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      Arsenal to make new Aouar transfer bid and remain in talks with £54.5m Lyon star’s agent but may have to flog dead wood

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      ARSENAL are set to make a new bid for Lyon’s Houssem Aouar.
      The Gunners have prioritised signing a midfielder this window but had a £31.2m PLUS player offer turned down by Lyon.

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      Arsenal are set to make a new transfer bid for Lyon’s Houssem Aouar
      According to FabrizioRomano, Arsenal are in talks with Aouar’s agent ahead of an improved bid.
      But Lyon have made it clear they will not entertain anything lower than their £54.5m valuation.
      And they are also not interested in any move involving a swap.
      Lyon’s sporting director Juninho revealed Arsenal attempted to offer Matteo Guendouzi, 21, in a deal for Aouar, 22 – but they rejected the proposal.
      Juninho told Top of the Foot: “I get on very well with Edu, we spoke on the phone.
      “Aouar is really appreciated by Mikel Arteta.
      “Guendouzi was discussed during the call, he is a great player, but he is the wrong profile.

      “We are not interested in that at all, we cut the conversation.”

      Arsenal boss Arteta will need to sell this window, as they cannot afford to match Lyon’s asking price for Aouar.
      Emiliano Martinez, 28, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, 32, Rob Holding, 24, and Lucas Torreira, also 24, are among those linked with an Emirates exit.
      Hector Bellerin, 25, has also attracted attention from Barcelona, Bayer Leverkusen and PSG.

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      Lyon desperate to re-sign Karim Benzema from Real Madrid as Barcelona target transfer for Memphis Depay

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      LYON are desperate to re-sign Karim Benzema from Real Madrid as part of a three-way transfer tussle with Barcelona.
      Barca are after Lyon’s winger Memphis Depay, leaving the Ligue 1 side stuck in a transfer saga with the two Spanish giants.

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      Lyon are desperate to re-sign Karim Benzema from Real MadridCredit: Reuters

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      Barcelona are also keen to take their winger Memphis Depay to the Nou CampCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Benzema, 32, came through Lyon’s youth academy before going on to score 66 goals in 148 matches for the Ligue 1 outfit from 2005.
      He left for Real in 2009 and has notched up 249 goals and 135 assists at the Bernabeu in 513 games since.
      And Lyon sporting director Juninho confirmed the club would love to be reunited with their former star.

      He said: “It is our dream that Karim ends with us.
      “It is the dream of everyone at Lyon, to bring him two seasons to play the Champions League and to be our leader and scorer.
      “We need your experience and it would help us win games.”
      Juninho will also have to focus on outgoings as Depay recently confirmed Barca are interested in signing him.

      Lyon denied there have been any talks between the clubs.

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      But the Dutchman seems to think otherwise and is said to be keen to link up with new Barca boss – and fellow countryman – Ronald Koeman.
      He told Dutch channel NOS: “We have to wait to see what happens.
      “I know about the interest from Barcelona, but I can’t say any more right now.
      “I’ll speak with Lyon soon and we’ll see.
      “I haven’t even spoken much about this with my agent.”

      Depay, 26, has been in red-hot form for Lyon since he moved there following his failed stint at Manchester United.
      He scored 15 goals in 22 appearances during an injury-hit season as Rudi Garcia’s side beat Juventus and Manchester City on their way to the Champions League semi-finals.
      And the forward recently smashed in a hat-trick in the 3-1 win over Dijon to kick-start Lyon’s new Ligue 1 campaign.

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      Memphis Depay confirms Barcelona transfer interest despite Lyon denying any talks with club over Man Utd flop

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      MEMPHIS DEPAY has confirmed Barcelona’s transfer interest in him.
      But his club Lyon denied there have been any talks with the Nou Camp giants.

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      Memphis Depay admitted Barcelona’s interest in the Dutch forward but Lyon deny any contact has taken placeCredit: AFP or licensors
      Depay, 26, has been in red-hot form for the Ligue 1 since his switch following a failed stint at Manchester United.
      He scored 15 goals in 22 appearances during an injury-hit season term as Rudi Garcia’s side beat Juventus and Manchester City on their way to the Champions League semi-finals.
      The forward smashed in a hat-trick in the 3-1 win over Dijon to kick-start Lyon’s new Ligue 1 campaign.

      Depay linked up with the Dutch national team for their Nations League matches against Poland and Italy.
      And speaking about his club future, he told Dutch channel NOS: “We have to wait to see what happens.
      “I know about the interest from Barcelona, but I can’t say any more right now.
      “I’ll speak with Lyon soon and we’ll see.

      “I haven’t even spoken much about this with my agent.”

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      Depay would be reunited with Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Koeman from the Netherlands team if he moved to the Nou Camp

      Reports circulated of a £22million transfer offer from Barcelona being agreed with the French side.
      However, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas denied any contact has taken place between his club and Barcelona – even if there is interest from Spain as well as Italy.
      He said: “Depay’s future? Memphis is nearing the end of his contract. Koeman wants him at Barcelona, ​​but Roma is also on him.
      “Memphis could have left in August, but now he should stay with us in 2020/21.
      “Contrary to what I have read, there have been no exchanges with Barca, I do not think that it is in Lyon’s interest to allow their captain to leave after this truncated season by the LFP.
      New Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman left his post as the Netherlands head coach to take on the role with the LaLiga side.
      And after getting the the Dutch national team back on the road to recovery after two failed tournament qualification campaigns, he is understandably keen to continue working with his compatriots.
      Koeman already has Frenkie de Jong at Barca but has also been linked with Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum this summer. More

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      Neymar’s stunning sister Rafaella Santos dazzles in white bikini as she suns herself next to pool

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      NEYMAR’S sister Rafaella Santos sent fans wild as she showed off her incredible body in a bikini.
      The 24-year-old model shared the stunning snaps with her 5.5million Instagram followers.

