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      Man Utd joined by PSG in Kieran Trippier transfer chase but move hinges on whether Chelsea land Achraf Hakimi

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are interested in signing Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier, according to reports. The England star has been linked with Premier League clubs Manchester United and Arsenal in recent weeks.
      Kieran Trippier, 30, is believed to be on PSG’s radarCredit: Getty
      The French club reportedly want to sign Achraf Hakimi, 22, but face competition from ChelseaCredit: Getty
      According to France Football via Mundo Deportivo, PSG want to sign Inter Milan right back Achraf Hakimi.
      But Chelsea are also believed to be interested in the Morocco international, with Inter allegedly setting a price tag of €80million – around £68.7m.
      Rumours suggest the European champions have reached a verbal agreement to sign the 22-year-old, paying £43m plus Marcos Alonso.
      The cost and competition for Hakimi may persuade PSG to pursue Trippier instead.
      And the Ligue 1 side can afford to pay the asking price for the 30-year-old, rumoured to be €50m – around £43m.
      Previous reports claimed Atletico wanted around £30m for Trippier.

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      It is believed United won’t pay more than £20m for the former Manchester City youngster, who reportedly wants to join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team.
      Arsenal have also been linked with the Trippier in recent weeks, despite the player spending four years at bitter rivals Tottenham under current PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      And the Gunners were believed to be keen on making a £43m bid for Hakimi earlier in the year, although it now appears they’ve been priced out of a move.
      Right back is an area of concern for PSG as the man that occupied that position last term – Alessandro Florenzi – has returned to parent club Roma.
      Early reports suggest the French club may try to sign the Italian defender on a permanent deal, should they fail in their pursuit of Hakami and Trippier.
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      Lille star Reinildo Mandava narrowly escapes death after armed robbers shoot up car, with bullets smashing windows

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      FRENCH title winner Reinildo Mandava has narrowly escaped death… after armed robbers peppered his car with bullets.Mandava helped Lille pip favourites Paris Saint-Germain to the Ligue 1 crown in May.
      Reinildo Mandava was lucky to escape unscathedCredit: Getty
      O estado da viatura do internacional moçambicano – Reinildo Mandava depois do atentado sofrido está quinta-feira na Zambézia 🇲🇿🏴‍☠️ pic.twitter.com/UCwyqiUm7d— Omardine Zacarias Omar Rajua (@OmarRajua) June 17, 2021

      Voted the league’s best left-back, the Mozambique international made 29 appearances for Christophe Galtier’s side.
      He is valued at £9milliion, and has caught the eye of several Premier League clubs.
      But Mandava came under fire in his African home country on Thursday when carjackers attempted to steal his new Toyota 4×4.
      They fired several bullets through the vehicle’s windows, narrowly missing the 27-year-old defender.
      Mandava managed to escape and drive to a police station where he spent the night safely.
      An official spokesman said: “He is very frightened. He was pretty traumatised by the situation.”
      Mandava had proudly posted pictures of the Toyota on social media just days before.
      He had been on his way to the wedding of a friend, Gildo Vilanculos – who plays for Portuguese club Amora FC.

      The attack took place in Mozambique’s central Zambezia province, near his birthplace Beira.
      Mandava has won 16 caps for the south-east African country, scoring two goals.
      He came through Benfica’s reserve side, and played for fellow Portuguese sides Covilha and Belenenses, before making a £2.7m move to Lille in 2019.
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      Raphael Varane’s agents ‘want Man Utd meeting in coming days as Real Madrid star chooses Prem transfer over PSG’

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      RAPHAEL VARANE’S agents want to meet with Manchester United this week, according to reports.The centre-back is said to have snubbed a two-year contract extension at Real Madrid and has decided he wants to move to the Premier League instead of Paris Saint-Germain.
      Raphael Varane’s agents want to meet with Man Utd this weekCredit: Rex
      And his representatives reportedly want to finalise a deal to take him to Old Trafford ‘in the coming days’.
      Varane, 28, has one year left on his Los Blancos contract.
      But the France international is unhappy Real chose to negotiate extensions with Luka Modric, Lucas Vasquez and Sergio Ramos ahead of him, according to FootMercato.
      PSG are said to have made contact with his agents as a result.
      The Ligue 1 giants also got in touch with Real chiefs and were reportedly encouraged after hearing talks had stalled.
      But the centre-back wants to move to England instead in a huge boost to Man Utd, according to the Mirror.
      Varane has been a star at Real Madrid for a decade and boasts a trophy cabinet containing four Champions League titles, three LaLiga crowns and a World Cup.
      And Los Blancos are said to be looking for £50million for him this summer despite him having just 12 months left on his deal.

