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    Leeds transfer boost as £13.8m-rated winger Mounir Chouiar is left out of Dijon squad with Marcelo Bielsa plotting swoop

    LEEDS target Mounir Chouiar was left out of Dijon’s 20-man squad as they took on Brest in Ligue 1 this afternoon.
    The Frenchman had featured in his side’s first two games of the season.

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    Mounir Chouiar joined Dijon from RC Lens a year agoCredit: Icon Sport – Getty

    But £13.8million-rated Chouiar, 21, was suddenly nowhere to be seen as his team-mates slumped to defeat.
    And according to L’Equipe, the winger was likely left out because of an impending transfer to one of Europe’s top five leagues.
    Leeds are thought to be leading the chase for his signature.

    Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also believed to be monitoring his situation.
    Dijon subsequently lost 2-0 to Brest.
    The French side have, however, recruited a number of attacking players – including ex-Man City ace Bersant Celina from Swansea City.
    And this could be in preparation for losing Chouiar.

    Dijon’s No21 joined the club from RC Lens a year ago, making the step up to France’s top flight for the first time.

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    Chouiar was left out of Dijon’s matchday squad despite having started their opening two games of the seasonCredit: AFP – Getty

    And prior to Ligue 1’s coronavirus-enforced early shutdown, he had managed 24 appearances in all competitions, bagging six goals.
    Chouiar started both of Dijon’s opening two games of this season, as they lost to Angers and Lyon.
    But following today’s omission, fans will now be wondering if they will ever see him in their team’s colours again.

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    Aston Villa launch £20m Bertrand Traore transfer raid as they aim to beat Fulham to ex-Chelsea star

    ASTON VILLA hope to beat Fulham to the signing of Lyon star Bertrand Traore with a £20million swoop.
    According to sources in France, the former Chelsea attacker is on standby to fly in.

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    Aston Villa hope to beat Fulham to the signing of Lyon forward Bertrand TraoreCredit: AFP or licensors

    Traore, 25, is keen to play in the Prem after being left in the shadows at the Blues.
    The speedster was sent out on loan to Vitesse and Ajax during his three years at Stamford Bridge.
    Villa have money for more signings and are keen to land a player who can go wide and create goals as well as score.
    The Midlanders can also come up with the right terms to tempt Traore.

    Dean Smith has already brought in Ollie Watkins to spearhead his attack in a club-record signing.
    Watkins tore up the Championship with 25 goals last season as Brentford narrowly missed out on promotion.

    Villa chief Smith is also chasing a deal for Arsenal back-up goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to add another option between the sticks.
    The Argentine stopper thrived at the end of last season after coming in to replace injured No1 Bernd Leno.

    And the Villans are hoping to complete a £20million deal for the FA Cup final hero.

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    Neymar aims to follow in Pele, Maradona and Cruyff’s footsteps as he ditches Nike for Puma after 15 years

    NEYMAR has become the newest face of Puma after ending his 15-year link with Nike. 
    And the Brazil ace says his new ties with the firm are inspired by his admiration for some of the greatest players in football history. 

    The PSG star, 28, is set to don the firm’s latest boot range, known as The King, in tribute to some of the icons. 
    His new Puma affiliation was announced on the company’s web site with a banner which read “The king is back” and “Welcome to the family Neymar Jr”.
    And the news was greeted with a welcome message from sprint king Usain Bolt, another star face of the brand.

    Neymar took to social media to share the reasons behind his new ties.
    And he cited legends Pele, Johan Cruyff, Eusebio and Diego Maradona – all noted for wearing Puma in the past – as his inspirations.

    These were the kings of the pitch, the kings of my sport. I want to help bring back memories from each of their football histories
    Neymar

    In a Twitter post, Neymar wrote: “I grew up watching videos of great football legends such as Pele, Cruyff, Matthaus, Eusebio and Maradona 
    “These were the kings of the pitch, the kings of my sport. And they had something in common — a love of the game, a drive to be the best version of themselves and a spirit that unites all. 

