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      Kylian Mbappe warns Man Utd he won’t hold back when Edinson Cavani returns to PSG Champions League

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      KYLIAN Mbappe has warned Manchester United that he won’t hold back when his old teammate Edinson Cavani returns to PSG in the Champions League.
      The young superstar used to link up regularly with the new Red Devils striker during their days together in France.

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      The pair were just two parts of PSG’s dangerous attacking line-up Credit: Reuters

      But now they will be opponents on opposite sides during a mouth-watering clash on matchday one in the Champions League.
      Mbappe, 21, reckons it would not be weird to face his old attacking partner and says instead the Ligue 1 champions will be gunning for victory.
      According to Get Football News France, the French ace said on Cavani: “He is in a different team now, I wish him the best.
      “We are going to play against him and try to beat him.”

      Meanwhile, the Uruguayan forward says he will feel “beautiful emotions” if he makes his Man United debut against his former team.
      He said on facing PSG: “I am going to experience an exceptional moment, that nobody thought would happen.
      “It will be an incredible thing, beautiful emotions.”
      Cavani was a free agent when he joined United on deadline day, but has had to wait for his debut as he complied with the government’s 14 day self-isolation rules.

      It meant he missed the club’s impressive 4-1 win at Newcastle yesterday.
      Mbappe meanwhile will be hoping to build on his strong start to the campaign as he looks to push PSG one step further in Europe.
      Paris Saint-Germain were beaten in the Champions League final by Bayern Munich in August but will be optimistic their golden boy, who has netted four times already this season, can take them all the way this time round.

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      Valenciennes goalkeeper Jerome Prior bitten on FACE and left bleeding from cheek in huge brawl after French Ligue 2 game

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      VALENCIENNES goalkeeper Jerome Prior claims to have been bitten on the FACE and left bleeding after a melee post-match.
      Players from Valenciennes and Sochaux clashed following the final whistle of their goalless Ligue 2 draw at Stade du Hainaut.

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      NINTCHDBPICT000615079567Credit: beIN Sports

      Prior was seen in discomfort after a collision with Sochaux’s Ousseynou Thioune.
      The 25-year-old stopper left the pitch bleeding from his cheek.
      His manager Olivier Guegan claimed Prior – who is on loan at Valenciennes from Bordeaux – had been bitten.
      He said: “Jerome has a bite on his cheek. I was in the dressing room; I didn’t see anything.

      “It’s a shame the post-match will tarnish the game, but that’s not the most important thing.
      “We put in a coherent and strong performance against a team that is unbeaten and in a really good dynamic.
      “I really liked the spirit of the group.”

      Prior told French publication So Foot: “There are pictures. The league and justice will do their job. I have no comment to make.”

      Despite the bite accusation, Sochaux boss Omar Daf suggested his players had been provoked first.
      He said: “A player doesn’t go crazy without something happening first.
      “I heard insults at the end of the match. There was a lot of provocation, but you have to have more control.”

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      Man Utd boost with Icardi, Verratti and Kehrer major injury doubts for PSG ahead of Champions League opener

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to face a depleted Paris Saint-Germain side on Tuesday with Marco Verratti a doubt for the match.
      A trip to France’s capital kicks off the Red Devils’ Champions League campaign, with Thilo Kehrer and Mauro Icardi set to miss out.

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      Marco Verratti and Mauro Icardi could both miss Tuesday’s Group H showdownCredit: AFP or licensors

      PSG have confirmed a thigh issue for Verratti picked up during the international break.
      There are serious doubts over Icardi’s availability while he suffers from a knee problem.
      And Thomas Tuchel has admitted that a hamstring injury is set to keep German defender Kehrer out for ‘a few weeks’.

      The PSG coach was left bemoaning an injury crisis ahead of Friday’s match with Nimes.

      However, Les Parisiens dispatched their opponents with a 4-0 win, thanks to a brace from Kylian Mbappe.
      Marquinhos and Julian Draxler missed the trip south and may return to face United.
      Likewise, new signing Danilo was absent due to being in close contact with Cristiano Ronaldo before he was diagnosed coronavirus.
      The midfielder is expected to start training on Sunday.

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      Ander Herrera is also cleared to play after testing positive for the virus.
      Former Everton flop Moise Kean started the victory over Nimes while Neymar was rested.
      And Tuchel has confirmed that the Brazil star will return for the Group H opener.

