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      Chelsea star Fikayo Tomori wanted by Nice in loan transfer with Blues game time hard to come by

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      FIKAYO TOMORI is being tracked by Nice for a loan move next month – and the deal is unlikely to be hit by the new post-Brexit transfer regulations.
      British players now have to qualify for work permits before European sides can sign them up, which is hitting a number of proposed switches for young players fresh out of the academy.

      Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori could be on his way out on loan in JanuaryCredit: Reuters

      But though Tomori’s game time at Chelsea has been limited this season, the fact he has proven Premier League experience plus an England cap is enough to see him secure enough points to be cleared to play in France.
      Tomori has featured in just one top-flight match this term with Frank Lampard preferring a pairing of Kurt Zouma and Thiago Silva.
      The ex-Derby loanee has been involved in just three fixtures this campaign, with his last outing coming in the Carabao Cup defeat against Tottenham on September 29.
      But despite being out of favour in West London, several Premier League clubs have shown an interest in taking the centre-back.

      One of those looking to secure his services are Newcastle, but Chelsea are not keen on letting him move to a rival in the Premier League.
      The 22-year-old is interesting Nice on a short term deal until the end of the season after they lost defender Dante to a knee ligament injury.
      Chelsea have no interest in selling Tomori at this stage as they belief he could still mature into a top class defender, but are unable to give him game time as they mount a title challenge.
      Speaking last month, Lampard opened up on Tomori’s decision to turn down a loan move to West Ham.

      He said: “I think there’s arguments on both sides. Fikayo is our contracted player. We know that West Ham were interested.
      “Fikayo took the decision not to go and that’s well within his rights. That had no bearing on my thoughts at all. He’s still a developing player.
      “When I say developing, he’s had a great two years. He got himself in the England team, was one of the best defenders in the Championship and then played 20-plus games for Chelsea.
      “It’s normal for a young player sometimes, in a squad as competitive as ours, where there are periods where you maybe aren’t playing every week.”
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      Kylian Mbappe hints he will only leave PSG with parents’ blessing amid Real Madrid and Liverpool transfer interest

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has hinted the chances of him sealing a sensational exit from PSG could depend on the approval of his parents. 
      The highly sought-after France star is a top target for Liverpool and Spanish champions Real Madrid with his contract due to expire in 2022. 

      Kylian Mbappe has been linked with a PSG exit with Prem champs Liverpool rumoured to be keen

      Real Madrid target Mbappe has opened up on how his parents have influenced his career Credit: Icon Sport – Getty

      Mbappe, 21, was speaking to COPA90  and EA SPORTS for a documentary delving into his childhood in the Paris suburb of Bondy.
      The film – entitled 93 Family – includes the number which is another reference for the town that was once the centre of riots and tensions between locals and police in 2005.
      It charts Mbappe’s rise to the top of the game with the encouragement of his father Wilfred and his mother Fayza, and his departure from Bondy at 14.
      And the World Cup-winning striker hints any decision to leave PSG may require the backing of both his parents who he praised for supporting him in difficult moments. 

      Mbappe told COPA90: “We make every decision together, as a family. I think it’s the strongest possible thing. 
      “This has pushed me higher and allowed me to be where I am today.
      “Without them, it would be impossible, because sometimes you have bad moments. When you have bad moments in your career, you can see which people are there for you, and my parents are there for me every time. 
      “Without them, I don’t think I would have everything I do at the moment. They show me the right way to be and I’m really lucky to have these parents.”

      PSG, who are due to play rivals Lyon, are reportedly desperate to tie their explosively speedy star forward down to a new contract.
      And Mbappe is also rumoured to have attracted interest from Barcelona in addition to Madrid and Jurgen Klopp’s Prem champs. 
      However, club president Nasser al-Khelaifi, 47, claims the Ligue 1 title-holders are confident of agreeing new deals with Mbappe and Brazil frontman Neymar. 
      The PSG chief told RMC Sport: “We have begun to talk with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
      “The discussions will remain confidential but I am very confident.

      “They both want to stay with us at PSG.”
      Goal machine Mbappe, has been on target 10 times in nine appearances across all competitions this term. 
      And the pacy left-winger has also laid on five assists for his team who are currently top of France’s top-flight.

