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      Arsenal ‘approve Hector Bellerin transfer’ with PSG ‘best placed’ to sign £22m defender ahead of Barcelona

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      HECTOR BELLERIN is edging towards a summer move to Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.Arsenal are said to be ready to accept a fee of £22million despite the Spaniard being under contract until 2023.
      Hector Bellerin could end his ten-year association with Arsenal in the summerCredit: EPA
      A huge overhaul of Mikel Arteta’s playing squad begun last year and could see the club cashing in on Bellerin.
      The right-back arrived as an academy starlet from Barcelona in 2011 and has gone on to make almost 250 appearances for the Gunners.
      But, according to Spanish publication Sport, he is ready for a new challenge.
      And Arsenal are described as willing to sell Bellerin, 26, if negotiations with PSG are successful.
      Les Parisiens have reportedly enquired about the defender to his agent with the hope of reducing the £22m asking price.
      The right-back spot has been identified as an area of improvement for Les Parisiens.
      Roma loanee Alessandro Florenzi and Colin Dagba have been rotated in the position this season, although PSG are set to sign the Italian on a permanent basis for £8m.
      Barcelona have long been rumoured to be interested in their former player but are well-stocked in that department with Sergino Dest and Sergi Roberto.
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      Meanwhile, Arsenal will be able to fall back on Calum Chambers and Cedric Soares if Bellerin leaves.
      Chambers has made a strong comeback from a long-term knee injury to appear in four of the last six Premier League games.
      Arteta is thought to be prioritising recruiting a left-back in the coming summer, to provide an alternative to Kieran Tierney.
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      Mauricio Pochettino will ‘fight with all my might’ to keep Kylian Mbappe with PSG ace linked with Real Madrid transfer

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO has vowed to do everything in his power to keep Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain.The France international’s current contract with the Ligue 1 champions expires next summer and talks over a new deal have yet to bear fruit.
      Kylian Mbappe’s long-term future with Paris Saint-Germain is up the airCredit: EPA
      Mauricio Pochettino has vowed to ‘fight’ tooth and nail to keep Kylian Mbappe at PSGCredit: AFP
      But Poch has vowed to ‘fight’ tooth and nail to tie the prolific striker – who has scored 123 goals in 164 appearances for the club – down to a new deal.
      The Argentine said: “The objective is to keep the best players.
      “The club wants to win the Champions League and the objective of this club is to keep Neymar and Kylian for many years.
      “For three months we have had a very good relationship. Both players are very committed to the club.
      “Every team wants to have them in their ranks. I am optimistic that they will stay.
      “After sharing a changing room with Kylian for three months, I will fight with all my might to keep him with us.”

      PSG will reportedly swoop for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho should Mbappe – a long term target of Spanish giants Real Madrid – opt against penning a new deal at the Parc des Princes.
      Pochettino, however, is confident the 22-year-old will ink a new deal with the French champions.
      The former Spurs boss recently said of the speculation surrounding Mbappe’s future: “It’s something we are used to.
      “When we talk about top clubs and top players like Kylian Mbappe who is at international level, there will always be rumours.
      “The most important thing is that Kylian is quiet.
      Mauricio Pochettino is confident Kylian Mbappe will sign a new deal with PSGCredit: Reuters

      “He is quiet and focused on the team and helping them achieve their goals.
      “Kylian is very mature, despite his age.
      “Both club and player are trying to come to an agreement that will see Kylian stay with us for a long time.
      “It’s the desire of the club and we are working on everything.
      “You cannot control what happens outside. Does it have any effect on the players’ performance or the atmosphere of the team? Zero, no consequences.”
      Mbappe and his PSG team-mates will be back in action on Sunday afternoon, welcoming Saint-Etienne to the Parc des Princes.
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      Arsenal and Man Utd in Eduardo Camavinga transfer fight as Rennes midfielder, 18, ‘refuses to sign new contract’

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      ARSENAL are reportedly in the transfer battle to sign Eduardo Camavinga after he refused to sign a new contract at Rennes.But the Gunners face strong competition from Manchester United and Real Madrid for the defensive midfielder.
      Arsenal are plotting to go up against Manchester United and Real Madrid for Eduardo Camavinga this summerCredit: Rex
      Reports earlier this week stated the 18-year-old would not put pen to paper on a new deal with the Ligue 1 side.
      With his current contract expiring in 2022, that means Rennes may be forced into selling their young star or risk losing him for free next year.
      And according to Marca, Arsenal may try their luck to lure the Frenchman to the Emirates – even if, like Rennes, they cannot offer Champions League football next season.
      A lack of European football of any kind at Rennes plus suggestions they would try and add a release clause into a new contract is thought to be putting Camavinga off committing his future to the club and pricing himself out of a dream move.
      He signed with Gareth Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett at the end of last year, possibly in anticipation of a mega move.
      And with plenty of links in England and Spain, there will be no shortage of interest in the Frenchman.
      Barnett told The Athletic: “Camavinga can play next year in the Premier League. He is that good. Whether he will or not, I don’t know.
      “His background is tough if you know what he went through as a refugee. But his character is amazingly strong.
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      “He is not your average 18-year-old. Playing in front of 100,000 people is not going to scare him.
      “He’s a lovely boy and I think he’s going to be a superstar.”
      Speaking about where his new client could end up, Barnett suggested LaLiga is the most likely destination.
      He added: “Eduardo will have a choice of a lot of clubs if Rennes decide to release him.
      “Madrid are a great club, a great club to play for.
      “They will be one of the four of five clubs in the world he might go to. Eduardo would love to play for a top club.
      “Madrid are one of those top clubs in the world, so are Barcelona.”
      Camavinga has 77 first-team club appearances under his belt already – including four impressive displays in this season’s Champions League.

