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      PSG hopeful of Dele Alli loan transfer after Mauricio Pochettino appointment and talks with Daniel Levy set

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are confident they can loan Dele Alli from Tottenham for the rest of the season, according to reports.
      The Spurs outcast has struggled for game time under Jose Mourinho recently but his old boss Mauricio Pochettino is keen on bringing him to his new club.

      PSG are confident of signing Dele Alli on loan after appointing Mauricio POchettinoCredit: –

      Daniel Levy rejected three Alli offers from PSG in the summer.
      But the French side believe they can make a breakthrough in this month’s talks now Poch is on board, according to the Telegraph.
      The Argentine was confirmed as new PSG boss last week – his first job since leaving Tottenham.
      And given his role in developing Alli, he is eager to work with him again.

      Levy is said to be reluctant to let the Englishman leave despite him playing just four times in the Premier League this season.
      With Gareth Bale and Giovani Lo Celso out injured, the North Londoners do not want to leave themselves short of attacking midfielders.
      And Levy is also said to harbour a belief that Alli can recapture his best form and become a ‘big asset’ for Spurs once again.
      However, Mourinho appears to have lost all faith in the 24-year-old and did not even bring him off the bench during his side’s Carabao Cup victory over Brentford on Tuesday – even though he was allowed to make FIVE subs.

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      Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle recently called for showdown talks between Alli and Mourinho.
      The Amazon Prime Video pundit said: “I can’t see him getting in at the moment, because they’re winning.
      “He’s not going to get in unless there’s an injury or a lack of form. The lack of form goes out the window because there’s a settled team there.
      “He’s going to have to wait for an injury, then he’s got to make a big impact on Jose to play.
      “I’m talking about playing week in, week out, and he needs that.
      “If he feels he can’t do that, he needs to communicate that to the manager, and if he sees it that way as well, a loan deal could be possible.
      “It’s only Jose who will know if he sees a long-term scenario for him anyway. If he doesn’t, he might feel it’s best to cash in.
      “I could see Dele going to another club and doing really well in the right system. I don’t think he suits this system that Jose’s looking for.
      “I think at some stage he will move on, when that will be I’m not sure. If he does stay after the window, he’s got to knuckle down.
      “He’s got to play at his very best. The truth is, and he knows it himself, he hasn’t played at his best.
      “The only way he can prove that to the manager is to play and I find that door shut at the moment.”

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      Saint-Etienne 1 PSG 1: Mauricio Pochettino’s first game ends in disappointing stalemate despite Moise Kean strike

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      ARE you Tottenham in disguise?
      Conceding sloppy goals, scoring with a counter, flying full-backs, one world-class player and a wide-open game.

      Mauricio Pochettino’s first game as PSG manager ended in a drawCredit: Reuters

      Boss Mauricio Pochettino’s first game didn’t quite go to plan.
      But it was never straightforward at Spurs, was it?
      PSG went behind on 19 minutes after Marquinhos and Idrissa Gueye tried to play out from the back.
      The ex-Everton midfielder was robbed on the edge of the box and Romain Hamouma lifted neatly over keeper Keylor Navas.

      PSG were behind for three minutes against former Leicester manager Claude Puel’s tricky side.
      Superstar Kylian Mbappe found Marco Veratti in the area and he picked out Kean to score from 12 yards.
      It was Everton loanee Kean’s 8th league goal in 12 appearances since his switch.
      Poch prowled the line in his black coat, arms mainly folded – no different from his days in the Spurs area.

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      Moise Kean equalised against St-Etienne to rescue a 1-1 draw for PSGCredit: AP:Associated Press

      The barking instructions, in French, pointing and clapping became more frequent as the game went on.
      Poch had Navas to thank for two smart saves before Denis Bouanga hit the bar for the home side on 70 minutes.
      Poch, who failed to deliver a trophy at Spurs, knows the remit is to win Ligue 1, which on this lacklustre form will not be easy for the second-placed team.
      But the big-spending owners also want the Champions League and he’ll need the likes of injured Neymar and Mauro Icardi back to help.

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      Watch Brest keeper Gautier Larsonneur smash the ball against his own post and crossbar in stunning gaffe

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      BREST goalkeeper Gautier Larsonneur nearly produced a stunning moment of madness… by smacking the ball against his own post and crossbar.
      The Frenchman was between the sticks for the Ligue 1 side as they took on OGC Nice at Stade Francis-Le Ble.