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      The Red Devils are determined to sign a new partner for Harry Maguire this summer, in the hope of generating a Premier League title challenge.
      Sevilla’s Jules Kounde has also been named as on United’s shortlist.
      Chelsea are one other club thought to be interested in Varane.
      Madrid have already let Ramos go this summer amid a mounting debt problem, but have signed David Alaba to bolster their defence.
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      Arsenal bad-boy Matteo Guendouzi ‘agrees personal terms’ with Marseille ahead of permanent transfer

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      ARSENAL midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has agreed personal terms with French side Marseille, according to reports.The 22-year-old has not played for the Gunners since June 2020 and spent last term on loan at Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin.
      Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi spent last season on loan at Hertha BerlinCredit: AFP
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Guendouzi has agreed a deal with Marseille.
      The Ligue 1 team are now believed to be discussing a fee with Arsenal for the Frenchman.
      Guendouzi hasn’t played under Mikel Arteta since his team’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton 12 months ago.
      The midfielder grabbed Neal Maupay’s throat during the match and isn’t believed to have made a great impression with the manager after being called into a meeting to discuss his antics.
      He was then reportedly involved in a bust-up with David Luiz at a Dubai retreat after the experienced defender told the youngster to ‘grow up’.
      Guendouzi was subsequently removed from the first-team squad, missing Arsenal’s FA Cup final victory against Chelsea last August.

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      The troubled star was sent out on loan to Berlin last term but didn’t seala deal with his temporary employers, making 24 Bundesliga appearances.
      Guendouzi had been a regular under Arteta’s predecessor Unai Emery, featuring 33 times in the Prem during his debut season in 2019-20.
      The Spanish coach had signed him from second-tier French side Lorient in July 2018, helping the Gunners reach the 2019 Europa League final.
      And Guendouzi might not be the only midfielder leaving the Emirates this summer with Granit Xhaka believed to be on Roma’s radar.

      But one player who won’t be heading for the exit is Emile Smith Rowe, with reports suggesting he is on the verge of signing a new five-year deal.
      Arsenal are said to be interested in a number of midfielders, including Leicester star James Maddison and Italy international Manuel Locatelli.
      They are also understood to have made a £40million bid for Brighton defender Ben White, who’s part of Gareth Southgate’s England squad for Euro 2020.
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      Mauro Icardi’s stunning wife Wanda leaves little to imagination wearing tiny bikini in bathroom selfie

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      WANDA NARA has yet again left little to the imagination after sharing a saucy snap of herself in a bikini on social media.The 34-year-old wife of Paris Saint-Germain striker Mauro Icardi has once more treated her 7.8 million Instagram followers to a sexy picture.
      Argentine beauty Wanda Nara shared this sexy selfie to her 7.8 million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @wanda_icardi
      Mauro Icardi’s wife Nara regularly shows off her body to her fans on social mediaCredit: Instagram @wanda_icardi
      Posing for a selfie in her bathroom in a tiny bikini, the Argentine beauty captioned the image: “Hello summer, what do you tell me…”
      Her fans were quick to comment on the upload, as one user messaged: “I would like to have that body but you are unique.”
      Another said: “I love you, you are the most beautiful in the world!”
      A third added: “You are the undisputed one.”
      Meanwhile one remarked: “I celebrate this photo as one of the most beautiful I saw of yours. You are beautiful Wanda!”
      Another simply stated: “Every day I love you more.”
      Nara also wowed her supporters last month after she shared a topless picture at her home spa.
      Wanda, who acts as her husband’s agent, recently shared snaps of her diving in Zanzibar with her partner.
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      The couple have been enjoying a luxury safari holiday in Tanzania after Icardi was omitted from Argentina’s Copa America squad.
      Icardi scored just 13 goals for Paris Saint-Germain during the 2020-21 campaign in an injury-hit season.
      It has been reported that the 28-year-old is keen to depart Les Parisiens this summer as he looks to return to Italy.
      Juventus, AC Milan and Roma have all been linked with a move for the former Inter Milan star.

