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      Chelsea ‘told they must shell out £30m’ for potential Kepa Arrizabalaga transfer replacement Edouard Mendy

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      CHELSEA target Edouard Mendy is valued at more than £30million by Rennes, according to reports.
      Frank Lampard has been keen to add competition to the goalkeeper’s position amid Kepa’s underwhelming form.

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      Edouard Mendy is starting his second season with Ligue 1 club RennesCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

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      Kepa Arrizabalaga could be about to get some competition at Stamford BridgeCredit: PA:Press Association
      A world record fee for a shot-stopper, topping £71m, was forked out for the Spaniard in 2018.
      Yet the 25-year-old was dropped for Willy Caballero twice last season, sparking a transfer hunt in the summer.
      That has led Chelsea to Rennes star and Senegal international Mendy, 28.
      According to the Telegraph, the Ligue 1 club want at least £30m for their No1.

      Mendy was in goal for Rennes’ 1-1 draw with Lille on the opening weekend of their season, before missing the win over Montpellier due to personal reasons.
      He only joined the club last year after working his way up through the French divisions, including spells with Cherbourg and Stade de Reims.
      Kepa started Chelsea’s pre-season draw with Brighton on Saturday with Caballero coming off the bench, after signing a new contract in May.
      Given the funds already invested in Kepa, coupled with the player’s desire to stay and prove himself, a departure appears unlikely.

      Indeed, Petr Cech expects the keeper to stay even though the club are “perhaps” set to sign competition.

      Speaking to Sport.cz, Chelsea’s technical and performance adviser said: “Kepa struggled last season, that is unquestionable.
      “But the club invested in him and gave him a long-term contract because they believe he has the qualities and attributes to be successful.”
      He added: “Additions will be made to the squad, perhaps even in goal, and this is what is being discussed now.
      “But nobody is giving up on Kepa and we all hope he has a great future.”

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      Neymar, Di Maria and Paredes ‘test positive for coronavirus’ as PSG confirm three cases just eight days before season

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      NEYMAR has tested positive for Covid-19 alongside Paris Saint-Germain team-mates Angel Di Maria and Leandro Paredes, according to reports.
      L’Equipe reports they are the three unnamed players the club revealed had contracted the virus today.

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      Neymar has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19 after holidaying in Ibiza

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      Angel Di Maria has tested positive for coronavirus, according to reportsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Leandro Paredes reportedly has contracted Covid-19 alongside his PSG team-matesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Neymar and Paredes have been holidaying on the party island Ibiza and the news plunges the club in crisis just eight days out from their first game of the season.
      The French champs have had an extended rest after they made it to the Champions League final in Lisbon.
      The Ligue 1 season started on August 21 but PSG are not due to play until they travel to Lens on Thursday September 10.

      But that fixture could now be in jeopardy, with players to be tested regularly in the coming days.

      The Premier League has also been rocked by a surge of Covid-19 cases thought to be related to players jetting off on holiday in the short break between seasons.
      The English top flight was hit by 14 mystery cases at 12 pre-season camps.
      And the start of the 2020-21 season was thrown further into doubt as Manchester United star Paul Pogba and Spurs ace Tanguy Ndombele tested positive for the virus.
      Eight Chelsea players were also forced to stay home after either testing positive or having been in close contact with those who have caught coronavirus.

      Trois joueurs du @PSG_inside sont confirmés positifs au test Sars CoV2 et sont soumis au protocole sanitaire approprié.L’ensemble des joueurs et du staff continueront à réaliser des tests pendant les prochains jours.
      — Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) September 2, 2020

      England internationals Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori and American star Christian Pulisic were all house-bound.
      And Jorginho, Ross Barkley, Emerson and Michy Batshuayi also faced a period of self-isolation.
      Most recently, Wolves winger Adama Traore had to pull out of Spain duty after a positive test result scuppered his chance of a first cap.

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      Thiago Silva’s agent blasts ‘terrible’ Emery in astonishing rant saying PSG ‘lost two years’ under ex-Arsenal boss

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      THIAGO SILVA’S agent has launched a scathing rant targeting “terrible” former PSG manager Unai Emery.
      Paulo Tonietto has claimed that the club lost “two-years” of progress on the day they appointed Emery back in 2016.

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      Unai Emery arrived at Parc des Princes in 2016 and lasted two-years with the club
      Emery, 48, arrived at PSG with a reputation as one of the best young managers around, but his failures in Europe defined his time in the French capital.
      In the four seasons before his arrival, they failed to get the club beyond the Champions League quarter-final stage.
      Emery, who had won the previous three Europa League finals with Sevilla, arrived to push them further in the competition.
      However, he actually failed worse, suffering two last-16 eliminations — including the famous 6-1 loss at Barcelona after winning the first leg 4-0.

      It got worse still that season as he even failed to secure Ligue 1 success, with Monaco’s exciting youngsters pipping them to the title.
      Tonietto told L’Equipe: “PSG lost two years the day they appointed him.
      “His problem is that he has trouble managing the stars. In Paris, it was the players who solved the situation after Neymar and (Edinson) Cavani clashed on-field over a penalty.
      “When he went to Arsenal, the first player he got angry with was Mesut Ozil

      “He’s a good coach to play in the Europa League, not the Champions League. The suit was too big for him. He was a terrible coach for PSG.
      “If there had been a coach of another calibre during these two years, PSG would have already won the Champions League.”

