KYLIAN MBAPPE is likely to leave Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer at the end of next season, according to reports.
The French champions are desperate to renew the 22-year-old’s contract, which is currently set to expire in June 2022.

Kylian Mbappe has fewer than 18 months left on his contractCredit: Reuters

It has previously been suggested that should they fail to reach an agreement, Mbappe could be sold this summer so as to at least get some return back on a player they spent around £156million on back in 2017.
But according to Spanish paper Sport, Mbappe will NOT leave the French capital this summer – irrespective of whether he pens a new deal.
They claim that he still feels that he has unfinished business at Parc des Princes.
Boss Mauricio Pochettino is confident that Mbappe will commit to Paris beyond 2022, having recently told Cadena Ser: “I believe the club is working on it.

“They are obviously making an effort to renew the contracts of the players they believe are important not just for the present but for the future.”
But Sport believe that Mbappe is more likely to opt for pastures new, with the Premier League or LaLiga on his horizon.
This opens the door to the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and particularly Real Madrid.
Mbappe’s childhood love of Madrid is no secret, and neither is his relationship with their manager Zinedine Zidane.

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Mauricio Pochettino is hopeful of keeping his No7 aroundCredit: AFP or licensors

But even if under-pressure Zidane was to depart Santiago Bernabeu, Mbappe would still be interested in a move to the Spanish capital.
Fellow superstar Neymar is also out of contract at PSG next summer.
But the Brazilian has indicated that he would like to stay.
He told RMC Sport in December: “I am very happy here in Paris. I am very happy at the club, with my team-mates.
“The idea of leaving does not occur to me. We have to discuss [my contract]. We have a very good relationship, I am very happy and we’ll see what happens in the future.”

Neymar has indicated that he wants to stay in ParisCredit: Reuters
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GARY LINEKER slammed Chelsea for proposing their FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough be played behind closed doors.The Blues face Middlesbrough at the Riverside in Saturday’s late kick-off.
Some Chelsea fans will be Middlesbrough but only those who bought a ticket before sanctions were imposedCredit: Reuters
But Chelsea fans who did not purchase a ticket before Roman Abramovich was hit with sanctions will not be able to attend, with the club pressing the Government to change its mind.
With Chelsea in ongoing talks with the Government they put out a statement requesting the game be played without ANY fans – including those supporting Boro – for the sake of “sporting integrity”.
But after backlash from fans and media personalities like Lineker Chelsea backtracked and withdrew their request in a humiliating U-turn.
Lineker supported that decision but asked questions over who came up with the proposal in the first place.

He wrote on Twitter: “So Chelsea have now removed their request for the FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors. The right move.
“Not sure whose idea it was to make the request in the first place. What on earth were they thinking?”
A statement from Middlesbrough was damning, reading: “All concerned are well aware of the reasons Chelsea have been sanctioned and that this has nothing to do with Middlesbrough Football Club.
“To suggest as result that Middlesbrough and our fans should be penalised is not only grossly unfair but without any foundation.
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“Given the reasons for these sanctions, for Chelsea to seek to invoke sporting “integrity” as reason for the game being played behind closed doors is ironic in the extreme.
“We currently await formal notification from the FA of the next steps but rest assured Middlesbrough will resist Chelsea’s actions in the strongest terms.”
Many fans were in agreement with Lineker and criticised Chelsea for their outlook.
One fan wrote on Twitter: “The audacity of an official statement from Chelsea asking for Middlesbrough fans (whose club have got no part of this whole saga whatsoever) to be unable to go to an FA Cup Quarter-Final in their own ground is absolutely stunning.
“I can’t believe they’ve actually said it.”
Another added: “That statement from Chelsea just proves why most fans can’t stand them.”
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KATIE MCCABE says Arsenal will do their utmost to support Beth Mead after admitting it was ‘devastating to see her sustain an ACL injury. The Gunners forward, 27 is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering damage to a knee ligament last Saturday. 
Katie McCabe says Arsenal’s players are rallying around Beth Mead following her anterior cruciate ligament injuryCredit: Getty
Arsenal are yet to confirm how long Mead will be sidelined as a result of her ACL injuryCredit: Reuters
The WSL star, who won the Euros Golden Boot after helping the Lionesses win the tournament in July, was forced off by injury during Arsenal’s 3-2 loss to Manchester United at the Emirates. 
Her club, who play Juventus in Italy tonight, will also be without skipper Kim Little and forward Lina Hurtig. 
The duo are also sidelined due to injuries along with defenders Leah Williamson and Rafaelle.
The centre-backs are currently working their way back to fitness. 
The Gunners hope to complete a hat-trick of Group D wins in their third Champions League group stage game.
McCabe, 27, told reporters: “It’s devastating for (Beth) coming off the pitch with an injury like that. She’s been so important for us over the last few years. 
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“The high she was on at the minute in terms of her personal achievements, having such a good Euros and a great start to the season for us.”
Mead, who netted six goals at the Euros and finished as the WSL’s third highest scorer last season, has made an impressive start to this term. 
The Arsenal star notched up three goals and four assists in seven top-flight appearances and a brace during the Gunners’ 5-1 demolition of Lyon in October.
McCabe added: “She’s going to be a massive loss, but we’ve got a fantastic medical team at the club and they’ll be doing their utmost to try and get her back (to full fitness).
“Beth has got great support in our team and we’ll be rallying around her for sure.”
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Arsenal’s game against Juve will see the club’s players go up against former boss Joe Montemurro, 53, for the first time since he left the Gunners at the end of the 2020-21 season. 
Since then the Australia-born head coach guided his side to a trophy treble with the club winning a Serie A title, the Italian Cup and the Italian Women’s Super Cup last season. 
Juve, who reached the quarter-finals of last season’s Champions League, are currently unbeaten across all competitions this term. 
Under Montemurro they have gone eight games unbeaten at home in Europe this season.
McCabe has made 100 appearances for the Gunners since her 2015 move from Irish side Shelbourne.
And she credits her former Arsenal boss for believing in her talent during her early years at the club. 
The Republic of Ireland star had at one stage considered leaving the WSL title chasers after a 2017 loan spell at Glasgow City. 
However the Gunners offered her a contract extension and the versatile winger has flourished ever since. 
Arsenal’s players are due take on a Juventus side managed by their former boss Joe MontemurroCredit: Getty
McCabe added: “I’m looking forward to seeing him because I’ve not seen him in a while. 
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