    “I wish to bring back the legacy that those athletes created on the pitch. 
    “I want to help bring back memories from each of their football histories and the magic they gave us in their classic leather boots.” 

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    Neymar says his heroes such as Diego Maradona have inspired his new partnership with one of Nike’s biggest rivalsCredit: Neymar Snr / www.neymaroficial.com

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    Puma officials are reported to have been in secret talks with the Brazil striker for monthsCredit: Reuters
    Puma’s deal to add Neymar to their roster is thought to have been a huge secret within the sports firm. 
    Neymar was part of a PSG side that reached the final of last season’s Champion’s League, losing 1-0 to Bundesliga side Bayern Munich. 

    The striker returned to training with the French giants on Friday despite testing positive for the coronavirus. 
    In his absence, the Ligue 1 title-holders lost their season opening game 1-0 to Lens. 
    The Brazil forward has entered his fourth season at the side following his record-breaking £196million transfer from Barcelona in 2017.

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    Chelsea ‘have transfer bid for Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy accepted’ with deal to be completed in ‘next few days’

    CHELSEA have reportedly had a transfer bid accepted by Rennes for goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
    Frank Lampard has been desperate to bring in a new shot-stopper having grown impatient with Kepa Arrizabalaga, 25, following a number of mistakes.

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    Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is believed to be close to joining ChelseaCredit: Icon Sport – Getty

    Senegal international Mendy has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this month.
    And now according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Blues moved a step closer to signing of the 28-year-old after improving their latest offer.
    He tweeted: “The new bid from Chelsea for Edouard Mendy has been accepted by Rennes: here we go!
    “Deal to be completed on next days, the goalkeeper is ready to fly to London and he’ll have medicals soon.

    “Personal terms agreed days ago. Lampard will have his new GK.
    “Personal terms already agreed. He’s pushing to leave and join #CFC… and he’s getting closer.”
    Romano previously stated that once Chelsea secure Mendy’s services, they will turn their attention to West Ham’s Declan Rice.
    Rennes president Nicolas Holveck revealed earlier this week that Mendy wants to join Chelsea.

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    He admitted: “We’ve started official negotiations with Chelsea to sell Edouard Mendy.
    “We know the player wants to leave.
    “But the agreement at the moment is not 100 per cent completed between the three parts.”

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    Wanda Nara reveals husband Mauro Icardi will not have sex with her if PSG star has lost and says ‘he won’t look at me’

    MAURO ICARDI refuses to have sex with wife Wanda Nara when Paris Saint-Germain lose.
    Luckily for her, her hubby’s side romped to Ligue 1 last season before a run to the Champions League final.

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    Mauro Icardi does not even like to look at Wanda Nara if the match does not go wellCredit: Instagram @wanda_icardi

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    Wanda Nara is delighted that Mauro Icardi made the move to Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Getty Images – Getty

    The stunning agent revealed some intimate details about her relationship with Icardi during a December interview with Italian magazine La Repubblica Delle Donne.
    She was asked her thoughts on ex- boss Antonio Conte’s claims that footballers should make as little effort as possible during sex.
    Nara said: “I do not know what to say.
    “He should try it before a match but Mauro is very professional and does not do anything before a match.

    “Only after and if the match went well.
    “If it does not go well, he does not even want to look at me.”

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    The blonde bombshell ditched the Argentine’s former team-mate and close friend Maxi Lopez when she began a fling with him in 2013.
    Speaking about her controversial split, she said: “I left Maxi Lopez and went back to Argentina. That is when I started a thing with Mauro.

    “I had three children and it was not easy returning to Argentina and starting over.
    “Having found someone like Mauro, who is young, was very important to me.
    “It was not only a choice for me, I chose him because he already loved my kids.”
    Icardi scored 20 goals for the French’s giants last season – including five in the Champions League.
    Speaking about Icardi’s move to PSG, which has been made permanent after a successful loan in Paris, she said: “Mauro’s exit was a good thing for everyone. He went to a better and more important club.”

