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      Watch as Mbappe has penalty saved then awarded retake that he crashes against post before spooning rebound over bar

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE saw a penalty saved which was awarded for a retake that he also MISSED.The PSG ace then blazed over from the rebound in what was a quite incredible phase of play.
      Incredible scenes in PSG’s game at Montpellier! đŸ€ŻKylian MbappĂ©’s first penalty attempt is saved, VAR rules he’s allowed a retake, his second attempt hits the post and then he blasts the rebound over the bar! 😳 pic.twitter.com/ERbEGzIUgn— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 1, 2023

      Kylian Mbappe had a bad night as he missed two penaltiesCredit: Reuters
      And he was then forced off through injuryCredit: AFP
      It’s just nine days since the superstar became the first player in the club’s history to score five goals in a single game.
      But this was the start of what proved to be a night to forget for Mbappe.
      His first penalty was saved by Montpellier stopper Benjamin Lecomte, who impressively leapt across to keep the ball out.
      But the keeper came off his line, which meant the spot kick was retaken.
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      Mbappe once again stepped up and despite going the other way, Lecomte performed further heroics to push the ball onto the post.
      The rebound did fall straight to the 24-year-old’s feet, but he somehow failed to convert from six-yards.
      Instead, he fired miles over the bar in what was his THIRD big chance to score in a matter of minutes.
      Earlier this season, Mbappe and Neymar were involved in a spat over penalties.
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      On that occasion, Mbappe also missed from 12-yards with the Brazilian taking a second spot kick that PSG won later in the game.
      Mbappe confronted his team-mate as he is the club’s designated penalty taker, but Neymar went ahead and scored.
      That was the Frenchman’s last miss though, with the forward scoring his previous three before tonight.
      He also famously scored THREE penalties in France’s World Cup final defeat to Argentina – two during the game and one in the shootout.
      But he couldn’t find the net tonight and his evening went from bad to worse on the 20-minute mark when he was forced off with an injury.
      Fortunately for the French champs, manager Christophe Galtier said the injury “does not seem very serious” with PSG hosting Bayern Munich in the Champions League in 13 days’ time. More

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      PSG ‘try to open talks with Real Madrid to sign three-time Champions League winner’ but face Premier League competition

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are trying to open talks to sign Marco Asensio, according to reports. The French giants want to bolster their squad before the transfer window closes tonight.
      Marco Asensio is struggling for game time at Real Madrid and is wanted by PSGCredit: Alamy
      Asensio, 27, is out of contract at the Bernabeu at the end of the season, meaning he will become a free agent in the summer unless a new contract is signed.
      But according to Spanish outlet Relevo, PSG are willing to stump up the cash to get a deal over the line for the three-time Champions League winner this month.
      They want to steal a march on clubs in the Premier League – including Arsenal and Manchester United – Serie A and even arch-rivals Barcelona with a last-ditch swoop.
      However, Real Madrid are refusing to even enter negotiations with PSG and have no intention of selling the attacker they signed from Mallorca in 2014.
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      Los Blancos instead want to renew Asensio’s contract with Carlo Ancelotti insisting the 35-cap Spanish playmaker is a key member of his squad.
      Asensio has made 24 Real Madrid appearances this season – but just six of those have come as a starter.
      Real have a crunch few weeks coming up with the Club World Cup, Liverpool in the Champions League, a Madrid derby against Atletico and Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final.
      But with the player not getting the game time he wants, he’s reportedly asked agent Jorge Mendes to address the issue with the Real Madrid board – who will not budge on their stance.
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      Contract negotiations for Asensio did start over the World Cup break but are yet to yield an agreement.
      Now talks are said to have stalled, leaving Asensio uncertain over his future.
      PSG are also set to land Hakim Ziyech on loan from Chelsea.
      The Morocco World Cup star has dropped even further down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge following the arrivals of Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke and Joao Felix. More

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      Tottenham and Rennes ‘close to agreement’ over Djed Spence joining team-mate Joe Rodon at French club on loan transfer