      The Angola-born midfielder netted a stunning overhead kick on his international full senior debut for the world champions last October to become the youngest scorer for France in 106 years.
      As well as Real, Arsenal and United, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are among the teams tracking him.
      Rumours in recent months have quoted a £45million transfer fee – the kind of money Rennes would surely find impossible to turn down.
      However, the Red Devils want to avoid any long-strung transfer sagas.
      Their pursuit of Jadon Sancho last summer ultimately failed and they do not want a repeat if they go back in for the England winger, his Borussia Dortmund team-mate Erling Haaland or Camavinga.
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      Man Utd join Chelsea in Joachim Andersen transfer hunt with Lyon defender impressing on season-long loan at Fulham

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have joined the race for Fulham’s on-loan Lyon defender Joachim Andersen, according to reports.The Dane moved to Craven Cottage last summer, after finding opportunities limited with the French side.
      Joachim Andersen has impressed at Fulham this seasonCredit: Rex
      Despite Fulham’s struggles, he has hit the ground running in West London, earning the captain’s armband in just his fourth Premier League appearance.
      And his quick progress has not gone unnoticed by potential suitors.
      Danish outlet BT claim that the Red Devils have more than just a passing interest in the 24-year-old.
      And they are not the only ones.
      London rivals Tottenham and Chelsea also have the imposing 6ft 4in stopper on their radar.
      While Leicester and Crystal Palace are also fans of the player.
      If Fulham stay up, however, he could opt to stay for next season.
      Andersen is understood to have a close relationship with boss Scott Parker.
      Andersen, 24, has a close relationship with boss Scott ParkerCredit: Reuters
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      But staying for a campaign in the Championship would seemingly be out of the question.
      The four-cap defender will still have three years remaining on his contract at parent club Lyon.
      But with the Ligue 1 title hopefuls having just renewed Jason Denayer and Marcelo, he isn’t thought to have a future at Groupama Stadium.
      Spurs may have stolen a march on their rivals for Andersen, with BT also claiming that his representatives are set to meet with the North Londoners next week.
      But it is believed that they will have to pay around £25million for his services.

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      Furious Phil Foden deletes unauthorised tweet ‘calling out’ PSG star Kylian Mbappe after Man City win at Dortmund

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      PHIL FODEN was forced to delete a tweet about Kylian Mbappe after Man City set up a Champions League semi-final against PSG.A tweet from the City rising star’s account appeared to throw down the gauntlet to French striker Mbappe.
      A tweet from Phil Foden’s account appeared to call out Kylian MbappeCredit: Twitter
      The tweet said ‘@KMbappe’ are you ready’ and was posted minutes after Pep Guardiola’s men beat Dortmund on Wednesday night.
      According to Daily Mail, the tweet from Foden’s account was posted without his permission and he was left furious.
      The report added that Foden quickly asked for the tweet to be deleted.
      Foden scored the winner as Man City came from behind to beat Dortmund 2-1 on the night to seal a 4-2 aggregate win.
      Man City will face PSG in a mouth-watering semi-final showdown after the French side knocked out holders Bayern Munich.
      And striker Mbappe is likely to pose the biggest threat to Guardiola’s side in their bid to win an elusive Champions League.
      Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville recently said it was ‘a shame’ that players didn’t control their own social media.
      The Sky Sports pundit spoke after several players posted near identical tweets following England’s victory over Albania last month.
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      Kylian Mbappe will pose Man City with the biggest threat when they meet in the semi-finalsCredit: Getty
      I mentioned on here a few weeks ago about players having their accounts run by social media companies. Lads run your own accounts! Your independent thought and authenticity is at stake . It’s your voice , not anyone else’s. Morning by the way . Go and attack the hell out of it ❤️ pic.twitter.com/M997r8kbWa— Gary Neville (@GNev2) April 15, 2021

      The former Three Lions defender, who won 85 caps, said: “Reading some of the England players tweets last night. Do any of the lads post themselves? They don’t sound authentic.
      “It’s a real shame they don’t manage their personal connection to the fans and media.”
      And this morning he tweeted: “I mentioned on here a few weeks ago about players having their accounts run by social media companies.
      “Lads run your own accounts! Your independent thought and authenticity is at stake. It’s your voice, not anyone else’s.”