      He stated: “Ney doesn’t have any issue. We talked together, like I did with Kylian.
      “We had an honest discussion and I decided to let him rest today.
      “He will be with us tomorrow. He will train and get ready for the game against Manchester United. He will be on the pitch, for sure.”

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      Memphis Depay ‘reaches Barcelona transfer agreement to move in January from Lyon’ after failed summer switch

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      BARCELONA are ready to go back in for Memphis Depay this January after failing with a deadline day swoop.
      The Lyon forward, 26, was left upset having all-but signed for the LaLiga side – before they decided against completing the deal.

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      Memphis Depay is once again waiting on a transfer to BarcelonaCredit: EPA

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      Dutch coach Ronald Koeman is a big fan of his countrymanCredit: EPA

      Reports suggest Barcelona were only able to afford Depay if Ousmane Dembele left.
      But the winger could not complete a move to Manchester United, with the Catalans demanding a permanent transfer.
      Once again, a January move for Depay is based around Barcelona making room for the Dutchman.

      According to Spanish newspaper Sport, a deal is agreed with both the player and Lyon.
      However, either Dembele or Martin Braithwaite must leave first to ensure Barcelona keep on top of their massive wage bill.
      A £95million purchase in 2017, 23-year-old Dembele has struggled to maintain form and fitness.
      Blaugrana boss Ronald Koeman has reportedly sent the winger in for extra training as he enters the last chance saloon at the Camp Nou.

      Meanwhile, emergency February signing Braithwaite, 29, is said to want to stay with the club.

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      Sport’s front page on Friday with a deal said to be agreed

      But Barcelona will reportedly accept a decent return on the £16m they invested in the Danish striker, who has scored once since arriving.
      In contrast, Depay has been on fire for Lyon, reviving his career in France after a flop spell at Manchester United.
      The forward already has four goals to his name this season, including an opening day hat-trick against Dijon.
      And former Netherlands national team coach Koeman, 57, is said to have expressly asked for Depay’s signing.

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      Real Madrid in ‘pole position’ over Kylian Mbappe transfer with PSG star wanting to link-up with ‘mentor’ Zidane

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      REAL MADRID remain the frontrunners to snap up Kylian Mbappe, according to reports in Spain.
      The Paris Saint-Germain star’s contract expires at the end of next season, making the next few months critical in any transfer bid.

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      Kylian Mbappe is a top target for Real Madrid next summerCredit: AFP or licensors

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      Zinedine Zidane is a childhood idol of the FrenchmanCredit: Reuters

      Spanish newspaper AS detail how Real are formulating a complex plan to persuade the Ligue 1 champions to sell up next summer.
      Real president Florentino Perez reportedly believes PSG’s paymasters in Qatar will be the key figures in thrashing out a deal.
      If Mbappe makes clear that he does not want a contract renewal, the hope is that Les Parisiens will accept a sale.

      A massive pay packet of around £600,000-a-week has been mooted for the French international, 21.
      But Madrid hope to persuade Mbappe by offering him the chance to play under Zinedine Zidane.
      The France legend, 48, is a big fan of the striker – a feeling that Real believe is reciprocated.
      Mbappe was welcomed to the club for a training day at the age of 14 by the coach, who is being discussed as a potential “mentor” for his career in Madrid.

      Furthermore, the LaLiga champions know that schmoozing the player’s entourage may also prove pivotal in their bid.
      Kylian’s father, Wilfried, is another key figure in his decision making, as well as newly-hired lawyer Delphine Verheyden, who will figure prominently in any negotiations.

      PSG are expected to put up a fight to hold onto their World Cup winning star.
      And Real are not the only club monitoring the situation, with Liverpool and Juventus rumoured to be keen.
      The Old Lady are said to be plotting a £360million raid for the PSG attacker.
      Barcelona could also arrive on the scene with presidential candidate Victor Font reportedly laying the groundwork for an offer if he is elected early next year.

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      Sancho, Greenwood, Saka and Foden make Golden Boy shortlist – but face competition from Haaland, Fati and Vinicius

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      ENGLAND quintet Jadon Sancho, Mason Greenwood, Bukayo Saka, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Phil Foden were named on the 20-man Golden Boy 2020 shortlist.
      The five young stars all excelled for their club sides in 2019-20 and are now senior Three Lions internationals.

