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Oliver Kahn rules Bayern Munich out of race to sign Erling Haaland in summer due to high fee
Erling Haaland moving to Bayern Munich is “unimaginable” at this time, according to the club’s future CEO Oliver Kahn. Haaland has established himself as one of the most prolific frontmen in Europe since joining Borussia Dortmund in January 2020, and is attracting attention from a number of top clubs heading into the summer transfer window. Bayern are among those being linked with a swoop for the Norwegian, but Kahn claims that they won’t be able to match his price tag in the current financial climate. “Sorry, whoever spoke about that didn’t understand the situation,” the Bayern director, who will succeed Karl-Heinz Rummenigge as CEO later this year, told Bild. “A package that costs – as we heard – over €100m is unimaginable for FC Bayern at the moment.” Kahn went on to insist that Bayern ...
Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona stars could beat Lewandowski for 2021 Ballon D’Or
The Ballon d’Or is arguably the most prestigious individual award in modern football, celebrating the beautiful game’s best player from the previous year. Now it is worth noting that the Ballon d’Or is not the be-all-and-end-all of football. It’s often biased towards those who shine in the Champions League. Media hype, big moments, and trophies won usually take precedence in the voting over individual performances. In fact, all Ballon dOr winners since 2007 has either won the Champions League or been the competition’s top goalscorer, and all since 2007 have reached at least the semi-finals stage. With no obvious standout, however, this summer’s international tournaments could be decisive. Lionel Messi and co. will compete in the Copa America, while Europe’s finest battle it out at the Euro...
Liverpool join race for Manchester United and Bayern Munich target
Liverpool have become the latest club to show interest in Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, as reported by Jan Aage Fjortoft on Twitter. Sancho has received a lot of praise since his move from Manchester City to Germany back in 2017 when he was just 17-years-old. In his 102 Bundesliga appearances, he has scored 38 goals and recorded 43 assists. His exceptional performances in the last three seasons has earned him 18 caps for the England national team and has also attracted the attention of some of Europe’s biggest clubs. Sancho has played 18 times for England, scoring three Last summer, Manchester United were involved in the headline transfer saga of the window. However, they were unwilling to pay Borussia Dortmund’s €120 million asking price, so Sancho stayed at the Signal Iduna Park...
‘Impressive’: Barcelona star talks about Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland
In an interview with Sport1, Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen spoke about the progress made by Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland. Haaland has immensely built his reputation over the past one-and-a-half seasons and is currently regarded as one of the best centre-forwards in the world. The 20-year-old has already been linked with some of Europe’s elite clubs including the Blaugrana, who are eyeing a new striker. When asked about Haaland, ter Stegen said that he has been impressed by the style of play and scoring record of the Norwegian international. There has been speculation that he could leave Dortmund if they fail to make the top four, but ter Stegen feels Haaland could continue his development in Germany for another year. He added that any club which succeeds in s...
Liverpool reportedly eye move to sign in-demand €100m star in the summer
Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Jadon Sancho in the summer transfer window. According to German newspaper, Bild, Borussia Dortmund are ready to cash in on Sancho. The Bundesliga club could be willing to sell him this summer at the right price after considering the financial aspect due to the coronavirus pandemic. Last summer, Sancho was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, but Dortmund refused to sell him for anything less than €120m. However, they are now ready to sell him at a discount, with a fee thought to be in the region of €100m. It has been claimed that Premier League duo – Chelsea and Liverpool – are interested in signing the 21-year-old winger, while United still remain interested. Sancho, once again, has been brilliant for D...
Manchester United edging closer to Erling Haaland transfer decision
Manchester United are edging increasingly closer to a decision on Erling Haaland. Though they’d love to sign the Borussia Dortmund striker, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also have several other transfer targets in mind. And much will depend on Edinson Cavani, whose future will soon become clear. Manchester United wanted to sign Haaland in January 2020. And, though they ultimately missed out to Borussia Dortmund, they’ve retained a strong interest ever since. Haaland has been in sensational form for the Bundesliga giants this season, scoring 35 goals in the Bundesliga and Champions League combined. United, as a result, have put the 20-year-old on their shortlist of potential signings ahead of this summer’s transfer window. However, the Red Devils appear to be edging closer to a development when it c...
