Uli Hoeness believes Bayern Munich would be gaga to sign Harry Kane, but that does not mean the Bundesliga champions will not pursue a move for the England captain.
Another trophy-less season for Tottenham has again prompted discussion over Kane s future.
Bayern are one of a select few clubs seemingly capable of signing a player of that calibre, able to both pay the fee and wages and assure the striker of the potential to finally win silverware.
But honorary president Hoeness has suggested the idea of splashing out on Kane would be completely gaga .
Hoeness appeared to hint at that sentiment once more in an interview with Sky Sports, although he also explained how Bayern could yet bid for Kane.
It doesn t go over my desk, Hoeness said. I m one of…
We are in the home stretch in the Premier League, which means everything is at stake – in the fantasy leagues, that is.
It is that time of the year when fantasy managers start to go over which games matter at opposite ends of the table to maximise points hauls.
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EDERSON (Manchester City v Newcastle United)
Following their dramatic Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid, there is a possibility Manchester City players might actually breathe fire on Sunday against Newcastle United.
It will likely mean sporadic and low-quality opportunities for the Toon and, ultimately, light wor…
Diego Costa is poised to become a prize catch for one club in the days ahead, but what does the former Atletico Madrid striker have in mind?
He was released from his contract with LaLiga s leaders on Tuesday but looks set to make a swift return to football.
Atleti head coach Diego Simeone said he expects Costa to make a success of his next move, with the likes of Benfica, Arsenal and Wolves already linked with the fiery frontman.
Perhaps Costa will favour a move home to play in his native Brazil, or could MLS beckon?
— Diego Costa (@diegocosta)
Could Costa light up the Primeira Liga?
Benfica were linked with Costa in the previous close season, but nothing came of their reported interest. However, the Portuguese giants may sti…
Gary Smith is hopeful the goals will soon start to flow for Nashville SC as they prepare to face Los Angeles FC this weekend.
Nashville have scored just seven goals through their opening eight games this campaign and have fired blanks in half of those matches.
At the opposite end of the field, Smith s side have the best defensive record in the entire MLS with only four goals conceded thus far.
On the back of a 2-1 loss at New York City FC last time out, Smith wants to see his side turn chances into goals, starting against the reigning MLS Cup champions on Saturday.
It s always frustrating when you get beat, particularly when you have some difficulties in finding the back of the net and not being a bit more clear-cut with chances, Smith said.
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David Seaman hailed “amazing” Mikel Arteta for Arsenal’s transformation which has seen them rival Manchester City at the top of the Premier League this season.
The Gunners will play in the Champions League next year for the first time since 2016-17 after an impressive campaign which saw them lead the title race until recent weeks.
And the former Arsenal and England goalkeeper commended the Spanish manager for his impact, despite it being his first managerial role, as he called for his former side to take further steps towards their long-term ambitions of silverware next season.
“It’s his first job, he’s doing an amazing job and it’s a massive job but he’s making it work,” Seaman told the PA news agency.
“It’s all down to Arteta, the …
Sergio Ramos returned to win and score a game-turning penalty in Real Madrid s 3-1 Clasico win at Barcelona on Saturday.
Madrid captain Ramos was substituted in last week s home defeat to Cadiz and missed the subsequent shock reverse against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League as the Spanish champions crept towards a crisis ahead of their first meeting with Barca this season.
But the centre-back was fit to start for the crunch LaLiga clash at Camp Nou and drew a second-half spot-kick from Clement Lenglet to restore Madrid s lead after Ansu Fati had cancelled out Federico Valverde s opener in a frantic start.
Luka Modric then preyed on a Neto error in the 90th minute to secure the points and take Zinedine Zidane s men top, earning back-to-back LaLiga wins aga…
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca was full of praise for striker Nicolas Jackson following his brace in their 3-0 victory away to West Ham on Saturday.
The Senegalese’s double came inside the opening 18 minutes of the match, making it Chelsea’s earliest-ever brace scored in a London derby in the Premier League.
“We are 100% happy with Nicolas,” said Maresca, speaking to BBC Sport after full-time.
“Since I arrived here, he’s been very good on the ball in terms of goals and assists… but he also did a fantastic job off the ball.
“We are very happy.”
On the victory itself, which lifted Chelsea to second in the Premier League table prior to the remainder of Saturday’s matches, Maresca said there was still more to come from his players.
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Erling Haaland s four-goal haul ensured Manchester City continued their Premier League title charge with a 5-1 triumph over Wolves, as Pep Guardiola s team responded to Arsenal s victory earlier on Saturday in style.
Arsenal moved four points clear at the league summit with their 3-0 win over Bournemouth but Haaland eased any City nerves with his dominant first-half hat-trick at Etihad Stadium.
That quickfire treble included two penalties before Haaland added to his tally after the interval – following Hwang Hee-chan s consolation strike – to move to a competition-leading 25 goals this term.
Haaland’s replacement Julian Alvarez added further gloss late on, as City, who have a game in hand on Arsenal, cut the gap to the Gunners to just one point. Wolves rema…
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Looking to save their honour after a disappointing season in which the Blaugrana side lost their La Liga champions crown to Real Madrid, Barcelona aim for a win at Almeria that would cement the runners-up position. The game will be played at Power Horse Stadium where the already relegated local team faces another uphill battle.
Almeria
Almeria s return to the biggest stage of Spanish football was not long-lasting as the hosts are heading back to Segunda Division. Despite promoting in great style in 2022, the Saudi-owned club struggled to adapt to La Liga requirements by narrowly escaping relegation last term with a season finale draw result (3-3) at Espanyol.
Although the mood was high in Al…
Son Heung-min came to Tottenham s rescue in a 2-1 victory over bottom side Norwich City, as Jose Mourinho s men ended a four-game winless Premier League run on Wednesday.
This was no vintage performance from Spurs, who scored their first top-flight goal since December when Dele Alli turned Serge Aurier s cross into the net from close range seven minutes before half-time at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The hosts rode their luck as Norwich passed up numerous opportunities to get back on level terms, before Canaries striker Teemu Pukki equalised from the penalty spot following Ryan Sessegnon s foul on Max Aarons.
A point was the most Spurs deserved but they were up against the side with the joint-worst defensive record in the division and Son s winner arrived 11 min…