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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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      Who is Gareth Bale’s wife Emma Rhys-Jones, when is their wedding and how many children do the couple have?

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      EMMA Rhys-Jones is the wife of Welsh football ace Gareth Bale.Here’s everything you need to know about her and when the couple tied the knot…
      The pair were photographed on e-scooters in Madrid with two of their three kidsCredit: Getty
       Who is Emma Rhys-Jones?
      Emma Rhys-Jones, 29, has been with Gareth Bale, 29, for over a decade.
      She grew up in Llanishen, a district in north Cardiff a couple of miles from Bale’s family home.
      The couple began dating in the early 2000s while attending Whitchurch High School.
      They got engaged in July 2016 and Gareth announced the news on social media posting: “She said yes!! This is a birthday weekend I won’t forget for a long time…”
      The pair got married in 2019 – a year after Gareth scored a stunning goal in the Champions League final.
      Gareth Bale with daughter Alba, fiancée Emma Rhys-Jones and baby AxelCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Who is Emma’s fiance Gareth Bale?
      Gareth is a professional footballer who plays for Real Madrid and Wales.
      He was born on July 16, 1989, in Cardiff.
      He started his football career at Southampton before moving to Tottenham.
      He signed a six year deal with Spanish club Real Madrid in 2013.
      He’s won the Champions League with the club four times.
      Emma and Bale celebrate with daughter Nava after Real Madrid’s Champions League triumph against Atletico Madrid in 2016Credit: EPA
      When is Emma Rhys-Jones’ and Gareth Bale’s wedding?
      Emma and Gareth were set to get married in summer 2018 but the wedding has been postponed until 2019. 
      They decided to put their plans on hold due to an ongoing feud with Emma’s family.
      Her father Martin, 54, was released from prison in June after being imprisoned for fraud for six months in the US.
      But she banned him from the wedding after he moved in with a florist half his age, Alina Baranova. 
      Other members of her family including her aunt Jane Burns, 55, have been embroiled in a violent drugs feud.
      The couple were set to tie the knot at the  historic Vincigliata castle in Tuscany, where Theo Walcott – Gareth’s former Southampton team-mate – wed in 2014.
      But they are now reportedly getting married on private island Tagomago, near Ibiza, as exclusively revealed by The Sun.
      Bale will also splash out on ex-SAS soldiers to ensure his party are kept safe with any uninvited guests having no chance of getting ashore.

      How many children do Emma Rhys-Jones and Gareth Bale have?
      Gareth and Emma have three children – two daughters and a son.
      Their first child Alba Violet was born at the University Hospital of Wales on October 21, 2012.
      Their second daughter, Nava Valentina arrived on March 22, 2016.
      The couple’s son Axel was born on May 8, 2018. More

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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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      Real Madrid eye Dominic Calvert-Lewin transfer in £50m swoop as Carlo Ancelotti turns to Everton ace

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI has put Dominic Calvert-Lewin on his wish-list as he prepares to rebuild Real Madrid.The Italian stunned Everton owner Farhad Moshiri by walking out on a £1million-a-month deal to return to the Bernabeu.
      Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored 21 goals in all competitions under Carlo Ancelotti’s tutelage last season
      Carlo Ancelotti is keen on reuniting with the Everton front man
      Now he could add insult to injury by going for DCL, who he has already described as the “complete striker”.
      And with the Toffees under growing financial pressure, Moshiri may feel forced to accept a cut-price £50m bid for the 24-year-old.
      The Goodison club have lost £240m in the past two years.
      With more negative figures certain to follow because of Covid, they are in danger of being hit by Financial Fair Play restrictions.
      Moshiri will have little wriggle room in the transfer market this summer — one reason Ancelotti quit after 17 months in charge.
      Calvert-Lewin is the most sellable commodity and, as he continues to establish himself with England, would normally be worth over £60m.
      But the Toffees are between a rock and a financial hard place, and Ancelotti knows that only too well.