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      PSG ‘demand more than £92m for Neymar transfer this summer’, but hope to tie Brazilian down to new contract

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      POTENTIAL SUITORS will reportedly have to pay more than £92million if they want to sign Neymar next summer, despite the Brazilian being set to have just a year left on his deal.
      The Brazilian has consistently been linked with a return to Barcelona over the last two years.

      Neymar could extend his stay at PSGCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But ahead of a critical year for the Ligue 1 champions, club chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi is in confident mood.
      Despite Neymar’s contract situation, L’Equipe claim that it will take more than £92million to prise the 28-year-old away from Parc des Princes next summer.
      And this asking price will force cash-strapped Barca to look elsewhere, as they feebly try to strengthen their squad and persuade Lionel Messi to stay.
      Fellow star Kylian Mbappe is also set to be out of contract in 2022.

      But Al-Khelaifi, 47, believes that both of his stars want to stay.
      He told RMC Sport: “We have begun to talk with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
      “The discussions will remain confidential but I am very confident.
      “They both want to stay with us at PSG.”

      Nasser Al-Khelaifi recruited Neymar in 2017Credit: AFP or licensors

      Neymar himself also echoed this sentiment.
      He said: “I am very happy here, in Paris.
      “I am very happy at the club, with my team-mates. The idea of leaving has not crossed my mind.
      “We need to talk. We have a very good relationship, I am very happy and we will see what happens in the future.”

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      PSG and Basaksehir unite in anti-racism stand before Mbappe breaks Messi scoring record and Neymar bags hat-trick

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN and Istanbul Basaksehir wore ‘No to racism’ T-shirts ahead of their rescheduled Champions League clash.
      With the game restarting after 14-minutes, the French giants went on to win 5-1 thanks to a Neymar hat-trick and a record-breaking double from Kylian Mbappe.

      Neymar and Kylian Mbappe pictured together before kick-off Credit: AFP or licensors

      Tuesday’s game was abandoned at 0-0 when players from both teams walked off the field in solidarity.
      The fourth official, Romanian Sebastian Coltescu, had been accused of making a racist remark to Basaksehir assistant Pierre Webo.
      He is now set to retire from refereeing after Uefa opened an investigation which could lead to a ten-match suspension.
      The Group H clash continued where it left off on Wednesday evening, but with a different group of officials, led by Dutchman Danny Makkelie.

      Players from both teams warmed up on the pitch while wearing ‘No to racism’ T-shirts.
      And the squads united to take a knee around the centre circle in an anti-racism message before kick-off.
      Within 10 minutes of the restart, Neymar put the Ligue 1 giants – who needed a win to claim top spot – ahead with a stunning strike.
      The Brazilian knocked the ball through the legs of Carlos Ponck and struck his effort into the top corner.

      He doubled his tally in the 38th minute before Mbappe scored from the penalty spot to break a record set by Lionel Messi.

      “A beautiful goal from who else but Neymar… we’ll be seeing that goal again and again!”A cheeky nutmeg before a delightful finish to put PSG ahead vs. Basaksehir ✨ pic.twitter.com/gB2wxylNFj
      — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) December 9, 2020

      Both teams took a knee before kick-off of the group stage clashCredit: EPA

      Neymar stole the show as he scored a hat-trick for Paris Saint-Germain Credit: AP:Associated Press

      He passed the Argentine to become the youngest player ever to reach 20 Champions League goals.
      Mbappe hit the landmark aged 21 years and 355 days, just under a year quicker than six-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi.
      Neymar completed his hat-trick in the second half – his third in the competition – meaning only Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have scored more.
      Mehmet Topal then pulled one back for Turkish side, but it was too little too late.
      Mbappe put PSG back in cruise control as he made it 5-1 after an hour as the Parisians head into the group winners’ pot in the draw for the first knockout round.

      Kylian Mbappe scored twice as PSG thumped their opponents 5-1Credit: AP:Associated Press

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      Man Utd on red alert as Eduardo Camavinga ‘tells Rennes he wants transfer exit next summer’ with Real Madrid also keen

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been put on high alert after Eduardo Camavinga informed Rennes of his desire to leave next summer, reports claim.
      The French teenager has been turning heads for nearly two years now, after bursting onto the scene in Ligue 1.