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      DJED SPENCE is reportedly “close” to joining Tottenham teammate Joe Rodon on loan at Rennes.The right-back, 22, joined the north London side from Middlesbrough for £20m in the summer.
      Djed Spence is reportedly heading to Rennes on loanCredit: Getty
      But boss Antonio Conte made clear it was a deal struck by the club and not one he was demanding.
      And since then England U21 international Spence has been restricted to just six appearances off the bench for Spurs.
      A host of clubs, including Leicester, Brentford and Crystal Palace are all keen on a loan deal this month.
      But we exclusively revealed how his exit was being held up due to Spurs’ refusal to include an option to buy.
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      Spurs do not want to risk losing Spence for good at the end of the season, especially with Conte’s future in doubt.
      And chief Daniel Levy is not currently entertaining permanent deals or any loan offers with an option or obligation to buy.
      That has caused negotiations to drag, but now there seems to have been a breakthrough regarding the ex-Fulham trainee.
      However, now Sky Sports News are claiming that Spence “is set to join Stade Rennais on loan for the remainder of the season”.
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      Should he move to the Ligue 1 club, then Spence will link-up with fellow Spurs loanee Joe Rodon.
      The 25-year-old Welsh international centre-back headed there last summer for the 2022/23 campaign.
      He has made 16 appearances for Rennes, who are currently fifth in the French top-flight, so far in all competitions. More

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      Arsenal loanee Balogun reveals he copied Thierry Henry’s celebration after chatting to icon before Reim’s draw with PSG

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      ON-LOAN Arsenal starlet Folarin Balogun copied Thierry Henry’s celebration following his latest strike for Reims – after a chat with the legend.The 21-year-old pounced in the sixth minute of additional time to earn the Ligue 1 club a draw at the home of reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain.
      Folarin Balogun produced this celebration after his equaliser at PSGCredit: Twitter
      He spoke with French legend Thierry Henry before the game and decided to honour himCredit: Getty
      He then raced towards the corner flag and recreated one of Henry’s iconic celebrations from his time playing for France.
      Balogun took to social media after the game to share a twin-up of both his and Henry’s pose.
      And he captioned it with: “Spoke to Titi before the game! Only right I show my respect.”
      Balogun, who has scored seven in 13 caps for England U21s but is also eligible for both the USA and Nigeria at international level, joined Arsenal’s academy way back in 2008.
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      He has struggled to make the breakthrough at the Emirates at senior level, playing just twice in the Premier League.
      The forward spent the second half of last season in the Championship on loan at Middlesbrough and found the net three times.
      But after agreeing to spend the current campaign in France with Reims, he has discovered his goalscoring touch with 11 in 19 Ligue 1 appearances.
      After the game, Balogun’s manager William Still said of the ace: “He is a super complete striker, he is able to play with his back to goal, in depth. It is technically very clean. He scores, he is decisive.”
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      Premier League leaders Arsenal could certainly do with Balogun in their ranks at the moment.
      Despite being five points clear of Manchester City, they are without first-choice forward Gabriel Jesus through injury.
      That has left fellow youngster Eddie Nketiah, 23, to lead the line but he has been in fine form himself with seven goals in his last eight matches. More

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      Lyon keen to replace Chelsea-bound Malo Gusto with transfer for ex-Blues ace Tariq Lamptey from Brighton

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      LYON are reportedly looking to replace Chelsea-bound Malo Gusto with Brighton’s ex-Blue Tariq Lamptey.Gusto, 19, is one of Chelsea’s top targets ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
      Lyon are ready to pounce for Brighton star Tariq LampteyCredit: Getty
      Lamptey could arrive as a replacement for Chelsea target Malo GustoCredit: Getty
      And Todd Boehly is hopeful of finally securing a deal for the right-back after having an initial bid rejected.
      A move is starting to look inevitable after Gusto agreed personal terms on a six-and-a-half year contract.
      Yet Lyon continue to resist as they hold out for around ÂŁ30million.
      Even so, Fabrizio Romano claims the French side are already scouring the market for a replacement.
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      And their top target to replace Gusto is Lamptey.
      The 22-year-old joined Brighton from Chelsea three years ago, having been rated as one of England’s top young defenders.
      However, a series of unfortunate injuries have limited him to 35 league starts in that time.
      And Roberto de Zerbi is open to selling Lamptey this month as he targets a deal for Mykola Matviyenko.
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      It’s reckoned numerous European clubs are keeping tabs on the Ghana international.
      But Lyon appear to be leading the race as they continue discussing Gusto’s potential move to Chelsea.
      Lamptey isn’t the only player who could depart Brighton before deadline day, with Chelsea also keen on midfielder Moises Caicedo.
      Should he depart, Brighton could make a stunning move for Liverpool’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. More

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      Man Utd face transfer battle with Bayern Munich after ‘making approaches’ to sign Monaco defender Axel Disasi