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      He is also contemplating a move for Chelsea’s German striker Timo Werner but Stamford Bridge boss Thomas Tuchel wants to keep his fellow countryman.
      Moshiri did not put up a fight to keep Ancelotti to a contract that was supposed to run for a further three years because his departure enabled him to cut salary costs.
      He must slash more off the wage bill with Everton lurching towards a cash crisis — and Ancelotti is in a position to make him an offer he may not be able to refuse.
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      Memphis Depay completes Barcelona transfer as ex-Man Utd winger links up with Dutch boss Ronald Koeman

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      BARCELONA have officially announced the signing of Memphis Depay.The Dutchman, 27, had been strongly linked with a move to Catalonia for the last 12 months, since his former national team boss Ronald Koeman took the reins.

      Memphis Depay has been officially unveiled at BarcelonaCredit: Twitter / @FCBarcelona
      After allowing his Lyon contract to run down, the former Manchester United ace moves to Barca on a free transfer.
      Memphis is the third free agent to join the LaLiga giants this summer, following in the footsteps of Man City pair Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia.
      The forward has signed a two-year deal with Barcelona.
      Depay’s move comes as no surprise, with neither party having hidden their admiration for the other.
      Currently on international duty with Holland at Euro 2020, Depay admitted that he was keen to play for his former boss again.
      He said: “I want to play with Ronald Koeman.”
      The 58-year-old was similarly open about the interest.
      He admitted earlier this week: “I wanted to complete the deal in January and if he comes it is great for us.”
      Lion-hearted Memphis joins on a two-year dealCredit: Twitter / @FCBarcelona
      Barca welcome their latest recruitCredit: Twitter / @FCBarcelona
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      Depay initially burst onto the scene with PSV, scoring 50 goals in 124 appearances for the Dutch side between 2011 and 2015.
      A move to Old Trafford followed, although he struggled to make a big impact.
      After 53 games and seven goals for United, Memphis was on the move again, joining Lyon in 2017.
      The attacker was a man revitalised in France, bagging 76 goals and laying on 55 assists in 178 games for the club – as well as helping them to a shock Champions League semi-final.
      He has also won 66 caps for his country, scoring 27 times – with his most recent strike coming from the penalty spot against Austria at Euro 2020.

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      Lyon star Memphis Depay works out in football training More

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      Real Sociedad and Dortmund ‘in talks to remove Arsenal transfer target Alexander Isak’s £26m buy-back clause’

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      REAL SOCIEDAD are negotiating with Borussia Dortmund to remove the Germans’ £26m buy-back clause for Arsenal target Alexander Isak, reports claim.The Swede has impressed at Euro 2020, leading the line with aplomb for his country.
      Alexander Isak has impressed at the Euros for SwedenCredit: Getty
      Isak, 21, gave Harry Maguire something to think about in the Europa LeagueCredit: Getty
      Such performances, as well as 17 goals last season for Sociedad, have attracted interest from the likes of Arsenal.
      And the LaLiga side are taking steps to safeguard his value.
      Sociedad bought Isak from Dortmund back in 2019, with the Bundesliga giants including a £26m buy-back clause.
      According to Sport1, the two clubs are now in negotiations to remove the clause.
      Isak, 21, has three years remaining on his deal in Spain, with Sociedad hoping to reward his form with a new contract.
      The Basque side are expected to pay around £5m to remove Dortmund’s clause.
      Sporting director of Dortmund Michael Zorc said: “Both clubs are working on a common solution.
      “We are in good spirits that it will work.”
      The Swede was rarely given a chance to shine at DortmundCredit: Getty – Contributor
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      Isak has led the line well for Sweden, as his side have picked up a 0-0 draw against Spain and a 1-0 win over Slovakia.
      The 6ft 4in ace nearly scored a wondergoal in the latter match, beating FIVE players before having a shot well saved.
      After his impressive display, he was forced to ask who Gary Lineker is.
      The former England star had sung Isak’s praises on Twitter, writing: “Don’t think there’s much doubt that Alexander Isak will attract a lot of attention from clubs across Europe. Exceptional talent.”
      Told about the lofty praise, Isak said: “I am not that aware of him…
      “It’s an old player working in the studio?”
      He then added: “I wasn’t born then but I have a little bit of knowledge about him.”

