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      Mauricio Pochettino ‘loves’ Paris and could replace PSG boss Thomas Tuchel despite Man Utd and Real Madrid links

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      MAURICIO Pochettino has been tipped to replace under-fire PSG boss Thomas Tuchel because he ‘loves Paris’.
      The 48-year-old – who was Paris Saint-Germain’s skipper during his spell at the Ligue 1 side – has been out of a job since being sacked by Spurs last November.

      Mauricio Pochettino is looking for his next job in management after being sacked by TottenhamCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Pochettino featured 95 times for Paris Saint-Germain between 2001-2003Credit: EPA

      And it has been claimed that he would welcome a move back to France to take charge of Les Parisiens.
      According to talkSPORT, German gaffer Tuchel is under pressure at PSG.
      That is despite the club sitting top of the French table and almost sealing a place in the Champions League knockout stages with last night’s win over Manchester United.
      His contract expires at the end of the season, and it has been claimed that club chiefs are already looking to replace the ex-Borussia Dortmund boss.

      One of those who could succeed Tuchel is Pochettino, who has been heavily linked with replacing Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid.
      It has been stated that Zizou has just four games to save his job at the Bernabeu with Los Blancos in danger of failing to qualify for the Champions League Round of 16.
      But Pochettino could be tempted back to PSG, as French football expert Julien Laurens said: “The pressure on Thomas Tuchel is big.
      “He’s out of contract in June and he knows that he’s not going to get an extension, or that it’s very, very unlikely now.”

      Pochettino has been linked with taking charge at PSG, Real Madrid and Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters

      Before adding: “Pochettino has been very clever in the way that he’s waiting. He could have gone back to management very early on but he waited.
      “He really wanted to get the right project and the right club.
      “Real Madrid would be interesting for him, we know how close he is to Florentino Perez.
      “But he has really good ties with PSG, he was their player, their captain, and he loves Paris as a city and a football club.
      “That could be very interesting , I think it’s a very attractive club for any manager.
      “I think Manchester United is still in the back of his mind, because maybe Ole Gunnar Solksajer has lasted longer than all of us expected, but certainly he [Pochettino] would be high on their list.”
      Pochettino has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford, but that now seems unlikely after Solskjaer received a vote of confidence from Ed Woodward.

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      Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira wants William Saliba on loan transfer as Gunners look to develop ace

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      ARSENAL legend Patrick Vieira wants to take William Saliba on loan, according to reports.
      The former Gunners and France midfielder is now the manager at Nice in the pair’s homeland.

      William Saliba is reportedly a January loan target for Nice boss – and Arsenal legend – Patrick VieiraCredit: Rex Features

      And according to But Football Club in France, the Ligue 1 side have been in touch to check on the defender’s availability as they hope to hijack Saint-Etienne’s swoop – and Vieira supported the approach.
      Arsenal signed Saliba from Saint-Etienne in 2019 for £27million before loaning him back to the club he joined aged 16.
      But despite returning to London Colney when the loan expired in the summer, Saliba is yet to feature in Mikel Arteta’s senior side.
      He has made just six Premier League 2 and EFL Trophy appearances.

      And after failing to secure a loan move away before the transfer window closed in October, Saliba is expected to make another temporary switch when the market reopens in January.
      Arteta even admitted he is ‘fed up’ with the situation after failing to find him a loan move and leaving him out of the Europa League squad.
      Nice look set to be without experienced centre-back Dante for the remainder of the season after he suffered knee ligament damage.
      The French Under-20 international would make a suitable replacement.

      But it is understood Saliba would prefer a return to boyhood club Saint-Etienne – and the French club would certainly welcome him back.
      Former Gunners full-back Mathieu Debuchy, now Saint-Etienne’s skipper, said: “We know William’s qualities. He was very impressive at Saint-Etienne.
      “Unfortunately for him at Arsenal the start didn’t go the way he wanted it to.
      “If William wants to come back this winter he will be welcome and he will have the advantage of knowing the team.”
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      Patrick Vieira is the man in charge at Nice but faces competition from Saint-EtienneCredit: AFP or licensors

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      Neymar’s sister Rafaella stuns in selection of bikinis for steamy photoshoot on the beach to promote new swimwear range

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      NEYMAR’S sister Rafaella Santos set pulses racing as she posed for a photoshoot on the beach.
      The 24-year-old stripped off to share her new swimwear range with her 5.5 million followers.