      Tonietto also lambasted Emery for the 6-1 defeat at Barcelona, in a match famously known as the Remontada.
      He said: “The person foremost responsible for the Remontada is Emery. He put Angel Di Maria on the bench.
      “When he came on, the team played better before the final collapse.
      “Against Real Madrid in a 3-1 loss in 2018? Emery made bad changes by putting Dani Alves through the middle to bring in Thomas Meunier.
      “At the same time, Zinedine Zidane brought on Marco Asensio, who was decisive.”

      Emery went on to manage Arsenal, who sacked him on the back of their worst run of form since February 1992 – and he is now in the top job at Villarreal.
      On Friday, Brazilian centre-half, Silva, joined Chelsea for free on a one-year deal with the option to extend it by a season.
      PSG boss Thomas Tuchel was keen for the 35-year-old to remain in the French capital but he decided against renewing his deal.

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      Neymar hugs son Davi Lucca on yacht in Ibiza as superstar vows to stay at PSG after Champions League final heartbreak

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      NEYMAR was pictured hugging his son Davi Lucca on a luxurious yacht off the coast of Ibiza.
      The Brazilian superstar is enjoying a summer break on the hedonistic Spanish island having pledged his future to Paris Saint-Germain.

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      Neymar was pictured hugging his eight-year-old Davi Lucca

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      The Brazilian star is enjoying a break with the eight-year-old in Ibiza
      Pictures show the father and son duo perched on the edge of the swanky liner.
      Neymar is pictured with his arm around the eight-year-old in a loving embrace.
      The pair – along with several of Neymar’s entourage – were also seen boarding a motorised dinghy to shore where they enjoyed some time on the beach.

      Fans surrounded the star striker where he posed for selfies before turning his attention back to his son.

      Davi had his arms slung around his father’s waist with the two grinning behind surgical masks.
      Neymar, 28, also posted several snaps of the youngster to his Instagram.

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      Fans rushed to have selfies with the star on the Ibiza beach
      The images have surfaced after the PSG forward committed his future to the French club despite suffering Champions League final heartbreak with them earlier this month.
      Having reached the final against Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga champions ground out a 1-0 win over Neymar’s team in Lisbon.

      But the Brazilian moved quickly to quash any rumours of a move away.
      He told PSG’s website: “I am staying at PSG next season.
      “And with the ambition to return to the Champions League final, this time to win it.
      “I like this idea of doing everything to leave my name in the history books of my club.
      “If people were doubting the presence of PSG as a great European club, those doubts died in Lisbon.
      “We left this city with the feeling of being renewed and confidence in our capacity to win it one day to write an even greater history.”

      Earlier this summer, Neymar hit headlines for playing a hilarious prank on Davi.
      He was throwing ping pong balls for his son to header before cheekily switching a ball for an egg.
      Neymar threw the egg and his unsuspecting son put his head in the way at which point it smashed all over his head.

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      Ex-Man Utd flop Memphis Depay issues come and get me plea as Everton and Barcelona plot move for the Lyon forward

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      EX-MANCHESTER UNITED winger Memphis Depay has issued a come get me plea amid Everton and Barcelona interest.
      The Dutchman was integral in Lyon’s charge to last season’s Champions League semi-final and his form has attracted some of Europe’s biggest clubs.

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      Memphis Depay has issued a come get me plea amid interest from Barcelona and Everton
      Depay, 26, bagged 15 goals and two assists from 22 games for the Ligue 1 side in all competitions last season.
      And he started this campaign with a bang – scoring a hat-trick in Lyon’s 4-1 thrashing of Dijon yesterday.
      But after the game he cast doubt over his long term future with the club saying he is not sure if he will complete the season with the Ligue 1 side.

      He said: “I do not see the future, I do not know if I will do the full season here.

      “I have been here for four years, I became captain.
      “After you have to look at your career, there is no Champions League. At the moment I don’t know.
      “I’m really happy to have scored three goals today.
      “It wasn’t the best game I’ve played but we start the season with three points, and that’s the most important thing.”

      Ronald Koeman reportedly wants Depay to replace Luis Suarez at Barcelona.
      The Catalan giants are said to be planning a £36million swoop.
      Barca are set for an almighty overhaul this summer with more than a dozen players tipped to be sold.
      And Koeman is keen to bring in Depay – who he worked with while Holland boss – to replace the Uruguayan.
      Depay endured a horrendous spell at United between 2015 and 2017, scoring just twice in 33 Premier League games.
      Lyon sporting director Juninho recently admitted he may have to sell his top stars, including Depay, Houssem Aouar and Moussa Dembele.
      After Lyon beat Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final last season, Depay hit out at the Etihad outfit.
      He took to Instagram and posted an image with the caption: “Manchester is still red.”