      We NEARLY saw one the most bizarre own-goals of all-time here! 🤯🤯🤯Gautier Larsonneur with a moment of madness… pic.twitter.com/71aqsEVZTF
      — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 6, 2021

      Larsonneur got his feet muddled up

      The Brest keeper endured a heart in mouth moment

      His side got off to a great start, leading 2-0 after 28 minutes.
      But barely five minutes later, Larsonneur almost gave Nice a lifeline in truly bizarre fashion.
      Everything seemed fairly innocuous, when midfielder Paul Lasne passed the ball back to his keeper in the 35th minute.
      Under little pressure, however, the 23-year-old took a dodgy first touch.

      Desperate to prevent the ball going out for a corner, Larsonneur took a wild lash at the ball with his right foot.
      And to his horror, rather than out to his full-back, or even safely out of play, the ball spun towards his own goal.
      In a heart-in-mouth moment, the ball struck the crossbar, before quickly ricocheting onto the post.

      Larsonneur allowed himself a wry smile after his gaffeCredit: AFP or licensors

      Luckily for Larsonneur, his defender was able to bail him out, thwarting the bewildered opposition striker and helping the ball into the goalkeeper’s hands.

      Larsonneur could see the funny side, wearing a wry smile as he subsequently bowled the ball out.
      Brest went on to win the match 2-0, staying above Nice in the process and rising to tenth.

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      Barcelona joined by Juventus, Inter and AC Milan in Memphis Depay transfer chase as they battle for cut-price Lyon star

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      BARCELONA face competition from a host of Italian giants if they are to land Memphis Depay in January, according to reports.
      Juventus, Inter and AC Milan are all named as tracking the Lyon star, whose contract expires in June.

      Memphis Depay is a wanted man in the January transfer windowCredit: AP:Associated Press

      The Dutchman’s summer move to the Nou Camp collapsed amid Barcelona’s financial woe.
      But Depay’s imminent contract expiry could make him more affordable in January.
      That has led to interest from the Serie A trio, according to France Football, via Mundo Deportivo.
      Inter, who suffered a Scudetto blow on Wednesday by losing at Sampdoria, could seek a replacement for the outgoing Christian Eriksen.

      Juve and AC Milan face off tonight with the Old Lady back in seventh and seeking fresh impetus under Andrea Pirlo.
      The same cannot be said for Milan and a win at the San Siro would hand them a four-point lead atop Serie A.
      Over in LaLiga, Barcelona find themselves off the pace and have Depay and Manchester City defender Eric Garcia on their radar this month.
      However, Ronald Koeman will be aware that the club likely needs to shift high-earning reserves before buying.

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      He said earlier in the week: “Every coach always looks to the month of January and how the squad can be improved, just like I do.
      “I have made a list of possible injuries and players that would be interesting to bring in. It depends on the club.
      “If it’s not possible, I can depend on the players I have already.”
      Lyon narrowly hold first place in Ligue 1 ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Lens and will be more than happy to keep Depay for longer.
      Club chief Jean-Michel Aulas recently tweeted his club captain to say: “You feel at home here and you are also an exceptional man who sets an example, shows ambition.
      “You can stay as long as you want!”

      What will happen in the future, we will see… I am here now, lots of clubs could be interested.
      Memphis Depay

      The forward, 26, has eight goals and four assists in 2020-21 and insisted last month that he is focused on Lyon.
      Depay stated: “To be honest, we have a great team here and I am focused here because I do not know what will happen next year.
      “All that I know, is that I am a Lyon player and captain. I am here to win matches, to be important for the team.
      “I do not have in my head what my future will be. I am 100 per cent focused here.
      “What will happen in the future, we will see… I don’t have anything to say on that. I am here now, lots of clubs could be interested.”

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      Five reasons why Liverpool are Real Madrid’s main rivals in Kylian Mbappe transfer battle including Nike links

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      REAL MADRID are widely considered favorites to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain.
      But with Liverpool emerging as serious contenders and Mauricio Pochettino taking over at the French champions, the superstar striker’s future is far from decided.

