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      Southampton close in on Duje Caleta-Car after Marseille defender jets in to London to seal transfer

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      SOUTHAMPTON are closing in on a deal to sign Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car.The Croatia international has entered the final year of his contract with the Ligue 1 club and is seen as a replacement for Jan Bednarek, who is on the brink of joining West Ham.
      Duje Caleta-Car has been capped 23 times by the Croatian national teamCredit: Getty
      Caleta-Car has reportedly jetted to London ahead of a move to the Premier League.
      The transfer of Bednarek to The Hammers will be a season long loan move as West Ham anticipate the departure of one of their own defenders.
      Craig Dawson has fallen down the pecking order at the London Stadium after David Moyes sanctioned the arrival of two new central defenders.
      Subsequently, Dawson has been the subject of interest from both Wolves and Aston Villa.
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      And Dawson’s expected departure has sparked a transfer domino which will see West Ham bring in Bednarek and Southampton bring in Caleta-Car.
      Caleta-Car, 25, played 26 times in Ligue 1 last season, keeping nine clean sheets in those games.
      With him in the side Marseille also made it all the way to the Semi-Finals of the Europa Conference League, but he was benched for the second leg of the tie against Feyenoord.
      Southampton have been busy revamping their defensive department this summer, with a new goalkeeper and a defender brought in.
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      Gavin Bazunu and Armel Bella-Kotchap have both enjoyed impressive starts to the season, helping Southampton pick up an unlikely win against Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea.
      Southampton look set to be busy on deadline day, with a loan move for Ainsley Maitland-Niles, two transfers from Manchester City’s academy, a transfer for Cody Gakpo and a late move for Maxime Lacroix also reportedly in the works. More

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      Leicester complete £15m Wout Faes transfer from Reims to replace Wesley Fofana after Chelsea move

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      LEICESTER CITY have made their first outfield signing of the summer after splashing out £15million to land Reims centre-half Wout Faes on a five-year-deal.Under-pressure boss Rodgers was the last manager from Europe’s top five leagues to spend his cash in this summer’s transfer window.
      Wout Faes, left, has already been in action against Premier League players in the form of on-loan Arsenal star Nuno TavaresCredit: AFP
      And 24-year-old Faes is determined to prove he is worth the wait as he looks to fill the huge void left by Wesley Fofana’s £70million move to Chelsea.
      The Belgian international said: “It’s an amazing feeling, it’s not sunk in yet. 
      “This is the dream step in my career and I’m very happy to be here.”
      Rodgers believes Faes can develop into a top Premier League defender and the centre-half says he can’t wait to put in the hours at the club’s stunning £100million training complex.
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      He said: “I’m progressing year after year, and I hope to continue doing the same here. 
      “All the facilities and knowledge is here to help me to get even better. I will have to work hard, but I will give 100 per cent to help the team.”
      Rodgers had been linked with Wolves’ Willy Boly and Southampton’s Jan Bednarek but was relieved to get the Faes deal over the line before tonight’s crucial home game against Manchester United.
      However, Faes will have to watch from the stand tonight as he awaits international clearance.
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      The Belgian overcame a tough start at Reims to become a huge hit with the club’s support and had been on Newcastle United’s radar, while Torino failed in a £10.5million bid to take him to Serie A last month. 
      He made 37 appearances for Reims in Ligue 1 last season and romped to the club’s Player of the Year award with his commanding performances at the back.
      The Belgian should have no trouble settling in at Leicester as he won his first cap last June in a 6-1 Nations League victory over Poland, alongside his new Foxes teammates Youri Tielemans and Timothy Castagne. More

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      Watch Messi and Mbappe both hit woodwork in SAME attack as PSG draw – with Donnarumma’s reaction to misses priceless

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN striker Kylian Mbappe somehow missed from six yards out in a miss of the season contender during the 1-1 draw against Monaco.It looked as though the 23-year-old was set to put his side back on level terms just before the break following Kevin Volland’s 20th minute opener.

      Kylian Mbappe somehow missed from six yards out against Monaco in PSG’s 1-1 drawCredit: Getty
      Argentina international Lionel Messi also struck the woodwork from the same attackCredit: AFP
      Gianluigi Donnarumma couldn’t believe his side failed to score just before the breakCredit: @btsportfootball
      Lionel Messi had initially thought he had equalised for Les Parisiens as he took aim from outside the box, but his curling effort smashed off the post.
      Mbappe reacted quickest to the rebound as he latched onto the ball on the corner of the six-yard box with goalkeeper Alexander Nubel still on the floor.
      But he somehow also struck the frame of the goal to not only the shock of the fans at Parc des Princes but also his team-mates.
      Italian shot-stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma was left with his head in his hands as Mbappe failed to grab his fifth goal of the Ligue 1 season.
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      He then looked to the heavens in disbelief as Monaco went into the second half with a shock lead.
      After intense pressure, PSG finally got their reward as Neymar levelled up the game from the penalty spot in the 70th minute.
      It was his eighth goal of the campaign from his fifth outing this term, while he also boasts six assists to his name.
      But he and his PSG team-mates couldn’t find a late winner as the score remained 1-0 to end the hosts’ 100 per cent winning record.
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      Though the result managed to keep PSG at the top of the table ahead of Marseille and Lens on goal difference.
      Speaking after the match, PSG skipper Marquinhos said: “They closed us down well.
      “They stopped us bringing the ball out from the back.” More