      Santos sent her fans wild as she shared some bikini snaps from her holiday in September.
      But she stepped it up a gear as she revealed her new fashion range called ‘Hypnotize by Rafa’.
      The tattooed model showed off her tanned body as she posed for some snaps in the sea.
      She looked incredible as she paired a red and white dog tooth bikini with a bucket hat.

      And the Brazilian beauty made sure she stood out from the crowd in her neon yellow bikini.
      Santos loves to bombard her huge army of Instagram followers with sexy snaps.
      She soaked up the sunshine as she posed next to the pool in a white bikini earlier this year.
      The model is covered in tattoos including some are that devoted to her beloved brother Neymar.

      Brazilian superstar Neymar pictured with his sisterCredit: Instagram @neymarjr

      Neymar Jr and his sister have matching crowns inked on their left arms.
      His has the word ‘Sorella’ which means sister in Italian, while hers reads ‘Fratello’, meaning brother.
      The Paris Saint-Germain star has her name tattooed on his wrist and her face tattooed on his right bicep.
      She has the Brazilian striker’s eyes inked on to her right arm.

      Rafaella Santos loves to share snaps of herself in her bikini to Instagram

      The model is covered in tattoosCredit: Instagram / @rafaella

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      Wanda Nara lies naked on horse as PSG star Mauro Icardi’s stunning wife sends Instagram followers wild

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      WANDA NARA has shown off her wild side yet again by lying naked on a horse.
      Wanda, who is husband Mauro Icardi’s agent, loves sharing sexy pics with her 7.2million fans on Instagram.

      The post was just the latest in a string of risque pictures shared by the model, agent and TV host

      And she’s done it again with a pair of naked snaps sitting on and standing next to a horse.
      The post was just the latest in a string of risque pictures shared by the model, agent and TV host.
      She recently shared a pool-side bikini picture and for Halloween dressed up in a revealing skin-tight leather catsuit.
      Wanda appears to be enjoying her time in Paris, where Icardi this summer signed a permanent deal with PSG.

      He spent the previous season on loan in the French capital from Inter Milan and scored 20 times.
      But a battle with coronavirus and knee problems has kept the 27-year-old out of the squad this campaign.
      The forward has managed just five appearances, with two goals, and returned to action against Bordeaux at the weekend ahead of Wednesday’s trip to Manchester United.

      The model regularly delights her 7.2million followers on the social media siteCredit: Instagram

      Wanda is also the agent of husband Icardi Credit: Instagram

      Wanda appears to be enjoying her time in ParisCredit: Instagram

      Wanda recently shared a pool-side bikini picture

      But his future at PSG appears up in the air, just a year after leaving Italy.

      He could be in line to return to the San Siro with rivals AC Milan, who are said to be interested in pairing him with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
      According to A BOLA, Icardi has been identified by as the man to help fire the Serie A giants into the Champions League.
      Milan also see him as not only an ideal partner for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 39, but also his successor when the Swede finally hangs up his boots.

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      Arsenal transfer target Houssem Aouar ‘axed from Lyon squad after refusing to train’ as Arteta eyes another swoop

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      ARSENAL target Houssem Aouar has been axed from the Lyon squad after refusing to train, according to reports in France.
      L’Equipe claim the 22-year-old’s relationship with his club’s hierarchy is now under strain following a clash at the weekend.

      Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar is set to be dropped for their clash against Reims this weekendCredit: AFP or licensors

      The report adds that Aouar was left unhappy at being an unused substitute in Lyon’s 1-0 win over Angers on Sunday.
      As a result, the France international is said to have refused to take part in the post-game protocol of warming down with his team-mates.
      Aouar allegedly cited the poor condition of the pitch as why he opted against leaving the dressing room – which he retreated to before the final whistle – to take part in the half-hour drill.
      Yet Lyon staff were said to be ‘annoyed’ by the attacker’s decision especially considering the squad had been given a day off on Monday.

