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      Bayer Leverkusen lead Arsenal in transfer chase to sign Germany star Julian Draxler on free this summer from PSG

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      BAYER LEVERKUSEN lead Arsenal in the transfer race to sign Julian Draxler, according to reports.
      The Paris Saint-Germain playmaker, 27, is out of contract in the summer and will therefore become a free agent at the end of the season.

      Julian Draxler is expected to head back to Germany this summer and join Bayer Leverkusen for freeCredit: Reuters

      And Todofichajes state the Bundesliga side are the likeliest to land the German because he wants to return to his homeland.
      He came through the youth ranks at Schalke to make his first-team debut aged 17 then had a spell at Wolfsburg before joining PSG in 2017, winning three Ligue 1 titles.
      The 56-cap Germany international also has seven goals for Die Mannschaft and lifted the World Cup in 2014 under Joachim Low.
      Draxler also has reservations about making the switch to Arsenal.

      He would be concerned about how much playing time he would get under Mikel Arteta at the Emirates.
      The Gunners have youngsters Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka in form, Martin Odegaard could join permanently while Willian and Nicolas Pepe have hit purple patches.
      The report adds Bayer have tracked Draxler for a while and now appear close to landing their target.
      Due to the lack of transfer fee, Leverkusen will also make him one of their top earners.

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      Draxler was linked with Leeds during the January transfer window but ended up staying put at the Parc des Princes.
      In a season hit with injury woes and up against some of the world’s best players in competition for places, he has managed 20 appearances in all competitions, scoring three.
      But he was given a rare start in the 1-1 draw with Barcelona on Wednesday night as PSG booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals.
      He was replaced just before the hour mark by fit-again Angel Di Maria.
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      Classy Kylian Mbappe pays respect to Lionel Messi after knocking Barcelona legend out of Champions League with PSG

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE paid respect to Lionel Messi after knocking his Barcelona team out the Champions League.
      The Paris Saint-Germain superstar scored four of his side’s five goals in the 5-2 aggregate win over Barca in the last-16.

      Kylian Mbappe posted this picture of him and Lionel MessiCredit: Reuters

      And he has been widely touted as the ‘next Messi’ as the World Cup winner has quickly become one of the hottest properties in world football.
      But despite his rapid rise to superstardom Mbappe showed he has remained humble with his social media post after Wednesday’s 1-1 second-leg draw in Paris.
      Mbappe uploaded a picture of the two of them on the field together with the Frenchman smiling at a despondent looking Messi.
      And he simply captioned the post with two respectful looking emojis – praying hands and hands to the heavens.

      It received more than 651,000 likes and 50,000 comments.
      Despite the apparent show of reverence, Mbappe has previously labelled Messi’s bitter rival Cristiano Ronaldo the GOAT.
      After France played Ronaldo’s Portugal Mbappe shared a similar on-field post and captioned it with the GOAT emoji and the words: “IDOL”.
      With Ronaldo and Messi in their mid-30s, their reign as the two greatest players on the planet is coming to an end.

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      Mbappe’s post came after his PSG team knocked Messi’s Barca out the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And Mbappe and Borussia Dortmund ace Erling Haaland are being lined up as their successors.
      Real Madrid have reportedly made Mbappe their No 1 target.
      And incoming Barca president Joan Laporta revealed he would be pursuing Haaland and trying to lure him to the Nou Camp.
      When asked by ESPN about Haaland, he said: “If we have to improve the team, I already have the cards ready for the players.
      “I have the cards to face all situations. Barça supporters can be sure that their club will soon be prosperous again.”
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      Cristiano Ronaldo wanted by PSG as French giants reignite transfer interest with Kylian Mbappe’s future in doubt

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have reportedly reignited their interest in Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Le Parisien claims PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi has already been in touch with Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes following Juventus’ shock Champions League exit last night.

      PSG have reignited their interest in Juventus star Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Doubts remain over Kylian Mbappe’s future with his PSG deal expiring in 2022Credit: AFP or licensors

      And with Kylian Mbappe’s future still in doubt, Ronaldo has now emerged as a prime target for the French champions.
      Juve were left stunned on Wednesday as they suffered defeat in the last-16 to 10-men Porto, with Ronaldo criticised over his poor defending for the Portuguese side’s decisive extra-time free-kick.
      It’s been claimed that Juventus will not stand in Ronnie’s way if he wants to quit, with Inter Milan also set to take their Serie A title.
      And PSG have put themselves at the front of the queue due to Al-Khelaifi’s ‘strong relationship’ with Ronaldo’s representative Mendes.

      The Parisiens believe the veteran striker would be the perfect replacement for World Cup winner Mbappe.
      The French superstar, 22, will have just one year left on his contract this summer, with Real Madrid and Liverpool keen.
      And Ronaldo, 36, could fill in for the Frenchman at the Parc des Princes in the upcoming transfer window.
      Indeed, PSG sporting director Leonardo refused to rule out a bid for Ronnie on Thursday.