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      Arsenal star Nuno Tavares scores another stunner for Marseille as Nicolas Pepe gets off to nightmare Nice start

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      NUNO TAVARES scored yet another banger for Marseille against Nice as a mini Arsenal reunion took place at the Allianz Riviera.The Portuguese left-back now has three goals to his name for the Stade Velodrome outfit since joining on loan from the Gunners.
      He just can’t stop scoring 🫢Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares doubles Marseille’s lead with a brilliant effort from outside the box ✨ pic.twitter.com/oEFb2tBeRQ— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) August 28, 2022

      Nuno Tavares scored his third goal while on loan at Marseille in the 3-0 win against NiceCredit: Getty
      Tavares opened his account for Marseille on his debut against Reims with a rifling attempt into the bottom right corner from the outside of the box after cutting onto his right foot.
      A week later he was on the score sheet again in the draw with Stade Brestois as he volleyed a fine shot into the corner.
      And Tavares has now scored another stunner in a strike similar to his Reims goal as he took aim from outside the box, but his effort this time nestled into the near post.
      Nice shot-stopper Kasper Schmeichel stood no chance as the former Benfica defender’s shot cannoned off the post and in.
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      Though the ex-Leicester man did prevent Tavares from helping himself to a brace in the 42nd minute as he parried away his low drive.
      Unfortunately for the Denmark international, the ball fell to Arsenal icon Alexis Sanchez who tucked home his second of the match having broke the deadlock.
      Sanchez was one of four players with Arsenal ties that started for Marseille, with Matteo Guendouzi and Sead Kolasinac named in the line-up.
      Meanwhile Aaron Ramsey came off the bench for Nice, who also had Nicolas Pepe in the starting XI following his loan move from Arsenal on Thursday.
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      Thrown straight into the team, the Ivorian winger failed to make an impact in the 3-0 home defeat.
      It was his first match of the season having failed to feature in any of Arsenal’s opening three fixtures prior to his departure.
      Mikel Arteta has revealed he allowed Pepe to leave after the forward cited his need for regular playing time.
      He said: “It’s been three years since he joined the club and he’s had some very good moments, some others where he hasn’t really contributed that much to the team in terms of minutes.
      “We decided for every party it was the best decision to allow him to go.
      “He needs to play football, he was really adamant to do that.”
      Nicolas Pepe made his Nice debut in the 3-0 defeat against MarseilleCredit: Getty More

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      Wanda Nara breaks silence on Mauro Icardi’s PSG future amid Man Utd and Galatasaray transfer interest

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      MAURO ICARDI’S wife and agent Wanda Nara has opened up on the striker’s future as rumours of a move continue to swirl.The 29-year-old is not in Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier’s plans and is free to leave the club.
      Mauro Icardi is free to leave PSG before the end of the transfer windowCredit: Getty
      Icardi’s wife and agent Wanda Nara has broken her silence on his futureCredit: https://www.instagram.com/wanda_nara
      Icardi has been the subject of reported interest from Manchester United.
      The Red Devils are on the lookout for an attacker with Anthony Martial out injured and Cristiano Ronaldo wanting to be sold.
      And now Wanda, 35, has broken her silence on Icardi’s future.
      The model revealed that as Icardi’s agent and partner she can advise him on what to do, but only the forward himself can decide whether or not to quit the French club this summer.
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      She was questioned by reporters after flying to her and Icardi’s native Argentina.
      And Wanda said on her husband, via Mundo Deportivo: “I can advise him or give him an opinion, but he is the one who decides if he leaves PSG.”
      Icardi still has two years left on his contract in Paris – but the Ligue 1 champions want him gone now.
      But with just five days left of the transfer window, time is running out for the Argentinian international to secure an exit.
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      As well as a switch to Old Trafford, the striker has also been linked with Turkish side Galatasaray.
      Agent Wanda is claimed to have held talks with the Istanbul-based side over a loan move.
      They are reported to be willing to pay £2.5million of Icardi’s £10m yearly wages.
      PSG are thought to be so desperate to get rid of him they are prepared to sanction the move while still paying three-quarters of his wages.
      Icardi has not played a single minute of football for the French champions so far this season.
      Wanda has claimed Icardi’s future is entirely down to himCredit: https://www.instagram.com/wanda_nara
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      Liverpool ‘to offer Roberto Firmino to PSG in swap transfer for Leandro Paredes’ with Klopp desperate for a midfielder