      Liverpool have emerged as Real Madrid’s main competition in the Kylian Mbappe raceCredit: The Mega Agency

      Former Tottenham boss Pochettino is hoping to persuade Mbappe, 22, to stick around amid interest from Jurgen Klopp’s side.
      With the World Cup winner’s contract set to expire in 2022, Pochettino needs to act fast to secure his services.
      But the Reds are increasingly confident of signing Mbappe, according to L’Equipe.
      Real are also said to be fearful any transfer to them could fall through because they expect Gareth Bale to return after his underwhelming spell at Tottenham.

      And here SunSport reveals the five reasons Liverpool are Los Blancos’ main competition in the race to sign him.
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      MBAPPE LOVES THE PREMIER LEAGUE
      Mbappe is a huge fan of English football.
      The lure of playing in the best and most famous league in the world would be almost impossible for him to resist.

      This is according to AS who wrote: “The spotlights of the Premier League – a competition he loves – is just what he craves.”

      Mbappe is said to be a huge fan of the Premier League and would be favourite to win it if he moved to LiverpoolCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Klopp has drawn admirers from across the globe with his high-press attacking brand of football.
      And Mbappe is said to be one of them.
      The striker reportedly believes the German and his style of play would get the best out of his own abilities.

      Mbappe believes Jurgen Klopp would get the best out of himCredit: Getty – Contributor
      MBAPPE AND LIVERPOOL BOTH HAVE NIKE DEALS
      The Reds struck a mega-money £80million-a-year kit deal with Nike last January.
      Liverpool previously had their kits supplied by New Balance since 2015 and were earning £45million every season.
      But the club decided to switch it up after a bitter legal battle with New Balance and their partnership with Nike commenced on June 1, 2020.
      Mbappe is also signed to a bumper sponsorship deal with the American sportswear giant.
      And he recently collaborated with basketball superstar – and minor Liverpool shareholder – LeBron James on the LeBron 18 trainers.

      Mbappe and Liverpool are both sponsored by Nike
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      Despite Mbappe’s recent domestic success with PSG he still craves Champions League glory which Liverpool could give him.
      He has won Ligue 1 four times, and the French Cup and League Cup twice each.
      But he is yet to win the Champions League with PSG having reached the final and lost last year against Bayern Munich.

      The World Cup winner has never won the Champions League which he cravesCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
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      As part of their deal with Nike, Liverpool are said to net 20 per cent of the profits from each shirt sold.
      PSG are planning to insert a £225m buyout clause in any new Mbappe contract and his Liverpool wages would be in the region of £500,000-a-week.
      But with the inevitable huge increase in shirt sales if Mbappe signs, some of the Reds’ outlay would be offset.

      Liverpool’s kit is now made by Nike after a fallout with New BalanceCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      Real Madrid accept Gareth Bale will return next season and fear £650k-a-week wages will scupper Mbappe transfer plans

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      GARETH BALE’S latest injury blow has hammered home the reality that he will be stuck at Real Madrid next season, according to reports in Spain.
      Tottenham have confirmed a calf problem will keep Bale out of action in a fresh blow to his loan spell at the club.

      Gareth Bale is set for another spell out with a calf injuryCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Kylian Mbappe’s summer transfer plans could be affected by the Welshman’s situationCredit: The Mega Agency

      Jose Mourinho confirmed last week: “I wouldn’t say it’s serious but I’d say a few weeks [until Bale is back].”
      The winger, 31 was last seen being subbed off at half-time of December’s Carabao Cup win at Stoke.
      A well-placed header by Bale to put Spurs ahead seemed to be exactly the sort of boost he needed having struggled upon his return to North London.
      Bale has managed just four league appearances and is yet to see out 90 minutes for his team.

      The situation has left Real Madrid facing the reality that the Welshman is set to return in the summer.
      According to Spanish outlet AS, Los Blancos believe finding a new club for the final year of his contract will be very difficult.

      And with Bale himself reportedly happy to come back to Madrid, they will have to account for his £650,000-a-week wages once again.
      Tottenham are paying around half of his salary this season.