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      Mason Greenwood is hoping to become the fourth Manchester United youngster to win the Golden Boy awardCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd

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      Arsenal and England sensation Bukayo Saka is also in contention after securing his spot in the final 20Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      However, they face strong competition in the 20-man list – including from Erling Haaland, Ansu Fati and Vinicius Junior.
      The award, run by Tuttosport, is open to players born on or after January 1, 2000 and playing in a European nation’s top tier – with 40 journalists voting on the top performer across the calendar year.
      After an initial longlist of 100 was revealed in June, four cuts of 20 players mean it is now down to the final 20.
      Sancho was pipped by Joao Felix a year ago but will be hoping his stunning form for Borussia Dortmund will see him go one better this time around.

      The winger managed 20 goals and 20 assists last season and has started the new campaign with a goal and two assists in his first three appearances.
      Greenwood is hoping to become the record-extending fourth Manchester United player to be crowned the Golden Boy.
      Wayne Rooney (2004), Anderson (2008) and Anthony Martial (2015) have all picked up the award in its 17-year history.
      And the academy graduate’s 19 goals in a stunning breakout season will surely make him a contender.

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      Borussia Dortmund team-mates Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland will be hoping to follow in Mario Gotze’s footsteps from 2011Credit: Rex Features

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      Phil Foden enjoyed a stunning end to the 2019-20 campaign and is hoping to kick on this termCredit: PA:Press Association

      Saka earned his break in Arsenal’s Europa League campaign with his versatility down the left a key attribute.
      Handed the No7 shirt at the Emirates over the summer, the teenager has continued to impress as Gareth Southgate handed him his debut against Wales during the international break.
      Hudson-Odoi made 33 appearances for Chelsea last season despite injury and has drawn attention from the likes of Bayern Munich.
      And Foden made the most of his run in the Manchester City team to force his way into the shortlist and Southgate’s plans.
      The Stockport Iniesta scored five goals after the season restarted in June and has already added another two this term.
      However, Haaland’s bonkers return of 44 goals in 40 games last season for Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund places him among the favourites.
      He also nabbed his first international hat-trick this week to take his tally to 11 in ten so far this season.
      Elsewhere, LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid each have two nominees.

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      Barcelona fans are getting very excited about teenager Ansu Fati who looks the real deal and is breaking records galoreCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Golden Boy 2020: Final 20-man shortlist

      Mason Greenwood (Man Utd)
      Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund)
      Phil Foden (Man City)
      Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
      Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)
      Ferran Torres (Man City)
      Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea)
      Fabio Silva (Wolves)
      Ansu Fati (Barcelona)
      Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
      Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)
      Sergino Dest (Barcelona)
      Dejan Kulusevski (Juventus)
      Eduardo Camavinga (Rennes)
      Mitchel Bakker (PSG)
      Jonathan David (Lille)
      Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich)
      Ryan Gravenberch (Ajax)
      Dominik Szoboszlai (Red Bull Salzburg)
      Sandro Tonali (AC Milan)

      Fati, who does not turn 18 until the end of October, burst on to the scene with the Nou Camp club last term and is already outscoring Lionel Messi at the same age.
      The teenage sensation has already played and scored for Spain’s senior side while records continue to tumble in LaLiga and the Champions League.
      He is joined by new team-mate Sergino Dest – the American right-back who signed from Ajax this summer.
      Over at the Bernabeu, Brazilian duo Vincius and Rodrygo make the shortlist as they helped Los Blancos win the league title.
      Champions League winner Alphonso Davies is in – as is his Canadian pal Jonathan David after his stellar season at Gent, scoring 23 times last season and earning a transfer to Lille.
      Premier League newbies Ferran Torres and Fabio Silva, who joined Manchester City and Wolves respectively, ensure a quarter of the list ply their trade in England.
      Rennes star Eduardo Camavinga – linked with Real Madrid and Manchester United – Paris Saint-Germain’s Mitchel Bakker and Ryan Gravenberch of Ajax are on the list.
      And Juventus’ Dejan Kulusevski, Dominik Szoboszlai of Red Bull Salzburg and AC Milan star Sandro Tonali complete the shortlist with the result set to announced on December 14.