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      LIVERPOOL are reportedly considering a swap deal of Roberto Firmino for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Leandro Paredes.The Argentina international, 28, is on the chopping block at the Parc des Princes.
      Klopp has made PSG midfielder Paredes a priorityCredit: Getty
      Liverpool are considering a straight swap for popular forward FirminoCredit: Rex
      And Calciomercato claim the Reds have made Paredes a priority before the transfer window shuts.
      Anfield bosses will make a last-ditch attempt to land the PSG star and will consider swapping Firmino to get the deal over the line.
      This is because both players are valued between £21million and £25million.
      Despite this, it seems like Jurgen Klopp will have competition as Juventus remain favourites to sign the playmaker.
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      Paredes initially joined the French club from Zenit in 2019 for a reported £36m.
      The midfielder has won three league titles with the club, having previously played for the Russian giants and Roma.
      During his spell in the French capital, he has made 115 appearances, scoring three goals and registering ten assists.
      Liverpool have rejected bids for Brazilian Firmino but are considering a switch.
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      He is out of contract next summer so bosses will consider cashing in on the exchange now. 
      The Brazil international has been at Anfield for seven seasons, winning the Premier League and Champions League titles.
      Lovingly known as Bobby, he has made 327 appearances, scoring 98 goals and notching 74 assists. More

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      Nice confirm season-long loan transfer of Arsenal outcast Nicolas Pepe with NO option to buy in bizarre unveiling tweet

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      NICE confirmed the season-long loan of Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe in a bizarre unveiling tweet.And the deal does NOT include an option for the French side to buy the winger next summer.
      Nice unveiled the signing of Nicolas Pepe with a strange Twitter videoCredit: Twitter @ogcnice
      Pepe has completed a season-long loan transfer from ArsenalCredit: AFP
      He was given a hero’s reception by his new supportersCredit: AFP

      Pepe, 27, has struggled to live up to his £72million transfer fee since joining the Gunners from Lille in 2019.
      And following the arrivals of attacking players Marquinhos and Fabio Vieira this summer, Mikel Arteta deemed the Ivorian surplus to requirements.
      So the record-signing will now spend the 2022-23 campaign back in Ligue 1 trying to rediscover his best form.
      Pepe banged in 22 goals in his final season with Lille but has managed just 16 in his 80 Premier League appearances for Arsenal.
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      The announcement video from Nice – posted just before kick-off in their crunch Europa Conference League play-off – was truly strange.
      It featured a comic-strip-style ‘WANTED’ video which showed the club’s Allianz Riviera stadium, fans and then “new player” Pepe in the red-and-black home shirt.
      Nice captioned the post: “Before getting behind our Aiglons, a short manga?”
      Pepe was presented at the stadium in front of the fans wearing his new No29 jersey and received a huge ovation from the Aiglons supporters.
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      He becomes the latest big-name player to join Nice this summer.
      Aaron Ramsey completed a free transfer following his release by Juventus and Kasper Schmeichel ended his 11-year stint as Leicester’s No1 goalkeeper for another shot at European football.
      Both players, as well as defenders Jean-Clair Todibo and Dante, started against Maccabi Tel Aviv tonight.
      The bizarre video featured a comic strip with a pic of Nice fansCredit: Twitter @ogcnice
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      Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe joining Nice on loan transfer with NO option to buy with Gunners paying most of his huge wages

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      ARSENAL have reached an agreement to loan Nicolas Pepe to Nice until the end of the season.The Gunners outcast has not played a single minute of their three Prem matches so far this term and has been offered a Ligue 1 escape route.
      Nicolas Pepe is set to leave Arsenal on loanCredit: Getty
      Nice have reached an agreement with Arsenal that will see them pay half of Pepe’s £140,000 a week wages.
      But the French side will NOT possess an option to make the move permanent.
      SunSport understands that Ligue 1 clubs are required to agree a contract with a player before a loan with an option to buy can be completed.
      With Nice unable to offer Pepe what he earns at Arsenal, a loan deal without a permanent option is the simplest course of action.
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      Pepe, 27, joined Arsenal for £72million from Lille in 2019.
      He has subsequently made 112 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 27 goals and laying on 21 assists.

      The winger has two years remaining on his Arsenal deal, meaning he will be expected back in North London next summer.
      Pepe was an unused substitute in the Gunners’ matches against Crystal Palace and Leicester but was omitted from the squad entirely at Bournemouth last weekend.
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      When Pepe’s temporary departure is completed, technical director Edu could look to recruit a new winger.
      Arsenal admire Wolves ace Pedro Neto, but will only be able to complete a deal that suits them financially.
      The Gunners are willing to pay £35m for the Portuguese star, but the Molineux club are set to demand £50m.
      Pedro Neto is on Arsenal’s wishlistCredit: Getty More