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    Kylian Mbappe WILL quit PSG next summer ‘regardless of new contract offer amount’ amid Real Madrid transfer interest

    KYLIAN MBAPPE will leave PSG next summer regardless of any new contract offers, Spanish reports claim. It comes after the French forward looked to leave Paris to join Real Madrid, who were believed to have made two bids for the superstar.
    Kylian Mbappe will leave PSG next summer, Spanish reports claimCredit: Alamy
    But PSG rejected both, the most said to be worth £145million, despite Mbappe’s contract expiring at the end of the season.
    He is free to negotiate a free transfer to Real or any club in January but PSG remain hopeful they can convince him to stay.
    And despite that, Mbappe has had no change of heart and will pursue an exit from the French capital when his deal expires, AS report.
    The 22-year-old opened up about the summer transfer saga and admitted he DID ask to leave and join Real so PSG could receive a fee for him.
    Mbappe told French radio station RMC. “I asked to leave, because from the moment where I did not want to extend, I wanted for the club to receive a transfer fee so that they could bring in a quality replacement.
    “This club has given me a lot, I have always been happy [during] the four years I have had here, and I still am.

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    “I said it early enough so that the club could react.
    “I wanted everyone to come out of this stronger, that we leave hand in hand, to make a good deal and I respected that.
    “I said, ‘If you don’t want me to go I will stay’.”
    Mbappe’s international team-mate Karim Benzema wants him to one day join him at Real.
    Benzema said: “I enjoy playing with him in the national team and in the future, why not? He’s a great player, but you have to respect PSG.
    “I’ve always said it and I’ll say it again; I hope we play together some day.”
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    Conor McGregor shares whiskey with Jose Mourinho as UFC star gets Roma shirt after his son gets christened at Vatican

    CONOR MCGREGOR shared whiskey with Jose Mourinho after getting a Roma shirt while in Italy for his son’s christening. The Irishman posted pictures with Mourinho, who previously managed Chelsea and McGregor’s boyhood club Manchester United.
    Jose Mourinho pictured with Conor McGregorCredit: Instagram thenotoriousmma
    Mourinho gifted McGregor a Roma shirtCredit: Instagram thenotoriousmma
    McGregor’s dad Tony pictured with Mourinho and his sonCredit: Instagram thenotoriousmma
    McGregor gave Mourinho a glass of his whiskeyCredit: Instagram thenotoriousmma
    And the managerial legend admitted he could not turn down a glass of McGregor’s Proper 12 whiskey.
    Mourinho, 58, wrote on Instagram: “Yes it’s him!
    “Yes, the great @thenotoriousmma is in Rome and yes it was a real pleasure to meet him, to share some stories and to offer him the most beautiful shirt in town @officialasroma.
    “He made a miracle, it’s impossible to say no to Conor, I had to try @properwhiskey.”
    McGregor, 33, also posted: “Respect to this man. Legend.”
    McGregr is in Italy as his son is being christened at the Vatican.

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    The former UFC champion last fought in July, losing to Dustin Poirier – the man he beat in 2014 but lost to in a rematch in January.
    But disaster struck in the trilogy bout as McGregor suffered a leg break just seconds before the end of round one, with Poirier, 32, winning by doctor stoppage.
    McGregor underwent surgery in Los Angeles and continued his rehabilitation process in America while returning to training.
    But he recently took a European holiday vacation, with his fiancee Dee Devlin, son Conor Jr, four, daughter Croia, two and newborn Rian.
    And Rian, born in May, was christened in the Vatican, and McGregor even posed with the keys.
    Meanwhile Mourinho, who returned to management after being sacked by Tottenham in April, has started with five wins in Roma’s opening seven games.
    They currently sit fourth in the Serie A, six points behind league leaders Napoli.
    Conor McGregor pictured with his fiancee Dee DevlinCredit: Instagram thenotoriousmma
    Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin pose with the keys to the VaticanCredit: Instagram thenotoriousmma
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    Man Utd star Jesse Lingard transfer target for Barcelona and AC Milan with England star’s contract expiring next summer

    BARCELONA and AC Milan are targeting a free transfer swoop for Manchester United star Jesse Lingard, according to reports.The playmaker rejected a new Red Devils contract last month and will be able to leave for nothing at the end of the season if he doesn’t sign a new deal.
    Barcelona and AC Milan are keen to sign Jesse Lingard on a freeCredit: Getty
    Lingard, 28, is attracting some of Europe’s biggest clubs and Barca and AC Milan are the latest to emerge, according to the Mail.
    He can sign pre-contract agreements with overseas clubs in January.
    And SunSport exclusively revealed this week United will consider selling him for £15m in January if he continues to reject his boyhood club’s offers.
    Having revived his career on loan at West Ham last season, Lingard has struggled to break into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s starting XI since his return this summer.
    He has come off the bench to score a winner at the Hammers and set up Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal against Villarreal.
    The England international has been in talks over an extension to his contract, but he wants to keep his options open with the view of making Gareth Southgate’s squad for next year’s World Cup.

