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      Chelsea star N’Golo Kante reveals why he snubbed PSG transfer under new boss Thomas Tuchel to stay at Stamford Bridge

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      N’GOLO KANTE has revealed the reasons behind his decision to snub a move to Thomas Tuchel’s Paris Saint-Germain.
      The German is now Kante’s manager at Chelsea having left Ligue 1 late last year – where he had tried to land the midfield star.

      N’Golo Kante has not spoken to Thomas Tuchel about the PSG transfer bidCredit: AFP or licensors

      But the 29-year-old’s happiness at Stamford Bridge meant he did not consider the offer.
      Kante told the club website: “I knew in the past there was some contact with Paris Saint-Germain when he was the manager, but it was not something I wanted.
      “It did not happen because I was happy at Chelsea and I stayed here.
      “I haven’t spoken to the manager about it!”

      The Frenchman was linked with PSG in the summer of 2019 and admitted the interest was ‘rewarding’.
      Yet he committed his future to Chelsea, where he is under contract until 2023.
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      Tuchel is slowly reintroducing Kante to his line-up after a spell out with a hamstring injury.

      Starts against Southampton and Manchester United have come alongside a number of substitute appearances, and the player spoke of his frustration at being injured.
      He continued: “When injury comes, you play two weeks, and then you get injured, it’s not the best.
      “You don’t feel like you are giving the best to the club or your team-mates.

      I realise now it’s better to take more time to recover. I speak with the medical staff to get the best out of me for the team.
      N’Golo Kante

      “You can learn from these times to appreciate more the time you are fit, when you can play and train with your team-mates. When I have been injured it’s a period of reflection of what you can do better.
      “I realise now it’s better to take more time to recover. I speak with the medical staff to get the best out of me for the team. This is something I have learned.
      “I am happy now to feel good. We have played so many games in a short time, so injury can come back, but we try to prevent more injuries.
      “I have learned when you are not ready, take more time because that will help the team more.”
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      Five world class strikers Man Utd could try to sign including Kane and Haaland after Carragher’s transfer warning

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      MANCHESTER UNITED lack ‘quality’ upfront and ‘need a centre-forward more than anything’, according to Jamie Carragher.
      And SunSport have detailed five big name strikers the Red Devils could sign at the end of the season.

      Jamie Carragher thinks Man Utd need a striker more than anythingCredit: Reuters

      The Red Devils failed to score against a fellow member of the ‘Big Six’ for a sixth time in a row against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.
      And while accusations of ‘boring, boring Man Utd’ have been levelled at boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his team, pundit Carragher doesn’t think the Norwegian is to blame.
      He said on Sky Sports MNF: “In that final third they just didn’t have that quality.
      “When the ball actually goes up to the front players – is there enough quality?

      “You’ve said they’re the top scorers in the Premier League.
      “But have they got that player to score in the decisive games, that player that’s going to take them to the league title?
      “And when I look at that, people talk about Manchester United, they need a right winger, they went for (Jadon) Sancho, they need a centre-forward more than anything.”
      And here SunSport has listed five front men the Red Devils could sign after Carragher’s stark warning.

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      HARRY KANE
      SunSport previously reported that Tottenham are unlikely to want to sell Kane and haven’t even set an asking price.
      And with his Spurs contract running until 2024, United would have to pay a hefty fee to prise the star man away from North London.
      But after Tottenham’s early promise this season it looks set to be another disappointing campaign with the club eighth in the table – albeit they are in the League Cup final.
      Kane, 27, is in the peak years of his career and may just decide it’s time to go somewhere he has a legitimate chance of winning the Premier League.

      Harry Kane may decide it’s time to leave Tottenham and actually win some trophiesCredit: Rex Features
      ERLING HAALAND
      Solskjaer is set to be handed a summer war chest – and Haaland is said to be top of his wishlist.
      United were in the hunt for Haaland, the most wanted striker in Europe, before he joined Borussia Dortmund last January.
      A £65million release clause only kicks in next year, meaning anyone wanting to sign the 20-year-old before then will have to pay an inflated premium of at least £100m.
      The striker has been in sensational form this season, scoring 17 Bundesliga goals in 18 games.