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      Anthony Martial won the prestigious award in 2015, the year he moved from Monaco to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Golden Boy award: Previous winners

      2003 – Rafael van der Vaart (Ajax)
      2004 – Wayne Rooney (Everton / Man Utd)
      2005 – Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
      2006 – Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal)
      2007 – Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid)
      2008 – Anderson (Man Utd)
      2009 – Alexandre Pato (AC Milan)
      2010 – Mario Balotelli (Inter Milan / Man City)
      2011 – Mario Gotze (Borussia Dortmund)
      2012 – Isco (Malaga)
      2013 – Paul Pogba (Juventus)
      2014 – Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)
      2015 – Anthony Martial (Monaco / Man Utd)
      2016 – Renato Sanches (Benfica / Bayern Munich)
      2017 – Kylian Mbappe (Monaco / PSG)
      2018 – Matthijs de Ligt (Ajax)
      2019 – Joao Felix (Benfica / Atletico Madrid)

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      Juventus ‘preparing world record £360million Kylian Mbappe bid and could use Cristiano Ronaldo in swap transfer to PSG’

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      JUVENTUS are reportedly preparing a world record £360million bid to lure Kylian Mbappe to the club.
      Italian outlet Tuttosport claim the Serie A champions are willing to sacrifice Cristiano Ronaldo in order to land the Paris Saint-Germain star.

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      Juventus are said to be planning an audacious swap deal involving Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano RonaldoCredit: AFP or licensors

      The report adds that Juve would be unable to accommodate both the five-time Ballon d’Or winner and French superstar Mbappe.
      That could prompt Andrea Pirlo’s side to include Ronaldo in any deal to bring the World Cup winner to Turin.
      Yet it is said that it is unlikely PSG accept losing their prize jewel Mbappe, 21, to receive a 35-year-old Ronaldo with his £540k-a-week wages in return.

      However, SunSport previously reported that the Ligue 1 giants were considering a move for the former Real Madrid superstar.
      Ronaldo has been previously linked with the French side, but is intent to see out his contract at Juventus which ends in 2022.
      It had been claimed that he almost joined the Parisians earlier this year but the move never materialised.
      His agent Jorge Mendes had also met PSG sporting director Leonardo in a bid to push the deal through.

      But it seems the club will be denied the chance to form an all-star attack with Ronaldo, Mbappe and Brazilian superstar Neymar.

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      That is because striker Mbappe seems destined to leave to leave the Parc des Princes in the summer.
      Real Madrid are favourites to sign him and it has been reported that he was supposed to join them before the coronavirus pandemic.
      Mbappe is believed to earn £375,000-per-week in Paris but he is reportedly prepared to pay cut seal his dream move to the Bernabeu.

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      Juventus ‘preparing world record £360m Kylian Mbappe bid and could use Cristiano Ronaldo in swap transfer to PSG’

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      JUVENTUS are reportedly preparing a world record £360million bid to lure Kylian Mbappe to the club.
      Italian outlet Tuttosport claim the Serie A champions are willing to sacrifice Cristiano Ronaldo in order to land the Paris Saint-Germain star.

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      Juventus are said to be planning an audacious swap deal involving Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano RonaldoCredit: AFP or licensors

      The report adds that Juve would be unable to accommodate both the five-time Ballon d’Or winner and French superstar Mbappe.
      That could prompt Andrea Pirlo’s side to include Ronaldo in any deal to bring the World Cup winner to Turin.
      Yet it is said that it is unlikely PSG accept losing their prize jewel Mbappe, 21, to receive a 35-year-old Ronaldo with his £540k-a-week wages in return.

      However, SunSport previously reported that the Ligue 1 giants were considering a move for the former Real Madrid superstar.
      Ronaldo has been previously linked with the French side, but is intent to see out his contract at Juventus which ends in 2022.
      It had been claimed that he almost joined the Parisians earlier this year but the move never materialised.
      His agent Jorge Mendes had also met PSG sporting director Leonardo in a bid to push the deal through.

      But it seems the club will be denied the chance to form an all-star attack with Ronaldo, Mbappe and Brazilian superstar Neymar.

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      That is because striker Mbappe seems destined to leave to leave the Parc des Princes in the summer.
      Real Madrid are favourites to sign him and it has been reported that he was supposed to join them before the coronavirus pandemic.
      Mbappe is believed to earn £375,000-per-week in Paris but he is reportedly prepared to pay cut seal his dream move to the Bernabeu.

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