      The Ligue 1 outfit’s sporting director Juninho and director of football Vincent Ponsot are now set to drop Aouar for the game against Reims this weekend as punishment for his actions.
      Aouar was close to joining Arsenal in the summer transfer window before the Gunners turned their attention to Thomas Partey.
      The midfielder claimed last month that he wasn’t disappointed by Lyon’s refusal to sell him and insisted he was happy to stay at his boyhood club.
      But SunSport previously reported that Mikel Arteta is expected to launch another bid to sign Aouar after falling short this year.

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      The Spaniard wanted to sign French ace Aouar and Chelsea vice-captain Jorginho before the transfer deadline as well as Thomas Partey.
      Blues star Jorginho revealed last month his representatives held talks with Arsenal.
      However, the midfielder’s agent Joao Santos has now hinted at another reunion with former Blues boss Maurizio Sarri if he gets a new job. More

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      Man Utd transfer target Eduardo Camavinga SACKS agent as Rennes star plots move to one of Europe’s giants

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Real Madrid target Eduardo Camavinga has reportedly sacked his agent as speculation over a transfer grows.
      The Rennes midfielder, 18, decided to part ways with his representative Moussa Sissoko.

      Eduardo Camavinga has sacked his agent as talk of a big-money transfer hots upCredit: Rex Features

      And according to AS, that has opened up a scramble for his signature among some of the top football agents.
      Jorge Mendes, whose Gestifute agency looks after Cristiano Ronaldo, and Gareth Bale’s man Jonathan Barnett are thought to be hoping to land Camavinga.
      Pini Zahavi sorted Neymar’s world-record transfer to Paris Saint-Germain as well as managing Rio Ferdinand’s career and could also try and add the youngster to his client list.
      And whichever agent wins the chase is set to be in store for a bumper pay day when Camavinga gets his move to one of the European giants.

      United, Real Madrid and PSG are the three clubs closely linked with the Frenchman after missing out on him in the summer.
      Real want to unite Camavinga, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe at the Bernabeu in a new Galactico era.
      Juventus may also be considering a swoop – but Rennes are thought to want at least £62million for their academy graduate who joined the club aged 11 and made his debut a month after turning 16.
      But it appears the player himself has not narrowed down his options as the Red Devils look to pounce.

      Speaking in a press conference last week, Camavinga said: “The great clubs make me dream, but I cannot name one in particular for my future.
      “Do I want to stay in Rennes? We’ll see. We haven’t set a date to discuss my future, I’m in no rush about it.”
      In the meantime before a new agent is sorted, his dad Celestino will handle any dealings.
      Camavinga is under contract until 2022 but his future beyond the end of next season remains unclear.
      He has racked up 11 appearances this term – including against Chelsea on Tuesday – with a goal and an assist.
      Camavinga also boasts three senior international caps for Les Bleus already and grabbed his first strike to open the scoring in the 7-1 thumping of Ukraine in October with a stunning overhead kick.
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      PSG ace Jese Rodriguez flouts social distancing to party with bikini-clad Wag after jetting to villa on private plane

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      JESE RODRIGUEZ infuriated Paris Saint-Germain fans by ignoring social distancing guidelines.
      The former Real Madrid star, 27, jetted to the Canary Islands to party with his on-off girlfriend as his team-mates lost to Monaco.

      Former Real Madrid star Jese Rodriguez breached lockdown rulesCredit: Twitter @aurahruiz

      Aura Ruiz has racked up over 554,000 followers on Instagram Credit: Instagram @aurah.ruiz

      Jese is back with girlfriend Aurah Ruiz after an explosive split and social media attacks which ended up in a legal battle.
      But he damaged his faltering career even further as he was filmed letting his hair down with friends as he danced to reggaeton music at a luxury villa.
      The 27-year-old took a private plane to make it to the bash to celebrate bikini-clad Aurah’s 31st birthday after he was given a few days off by his club.
      Although the revellers appeared to be respecting the Rule of Ten which applies in their home island of Gran Canaria, footage they posted online showed there were no face masks in sight and lots of kissing and cuddling going on.