      Camavinga ‘wants to leave’ RennesCredit: AFP

      He quickly became a key player at Rennes last season, despite his tender years.
      But according to Mundo Deportivo, he could soon be on his way.
      They report that Camavinga, 18, has informed his club of his desire to make an ‘amicable exit’ next summer.
      The news is bound to put the Red Devils on alert, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side reportedly big admirers of the midfielder.

      But in order to secure his signature, they will have to overcome similar interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid.
      Camavinga made his international debut back in February, and his compatriot Zinedine Zidane is believed to be a big fan.
      At United, however, he could arrive as a potential long-term replacement for Paul Pogba.
      The Red Devils’ record-buy could be about to depart Old Trafford, after his agent Mino Raiola revealed that it is ‘over for Paul Pogba at Manchester United’.

      The teenager could replace Paul Pogba at Old TraffordCredit: AFP or licensors

      Camavinga himself has just signed with a new agent – linking up with Jonathan Barnett, who boasts Gareth Bale among his clients.
      The youngster has now made 57 senior appearances for Rennes.
      And he scored on just his second cap for his country – in a 7-1 rout of Ukraine.
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      Neymar’s mum’s blood-soaked toyboy boyfriend Tiago Ramos claims he was stabbed and ‘almost died’ in restaurant attack

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      NEYMAR’S mum’s on-off toyboy boyfriend Tiago Ramos claimed he was stabbed in a restaurant in the Mexican resort of Cancun during a sunshine break.
      The pair flew to a five-star hotel in the holiday paradise last week after Nadine Goncalves reportedly gave model and internet gamer Ramos ‘a second chance’.

      Neymar’s mum’s on-off boyfriend Tiago Ramos claimed he was stabbed in Mexico

      Nadine Goncalves is believed to have flown to Cancun with her younger lover

      But the 24-year-old posted a shocking Instragram video at the weekend showing blood over his neck and chest as he went public with details of the attack.
      It was not clear on Monday if the 24-year-old had contacted police about the restaurant incident or had been treated in hospital.
      Ramos is four years younger than Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar and 28 years younger than divorced mum-of-two Nadine.
      And insisting the assault had been premeditated, he said: “I almost died for something I didn’t do. I arrived at the restaurant and asked for a plate of meat.

      “I don’t know what happened. I didn’t do anything but they didn’t let me stay.”
      Claiming one of three men had stabbed him, he added: “This is not going to stay the way it is. I have the number of the person who did this and I am going to return to Mexico.”
      Ramos also revealed he was alone in Mexico, appearing to confirm Neymar’s mum had returned to Brazil without him after jetting with him to Cancun.
      The pair were pictured together last week on a flight from Sao Paulo to Panama.

      Ramos posted the distressing footage online

      The couple have only ever posted one photo together in the pastCredit: Instagram / @tiagoramoss / Tiago Ramos

      And the two appeared to be attempting a reconciliation as Nadine later posted a picture of herself in a bikini in the sea thought to have been taken in Cancun.
      However, she is yet to confirm or deny they were in Mexico together.
      Nadine broke up with Ramos for a second time in June after an incident in which he cut his arm with glass. Her spokesperson at the time blamed it on a ‘domestic accident’.
      The pair have only ever published one photograph of themselves together on social media, showing them with their arms round each other in Nadine’s garden on April 11.
      The post was captioned: “The inexplicable cannot be explained, just experienced.”
      Brazilian journalist Sonia Abrao claimed Neymar’s mum had raced to Tiago’s rescue late last month after he suffered an emotional crisis believed to be linked to their break-up.
      He has been open about his battle with depression in online posts.

      And his mental health admissions followed revelations keep-fit fanatic Tiago had dated a string of men including Neymar’s personal chef.
      Alleged pressure on Nadine from her family after the model’s gay relationships were made public, was blamed for her reported decision to end the brief affair.
      In May 44-year-old Spaniard Rita Cumplido – one of at least two older women Tiago is understood to have dated in the past – told a Brazilian TV station he had assaulted her during an alcohol-fuelled jealous rage.
      She also claimed she had taken out a restraining order against Ramos following the October 2019 assault. He did not comment on reports at the time.
      Sao Paulo-based PR consultant Irinaldo Oliver – who confessed to a brief affair with Tiago after his relationship with Nadine became public in April – said earlier this year: “I was shocked by this news about his new relationship and my phone hasn’t stopped ringing.
      “I began to receive photos of him with Neymar’s mum. I’m astonished. I always knew he saw women as well but I had never seen him with any.”