      Taking another financial hit could scupper Real’s summer transfer plans.
      Having kept out of the market last summer, the LaLiga giants have sharply felt the coronavirus pandemic’s economic crisis.
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      A variety of top stars have nonetheless been linked to the Bernabeu for the summer, including Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.
      The chances of signing Paris Saint-Germain star Mbappe have already been hit by the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino at Parc des Princes.
      Tying the striker down to a new contract, along with Neymar, is thought to be a top priority for the new coach.

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      PSG put five players up for sale including ex-Man Utd ace Herrera as Pochettino looks to raise cash for transfer splurge

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have reportedly put five players up for sale – including Ander Herrera.
      The ex-Manchester United midfielder, 31, joined the club in 2019 and has two goals in 42 appearances.

      Ander Herrera is one of five PSG players reportedly put up for sale Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      But he could be sold in order to help raise cash to fund Mauricio Pochettino’s transfer splurge.
      Marca report Thilo Kehrer, Julian Draxler, Idrissa Gueye and Leandro Paredes are also on the chopping block.
      Herrera, Kehrer and Paredes all started in the Champions League final last summer, while Draxler replaced the former but Gueye was an unused sub.
      Draxler has already been linked with a shock move to Leeds on a free transfer in the summer.

      It is thought PSG are hoping to raise in excess of £50million for the quintet.
      And should the right offers come in during this January transfer window, they may well be shipped out sooner rather than later.
      That would free up both money and space in the squad for Poch to bring in his own targets.
      The ex-Tottenham boss replaced Thomas Tuchel at the Parc des Princes over the weekend.

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      And he is already compiling a list of his own transfer targets.
      A reunion with Hugo Lloris, Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen from his Spurs days is certainly on the cards – especially with the latter pair’s recent struggles under Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte respectively.
      Elsewhere, Lionel Messi could be another target and one Pochettino has already given the green light to make a move.
      The Barcelona hero made a U-turn after handing in a transfer request last summer and is out of contract in six months, meaning he could join for free.
      Manchester City have made no secret of their interest in the 33-year-old but PSG have the financial power and a manager who could attract Messi.
      Finally, Sergio Ramos – a fellow LaLiga legend out of contract in the summer – may be another target for the Ligue 1 champs, who lost experienced centre-back Thiago Silva last year.

      Mauricio Pochettino is looking to assemble his own squad with a series of new signingsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Pochettino gives PSG green light to fight for Lionel Messi’s signature as they prepare for transfer battle with Man City

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO has given the green light to Paris Saint-Germain battling Manchester City for the right to sign Lionel Messi this summer.
      Messi’s contract at Barcelona expires at the end of the season and the brilliant forward has not changed his position on wanting to quit the Nou Camp.

      Mauricio Pochettino has given his blessing to PSG trying to sign Lionel MessiCredit: AFP or licensors

      The Argentine is free to talk to non-Spanish clubs in JanuaryCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      City have made no secret of their interest in the 33-year-old.
      But PSG can rival their financial power and with Pochettino now in charge also have a manager who would interest the Argentine in terms of being a boss he would play for.
      And though he refused to speak in depth about the prospect of tempting Messi to Paris, Pochettino did give a clear hint the interest is there from the club.
      He said: “A situation like you are asking me, to be honest we are not talking about that (Messi) because we have no time.

      “It has been a crazy period for us, trying to adapt to the new club, a lot of meetings and training sessions and to prepare tomorrow’s game.
      “I think we are going to have time to talk in the future, for sure. But any big player in the world is always welcome in Paris Saint-Germain.”
      Pochettino takes charge of PSG for the first time on Wednesday when they face Saint-Etienne.
      And he insists Ligue 1 is of major importance, despite the owners making no secret of their desire to win the Champions League.

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      Messi’s Barcelona lie in wait in the last-16, a match Pochettino is desperate to ensure his side is ready for.
      He added: “For Paris Saint-Germain the Champions League is the most important competition. But of course the rest of the competitions are important.
      “Of course it’s a massive challenge. It looks far away but it’s next month. For us the most important thing is to try and build and arrive at our best when it will be the moment to face Barcelona.
      “We have an unbelievable squad and from the moment all the players will be available it will be a massive competition between them, because it’s so important the competition between them.
      “I think for sure we are going to arrive at our best to win and to go farther.
      “Barcelona is one of the great clubs in the world too and it’s going to be tough, like it’s going to be tough against Saint-Etienne. Always respect the opponent.”

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