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Kane ‘very keen’ to sign new Bayern deal

Harry Kane is reportedly ready to commit his long-term future to Bayern Munich, with club CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen confirming that both parties are eager to agree on a contract extension. The England captain has enjoyed a sensational spell in Germany since his arrival from Tottenham, cementing his status as one of the world's most clinical finishers.

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Bayern ready to extend Kane's contract with striker open to role change

Harry Kane is reportedly prepared to commit his long-term future to Bayern Munich, with the German giants planning to offer the England captain a contract extension once he returns from his post-World Cup break. Despite being 33 years old, the prolific forward remains the cornerstone of the club's sporting project and is open to adapting his game to prolong his career at the highest level.

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Transfer grades for the biggest deals of the window so far

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

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Bayern legend sends 'no more excuses' warning to Musiala

Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus has warned Jamal Musiala that there are "no more excuses" as he battles to reclaim his starting place under Vincent Kompany. The 23-year-old playmaker missed the first half of last season following a severe ankle dislocation and fibula fracture, but now faces intense competition from an in-form frontline.

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Petit rules out Kane for Ballon d'Or over World Cup 'disappearance'

France and Premier League legend Emmanuel Petit has brutally crushed Harry Kane’s hopes of winning the Ballon d'Or, claiming the striker "disappeared" when things got tough for both club and country. The former midfielder argued that despite Kane's heavy goalscoring metrics in Germany, his failure to show up in the critical knockout matches of the Champions League and the 2026 World Cup leaves him trailing behind Europe's elite.

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Madrid used Olise rumours as cover for secret Diomande move

Real Madrid used Michael Olise rumours as a clever smokescreen to launch a sensational move for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande. The Spanish giants are in talks over a deal worth up to €120 million for the Ivory Coast international, who emerged as one of world football's most sought-after talents following a stellar World Cup campaign.

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Will Madrid REALLY sign Olise in a world-record deal?

Michael Olise finds himself at the centre of one of the summer's biggest transfer stories after starring for France at the World Cup, but all is not as it seems. Various reports have claimed that the Bayern Munich dynamo is Real Madrid's priority target, with the move even endorsed by his compatriot and current 'Galactico', Kylian Mbappe. The reality, though, is that any deal is currently a non-starter.

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Olise sent ‘another year’ transfer message amid Real links

Michael Olise is being heavily linked with a transfer from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid, potentially with a record-breaking fee changing hands, but Jeremie Aliadiere has told GOAL that the France international should spend “another year” in Germany before considering a change of scenery. The classy winger needs to learn how to handle the added weight of expectation that is being lumped onto his shoulders.

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Kane and Bayern to begin talks over new contract

Bayern Munich are set to open formal discussions with Harry Kane regarding a contract extension, with the England captain entering the final year of his current deal. The 32-year-old striker is aware of the German champions' intention to secure his long-term future, as he remains fully settled in Munich following a prolific stint in Germany.

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France & Bayern star Olise shocks NY fans by joining amateur game

Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise surprised local football enthusiasts in New York City by unexpectedly taking part in a public recreational match. Having recently concluded his international campaign with France at the World Cup, the 24-year-old was spotted playing in socks, earning widespread praise for his grounded love for the game.

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10 biggest summer transfer sagas that still need resolving

With the World Cup over and pre-season friendlies beginning in earnest over the next week, it feels like the new club season is hurtling towards us at a rather alarming rate. With that in mind, managers are getting increasingly twitchy when it comes to transfers, with coaches around Europe keen to know which players they will and won't be able to call upon over the coming weeks and months.

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Olise tipped to reject Real Madrid

Lothar Matthaus has strongly dismissed the recent rumours linking Michael Olisye with a sensational transfer to Real Madrid this summer. The former Bayern Munich captain remains incredibly confident that the France international winger will stay in Germany, despite widespread reports suggesting the Spanish giants are preparing a record-shattering bid to lure him away.

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Transfer check-in: GOAL grades Europe's 10 richest clubs

The football world seems to move faster and faster these days. No sooner had the World Cup ended than attention immediately shifted to the transfer market - which is understandable, given some massive deals are expected to be confirmed in the coming days, following in the footsteps of Morgan Rogers' shock £117 million move from Aston Villa to Chelsea.

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