and hoped for.”
      Christian Eriksen is enjoying his start to life at Old TraffordCredit: Reuters More

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      Newcastle announce signing of Liverpool flop keeper Loris Karius on free transfer as replacement for Man Utd’s Dubravka

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      NEWCASTLE have confirmed the signing of former Liverpool flop Loris Karius.The 29-year-old was wanted by the Magpies as a replacement for Martin Dubravka after he joined Manchester United on loan.
      Loris Karius was left with his career in tatters after his high profile mistakes in the Champions League final, it later came out he suffered concussion in the gameCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Martin Dubravka is back-up to David De Gea at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      A statement on the club’s website said: “Newcastle United have signed goalkeeper Loris Karius on a short-term contract.”
      Manager Eddie Howe added: “We are pleased to add Loris to our goalkeeping group.
      “He is a very good goalkeeper with Premier League and European experience and he will provide competition and support over an important part of the season.”
      The goalkeeper was a free agent after his deal at Liverpool expired at the end of last season.
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      The club had reportedly held off the announcement of the signing due to the death of the Queen.
      On the transfer, Karius said: “I’m excited. It’s a good opportunity for me and a great project to be part of. It didn’t take me long to make a decision.

      “Newcastle have a great coach and play really attractive football. I felt it was the right project for me and I’m excited to work with the coaches and my new teammates.”
      Karius began his career at Mainz but is best remembered for his time at Anfield, where he made 49 appearances, including making howlers in the Champions League final in 2018.
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      They lost 3-1 to Real Madrid, with the German at fault for two goals after infamously throwing the ball out for it to deflect off Karim Benzema before fumbling Gareth Bale’s long range strike.
      He was subsequently loaned out to Besiktas and spent last season away at Union Berlin.
      Newcastle needed a new back-up stopper to compete with first choice Nick Pope after current No.2 Karl Darlow picked up an injury.
      Darlow is thought to be out with an ankle ligament injury that will reportedly keep him in the treatment room until the World Cup.
      Reports suggested that the Toon had also held talks with ex-Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster.
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      But Howe has opted for Karius with him joining on a short-term deal until January.
      The Premier League returns this weekend with Newcastle welcoming Bournemouth. More

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      West Brom snap up former Celtic star Tom Rogic on free transfer after leaving Scots in summer

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      WEST BROM’S new Aussie arrival Tom Rogic admits he felt the urge to go walkabout this summer after 10 trophy-laden seasons at Celtic.The 29-year-old Australian international midfielder has joined Steve Bruce’s Baggies as a free agent after agreeing a one-year-contract, with a further year’s option in the club’s favour.
      West Brom have confirmed the signing of Australian international Tom RogicCredit: Getty
      The former Celtic midfielder left the Scottish champions in the summerCredit: Getty
      Rogic signed for the Baggies as a free agent on an initial one-year dealCredit: Getty
      The roving midfielder with an eye for goal enjoyed the perfect farewell from Celtic, clinching his SIXTH Scottish title to clock up a staggering personal haul of 16 domestic trophies in Scotland.
      But he admits the challenge of returning Albion to the Premier League appealed to his sense of adventure.
      Rogic confessed: “I’d been set in one place for quite a while and I was looking for a new challenge and a change of scenery.
      “I certainly have that here, so I’m really looking forward to getting started.
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      “I have a lot of fond memories from my time at Celtic and I was fortunate to have the perfect send off there.
      “But I was looking for a change of scenery and a fresh challenge. 
      “It was important for me to take my time and make sure my next club was the right club. I had some time to reflect and I now feel refreshed and re-energised and excited about the future.
      “I’ve met all of my new team-mates and they seem like a great group of guys.”
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      Rogic says he has been busy swotting up on his new teammates since Bruce made his move for him last week.
      He said: “Things moved pretty quickly to be honest. I spoke with the manager and I spoke with my agent and here we are. 
      “It was a pretty broad chat with the manager. He told me lots about the club, the team and what football is like here.
      “Since I heard about Albion’s interest in me I’ve tried to watch as much of them as possible and I’ve been doing my research. 
      “I think it’s fair to say the team hasn’t got the results the performances have warranted.
      “The most exciting thing for me now though is the future and playing my part in what I hope will be a really successful team.”
      Rogic made over 250 appearances for CelticCredit: Getty
      The 29-year-old has been capped 51 times by AustraliaCredit: Getty More

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      Wolves announce Diego Costa signing on free transfer with incredible video of ex-Chelsea star and real pack of wolves

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      TERRIFIED Diego Costa admitted his free transfer to Wolves left him quaking in his boots – after handling a real pack of live WOLVES for his announcement video.The former Chelsea striker left Atletico Mineiro in January and was without a club.
      Diego Costa has signed for Wolves on a free transferCredit: Getty
      The Twitter video to announce the signing was incredibleCredit: Getty
      Costa admitted he was terrified filming the clipCredit: Twitter @wolves

      But Bruno Lage was desperate to bolster his attack after his side struggled to find the net early in the season and then new signing Sasa Kalajdzic required surgery on his ACL injury.
      The latest deal was at risk of collapse when an initial request for a work permit was denied but Wolves’ appeal was successful.
      And after completing his medical in the West Midlands last week, Costa is now officially a Wolves player and will wear the No29 at Molineux.
      The club confirmed the deal, initially until the end of the season, with a thrilling Twitter video announcement.

