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      Watch Man Utd transfer target Eduardo Camavinga, 17, score stunning overhead kick in first France start against Ukraine

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      MANCHESTER United target Eduardo Camavinga scored a stunning overhead kick in his first start for France.
      It only took the 17-year-old prospect nine minutes to register as his country demolished Ukraine 7-1 in a friendly.

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      Eduardo Camavinga sensed the opportunity after Giroud’s header was saved

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      The midfielder manages to flick the ball over his head in a moment of quick thinking.

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      All eyes on the ball as Camavinga somehow managed to loop it into the net

      The talented teen’s value likely soared after his moment of invention gave France the lead – and his admirers in Manchester were probably impressed as well.
      As well as showcasing Camavinga’s quality, the goal was packed with Premier League involvement.
      Everton’s Lucas Digne hung a ball in the air for Olivier Giroud of Chelsea to get on to.
      When the keeper managed to bat out the 34-year-old’s header, it bounced awkwardly into the path of Rennes midfielder Camavinga.

      In a flash of quick thinking, the youngster readjusted his body and flicked the ball over his head in a brilliant overhead kick.
      The Ukrainian defence were left stunned as Camavinga celebrated his moment of genius.
      France manager Didier Deschamps appeared over the moon as well.
      It was the first goal of many as the World Cup winners relentlessly took apart their opponents.

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      Deschamps was delighted after Camavinga’s goal

      Eduardo Camavinga is a special talent and this is the goal you would expect the 17-year-old to score for France in his first start.WOWpic.twitter.com/WfZmB0OQJD
      — Ives Galarcep (@SoccerByIves) October 7, 2020

      Giroud hit the next two, before Vitaliy Mykolenko put it in his own net to make it 4-0 at halftime.
      Corentin Tolisso, Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann rounded off victory, with the visitors getting a consolation via half-time sub Viktor Tsygankov.
      Social media was filled with praise for Camavinga after the game, with some hailing him as ‘the next generation’ and a ‘special talent’.
      The goal meant he became the second youngest scorer in his country’s history.

      He has been linked heavily with European giants Manchester United and Real Madrid this summer, with the Spanish club even believed to have made contact with Rennes over him.
      Other huge sides, such as PSG and Bayern Munich, are also believed to be active in the mad scramble for the teen’s signature.
      The youth came through at Rennes and featured heavily in their first team during his breakthrough season last year.

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      Memphis Depay disappointed with Barcelona over failed transfer but will do all he can to join in January, confirm Lyon

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      Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has confirmed Memphis Depay is disappointed his dream move to Barcelona fell through on deadline day.
      The clubs had agreed a £22million fee plus add-ons for the ex-Manchester United forward, but the cash-strapped LaLiga giants were unable to raise the necessary funds to make the transfer happen on Monday.

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      Memphis Depay saw a transfer to Barcelona fall through on deadline day

      Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Aulas reflected on the transfer saga and believes Depay, who has a year left on his Lyon contract, will push for a move to Barca when the window reopens in January.
      Aulas said: “Since the beginning I have been clear with Memphis.
      “I spoke with President Bartomeu at Barcelona twice, he told me he couldn’t see how things could happen.
      “I know that Koeman made him continue to hope and that Memphis was ready to make sacrifices.

      “Today, he is disappointed, but not towards Lyon, more towards Barcelona.
      “He is going to do everything he can to find himself in a position where he moves there in January.
      “Rudi Garcia, he fought with everything he had for Memphis to stay.
      “I have not abandoned the idea of extending [Depay’s] contract, but as he has always said no, it looks difficult to do.”

      Barca scrambled on deadline day to push through a deal for Depay, but Ousmane Dembele’s decision to stay at the club instead of joining Man United on loan ultimately closed the door on a move for the Dutchman.
      The Catalans were able to offload Rafinha to Paris Saint-Germain and defender Jean-Clair Todibo to Benfica but it was too little too late.
      It remains to be seen whether Barcelona will return for Depay in January as Aulas says but there could be a new man in charge at the Nou Camp by then, with club president Josep Maria Bartomeu facing a vote of no confidence.

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      Arsenal’s transfer pursuit of Houssem Aouar dead as midfielder starts for Lyon vs Marseille on eve of deadline day

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      ARSENAL’S long-running Houssem Aouar pursuit appears to be over after he started for Lyon tonight – the day before the window closes.
      Aouar scored in a 1-1 draw against Marseille in Ligue 1, killing off fans’ hopes of a late revival of a move to the Emirates.

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      Houssem Aouar has been linked to Arsenal for much of the transfer windowCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe Gunners beat Sheffield United 2-1 yesterday but suffered a blow as talks with Lyon collapsed.
      Reports suggested that Arsenal were unable to meet the French club’s asking price after extended negotiations – leaving Lyon officials to pull the plug.
      The French outfit’s president Jean-Michel Aulas gave a deadline of Friday evening for a deal to be done.

      And after Arsenal failed to get a deal over the line, the midfielder slotted home a penalty to give his side the lead in tonight’s clash.
      But ex-West Ham ace Dimitri Payet levelled before being sent off in the stalemate.
      The Gunners’ failed pursuit came after the North London club desperately tried to shift fringe players like Lucas Torreira and Sead Kolasinac to raise funds.
      They have also found their Thomas Partey chase going nowhere in a frustrating end to the window.

