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      Watch Tottenham flop Tanguy Ndombele score incredible rocket goal for Napoli as 40,000 watch friendly clash

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      TANGUY NDOMBELE scored a sensational goal as he made his first appearance for Napoli this evening.Despite being two games into their Serie A season, Luciano Spalletti’s side hosted third-tier Juve Stabia as they continued to get up to speed.

      Tanguy Ndombele netted a sensational strikeCredit: Getty
      Ndombele got his first taste of action in a Napoli shirtCredit: Getty
      Around 40,000 fans flocked to the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium to catch the match, and a glimpse of their new signings – including Ndombele.
      And it didn’t take long for the Tottenham loanee to make a big impression.

      The midfielder kicked off the scoring in the 57th minute with an incredible combination of grace and power.
      Ndombele, 25, plucked the ball out the air with ease, beating his marker in one swift motion.
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      He then burst towards the penalty area before unleashing an unstoppable thump towards goal.
      The ball was beyond the goalkeeper in an instant, with Napoli fans treated to an instant illustration of what their new signing can do as they went on to win 3-0.
      Ndombele joined the Serie A side on a season-long loan deal last week, the Italians agreeing to pay an £850,000 fee with a £25m option to buy.
      The France international spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon after falling out of favour at Spurs under Antonio Conte.
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      Tottenham fans couldn’t help but notice his brilliant goal, with one writing on Twitter: “Ffs ofc he scores when he leaves.”
      Another sarcastically added: “I’m glad I’ve always rated him.”
      While a third joked: “He looked knackered after that bit of effort!” More

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      Chelsea ‘told to smash club record transfer to land Rafael Leao from AC Milan due to clauses from ex-clubs’

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      CHELSEA have been warned they must splash out an astonishing £126.1million to land Rafeal Leao.The Blues are desperate for a striker after letting flop Romelu Lukaku leave for Inter Milan on loan.
      Rafael Leao helped AC Milan win Serie A title last seasonCredit: Getty
      But respected Italian sports daily La Gazzetta Dello Sport have now claimed that Milan will demand £126.1m (€150million).
      That staggering fee is in part because Leao owes his former club Sporting Lisbon £13.85m after terminating his own contract.
      Leao tore up his deal with Sporting in 2018, after fans attacked the players at the club’s training ground.
      The Portugal star then join Lille on a free transfer, before moving on to Milan in 2019.
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      But in 2020, the Portuguese Sports Arbitration Court ordered Leao to pay Sporting £13.85m and his appeal against the ruling failed.
      Striker Leao bagged 11 goals in Serie A last season as the Rossoneri charged to the title.

      But Chelsea may baulk at the fee for Leao and focus on other targets, such as as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Anthony Gordon.
      Barcelona want around £25m for the former Arsenal striker which now seems like snip compared to Leao.
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      The Blues have also boosted their offer for Everton winger Gordon to around £60m.
      But Toffees boss Frank Lampard is now pushing for Chelsea squad players Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja to form part of any deal. More

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      ‘Football can be s***’ – Mourinho blasts ‘scum’ who claimed Wijnaldum’s broken leg was caused by Roma teen Afena-Gyan

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      JOSE MOURINHO says those who started a rumour Felix Afena-Gyan is responsible for Roma team-mate Gini Wijnaldum’s broken leg are “scum”.Netherlands midfielder Wijnaldum fractured a tibia during training with the Serie A giants on Sunday.
      Roma’s teen striker Felix Afena-Gyan (centre) already has six caps for GhanaCredit: Getty

      The 31-year-old faces months out and looks unlikely to be fit for this winter’s World Cup in Qatar.
      After suggestions emerged 19-year-old striker Afena-Gyan was responsible for the training ground accident, Roma boss Mourinho took to Instagram to set the record straight.
      The Portuguese posted an image to his 2.9million followers of himself holding up a Roma shirt emblazoned with a ‘Forza Gini’ message of support for Wijnaldum.
      And he wrote: “Sometimes football can be s**t. In only 2 weeks, Gini became one of us because of his human qualities (his football qualities we already knew).
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      “Sadly, in a very unfortunate accident he had a bad injury that will keep him away from playing for a long time.
      “But it’s not just football to be s**t sometimes, people can also be…
      “Those who initiated the rumours that a top kid like Felix could be responsible for what happened are real scum.”
      Wijnaldum had only joined Roma on loan from Paris Saint-Germain 17 days before suffering the setback.
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      The ex-Newcastle and Liverpool star has 86 caps and 26 international goals and is a regular in Louis van Gaal’s talented Dutch side.
      Highly-rated Roma youth team product Afena-Gyan made his senior debut for the club in October and already has six caps for Ghana. More