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      Man Utd ‘willing to launch Pau Torres transfer bid’ but face competition from Real Madrid for Spain defender

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are willing to launch a transfer bid for Pau Torres, according to reports. But they face competition from Real Madrid for the defender’s signature.
      Pau Torres is establishing himself as one of the top young centre-backs in EuropeCredit: Getty
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to bring in a new centre-back this summer as a long-term partner for Harry Maguire.
      And according to AS, the Red Devils may make an official bid in the coming weeks.
      Torres, 24, enjoyed a fine season with boyhood club Villarreal and capped it off by lifting the Europa League, beating United in a marathon penalty shootout.
      He has been with the club since 2002, aged just five, and has racked up 88 first-team appearances, earning himself a starting spot for Spain at Euro 2020.
      The report adds Villarreal would demand around £43million for their homegrown talent.
      They are in no need to sell up immediately and he may want to stay to play Champions League football with his club next season.
      But if United decide he is their No1 target in defence, they may well have to swoop sooner rather than later.
      Real Madrid lost Sergio Ramos as a free agent while Raphael Varane’s Bernabeu future remains unclear.

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      Los Blancos are in financial disarray so are unlikely to be able to afford Torres this summer, even if they sell Varane.
      United have also been linked with Varane as well as his French team-mate Jules Kounde and Brighton’s Ben White, who Arsenal are chasing.
      They look set to complete an £82m deal to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund to bolster their attacking options, too.
      Torres played a crucial role as Villarreal beat United in the Europa League finalCredit: AFP
      Pau Torres shows off his football skills in Villareal training More

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      Ronaldinho’s attempt to troll Sergio Ramos backfires after Real Madrid captain’s amazing response to Barcelona legend

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      RONALDINHO’S attempt to troll Sergio Ramos on Twitter backfired in dramatic fashion after the departing Los Blancos captain hit back.Barcelona legend Ronaldinho poked fun at the 35-year-old with a throwback snap of the pair but the Brazilian ended up with egg on his face.
      Ronaldinho attempted to troll Sergio Ramos with this throwback snap
      But Ramos hit back with this picture from the same season which fans online were loving
      Ramos will leave the Bernabeu at the end of the month after 16 trophy-laden years with the Spanish giants.
      He has played in countless Clasicos against Real’s bitter rivals Barcelona who Ronaldinho, 41, played for for five years between 2003 and 2008.
      And the ex-AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain wizard wanted to remind Ramos of a painful Clasico memory involving the pair.
      He uploaded a picture of Ramos shadowing him with the ball and wrote: “Hey @SergioRamos – remember this night?!”
      He may have been attempting to remind the centre-back of Barcelona’s 3-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu during the 2005-06 season when Ronaldinho scored twice.
      But the picture he shared was actually from the 2006-07 season when Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-0 at the Bernabeu.
      Real won their 30th LaLiga title at the end of that campaign and Ramos was quick to remind the genius of his mistake.
      The Spaniard replied with a picture of Real’s open-top bus title parade through Madrid with the jubilant Real squad surrounded by thousands of delighted Madridistas.
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      And he wrote: “I do… but this one a few months later was way better.”
      Ramos played 671 times for Real after a £23million move from Sevilla in 2005, scoring an incredible 101 goals during a 16-year spell.
      He led Real to numerous trophies, including five LaLiga titles, four Champions Leagues and two Copa del Reys.
      Ramos is also the most capped player in Spain’s history despite missing out on their Euros squad, representing his country 180 times.
      New Real boss Carlo Ancelotti was eager for Ramos to stay.
      But Los Blancos were only offering a one-year contract on reduced pay, and Ramos claims he missed a deadline to respond to the offer.
      Ramos was in floods of tears at his farewell press conference.
      He has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United with the Red Devils said to have a ‘clear path’ after PSG reportedly pulled out because of his £200,000-a-week wage demands.
      And he has ruled out joining another club in Spain and says he will return to Real Madrid one day.
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      Emotional Sergio Ramos in tears as he bids farewell to Real Madrid More