      Erling Haaland is the hottest property in EuropeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      KYLIAN MBAPPE
      United legend Rio Ferdinand has begged his former employers to ‘move heaven and earth’ to sign Haaland or Mbappe.
      The 42-year-old has urged Solskjaer to sign one of the two strikers as he stated the club cannot allow their Premier League rivals to nab them.
      Speaking on his FIVE YouTube channel, he said: “Cavani, yes, he’s a good stop-gap but (we need) a centre-forward.
      “If people like Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe are available, you can’t allow them to go somewhere else and you need to move heaven and earth to get them here. 
      “United are used to having superstars and those boys would change the narrative at this football club, that’s how good they are. 
      “There’s room for improvement and opportunity to improve this squad, there’s players out there available, it seems. We need to be in the mix.”

      United should move heaven and earth to sign Mbappe, according to Rio FerdinandCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      RAUL JIMENEZ
      United have been linked with Wolves’ Mexican striker for months and even made an approach last year.
      He is back in training after his horror skull fracture picked up earlier this season.
      The Red Devils were told to fork out £60m for him last summer but that fee could have gone down now.

      Raul Jimenez is back in training after a skull fractureCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      ANDRE SILVA
      SunSport exclusively revealed last Tuesday that United will be offered Eintracht Frankfurt striker Silva for £30m, but only if Edinson Cavani leaves.
      Silva’s agent Jorge Mendes is hoping to orchestrate the move with Frankfurt needing to raise funds to buy back Real Madrid forward Luka Jovic.
      Portuguese international Silva has been on fire in the Bundesliga this season with 19 goals in 21 appearances – second only to Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski in the scoring charts.
      The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past after leaving Porto to join AC Milan in 2017 for £32m.
      Since then, loan switches to Sevilla and then Frankfurt saw him sign for the latter in September, but England remains an attractive option.
      The deal – which could be worth up to £30m in pandemic times – is with bringing Jovic back to the club in mind.

      Andre Silva could be offered to United for just £30mCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Ferdinand begs Man Utd to ‘move heaven and earth’ to sign Mbappe or Haaland as he gives Solskjaer his transfer wishlist

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Rio Ferdinand has begged his former employers to ‘move heaven and earth’ to sign either Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe.
      The 42-year-old has urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to sign one of the two strikers as he stated the club cannot allow their Premier League rivals to nab them.

      Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are widely regarded as two of the world’s top strikersCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Borussia Dortmund marksman Haaland has been heavily linked with a switch to Old Trafford, but United are understood to face competition from Chelsea and Manchester City.
      Meanwhile Paris Saint-Germain star Mbappe is believed to be attracting interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid.
      With Edinson Cavani set to become a free agent in the summer, Ferdinand has declared a striker must be brought in if United want to compete for the title.
      Speaking on his FIVE YouTube channel, he said: “Cavani, yes, he’s a good stopgap but (we need) a centre-forward.

      “If people like Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe are available, you can’t allow them to go somewhere else and you need to move heaven and earth to get them here. 
      “United are used to having superstars and those boys would change the narrative at this football club, that’s how good they are. 
      “There’s room for improvement and opportunity to improve this squad, there’s players out there available, it seems. We need to be in the mix.”
      Ferdinand then stressed a quick centre-back must be eyed up, as he added: “Manchester United were playing catch up from everybody last season.

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      Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United must sign either Haaland or MbappeCredit: PA:Press Association

      “They finished 30 points behind Liverpool last season, now they’re above them.  That’s a big, big achievement in that sense.
      “I see progress. I still see room for improvement, we definitely need to buy a centre-back, a commanding centre-back with pace.”
      Real Madrid ace Raphael Varane is believed to be a key target for Solskjaer, along with his Los Blacos team-mate Sergio Ramos.
      United are also reportedly keen on bringing Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic to the Theatre of Dreams, with the defender open to the move.
      And the club are also said to be keeping tabs on Torino’s Nicolas Nkoulou, who is also on Leeds’ radar.