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      Romelu Lukaku spoke to Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez every DAY of his Chelsea nightmare before transfer return

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      INTER MILAN star Lautaro Martinez has reavaled he spoke to Romelu Lukaku every day during his horror Chelsea stay.Lukaku, 29, was reunited with Martinez after returning to Inter on loan this summer.
      Romelu Lukaku spoke to Lautaro Martinez every day while at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The pair built and great partnership on and off the pitch in Lukkau’s first spell with the Italian giants
      They scored a combined 41 league goals to help their side to the Serie A title in 2021.
      Martinez is delighted to be playing with the Belgian once more and spoke about keeping in contact with the striker during his spell away.
      He told Sky Italia: ‘”I am very happy he came back because he said we need to battle against everyone. He’ll give us a big hand and we will continue battling alongside him.
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      “We kept in contact and spoke every day from the moment he left. He is a great help to this team.
      “We all want to keep improving, we have four talented strikers and all bring different characteristics.”
      Martinez is focused on recreating Inter’s title success with the help of Lukaku and appears to not be distracted by speculation linking him with a transfer move.
      Chelsea were reportedly keen to sign the Argentine as part of the deal which saw Lukakau leave.
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      But Lukaku told him to stay put in his infamous interview last December because he wanted to play with him at the San Siro once more.
      Tottenham were also interested in Martinez and were said to have considered a £77million bid for the forward.
      But Inter made it clear Martinez was a key player and would not be allowed to leave. More

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      Barcelona agree to RIP UP Memphis Depay’s contract after just one year amid Juventus transfer interest

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      BARCELONA have reportedly agreed to rip up Memphis Depay’s contract.But a free transfer to Juventus is still yet to be completed as the two parties remain locked in talks.
      Barcelona are ready to terminate the contract of Juventus target Memphis DepayCredit: Alamy
      Fabrizio Romano claims Depay is no longer wanted by Barcelona.
      The Catalans need to free up funds so they can register new signings including Jules Kounde.
      And one player Xavi Hernandez is happy to sacrifice is Depay.
      The Dutch ace only joined Barca a year ago from Lyon on a free transfer.
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      His Nou Camp deals runs for one more season until 2023.
      But Barcelona want to move Depay on as soon as possible.
      Tottenham were reportedly interested in the former Manchester United winger.
      Chelsea have also been linked as they pursue teammates Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Frenkie de Jong.
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      Barcelona are now ready to terminate Depay’s contract for a clean break.
      But it’s Juventus who are in pole position as Max Allegri looks to boost his attacking options.
      It was reckoned the fallen Italian giants had already reached an agreement on terms with Depay.
      However, it’s now transpired they remain locked in talks over his salary and other details.
      Even so, the decision over Depay’s future lies with the player and Juve, as Barcelona have now given the green light to tearing apart his deal.
      Depay played 38 times for Barca last term, scoring 13 goals.
      But the arrivals of Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, plus Ousmane Dembele’s contract renewal and Ansu Fati’s return from injury, have seen him plummet down the pecking order.
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      Should he join, Depay would become Juventus’ sixth summer signing.
      Paul Pogba and Angel Di Maria joined on free transfers, while Andrea Cambiaso, Filip Kostic and Bremer were snapped up for a combined £55million. More

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      Chelsea complete £12.6m transfer of Cesare Casadei from Inter Milan and hand teenage midfielder six-year contract

