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      Man Utd star Cavani claims he and Neymar ‘are very different’ and hints they aren’t pals off pitch after PSG penalty row

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      EDINSON CAVANI has opened up on his relationship with Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain – admitting the two are “very different”.
      In 2017, the pair famously feuded on the pitch over who would get to take a penalty against Lyon, which Cavani claimed and scored.

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      Edinson Cavani and Neymar argued over a penalty kick against Lyon in 2017Credit: AFP or licensors

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      The new Man Utd forward took control of the ball despite Neymar’s protestations, with the Brazilian later apologisingCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Later that season, the Brazilian grabbed the ball for a spot-kick to notch his fourth in an 8-0 thumping of Montpellier.
      That drew boos from his own fans, who wanted to see Cavani handed the chance to break PSG’s all-time scoring record.
      The new Manchester United signing now insists the penalty issues were quickly dealt with but admits that the strikers were hardly best of friends.

      Cavani told ESPN Argentina: “I honestly think Ney is a good person.

      “The only time I disagreed with him was the match against Lyon.
      “Everything that is said about arguments is not true, although we are very different.
      “If one day I become a coach, I think the important thing is to be a friend on the pitch and to have respect and commitment for your teammates.
      “Not everyone has to be friends off the pitch.

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      “On the pitch, there are things that are not negotiated. In the Uruguay national team, not everyone is my friend, but on the pitch we have formed a beautiful family and that is why we all get along well.”
      United snapped up the 33-year-old on transfer deadline day after his release from PSG.
      Although, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Cavani was left worried that he would have to retire if football remained shut down.

      He noted: “At one point I thought, ‘What if this continues, am I going to play again?’
      “Or if I could even keep the life that I like a lot, with my country, on the pitch.
      “It is very nice to come to this club. It is a wonderful place.”

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      Michael Cuisance hits back at Leeds and claims he did NOT fail medical over transfer from Bayern Munich

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      MICHAEL CUISANCE has firmly denied a failed medical put the kibosh on his switch to Leeds from Bayern Munich. 
      And the midfielder’s claims have reportedly been backed by Marseille officials who say the player they signed on loan three days after his move to Elland Road collapsed is ‘100%’ fit.

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      Michael Cuisance insists injury was not the reason behind the collapse of his move to Leeds Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Cuisance, 21, travelled from Germany to England last week to complete an £18million move to the Premier League new boys. 
      However Leeds put the brakes on the transfer after medical checks by their officials led to concerns over how long it could have taken Cuisance to recover from a previous injury picked up by the tests. 
      But the Frenchman told Goal.com medical fears were not the reasons behind the collapse of his move.
      Cuisance said: “’There was no problem with the medical, the one with Marseille went very well, I am in form and ready to play. 

      “At Leeds, there was no problem from my side.’’
      Marseille bosses have backed up Cuisance’s claims over his fitness and insist they have no concerns about the man who joined on a season-long loan on Monday.

      Pablo Longoria, the club’s head of football said: “We did not find any issues with his medical, everything was done properly.

      “He is completely available, at 100 per cent.”
      The switch to Marco Bielsa’s side would have included a buy-back clause for the Champions League holders.

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      Michael Cuisance joined Marseille on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich this monthCredit: AFP
      Cuisance, who has played for France Under-20s, joined Bayern from Borussia Monchengladbach for £10m in 2019. 
      And the starlet made 15 appearances for the Bundesliga champions last term, netting three goals in all competitions. 

      Leeds assessment led to Bielsa’s transfer team turning their attention to other targets. 
      The club have forked out £73m on four big signings since their promotion to the Premier Leagues 
      And their most recent swoops include a £16million deadline day move for Rennes winger Rapinha.

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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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