Arsenal identify £21.8m Bundesliga star as summer alternative to Martin Odegaard
Arsenal will consider a summer move for Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Brandt as a permanent deal for Real Madrid attacker Martin Odegaard could prove expensive, Bild’s Christian Falk claims. Odegaard joined the north London on loan in January, and he has impressed in his 14 appearances in all competitions, contributing a couple of goals. The Gunners are open to the prospect of a permanent deal, but it is reported that they may struggle to meet the transfer demands of Los Blancos this summer. They may now return for the services of Brandt, who was on their radar in the last transfer window before they signed Odegaard. The Germany international has three years remaining on his contract with Dortmund, but he could be prised away for around £21.8 million. Sportslens view: Odegaard was valued at a...
Borussia Dortmund join Man Utd and Barcelona in race for 24-goal striker
Borussia Dortmund are looking at Eintracht Frankfurt star Andre Silva if Erling Braut Haaland leaves this summer, according to German outlet Bild. Silva has been a standout for Frankfurt this season, helping them to third in the league with 24 goals and four assists in 28 appearances. From Europe’s top five leagues, only Robert Lewandowski and Cristiano Ronaldo have netted on more occasions. Andre Silva has been in incredible form this season The Portugal international has managed to prove several doubters wrong during his time at the Bundesliga, following underwhelming spells at AC Milan and Sevilla. His prolific form this term has made him a target for Dortmund, claims Bild. The German publication says that the Black and Yellows may make a move for the striker should main goalscorer Haal...
Borussia Dortmund lining up move for 23-year-old French striker
Borussia Dortmund are looking to sign Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard this summer, according to Football Insider. Edouard has enjoyed four excellent seasons at Celtic since signing from Paris Saint-Germain. He has scored 81 goals and registered a further 37 assists in 161 outings for the Scottish side, winning three league titles and an SFWA Footballer of the Year award. Edouard has been a standout at Celtic The 23-year-old has been strongly linked with moves away from Parkhead over the last year. West Ham United have seemed like the most likely destination, while Arsenal and Leicester City have also been rumoured. Football Insider are claiming that Dortmund are ready to join the chase for Edouard this summer. The Black and Yellows currently own one of the world’s most prolific strikers in ...
Borussia Dortmund interested in Terem Moffi
Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund are monitoring Nigeria forward Terem Moffi. Moffi, 21, has caught the attention of top European clubs following his impressive displays for modest Lorient in Ligue 1 this season. The striker has scored 11 goals in 27 league appearances for the club. The pacy striker has scored against Ligue 1 big clubs; Paris Saint-Germain (one goal), Monaco (three goals) and Olympic Marseille (two goals) in the current campaign. According to footmercato, Dortmund have listed the Lorient star as one of the potential replacements for Norway striker Erling Haaland, who is a subject of interest from top clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City. Moffi only linked up with Lorient from Belgian outfit Kortrijk last summer. He was a revelation in the Lithuani...
UEFA exco member: Super League clubs will be thrown out of Champions League
Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid could be kicked out of this season’s Champions League this week, according to the Danish FA chairman Jesper Moller. Moller, who is a member of UEFA’s Executive Committee, says the teams involved in the new Super League could face sanctions following Sunday’s groundbreaking announcement. One team that wasn’t part of the Super League’s unveiling was Paris Saint-Germain, who are the only semi-finalists currently not involved in the new competition. “The clubs are going out, and I expect that to happen on Friday, and then you have to see how to finish the Champions League,” Moller told DR Sport. He added: “There must be one extraordinary executive committee meeting on Friday. I have an expectation that the 12 clubs will be thrown out.” As things stand, ...
Borussia Dortmund confident of retaining Erling Haaland in 2021
Borussia Dortmund remain convinced they will keep hold of superstar striker Erling Haaland this summer. The Norwegian international has been heavily linked with a mega money move away from the Bundesliga giants with La Liga pair Barcelona and Real Madrid both tracking him with interest. However, despite the ongoing speculation over where the 20-year old will be playing his football next season, Dortmund Sporting Director Sebastian Kehl has insisted their stance has not changed. “I understand Erling Haaland will play for Borussia Dortmund next season,” he told an interview with Sport1, as reported via Diario AS. “Erling totally agrees. I see him every day and I can say he completely identifies with the club.” Kehl’s comments come on the back of Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola hint that the Germ...