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      CHELSEA have officially announced the signing of Inter Milan starlet Cesare Casadei. The deal is believed to be worth £12.6million not including add-ons and the player has been handed a six-year contract.
      Cesare Casadei signs for Chelsea from Inter MilanCredit: Getty
      The Italian is one of the most highly rated young talents in the worldCredit: Getty
      The 19-year-old has been described as one of Europe’s top young talents after impressing in Inter’s youth team throughout last season.
      Casadei was named player of the season last campaign in the Under-19s set-up.
      His performances as captain guided Inter to finish second in the league and he netted 14 goals in 30 matches.
      He has also represented Italy through the youth age groups and played an integral role in his country making the semi-finals of the Under-19s European Championship.
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      Casadei has been dubbed a complete central midfielder with an eye for goal.
      The teenager may not have much first-team experience but he was named among the substitutes last season.
      Head of Chelsea’s youth development Neil Bath: “Cesare is a player we have tracked for some time and we are delighted that he has agreed to join, he will initially strengthen our Under-21s squad.”
      Chelsea are continuing to splash the cash this summer following the takeover of the club by Todd Boehly.
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      They have already spent more than any other Premier League side bringing in the likes of Raheem Sterling, Marc Cucurella and Kalidou Koulibaly.
      And the Blues are showing no signs of stopping as they remain in the race for Wesley Fofana, Anthony Gordon and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      To help balance the books their could be departures such as the likes of Christian Pulisic.
      Thomas Tuchel’s men currently have four points and their next Premier League match sees them travel to Leeds. More

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      Ibrahimovic’s kids join AC Milan and Swede, 40, could stay as a coach when he FINALLY retires

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s sons Maximilian and Vincent are set to follow in the great man’s footsteps.The Swedish legend, 40, returned to the club’s Milanello training complex as he steps up his rehab following a knee operation.
      Zlatan is on the mend from a knee injuryCredit: AFP
      And the 6ft 5in goal machine brought his two football-mad sons along with him.
      They are both now expected to be registered with the Rossoneri’s prestigious youth system.
      Max will join the Under-17s and Vincent the Under-15s, as reported by Corriere della Sera.
      Both boys play as midfielders, unlike their father, who notoriously thrived on being the main man up front.
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      The affinity between between Ibrahimovic and Milan is growing ever-stronger in his second spell at the club.
      And there is mounting speculation that super-fit Zlatan will end up staying on at the club in some capacity when he eventually retires.
      He could become a coach, or one other theory is that he could become a director at the San Siro.
      The flamboyant former Barcelona, Inter Milan, Manchester United, Juventus and PSG star is expected to be back playing early next year.
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      Zlatan is known to love flashy cars almost as much as he loves himself and only the world’s top stars can compare with his collection.
      Ibrahimovic has also been known to clash with bosses like Pep Guardiola at Barca.
      And even team-mates such as Rafael van der Vaart at Ajax. More

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      Fulham ‘agree personal terms with Roma striker Justin Kluivert’ but transfer fee talks still being thrashed out

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      JUSTIN KLUIVERT has agreed personal terms to sign for Fulham, according to reports. Newly-promoted Fulham are on the lookout for ways to improve their squad and starting xi to boost their chances of Premier League survival.
      Justin Kluivert contributed to 13 goals while on loan at Nice last seasonCredit: Getty
      And the player they want next is Kluivert.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, The Cottagers have agreed personal terms with the Roma winger, but are yet to strike a deal with the Italian club over his departure.
      Kluivert joined Roma from Ajax in 2018, but has failed to live up to his hype when with the Italian club.
      Subsequently, he has been sent on two loan moves in the last two seasons, turning out for RB Leipzig and Nice, with the latter owned by prospective new Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
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      Thus far, Fulham have brought in seven new faces to bolster their squad.
      Among these are former Man United midfielder Andreas Pereira and former Arsenal shot-stopper Bernd Leno.
      However, these were relatively cheap deals compared to the signings of Joao Palhinha from Sporting Lisbon and West Ham’s Issa Diop, which amounted to a total £37million.
      Marco Silva’s side are also reportedly trying to hijack Nottingham Forest’s move for Brighton forward Neal Maupay, and are monitoring Blackburn striker Ben Brereton Diaz.
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      Former Arsenal and Chelsea winger Willian also hinted at a return to the Premier League with Fulham after revealing his “goal” was to return to London following death threats he received while playing for Corinthians in his native Brazil.
      Fulham have drawn both of their games upon their return to the top flight, with an impressive 2-2 with Liverpool on the opening day.
      This was followed up by a frustrating 0-0 draw against Wolves – who have agreed to sell Morgan Gibbs-White to Forest for a staggering £44.5m including add-ons.
      Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho guided Roma to their first ever European trophy last season with victory in the Europa Conference League and has subsequently been backed with some big names this summer.
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      Former Juventus man Paulo Dybala was brought in along with ex-Man United midfielder Nemanja Matic and ex-Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum.
      The arrival of Dybala is likely a factor which will work in Fulham’s favour if they are to strike an agreement on a fee for Kluivert. More