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      Who should Arsenal sign out of Aouar and Partey?
      Lyon will be hoping the end of the Aouar speculation can help drag them back up to the table.
      Their point tonight sees them sit in 14th after four draws in their first six games.
      Opponents Marseille are also off to a dodgy start and sit only two points ahead.

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      Arsenal braced to lose defender William Saliba to Fulham on loan transfer but Rennes want 19-year-old defender too

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      ARSENAL are braced to lose defender William Saliba to Fulham on loan – but the newly-promoted side face competition from France, reports say.
      The 19-year-old will have teams battling it out for him before the window closes tomorrow.

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      William Saliba’s short-term future is in doubt Credit: Getty Images – GettyThe Gunners want him to go out and get experience this season and Craven Cottage looks his most likely destination.
      But the defender is also wanted by French side Rennes, according to French media.
      And Saliba has been linked to Leeds recently as well.

      It points to a three-way battle for the teen and a dramatic deadline day to come.
      Rennes would likely have the edge, being able to offer Saliba a return to his homeland and Champions League football.
      But Arsenal may prefer a move to a Premier League club to help him acclimatize to the division.
      Manager Mikel Arteta has previously spoke about Saliba needing another “transition year” – despite the fact Arsenal loaned him back to Saint-Etienne last year.

      He said: “He had year last where Arsenal essentially loaned him to Saint-Etienne and that was a transition year for him.

      “For many reasons, that wasn’t the transition year that he needed.
      “He had a lot of injuries, he had some personal issues and obviously with COVID and the French league getting cancelled, he didn’t have that year, so he needs that year of transition.
      “He needs that year of transition and we are trying to make the right decisions for him to make the best possible year of transition for him to have the player we want for our future.”

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      Arsenal offered Lyon £32.6m plus bonuses AND Guendouzi to seal Aouar transfer but still Ligue 1 midfielder said no

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      ARSENAL offered Lyon cash plus Matteo Guendouzi in a last-ditch attempt to land Houssem Aouar, according to reports.
      Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas set a Friday deadline for the Gunners to complete the transfer of Aouar, but failed to meet Aulas’ asking price of £45million plus add-ons.

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      Houssem Aouar will be staying at Lyon this season

      RMC Sport claim Arsenal made a final bid of £32.6m plus Matteo Guendouzi and bonuses but were swiftly turned down by Lyon.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was desperate to add Aouar to his squad before the transfer window slams shut on Monday but the move now appears dead in the water.
      The Gunners had been trying to raise funds for an improved cash offer for Aouar but were unable to do so before Lyon’s deadline.
      Lucas Torreira and Sokratis have been strongly linked with moves elsewhere to free up cash.

      The north London outfit are still hopeful Atletico Madrid can push through a loan deal for Torreira after the Uruguayan midfielder completed a medical in the Spanish capital.
      Guendouzi, meanwhile, has been frozen out of Arsenal’s first team plans since a war of words with Brighton’s Neal Maupay in the Gunners’ defeat at the Amex in June.
      Aouar, 22, has also made it clear he will not force his way out of Lyon and intends to stay with Les Gones to help them qualify for the Champions League again.
      Lyon missed out on European football last season for the first time since 1997 – despite reaching the semi-finals of last season’s Champions League – after the French season was ended prematurely amid the coronavirus pandemic.

      Additionally, Aouar wants to force his way into Didier Deschamps’ France squad ahead of the Euros next summer.
      Reports now suggest Arteta could target Chelsea midfielder Jorginho as an alternative.
      Arsenal have also linked with Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey but have so far been unwilling to meet the Ghanaian’s £45m release clause.

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      Tottenham ‘reject PSG’s £4m Dele Alli loan transfer offer but Ligue 1 side could bid a third time for Spurs star’

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      TOTTENHAM have rejected a £4million loan bid for Dele Alli from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.
      The offer was the second Spurs have received from PSG but the North Londoners are said to be bracing themselves for a third from the Ligue 1 champions.

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      Spurs have rejected a £4m loan offer from PSGCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The 24-year-old has fallen out of favour under Jose Mourinho and could be on the move before Monday’s transfer deadline.
      But anyone interested in nabbing him on loan will have to pay more than the £4m Spurs have rejected from PSG, according to the Telegraph.
      PSG’s bid did not include an option to buy and it is unclear whether they are willing add such a clause to any future offer.

      Mourinho is said to be happy for the Englishman to leave.
      But chairman Daniel Levy reportedly wants the midfielder to stay and fight for his place.
      Alli scored his first goal of the season during Spurs’ 7-2 Europa League thrashing of Maccabi Haifa on Thursday night.
      But his recent slump in form and attitude has seen him axed from Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad.

      It was first suggested he could head to Real Madrid as part of the package that brought Gareth Bale back to Tottenham.

      Alli is believed to be keen on a new challenge after five years at Spurs.
      Mourinho has attempted to keep his relationship with the player good despite axing him, describing him as “very professional”.
      He added that he had “only respect for him”.

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