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      Chelsea transfer boost in Lucas Gourna-Douath chase with St-Etienne ready to sell 17-year-old if £22m offer comes in

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      CHELSEA have received a boost in their pursuit of Lucas Gourna-Douath with St-Etienne reportedly prepared to accept £22million.
      The centre-midfielder, 17, has been heavily linked with a move to the Blues and the Ligue 1 outfit may be forced into selling at the end of the season because of the financial impact of coronavirus.

      St-Etienne are prepared to accept bids of £22m for Chelsea target Lucas Gourna-DouathCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Gourna-Douath is one of the hottest prospects in French football.
      He has played 23 times in Ligue 1 this season earning praise for his performances from a deep-lying role.
      St-Etienne boss Claude Puel wants him to be the future of his team.
      The youngster is also said to be keen on continuing his development with his boyhood club.

      But St-Etienne face being forced to sell at the end of this season as part of a mass player cull, according to FootMercato.
      William Saliba and Wesley Fofana were sold to Arsenal and Leicester in 2019 and 2020 respectively and Gourna-Douath is set to follow to help balance the books.
      But the Blues could face stiff competition as RB Leipzig and AC Milan are also said to be interested.
      Gourna-Douath’s representatives are said to be preparing for all eventualities – including a move to England.

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      Elsewhere, it emerged AC Milan also want to sign Chelsea loanee Fikayo Tomori on a permanent transfer.
      The West Londoners sent the English defender to the San Siro in January to gain first-team experience in the Serie A title race.
      After Milan beat Roma 2-1 on Sunday, 23-year-old Tomori came in for huge praise in only his fifth start for the team.
      And talk is already turning to Italian legend Paolo Maldini trying to sign him permanently.
      Chelsea accepted a purchase option reportedly worth £27m when sending Tomori on loan.
      And Milan chief Maldini hinted his team will try and reduce that fee ahead of any bid.
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      Icardi’s stunning wife Wanda reveals secret to pert bum with £230 electrostimulation system as she stuns in sexy photo

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      WANDA NARA has revealed how she keeps her bum in great shape – by using a £230 electrostimulation device.
      The 34-year-old took to social media to show off her pert bottom, where she could be seen using the system on her buttocks.

      Wanda uploaded this snap of her using the device to her 7.2 million Instagram followers

      Argentine beauty Nara regularly treats her fans to sauce snaps of herself

      Nara – who is married to Paris Saint-Germain striker Mauro Icardi – uploaded a snap of herself in a white T-shirt and black thong.
      Captioning the snap, she said: “Strengthening @bossrecovery.arg.”
      Argentine footballers Lucas Pratto and Guillermo Fernandez are two other notable users of the device.
      As listed on the company’s website, the device – that can be used to burn fat and treat cellulite – will set you back £230.

      Highlighting what their intelligent electrostimulation system does, they said: “Using electrical impulses, the device causes muscle contractions in the same way as when we exercise.
      “In supplementation with physical activity, it makes the muscles exercise faster, optimising results.
      “Its use strengthens both the immune system and the muscles that are weakened. Electro.Boss accelerates the recovery process by oxygenating the muscles.
      “It also regulates the tone of the muscle fiber and by eliminating lactic acid preventing injuries.

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      “This system also helps correct body posture and alleviate back problems. Use them to treat cellulite, tone your abs, and burn fat.”
      Nara, who has claimed ‘she is the best in bed’, recently sent social media wild as again she flashed her bottom, only this time she was naked on top of a horse.
      Incredibly that image wasn’t even in her top ten of most liked snaps, with a topless photo her most popular picture to date.
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      Man Utd transfer blow with Eduardo Camavinga ‘willing to sign new Rennes deal if it helps seal Real Madrid switch’

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      EDUARDO CAMAVINGA is willing to sign a new Rennes deal if it helps eventually seal a move to Real Madrid, reports claim.
      The French teenager is among Europe’s most highly-coveted players.