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have made an approach to sign Axel Disasi from Monaco, according to reports.The Red Devils want to further strengthen their backline, with young defender Disasi fitting the bill.
      Axel Disasi has been linked with a Monaco exitCredit: AFP
      The 24-year-old was in action for France at the World Cup in Qatar, picking up a runners-up medal.
      Didier Deschamps opted to field him at right-back for Les Bleus, although Disasi is naturally a centre-half by trade.
      According to Telefoot, the Red Devils have launched an initial approach to sign Disasi from Monaco.
      Having lost Disasi’s centre-back partner Benoit Badiashile to Chelsea for ÂŁ35million earlier this month, the Ligue 1 side will not want to lose a second defender on the cheap.
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      Monaco will reportedly demand north of ÂŁ44m for Disasi’s signature.
      And United will face strong competition to complete a deal.
      Bayern Munich are also in the race, having made Disasi a “priority target”.
      The Bundesliga giants could look to partner him with French international team-mate Dayot Upamecano.
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      Man United, meanwhile, have already bolstered their back line since Erik ten Hag’s arrival.
      They shelled out ÂŁ55m to sign Lisandro Martinez from Ajax.
      While they also spent ÂŁ13m on Tyrell Malacia.
      Recruiting another defender could cast further doubt over skipper Harry Maguire’s Man United future.
      The Red Devils recently turned down a loan offer from West Ham for the England man.
      Harry Maguire has struggled for game timeCredit: Rex More

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      Alexis Sanchez takes cheeky dig at Man Utd ahead of Arsenal clash with post revealing ‘he’ll never forget’ the Gunners

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      ALEXIS SANCHEZ has made a subtle dig at Manchester United ahead of their clash with Arsenal this afternoon.The Chilean famously ditched the Gunners for United in January 2018.
      Alexis Sanchez bagged 80 goals for ArsenalCredit: EPA
      The Chilean had an underwhelming time at Man UnitedCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Sanchez took to Instagram to gush over the GunnersCredit: INSTAGRAM / @alexis_officia1
      But in the build-up to their crunch match today, Sanchez has made no secret of where his allegiances still lie.
      After Arsenal posted a goal of his from a previous clash with United to Instagram, the 34-year-old responded emotionally.
      He wrote: “You remembered me. I will never forget you too.
      “You will always be in my heart. You were my first family in England.
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      “And everyone took good care of me especially the fans!
      “All the best Gunners!”
      Sanchez scored 80 goals in 166 appearances for Arsenal after joining from Barcelona in 2014 – also laying on 45 assists.
      He went on to run his contract down, however, moving to United with just six months left in a swap deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
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      Sanchez, 34, infamously played the piano in his Man United unveilingCredit: Manchester United FC

      His move to Old Trafford was not a successful one, as he scored just five goals in 45 outings.
      He moved to Inter Milan, initially on loan, in 2019.
      Sanchez helped the Italian giants win Serie A in 2021 and the Coppa Italia in 2022 during his time at San Siro.
      The forward moved to Marseille in Ligue 1 last summer, and has bagged nine goals in 23 games for the French side.
      The forward now plays for Marseille in Ligue 1Credit: AFP More

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      Chelsea interested in Malo Gusto transfer but Lyon want to keep 19-year-old until end of season

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      CHELSEA are interested in signing Lyon wonderkid Malo Gusto, according to reports.The Blues have already spent nearly ÂŁ200million on young talent this month, as Todd Boehly looks to back Graham Potter.
      Malo Gusto tussles with Arsenal’s Reiss NelsonCredit: Getty
      And their winter splurge doesn’t look like ending any time soon.
      According to French newspaper L’Equipe, Chelsea want to sign 19-year-old right-back Gusto this month.
      The teenager has already made over 50 appearances for Lyon and has been a regular this season.
      His performances have earned him seven France under-21 caps and a reputation for being one of the world’s best young full-backs.
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      He has 18 months remaining on his Lyon contract.
      But the Ligue 1 side want to keep him until the end of the season.
      Lyon have underachieved this season, sitting ninth in the French top flight and 12 points off the European spots.
      Should he get to move this month, Gusto could offer valuable cover for crocked star Reece James.
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      The England international has been sidelined by knee injuries this term.
      Chelsea have spent ÂŁ186.5m in the last three weeks, on David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos, Benoit Badiashile, Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke.
      They also paid a ÂŁ10m loan fee to borrow Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid until the end of the season.
      Despite their spending, the Blues sit 10th in the Prem table.
      They drew 0-0 at Liverpool earlier, and remain nine points off Newcastle in fourth, with the Toon possessing a game in hand.
      Chelsea have made five permanent signings so far this month More