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      When asked about interest in the ace, as well as Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, Leonardo gave a cryptic reply.
      He told RMC Sport: “The transfer window is very fluid, there is movement. PSG is very desired.
      “All the great players are linked with PSG, it is something that must be valued.
      “We are always in a position to speak with great players who would like to come.”
      Reflecting on Mbappe’s future, Leonardo added: “You know what our intentions are. We are trying to reach a conclusion as quickly as possible.
      “We are speaking, we are advancing, we will see. We are going to reach a moment where we need a conclusion and an idea of each other’s position.
      “It is important to be clear. Today, Mbappe is under contract with PSG until 2022. That is a fact, today there is no worry.”

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      Watch PSG fans set off fireworks outside Barcelona’s hotel at 4am ahead of Champions League tie as payback for first leg

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      PSG fans got their own back on Barcelona after setting off fireworks outside their hotel at 4am.
      The French champions in February were given a rude awakening as Barca supporters tried to stop of Ligue 1 champions from sleeping.

      PSG fans got their own back on Barcelona after setting off fireworks outside their hotel at 4am

      Barcelona fans tried the same trick in February on PSG stars

      Lionel Messi’s Barcelona trail PSG 4-1Credit: Splash News

      It clearly didn’t work, as PSG left Spain with a 4-1 advantage, with superstar Kylian Mbappe scoring three of those vital away goals.
      Barca have it all to do and matters may be worse now after PSG fans returned the favour with a fireworks display in the earlier hours of the morning.
      It was the latest in attempts from supporters to put off the LaLiga giants, as a section of sick fans held up a Shakira ‘prostitute’ banner.
      The ultras were slammed as misogynistic following the jibe at Barca defender Gerard Pique’s wife.

      Suffering from a knee injury, the centre-back is ruled out of the Champions League last-16 second leg.
      Last Sunday night, a parade of ultras lit flares and held up a number of banners in the French capital.
      One read ‘Shakira a La Jonquera’ in reference to a town on the French-Spanish border that is notorious for prostitution.
      Many viewing the images found them sexist and unnecessarily insulting of the ‘Beautiful Liar’ singer.

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      Shakira, 44, began dating Barcelona legend Pique, 34, in 2011 and they share two sons, Milan and Sasha.
      In response, fans of the popstar began trending ‘#RespectShakira’ on social media, pointing out that Monday was also International Women’s Day.
      PSG ultras also paraded banners that read ‘Barcelona are not welcome’ and ‘Europe on its knees, all of Paris standing’.

      PSG fans held up a banner referring to Shakira as a prostitute on Sunday nightCredit: Twitter @PanameReBirth

      Shakira is in a long-term relationship with Barcelona defender Gerard PiqueCredit: AFP or licensors More

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      Sick PSG fans hold up Shakira ‘prostitute’ banner ahead of Champions League clash against husband Pique’s Barcelona

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN ultras have been slammed as misogynistic after holding up a banner that referred to Shakira as a prostitute.
      The Colombian popstar, 44, will be cheering on Barcelona against Les Parisiens on Wednesday night, with husband Gerard Pique a Blaugrana legend.

      PSG fans held up a banner referring to Shakira as a prostitute on Sunday nightCredit: Twitter @PanameReBirth

      Shakira is in a long-term relationship with Barcelona defender Gerard PiqueCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Suffering from a knee injury, the centre-back is ruled out of the Champions League last-16 second leg.
      PSG hold a comfortable 4-1 lead after a dominant win in Spain but that did not stop fans trying to intimidate their opponents.
      On Sunday night, a parade of ultras lit flares and held up a number of banners in the French capital.
      One read ‘Shakira a La Jonquera’ in reference to a town on the French-Spanish border that is notorious for prostitution.

      Many viewing the images found them sexist and unnecessarily insulting of the ‘Beautiful Liar’ singer.
      Shakira began dating Barcelona ace Pique, 34, in 2011 and they share two sons, Milan and Sasha.
      In response, fans of the popstar began trending ‘#RespectShakira’ on social media, pointing out that Monday was also International Women’s Day.
      PSG ultras also paraded banners that read ‘Barcelona are not welcome’ and ‘Europe on its knees, all of Paris standing’.

      Many have leapt to Shakira’s defence online, trending the phrase #RespectShakiraCredit: AFP or licensors

      A ‘Barcelona are not welcome’ banner was also paraded by ultrasCredit: Twitter @PanameReBirth

      It is not the first time the Ligue 1 side’s supporters have attracted negative attention.
      Around 50 ultras were accused of vandalism and carrying weapons at a game between PSG and Chelsea’s women’s teams in 2019.
      One fan was arrested for possession of Class A drugs and the club incredibly responded by backing the actions of their supporters.
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      Chelsea being led by PSG in Gianluigi Donnarumma transfer race with AC Milan keeper yet to sign new contract

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      CHELSEA are being led by Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, according to reports.
      The Blues are believed to be interested in the giant stopper, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season.