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      Neymar’s sister looked incredible as she soaked up the sunshine in Greece

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      The model has a very close bond with Neymar
      She posted snaps of herself sunbathing next to the pool while in Mykonos, Greece.
      Rafaella, wearing a white bikini and sunglasses, showed off her tattoo collection.
      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.
      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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      Neymar and his sister have matching tattoosCredit: Instagram @neymarjr

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      Rafaella Santos posed for a picture in front of the Eiffel Tower

      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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      Kylian Mbappe pictured hugging France team-mates in training hours before PSG star’s positive coronavirus test

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has tested positive for coronavirus after he was pictured hugging and touching France team-mates in training.
      The superstar becomes the latest Frenchman and Paris Saint-Germain player to contract Covid-19.

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      Kylian Mbappe has tested positive for coronavirus on the same day he trained with FranceCredit: AFP or licensors

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      Mbappe was pictured touching team-mates before being sent home from international dutyCredit: AFP or licensors

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      Mbappe trained with France on Monday but will now miss tomorrow’s game with CroatiaCredit: AFP or licensors
      Mbappe, 21, trained with France on Monday, looking all smiles as he hugged PSG teammate Presnel Kimpembe before touching larking around with Lille ace Jonathan Ikone.
      He was also pictured stretching in the middle of a group of teammates.
      Mbappe has now left France’s squad with immediate effect, meaning he will miss tomorrow’s Nations League clash with Croatia.
      He will now also be absent for the start of PSG’s Ligue 1 campaign, sitting out clashes with Lens and Marseille.

      A statement from the FFF read: “Kylian Mbappe will not participate in France-Croatia, Tuesday evening at 8.45pm at the Stade de France.
      “The result of his Covid-19 test, carried out by Uefa on Monday morning, was found to be positive, he was placed away from the group after receiving the results, at the end of training, before regaining his home in the evening.
      ‌”Like the entire delegation, Kylian Mbappe had undergone a test prior to meeting. The result was negative, like the one last Wednesday, at the request of Uefa.”
      Manchester United’s Paul Pogba and Tottenham’s Tanguy Ndombele were both forced to withdraw from international duty before Saturday’s 1-0 win over Sweden after testing positive for coronavirus.

      And Mbappe joins PSG teammates Neymar, Angel Di Maria, Mauro Icardi and Leandro Paredes on the sidelines after they too contracted Covid-19 following last month’s Champions League final defeat to Bayern Munich.
      He will now self-isolate for a fortnight.
      PSG chief Leonardo was left raging at the France national team after finding out his star player contracted coronavirus through the media.
      He fumed: “I find it completely unacceptable to learn in the media that one of our players was positive. Nobody at the FFF told us.”
      The news is sure to be a bitter blow for both France boss Didier Deschamps and PSG chief Thomas Tuchel.

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      Indeed, Deschamps even switched formation to a 3-4-1-2 against Sweden in an effort to get Mbappe closer to goal.
      His absence could hand Manchester United’s Anthony Martial a rare international start.
      Mbappe has scored 14 times in 35 games for France while bagging an impressive 90 goals in just three years at PSG.
      But after their Champions League heartbreak against Bayern in August, Mbappe has called on PSG to splash even more cash in order to land Europe’s top prize.

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      Paul Pogba withdrew from international duty after testing positive for coronavirusCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      PSG duo Angel Di Maria and Neymar have also contracted Covid-19Credit: AFP OR LICENSORS
      He told Telefoot: “I am optimistic we will win the Champions League.
      “We have to because, if we don’t believe it, no one is going to believe it for us.
      “It’s football and you have to get over it. Lots of teams lost a final and won the year after.
      “You have to recruit well, you have to buy players. I hope we will have good recruits and we restart with the aim of doing better.”

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      PSG wanted Lionel Messi transfer during Barcelona row and thought ‘is it f***ing possible?’, admits chief Leonardo

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      Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has revealed the club were considering making a move to sign Lionel Messi this summer.
      The 51-year-old has stated the club’s interest in the Barcelona star was peaked when he handed in a transfer request at the Nou Camp.

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      Barcelona ace Lionel Messi wanted to leave the club this summerCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      PSG chief Leonardo (right) has spoken of the club’s interest in MessiCredit: Reuters
      Manchester City were believed to be favourites to land the 33-year-old should the Blaugrana have allowed him to leave.

      But the LaLiga side were demanding any potential suitors to stump up £630million after stating Messi was not allowed to depart for free.
      This led the six-time Ballon d’Or winner to perform a U-turn on his future, with the player to now see out the final year of his contract in Catalonia.

      And PSG chief Leonardo has declared Les Parisiens weighed up bringing the Argentine international to France, comparing the deal to when they signed David Beckham.
      Speaking to Telefoot via Goal about whether the Ligue 1 outfit were keen, he said: “Today when you think about the financial situation it’s complicated.
      “When we are told Messi wants to leave, we are tempted.
      “You say to yourself, will it be f***ing possible?

      “They are players completely out of any discussion.

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      “I don’t know, David Beckham ended up at Paris Saint-Germain, Messi ending up in Paris? I don’t know. 
      “It’s football, in the end, everyone’s sitting at the table, everyone knows everything, and it’s moving forward.”
      It has now been said that Messi will not decide on his long-term future until the next Barca president is announced.

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