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    Wanda Nara has racked up over 5.9million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram

    She added: “I have some fantastic memories from the San Siro and the Inter supporters.
    “Like I always say, a real Inter fan knows he was always on the club’s side and his decision to go to Paris was also to not betray them.
    “Mauro went to a club that he could not say no to, it even went well for Inter too.”

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    The stunning agent has revealed some intimidate details about her relationshipCredit: Refer to Caption

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    Thomas Tuchel rules out Matteo Guendouzi transfer as under-strength PSG lose Ligue 1 opener against Lens

    PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN boss Thomas Tuchel ruled out a move for Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi in the aftermath of his side’s 1-0 loss to Lens.
    The German was asked about transfers after his side’s disappointing Ligue 1 opener.

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    Thomas Tuchel was a frustrated spectator as his side fell to LensCredit: AFP or licensors

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    PSG had been linked with the fiery GuendouziCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    And Tuchel, 47, was open with his responses.
    He said, as reported by Fabrizio Romano: “I’m confident over Alessandro Florenzi signing from AS Roma.
    “We’re also in talks to keep [Eric Maxim] Choupo-Moting here.

    “Matteo Guendouzi from Arsenal? No”
    PSG had been linked with the 21-year-old, but are evidently not interested in the fiery midfielder.
    Tuchel had every right to be in a bitter mood, after seeing his depleted PSG side lose to RC Lens as they belatedly got their domestic season underway.
    Losing the likes of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to an outbreak of coronavirus within his squad, Tuchel was forced to field a makeshift team.

    It was Lens’ first home match back in the French top-flight in five years but PSG had only four of the starters from last month’s Champions League final in action.
    Layvin Kurzawa was deployed at centre-half, while 18-year-olds Arnaud Kalimuendo and Kays Ruiz-Atil were handed starts in attack.

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    RC Lens celebrated a historic home return to Ligue 1Credit: AFP or licensors

    Even forgotten ex-Stoke striker Jese saw some action from the substitutes’ bench.
    But the 5,000 fans in attendance were able to witness their side cause what was still a stunning upset.
    Lens took the lead in the 57th minute, when Ignatius Gango pounced on an error by ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Marcin Bulka to give his side the lead.
    And the underdogs were able to hold on to seal a famous victory over the Champions League finalists.

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    Forgotten man Jese was given a run-outCredit: Reuters

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    Neymar’s sister Rafaella Santos looks incredible as she poses next to pool in bikini while on holiday

    NEYMAR’S sister Rafaella Santos treated her Instagram followers to some more bikini snaps from her luxury summer holiday.
    The 24-year-old model shared poolside shots with her 5.5million followers as she straddled and posed at her swanky Mykanos retreat..

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    Neymar’s sister Rafaella Santos shared some more bikini snaps with her 5.5m Instagram followers

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    The model uploaded the shots from her stunning Mykanos retreat

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    Rafaella, 24, posed in the sun next to the pool
    The first showed her in a black two piece and large black sunglasses with a stunning ocean setting in the background.
    And Santos showed off another of her bikini collection in a luminous pink and green number.
    She even managed to pair it with a matching pair of lime green sunnnies.

    The snaps come as Santos soaks up the sun on the Greek island.
    And they were uploaded just days after a first flurry of pictures went live from the same spot.
    The sister of the Paris Saint-Germain star used the shots to show off her varied tattoo collection.
    Neymar 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 star forward has her name tattooed on his wrist and her face tattooed on his right bicep.

    And she has the Brazilian striker’s eyes inked on to her right arm.
    Neymar shares a close bond with his sibling – but he missed her birthday celebrations for the first time in SIX years to help PSG beat Borussia Dortmund this year.
    He has not played football in Brazil since leaving Sao Paulo for Barcelona in 2013.

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    It is an amazing coincidence that injury or suspension has allowed him to travel home for her last five birthdays.
    Model Rafaella became famous with a World Cup-themed advert for Beats by Dre in 2014.
    And she flaunted her curves in a series of stunning Instagram shots earlier this summer.

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