      Gianluigi Donnarumma has made 237 appearances for AC MilanCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Italian website Libero last week claimed that Chelsea are readying a a £175,000-a-week offer for the 22-year-old.
      But according to Tutto Mercato, Thomas Tuchel’s side face stiff competition.
      They reckon that the German’s old club PSG are interested in Italy’s No1, as they chase a replacement for current first choice Keylor Navas.
      Juventus are also keen on grabbing one of their rivals’ prized assets.

      But Andrea Pirlo and Co will only pounce for Donnarumma, should they receive an offer of £21.5million for Wojciech Szczesny.
      Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is a big fan of the AC Milan goalkeeper.
      But the Premier League leaders are unlikely to ditch current first choice Ederson to sign Donnarumma.
      Representative Mino Raiola has been unusually coy on the subject of his client Donnarumma’s future.

      Keylor Navas is PSG’s current No1Credit: AFP or licensors
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      They last sat around the table with Milan chiefs in December to discuss a new deal.
      Milan are believed to have accepted Donnarumma’s request of around £170k-a-week to renew his deal.
      But the 6ft 5in prodigy, who has been a regular at San Siro since the age of 16, is ‘in no hurry’ to sign on.
      Chelsea have been linked of late, as they look to solve their goalkeeper woes.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga has been a disaster since joining for over £70m in 2018.
      And current first choice Edouard Mendy appears a stop gap option, with club bosses still on the hunt for a long-term No1.
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      Neymar hints he WILL be fit to face old club Barcelona with cryptic ‘loading’ post after returning to PSG training

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      NEYMAR has hinted that he will be fit for Paris Saint-Germain’s clash with Barcelona following a month out with a groin injury.
      The Ligue 1 side obliterated their opponents in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, winning 4-1 at the Camp Nou.

      But the Catalans’ comeback win over Sevilla in the Copa del Rey semi-final has reminded PSG that the tie is not quite over.
      Having Neymar back for next week’s game is a possibility according to RMC Sport, despite being ruled out of the upcoming Coupe de France trip to Brest.
      Following his return to first-team training on Thursday, the Brazilian posted an image of his workout to Instagram with the cryptic caption: “Loading.”
      And Les Parisiens boss Mauricio Pochettino has opened the door to his return.

      The coach told reporters: “He will not be here tomorrow.
      “But we are very happy with his development and we will see in the days to come if he can be part of the squad against Barcelona.”
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      PSG have lost just one of the five games he has sat out and remain two points off leaders Lille in Ligue 1.

      Should Pochettino decide not to risk Neymar for next week’s clash, he may be saved for a huge showdown with third-placed Lyon later this month.
      The winger, 29, was absent from PSG’s stunning first-leg win against his old club, which saw Kylian Mbappe star with an awe-inspiring hat-trick.
      When the injury hit in early February, he expressed his major disappointment in a social media post where he questioned the treatment he receives from defenders.

      Neymar has been out for almost a month with a groin injuryCredit: Reuters

      Neymar wrote: “The sadness is great, the pain is immense and the crying is constant.
      “Once again, I will stop for a while doing what I love the most in life, which is playing football. Sometimes I feel uncomfortable because of my style of play, because I dribble and they constantly hit me.
      “I don’t know if the problem is me or what I do on the field. It saddens me a lot. It saddens me a lot to hear from a player, coach, commentator or whoever the hell it is, that ‘you really have to hit him’, ‘he falls’, ‘he cries’, ‘a child’, ‘spoiled’ etc.
      “It honestly saddens me and I don’t even know how much I can bear it. I just want to be happy playing football. NOTHING ELSE.”
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      Man City star Benjamin Mendy eyed by PSG for summer transfer after falling out of favour

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are among the clubs keeping tabs on Benjamin Mendy.
      The French World Cup winner’s future at Manchester City is looking increasingly uncertain.

      PSG are weighing up a move for Man City left-back Benjamin MendyCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      His only appearances since mid-December have come in three FA Cup ties.
      And the 26-year-old was nowhere to be seen when Pep Guardiola named his 20 players for the 4-1 home win over Wolves on Tuesday night.
      The City boss has 21 senior professionals available and on Saturday spoke of his disappointment at having to make Eric Garcia the odd man out.
      But the young Spanish international already knows he is leaving in the summer, probably for Barcelona.

      The latest snub is a big blow for Mendy, who has struggled for fitness and form since a £49.3million move from Monaco in 2017.
      He has started only 57 matches in those four years, despite arriving with a glowing reputation.
      And a return to his homeland could be an option to kick-start the left-back’s career.
      During the first few weeks of this year, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Joao Cancelo and Aymeric Laporte have all played his role — even though all of them were effectively out of position.

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      Guardiola stood by Mendy when he broke lockdown rules hosting a house party over the new year.
      But since then he has struggled to get game time — his only involvement coming against Birmingham, Cheltenham and Swansea.
      And there could be more competition on the horizon with summer signing Nathan Ake, who can play at left-back, nearing a return from injury.
      Regardless of what happens with Mendy, City are likely to look at left-backs when the transfer window reopens this summer.
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