      One of the partygoers could be seen smoking a Hookah pipe despite them being declared off-limits in bars because of the coronavirus pandemic.
      Angry PSG fans were calling for his immediate expulsion from the club on Tuesday.
      One raged: “Kick him out now before he causes a coronavirus outbreak.”
      Jese, who earns nearly £4.5-million-a-year but has not played a single minute of his team’s last seven games, has yet to comment on the controversy.

      Jese Rodriguez joined Stoke City on loan in 2017Credit: PA:Press Association

      The stunning Wag leaves little to the imagination with her saucy social media snapsCredit: Instagram @aurah.ruiz

      His ugly break-up with Aurah, who made a name for herself on a Spanish TV dating show, made headlines while he was at Stoke on a disappointing loan spell between August 2017 and May 2018.
      He scored just one goal in 13 games in a period marked by his regular returns back to Spain after the son he has with his on-off partner was diagnosed with a serious illness.
      Aurah accused him of failing her in the battle to help Ryan regain full health when he was in hospital in Gran Canaria and he ended up reporting her for harassment.
      The dad-of-three, who has two children with a previous partner, announced his relationship with the outspoken model was over while he was with the then-Premiership side.
      They sparked rumours of a surprising reunion earlier this year after being pictured together at an amusement park in Gran Canaria.
      His private plane to her birthday party, where he gifted her a pair of £700 Christian Dior trainers, confirmed they are an item again.
      Jese made his Real Madrid debut in December 2011 and scored some crucial roles with the legendary Spanish side.
      But a serious knee injury kept him out of competitive football for eight months and sparked the start of the decline that has continued until today.

      Jese Rodriguez breached coronavirus guidelines to party with his partnerCredit: Instagram @aurah.ruiz
      He had loan spells with Las Palmas, Stoke, Real Betis and Sporting Club de Portugal after signing for PSG in August 2016 for five years.
      The 27-year-old has made more headlines over the past four years for his colourful private life off the pitch rather than on it.
      When he is not playing football, Jese doubles up as a reggaeton singer.

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      Man Utd face competition from Juventus AND Real Madrid for £62m-rated Eduardo Camavinga as Serie A champions enter race

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      JUVENTUS have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to sign £62million Rennes teen prospect Eduardo Camavinga.
      The Serie A champions are the latest Euro giants to be linked with the 18-year-old star.

      Juventus are the latest Euro giant to show an interest in Eduardo CamavingaCredit: AFP

      They join the Red Devils, along with Real Madrid and PSG in the hunt to sign the French international.
      According to Italian outfit Tuttosport, Juventus sporting directors Pavel Nedved and Fabio Paratici reckon a bid to resign Paul Pogba would cost them too much.
      And that means they’ll instead focus their attentions on the Rennes midfield prospect.
      Camavinga has already been capped three times by France and scored his first international goal against Ukraine in a 7-1 win last month.

      The Angola-born star has been part of the Rennes set up since he was 11 years old and risen through the ranks.
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      The teen scored his first international goal for France against Ukraine last monthCredit: AFP
      He became the youngest player in Rennes history last April at 16 years and four months, and helped the team win the French League Cup.
      This season he has scored one goal in eight appearances across all competitions for Julien Stephan’s side.

      The in-demand 18-year-old said: “I see, I hear things. It is nice to hear everything that is said.
      “The great clubs make me dream, but I cannot name one in particular for my future.
      “We’ll see (about a new deal at Rennes). We haven’t set a date to discuss my future, I’m in no rush about it.
      “I know how to differentiate different things. I’m at Rennes and the other clubs is not a topic for now. We will see later.
      “Now I go out a lot less, I hide a little more.
      “Life outside of sports has changed and the rivals in the field they also see me differently than a year and half ago.

      “You don’t have to look so much at what is around you and you have to concentrate on what is essential.
      “I have two years left on my contract and there is time to talk about it.
      “There will be negotiations to renew, this is my training club and I would like to stay here.”

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