      Joe Hart was also left red faced last month after a massive gaffe from his social media team.
      Spurs were dumped out of the Europa League by Dinamo Zagreb, but Hart’s Instagram posted ‘job done’ despite the defeat.
      Hart said: “I feel like I need to come on and make an apology on behalf of my social media team, I’ve literally just woke up.
      “Someone thought that we’d won 3-0 last night. As sloppy as it sounds it’s the truth.
      “They posted ‘job done’. That’s unacceptable. I’m sure that’s annoyed a lot of people and I’m sorry it’s come to that but it’s obviously not come from me.”
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      Neymar commits future to PSG as club vow to spend big to keep Brazilian AND Kylian Mbappe

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      NEYMAR is finally set to sign a new contract at PSG after committing his future to the club.The Brazilian forward said he feels ‘at home’ in the French capital and will extend his stay.
      Neymar gets a hug from Mauricio Pochettino after PSG beat Bayern in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      Neymar, 29, has just one year left on his £600,000-a-week contract and been linked with a move back to Spain.
      But, speaking after the Champions League win over Bayern Munich, Neymar said his contract is no longer an issue.
      He told TNT Sports Brazil: “I don’t think this is even a topic anymore, I obviously feel very comfortable, at home at PSG.
      “I feel happier than before.”
      The Brazil striker helped his side beat last year’s Champions League winners Bayern on away goals.
      Last season’s beaten finalists have set up a semi-final date with either Manchester City or Borussia Dortmund.
      And club president Nasser Al Khelaifi promised even more investment as well as keeping hold of Neymar’s strike partner Kylian Mbappe.
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      The French forward is wanted by Real Madrid in a blockbuster summer move.
      But Al Khelaifi told RMC Sport: “We have invested a lot in the club to win the Champions’ League and all the trophies available.
      “Neymar and Kylian (Mbappe) have no excuse to leave. We really have everything to win all the tournaments.

      “We have a great team today. We have respect for the others but we are there with them.
      “We are working. And it is not over. We need to continue, to remain calm because the Champions’ League is not finished.
      “We need to work more each day. The belief is there. The secret is work. The details make the difference too.”
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      Watch Neymar bamboozle Coman before hitting bar as brilliant Brazilian toys with Bayern in PSG Champions League triumph

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      NEYMAR did absolutely everything but score in a memorable performance against Bayern Munich.The brilliant Brazilian regularly delved into his bag of tricks at the Parc des Princes as Paris Saint-Germain progressed to the Champions League semi-finals, despite a 1-0 loss on the night.
      Neymar produced a scintillating display on Tuesday night but failed to scoreCredit: AFP

      Never more so than when he made Kingsley Coman look silly before hitting the bar in a pulsating first half.
      After 36 minutes of Tuesday’s clash, Neymar picked up a clearance and skipped around Coman to forge one of his many chances.
      But his finishing was just off as he curled an effort around his marker and hit the bar.
      And Neymar would hit the woodwork again only moments later as PSG chased a vital goal to build on their 3-2 first-leg lead.
      Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting went on to score the only goal of the game but holders Bayern crashed out on away goals.
      Both teams missed a number of opportunities in a thrilling end-to-end clash with Neymar coming close again in the second period, sliding in but unable to get a toe to Angel Di Maria’s cross with the goal gaping.
      Nobody had more shots on the night than the 29-year-old’s six, three of which were on target.
      Paris Saint-Germain secured a place in the semi-finals on away goalsCredit: Getty
      Neymar’s first half by numbers vs. Bayern:40 touches (most)9 touches in opp box (most)5 shots (most)3 shots on target (most)3 take-ons completed (=most)3 fouls won2 x woodwork hit1 chance created1 interceptionEverything but a goal. #UCL pic.twitter.com/mK0QDV2XvZ— Squawka Football (@Squawka) April 13, 2021

      He also led his team for key passes (three), touches (85), fouls won (seven), and passes in the opposition half (28).
      It earned the striker the official Man of the Match award, following on from Kylian Mbappe’s gong in the first leg.
      Neymar rued the misses after the final whistle but pointed out that PSG’s away goals victory was more important.
      He told RMC Sport, via GFFN: “All those missed chances… I was missing by so little.
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      We are also a great team and showed it tonight. We have eliminated the European champions.Neymar

      “The most important thing is that I am very happy that we have qualified. PSG is a great team, now we must focus on the semi-finals.”
      He added: “I am very happy, despite the defeat.
      “We came up against a great team. We are also a great team and we showed it tonight. We have eliminated the champions of Europe.
      “Now we are in the semi-final and we have to work even more, improve and hope to have a good semi-final.”
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