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Arjen Robben

Arjen Robben dismisses speculation linking him with switch to Manchester City

The Bayern Munich forward is focusing on this month's Champions League final

Christian Eriksen

Liverpool 'target' Christian Eriksen holds talks with Borussia Dortmund

The Ajax midfielder is coveted by a number of clubs

£20m Bayer Leverkusen star Andre Schurrle 'has already signed for Chelsea'

General manager Wolfgang Holzhauser reveals suspicion that German international has signed a pre-contract with the Premier League club

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will contest the Champions League final
Barcelona midfielder Xavi pictured ahead of the tie with Bayern Munich

Champions League: Barcelona v Bayern Munich match preview

A look ahead to tonight’s Champions League semi-final second leg at the Nou Camp

Mourinho has praised Borussia Dortmund ahead of their clash with Real Madrid

Champions League: Jose Mourinho heaps praise on Real Madrid opponents Borussia Dortmund

The Spanish side must overturn a 4-1 deficit to progress to the final

Cristiano Ronaldo pictured in action as Dortmund celebrate a goal in their 4-1 win over Real Madrid

Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo available for Real Madrid meeting with Borussia Dortmund

The Spanish side trail 4-1 after the first-leg

Four star: Robert Lewandowski is said to want a move to the Premier League

Alex Ferguson closes in on Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski

Multi-million pound commercial deals give Manchester United the muscle to bid for Polish international

Dortmund’s striker Robert Lewandowski is wanted by Bayern Munich

Robert Lewandowski looks Bayern Munich-bound after Manchester United interest

Poland international scored four goals against Real Madrid this week

Robert Lewandowski celebrates as he scores four goals against Real Madrid

Borussia Dortmund hopeful four-goal hero Robert Lewandowski will remain at club

The striker has been linked with with Manchester United and Bayern Munich

Mario Gotze
Jupp Heyncke watches over his Bayern team ahead of their match with Barcelona

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heyncke has not sought advice from former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola

Guardiola will replace Heyncke's at the end of the season

Andre Schurrle

Bayer Leverkusen confirm talks with Chelsea over Andre Schurrle

The Germany international looks set for Stamford Bridge

Borussia Dortmund players celebrate their last-gasp victory

Borussia Dortmund fans sleep rough in hope of claiming Champions League semi-final tickets

Hundreds camp outside club offices eager for tickets to first leg against Real Madrid

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