      Ramos has previously met Neymar who gave the couple his blessingCredit: Instagram / @tiagoramoss / Tiago Ramos
      It has also been reported Tiago was romantically involved with a Brazilian actor and stand-up comic called Carlinhos Maia.
      And a millionaire businessman called Eduardo Pereira is said to have treated him like a ‘prince’ by moving him into his mansion and letting him use his fleet of expensive sports cars.
      Tiago was described as a ‘promising footballer’ when he played for Ferroviario Atletico Clube based in the city of Fortaleza at the start of his short career.
      And he has previously been described in Brazil as a friend of Neymar’s.
      He has also met other football icons like Ronaldinho.
      After having his photo taken alongside the former Barcelona and AC Milan star in December 2017, Tiago wrote: “It’s magic.
      “I’m speechless when it comes to describing this moment but my face says it all, lots of happiness and lots of emotion.
      “I’m very happy to have known you.”

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      Jese Rodriguez SACKED by PSG after sex scandal amid claims ex-Stoke star cheated on reality TV partner with model pal

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      JESE RODRIGUEZ has been SACKED by Paris Saint-Germain after a sex scandal.
      The former Real Madrid man, 27, was accused of cheating on his partner with her model friend.

      Jese Rodriguez has been sacked by Paris Saint-Germain

      The former Stoke forward was embroiled in a sex scandal and pictured ignoring social distancing rules at a party with partner Aurah Ruiz, centre

      He was also pictured at a party in Gran Canaria ignoring social distancing rules and without any face masks.
      And the French champions have now terminated his contract six months early.
      It is understood PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi was tired of the ‘stain’ Jese’s personal affairs were projecting on to the club and took action to cut him loose.
      The ex-Stoke forward joined the Ligue 1 side from Real in 2016 but has made just 18 appearances, scoring twice.

      He accumulated just 22 minutes of action this season before his Parc des Princes stay was cut short.
      But it is off the field where he is also having trouble.
      Jese and Aurah Ruiz, the mother of his child, previously split in January 2018 over the care of their premature baby.
      But, having reconciled, they could be on the rocks again after Jese’s latest cheat claims.

      Le Paris Saint-Germain et @JeseRodriguez10 se sont mis d’accord pour résilier le contrat du joueur, qui arrivait à expiration le 30 juin 2021.
      — Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) December 6, 2020

      The Spaniard has been accused of infidelity with Aurah’s pal Rocio Amar, who has posted audio clips to Instagram that include Jese calling his partner ‘crazy’ and ‘boring’.
      Rocio has recounted ‘sexual encounters’ that she had with the footballer in a Madrid nightclub.
      In a bizarre incident, Jese then publicly spoke to Aurah while she appears on the ‘Big Brother’ style Spanish reality TV show, ‘La Casa Fuerte’.
      He’s quoted as denying their break-up, and told her: “Good night, baby. I want to tell you something. If you are happy continue, if you are not happy you are not obliged to be there.
      “I love to see you happy, and I see that you are not happy. If you want to continue you have to win.”
      Shocked, Aurah, 31, responded: “Really? I can’t believe it, is it you? I don’t know what to tell you, I can’t believe it.”
      To this, Jese then offered assurances over their son, Nyan: “I have been with baby Nyan and he is super good. Everything is fine.”

      Jese is alleged to have cheated with model Rocio Amar

      Rocio shared audio clips of Jese to social media

      Jese signed for PSG from Real Madrid in 2016 but has failed to live up to his potentialCredit: AFP – Getty

      Aurah, 31 is the mother of Jese’s child but the couple previously split in 2018

      Rocio claims that she had ‘sexual encounters’ with Jese in a Madrid nightclub

      Nasser Al-Khelaifi ‘grew tired’ of the ‘stain’ that Jese’s personal life was projecting on to his club

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