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      PSG ace Neymar plans to become a professional poker player when he retires after agreeing new role with PokerStars

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      NEYMAR plans to devote his career to POKER when he retires from football.The Brazil superstar has enjoyed plenty of success on the pitch with 25 team trophies across Brazil, Spain and France.
      Neymar is keen to play poker professionally when he hangs up his boots
      And Neymar has spoken of his love for playing poker, and his plans to turn professional once he hangs up his boots.
      He has taken up a new role as cultural ambassador for PokerStars having joined the team in 2020.
      The 29-year-old said: “It’s true I plan to turn pro. I feel very comfortable playing poker, and think I can play in major tournaments after my football career is over.
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      “I began playing during the 2014 World Cup, and I have fallen in love with the game.
      “I play poker in an aggressive fashion. My favourite hands are a pair of tens – after my shirt number – and Jack-Five.
      “There are similarities between football and poker, in the ways how you read your game and your opponent, and choose when to attack. 
      “I used to play it a lot while with Barcelona, and we play often at PSG.
      “I make myself hard for my opponents to read, although I play too many hands.
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      “The first time I got a pet dog I named him ‘Poker’ as I love the game so much.
      “Every time I sit down to play I aim to win – whether it is with friends, online or in a tournament.”
      Neymar has had lessons from leading Brazilian poker pros Andre Akkari and Rafa Moraes.
      The forward has twice scooped domestic three-of-a-kind with trebles at PSG, in 2018 and 2020 – although Neymar and Co finished second to Lille last season.
      On his new role with PokerStars he said: “Poker is so much more than just the game, it is a community and a culture and that is what I love about it.
      “I am excited to start this next chapter with PokerStars, and we are already collaborating on a number of key areas.”

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      Georginio Wijnaldum insists he didn’t join PSG for money and says they were quicker than Barcelona in making decision

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      GEORGINIO WIJNALDUM has insisted that he didn’t join Paris Saint-Germain over Barcelona for the money.The Dutchman revealed that the French giants were ‘faster’ and ‘more decisive’ than the LaLiga side.
      Gini Wijnaldum is getting ready to play at Euro 2020Credit: Getty
      Wijnaldum elected to leave Liverpool upon the expiry of his contract, after five successful seasons at Anfield.
      And after weeks of of speculation, he chose Parc des Princes as his next destination.
      On his choice, he said: “We spent weeks negotiating with Barcelona.
      “But the club had not quite taken the step and Paris Saint-Germain appeared and were faster and more decisive.”
      Wijnaldum, 30, admitted that it was a tough decision to make.
      He added: “It was a difficult decision.
      “They are two great clubs and I wish I could have played in both. But I am happy with my decision.”
      Going into the summer with his future up in the air was stressful for the Dutchman, who is glad to have his transfer sewn up before Euro 2020.

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      He added that he has been through ‘intense weeks, in which many things happened’.
      Wijnaldum had previously given a cryptic answer as to why he opted not to accept a contract extension at Liverpool.
      He said: “There is a problem when people look at the situation from the outside and don’t understand it.
      “Many fans asked me why I didn’t simply accept Liverpool’s offer to extend my contract.
      Things happen behind the scenes that you have no control over as a playerGini Wijnaldum on his Liverpool exit
      “But of course that is not the only factor. It is about much more than just that.
      “Things happen behind the scenes that you have no control over as a player.
      “I will spell them out in full after the Euros, as right now playing for Holland is the only thing that matters.”
      The Netherlands get their campaign underway tomorrow against Ukraine – with Dutch skipper Wijnaldum set to play in just his second tournament – despite having won 75 caps.
      Wijnaldum featured in in every game on the way to the semi-finals at the 2014 World Cup, before the Dutch found themselves in the wilderness – failing to qualify for Euro 2016 or Russia in 2018.
      Wijnaldum left the Reds after five successful yearsCredit: AFP
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      Kylian Mbappe praises Liverpool transfer target Jeremy Doku for ‘speed qualities’ and labels Kyle Walker a ‘tank’

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE admitted he is a big fan of Liverpool transfer target Jeremy Doku.The PSG star recently shared his praise of the right-back, commenting on the pace and power he possesses.
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      Kylian Mbappe says he has never seen a player like Jeremy Doku
      Doku has represented Belgium and earned a big-money move to Rennes so far in his short career
      Mbappe compared Doku to players like Kyle Walker and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, revealing he has never seen a player like the 19-year-old.
      In an interview with France Football, Mbappe said: “Recently, I was speaking with my father about a player who impressed me because of his speed qualities, that is (Jérémy) Doku, at Rennes.
      “In 5 years as a professional, I have never seen someone from a standing start demonstrate so much power.
      “In terms of an incredibly quick player, I would also put Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      “Neymar too, certainly before his injuries. He could change direction with crazy ease.
      “There are also players less explosive from a standing start like Kyle Walker at Manchester City. He is like a tank once he hits his speed once he gets into it.”

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      Doku’s speed and form for Rennes has gained attraction from several suitors, including Liverpool.
      The Reds were initially linked to the youngster in 2020, while he was at Anderlecht, but the Belgium international sealed a £20m to Rennes in the last summer transfer window.
      He made 30 appearances in a Rennes side which finished sixth in Ligue 1 last year, and helped his side keep a draw against Mbappe’s PSG in May, which ended up costing them the title.
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