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      The clip showed three wolves on chains walking through a dark corridor, as the Spanish striker tried to control them from behind.
      But two-time Premier League winner Costa, 33, confessed he would rather face a pack of rugged Premier League defenders as he made his return to English football.
      He said: “I was scared to death. Holding that chain I kept thinking, ‘What if this wolf thinks about jumping on top of me?’ and then the three of them did.
      “I was a little scared then. Those were wolves, not dogs. It was a cool experience but not a very comfortable one. I have five dogs, but they’re not wolves!”
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      Now his full focus is on scoring goals for Wolves and injecting trophy-winning experience into a young, talented squad.
      Costa, who will go through his own mini pre-season to get up to speed, added: “It’s a first-class club with very good players who know how to play football and having the chance to play in the Premier League again was the main thing.
      “Obviously, the club influenced my decision, especially knowing I will be able to adapt a lot more easily here not only from a technical point of view, the quality of the players but also from the fact that a lot of the players are Portuguese and that will make my transition that much smoother.
      “It wasn’t in the best terms possible on accounts of a player’s injury which, unfortunately, I can only wish him nothing but the best for him.
      “But when Bruno Lage told me about returning to the Premier League since this a championship I have related to quite a bit, always liked it and followed.
      “No matter how much I enjoyed playing in Madrid, I felt discouraged, but this motivated me. It lit that fire within me.
      “I asked Bruno not to rush me into things and he was very understanding. He is a great manager and someone who has been doing a great job.
      “What fans can expect from me is dedication, willingness, discipline and goals which is what I will try to bring to the team to thank for all the support and all the trust.
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      “Of course, I’m happy to help [younger team-mates]. I just don’t want to be a pain. I’ll speak with someone if I notice they may need some guidance.
      “I’d rather speak with someone when they’re not doing that well because I don’t see a point of offering advice if someone is doing well.”
      The Spanish international will wear the No29 shirt at MolineuxCredit: Getty More

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      Newcastle set to announce free transfer signing of Liverpool flop Loris Karius on free deal as Dubravka replacement

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      NEWCASTLE are set to confirm the signing of former Liverpool flop Loris Karius, according to reports.The 29-year-old is wanted by the Magpies as a replacement for Martin Dubravka after he joined Manchester United on loan.
      Loris Karius was left with his career in tatters after his high profile mistakes in the Champions League final, it later came out he suffered concussion in the gameCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Martin Dubravka is back-up to David De Gea at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The club have reportedly held off the announcement of the signing due to the death of the Queen.
      The goalkeeper is a free agent after his deal at Liverpool expired at the end of last season.
      Karius began his career at Mainz but is best remembered for his time at Anfield, where he made 49 appearances, including playing and making howlers in the Champions League final in 2018.
      They faced Real Madrid losing 3-1 with the German at fault for two goals when he infamously threw the ball out for it to deflect off Karim Benzema, then he dropped Gareth Bale’s long range strike in.
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      He was subsequently loaned out to Besiktas and spent last season away at Union Berlin.
      Newcastle are in need of a new back-up stopper to compete with first choice Nick Pope after current No.2 Karl Darlow picked up an injury.

      Darlow is thought to be out with an ankle ligament injury that will reportedly keep him in the treatment room until the World Cup that begins in November.
      Reports suggested that the Toon had also held talks with ex-Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster.
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      But manager Eddie Howe has opted for Karius with him set to join on a short-term basis.
      All details in his contract are thought to be complete.
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      Man Utd ‘were offered FIFTEEN players in one week of transfer window including Caicedo, Lozano and McKennie’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were reportedly offered the opportunity to sign more than 15 players in just one week of the transfer window.After deals for Adrien Rabiot and Marko Arnautovic collapsed in the second week of August, the summer was proving to be a bit of a disaster for the Red Devils.
      Juventus offered Weston McKennie to Manchester UnitedCredit: EPA
      United also considered a move for Brighton star Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils rejected Napoli winger Hirving LozanoCredit: Getty
      Several clubs looked to take advantage of United’s growing desperation by offering up their unwanted stars.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, United were offered more than 15 players across seven days.
      The club had prioritised a midfielder after missing out on Rabiot and Frenkie de Jong and reportedly held talks with PSG for Leonardo Paredes.
      He eventually joined Juventus who were looking to ship out Weston McKennie to United in order to land him.
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      Romano claims the Red Devils also considered signing Moises Caicedo but Brighton were adamant the 20-year-old would not be sold.
      Aside from a new midfielder Erik ten Hag wanted to upgrade on Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot at right-back.
      Barcelona, keen to offload Sergino Dest, offered the American while Borussia Dormund made United aware of Thomas Meunier’s availability.
      Neither player fit Ten Hag’s criteria so the club decided to use their money on other targets.
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      That allowed United to fund an £85million move for Antony – but United had to wait on the Brazilian after Ajax refused to listen to offers during that week in August.
      With United’s need for a winger clear, Chelsea offered Christian Pulisic the chance to move to Old Trafford.
      Yannick Carrasco and Hirving Lozano were also offered up by Atletico Madrid and PSV Eindhoven respectively, but United chiefs decided against signing either wide man. More