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      Arsenal target Houssem Aouar tests positive for coronavirus and will miss start of Ligue 1 season

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      HOUSSEM AOUAR has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss Lyon’s Ligue 1 opener with Dijon tonight.
      The French club confirmed the news not long before kick-off at the Groupama Stadium.

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      Aouar impressed for Lyon in their run to the Champions League semi-finals
      They confirmed that, while the 22-year-old is totally asymptomatic, that he has been placed in isolation in accordance with health guidelines.
      The talented midfielder has been linked with a number of teams after his impressive performances, including Juventus and Arsenal.
      But with no transfer having yet materialised, he appeared set to feature for Lyon in their opening fixture of the 2020-21 season.
      Having tested positive for Covid-19, however, he will instead be watching from home as he self-isolates.

      And in addition to this, he is likely to miss Lyon’s next two games against Bordeaux and Montpellier too.
      Aouar will also have to pull out of Didier Deschamps’ France squad – becoming the latest stricken midfielder to do so.

      Paul Pogba and Tanguy Ndombele pulled out having contracted coronavirus earlier this week – with Deschamps calling up 17-year-old starlet Eduardo Camavinga in their place.
      Following Lyon’s Champions League semi-final exit, Aouar has been busily preparing for the new campaign with his team-mates.

      As recently as three days ago he posted a picture of himself training alongside team-mates, including Memphis Depay ahead of the new campaign.
      Lyon have confirmed, however, that Aouar contracted coronavirus outside of the club.

      Despite interest from the Gunners, Aouar has a “clear preference” to join Juventus, Le10 Sport claim.
      The Italian side want to structure a move into a two-year loan deal with an obligation to buy.
      But it could be scuppered by Aouar’s diagnosis – although he will hopefully make a speedy recovery.

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      Neymar and Di Maria trying to persuade Lionel Messi to join them at PSG and snub Man City interest

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      NEYMAR and Angel Di Maria have contacted Lionel Messi to convince him to join Paris Saint-Germain.
      The French side are keeping a close eye on his situation after he handed in his transfer request at Barcelona.

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      Lionel Messi and Neymar formed a formidable partnership at BarcelonaCredit: AFP or licensors
      According to ESPN, Neymar phoned up his former team-mate on Thursday.
      The Brazilian put forward the idea of Messi reuniting with him in Paris.
      Neymar played alongside the Argentine ace at the Nou Camp from 2013 until 2017.
      And they have remained in regular contact since the striker’s £198m switch to PSG.

      Fellow Argentina star Di Maria has also been in contact with Messi this week.

      But PSG are not the only team that are monitoring the 33-year-old’s situation.
      The six-time Ballon d’Or winner has reportedly spoken with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.
      His former agent has tipped him to join Inter Milan to renew his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo.

      And one shock report included Arsenal in the long list of clubs that want to sign him.

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      Angel Di Maria is keen reunite with the wantaway Barcelona star Credit: AFP or licensors

      Messi handed in a request to leave the club on a free transfer this summer.
      The 33-year-old demanded the club exercise a clause in his contract that will allow him to leave for nothing.
      But the Spanish side are convinced the clause has expired – and believe he will only leave for more than £199m – a world record fee.

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      Inside Wanda and Icardi’s luxury Ibiza holiday from private jet to villa with infinity pool and night out with Neymar

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      NO expense was spared as Mauro Icardi and Wanda Nara jetted off for a break in Ibiza.
      The couple boarded a private jet, lounged in their infinity pool and partied with Neymar.

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      Wanda Nara soaked up the sunshine as she paddled in the poolCredit: Instagram wanda_icardi

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      The loved-up couple arrived in style as they touched down in a private jetCredit: Instagram wanda_icardi
      Icardi and Nara were joined by Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Keylor Navas and his partner Andrea Salas.
      Nara, 33, bombarded her 6.9million Instagram followers with pictures from their incredible trip.
      Football’s most notorious Wag shared her first snap from the comfort of their private jet.
      After touching down in the party island, the two couples headed out for a night on the town.

      And they were joined by no other than Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar.
      Nara shared a snap of them all together alongside the caption: “We had a great time together with family.”
      She continued to wow her fans as she shared some pictures of herself enjoying the infinity pool.
      The 33-year-old soaked up the sunshine as she laid on a lilo in a bright pink bikini.

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      Wanda Nara bombarded her fans with snaps from the trip Credit: Instagram wanda_icardi

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      Brazil legend Neymar joined them for a night out in IbizaCredit: Instagram wanda_icardi

      Nara, who is also the star’s agent, then showed off her impressive tan as she posed for a snap next to a ginormous bear statue.
      Icardi also shared a picture of himself in the pool which showed the incredible view from their villa.
      And the former Inter Milan ace posed for a picture with team-mates Navas and Neymar.

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      Mauro Icardi spent time with his PSG team-matesCredit: Instagram wanda_icardi
      The Brazilian forward – who has dyed half of his hair blonde – was filmed playing football with son in Ibiza.
      Paris Saint-Germain’s players have jetted off on holiday to get over their Champions League final heartbreak.
      But they will return to action on September 10 when they come up against RC Lens in the league.

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