      Eduardo Camavinga is one of Europe’s hottest propertiesCredit: AFP or licensors

      And with his contract set to expire in June 2022, current club Rennes could be under pressure to sell.
      But potential suitors like Real Madrid or Manchester United are unlikely to be able to fork out the £43million that the Ligue 1 club would demand for the 18-year-old this summer.
      Rather than simply allow his contract to run down, however, AS claim that the midfielder would rather renew his deal at Rennes.
      They reckon that Camavinga believes that he can benefit from continuing his development at his boyhood club, rather than entering the uncertainty of free agency.

      This means that he could decide to wait until Real Madrid are in a better financial situation in which to finally pounce – locking out Man United in the process.
      Rennes sporting director Florian Maurice is refusing to panic over the situation, believing that Camavinga’s ‘respect’ for the club will prevent him from running down his deal.
      He said: “We will see what happens at the end of the season.
      “We are continuing discussions with his agents to find a solution, before discussing the possibility of seeing him leave on a free in 2022.

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      Camavinga, 18, is unlikely to just sit on his current contractCredit: Reuters

      “I think he is very respectful of the club that formed him. So, I don’t think the situation will come to that.”
      Camavinga is now represented by British agent Jonathan Barnett – best known for listing Gareth Bale as a client.
      And, in a recent interview with Goal, Barnett admitted that some suitors may not be able to afford Camavinga in the current climate.

      Camavinga will cost a lot of money. Maybe the Spanish teams can’t afford him
      Agent Jonathan Barnett

      He said: “The four or five teams that want him will not be able to sign him for 50 million (Euros).
      “There have been no serious talks yet. But Camavinga will cost a lot of money. Maybe the Spanish teams can’t afford him.”
      Camavinga burst onto the scene two seasons ago, when he debuted for Rennes in Ligue 1 aged just 16.
      He went on to star for his club as they qualified for the Champions League last time around, earning his first France caps in the process despite his tender years.
      The starlet has already made 71 senior club appearances to date, while he opened his goal scoring account for his country against Ukraine last year, in just his second cap.

      Camavinga scored on his second appearance for FranceCredit: AFP or licensors
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      Ex-Arsenal star Laurent Koscielny launches scathing attack on own Bordeaux team-mates over lack of effort

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      FORMER Arsenal star Laurent Koscielny blasted his Bordeaux team-mates after they went six games without a win.
      The centre-back laid into his fellow squad members and questioned their desire to fight for the shirt.

      Laurent Koscielny launched a scathing attack on his Bordeaux team-matesCredit: Reuters

      Jean-Louis Gasset’s men lost 2-1 at home at Metz on Saturday after going 1-0 up through Samuel Kalu after 14 minutes.
      That made it SEVEN without a victory and they have now dropped to 11th in Ligue 1.
      Boredeaux were also beaten in the French Cup by Ligue 2 side Toulouse on Feburary 10.
      And ahead of the Metz game, Koscielny pulled no punches when asked what was going on.

      The ex-Gunner said: “The atmosphere is average, even very average, you have to be realistic.
      “Some are at the end of their contract, and others want to leave, that’s the reality of the group.
      “You have to stay with those who want to fight and progress.
      “When you have so many players who don’t make you want to work, or progress, it’s difficult to get results. That’s why I can be mean in my words.”

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      — RMC Sport (@RMCsport) February 25, 2021

      Former Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain star Hatem Ben Arfa is one of eight players out of contract at the end of the season.
      And it is not the first time Koscielny has refused to mince his words – criticising Ben Arfa for his application earlier this season.
      He said: “I have trouble with some players, because for me it comes through work.
      “I was instilled with values ​​that are important in life and in football. I did not have the same education.
      “I’m not going to be friends with everyone. If you want a great career, you have to give your all.
      “We will go over these last three months with guys who want it. You try to help people, if they don’t want it, you just go ahead with those who do.”
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