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    SunSport understands he has been offered terms around £135,000-a-week at Old Trafford, a decent increase on his current deal.
    The academy graduate is interested in staying, but wants assurances he will get regular first-team action.
    Lingard holds United close to his heart after a two-decade association.
    The Red Devils do not want to lose him on a free at the end of the campaign, if he decides he wants to go.
    So Old Trafford chiefs will discuss letting him leave in January if they can find a buyer.
    Lingard is expected to get playing time in Champions League, cup competitions and off the bench in the Premier League.
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    United valued him at around £25m over the summer, but rebuffed interest from suitors.
    West Ham, along with Leicester and other Premier League sides, have shown interest in the Warrington-born ace.
    But he now has offers from LaLiga and Serie A giants who showed strong interest in signing him as a free agent.

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    Newcastle interested in Adrien Rabiot transfer which could see Donny van de Beek end Man Utd hell with Juventus switch

    NEWCASTLE are reportedly weighing up a January swoop for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot which could see Donny van de Beek make the move to Turin.The Magpies are set to splash the cash in the New Year following their £300million takeover with the club boasting the wealthiest owners in world football.
    Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot has been linked with a move to Newcastle in the New YearCredit: Rex
    Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek could then join Juve if Rabiot departs TurinCredit: Getty
    Club chiefs are compiling a list of potential recruits despite boss Steve Bruce set to be sacked.
    And according to Calciomercato, France international Rabiot is being targeted by the Toon.
    They state that Newcastle are interested in the 26-year-old and could look to bring him to St James’ Park in the winter transfer window.
    Rabiot has featured regularly for the Old Lady since arriving from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019, but has never convinced the Juve faithful of his quality.
    And it has been claimed that the Serie A giants would be prepared to offload the player in order to bring in Van de Beek from Manchester United.
    The Dutchman, 24, has endured a torrid time at Old Trafford following his switch from Ajax and is yet to nail down a starting spot for the Red Devils.

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    It is understood that Juve have already opened talks with United about a move for Van de Beek.
    Rabiot isn’t the only high-profile star Newcastle are said to be eyeing up in January, with Barcelona centre-back Clement Lenglet high on their list.
    And his French compatriot Wesley Fofana is also an option with Newcastle alleged to have made contact with Leicester.
    Chelsea striker Timo Werner has also been linked, with German reports stating the club are in regular contact with his agent.
    Meanwhile Rio Ferdinand has urged Newcastle to build a core of English players and told them to sign Raheem Sterling, Declan Rice and Jesse Lingard.
    Speaking on his FIVE YouTube channel, he said: “I’d be going to try and make like a mad couple of signings, like huge, that I think would be gettable.

    Newcastle boast the wealthiest owners in world football following their takeover
    “I’d be looking at people like Raheem Sterling. Raheem Sterling’s not playing regularly, I’d go ask him the question. I’d go and ask Declan Rice, ‘What’s going on?’.
    “Them two would be the first two on my list, and I’d go all out to go and get them. And then I’d be trying to get people like Jesse Lingard, who’s in and around the Man United squad.’ 
    “It’s unrealistic until you ask the question. I’d be going out there to get answers from these types of players and then you work your way down your list.”
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    Ex-Man Utd goalkeeper Sergio Romero has a new club as he joins Venezia in Serie A after Old Trafford departure

    EX-MANCHESTER UNITED goalkeeper Sergio Romero has finally found a new club after joining Venezia.The 34-year-old left the Red Devils in the summer when his contract expired and has held talks with a number of teams.
    Former Manchester United keeper Sergio Romero has finally found a new clubCredit: PA
    The Argentine international has joined Italian side Venezia until the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
    Now he has penned a deal with the Italian minnows until June and will be looking to help the 17th-placed Serie A side beat the drop.
    The Argentine stopper also has the option of staying an extra year if everything goes to plan.
    Venezia released a statement confirming the news earlier, staying: “Venezia FC is pleased to announce the signing of Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero, 34, on a free transfer. 
    “Romero is Argentina’s all-time most-capped goalkeeper and last played for Manchester United. Welcome, Sergio.”
    Romero twice came close to joining Everton only for the transfer to collapse both times.
    He has also discussed terms with LaLiga sides Valencia and Granada.

    And potential switches to Roma and Spezia were ended when financial constraints led to them looking elsewhere.
    Romero impressed as deputy to David de Gea after his arrival at Old Trafford in 2015.
    But Dean Henderson’s emergence on the scene at United led to him growing frustrated over a lack of game time and led to his departure.
    Romero’s wife even vented her fury on social media when he was denied a loan move to Everton last year.
    The Toffees were prepared to cover his £100,000-a-week wages and fork out a £2m fee to secure his services.
    However, United then demanded a permanent £8m fee despite him entering the final 12 months of his contract.
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    Cristiano Ronaldo splashed £8.5m on limited edition Bugatti Centodieci’ – one of just ten that were made

    CRISTIANO RONALDO splurged £8.5million on a limited edition Bugatti – of which only 10 have ever been made.The Man Utd superstar, 36, ordered the luxury Bugatti Centodieci in 2020, reported Bild.
    Ronaldo is believed to be one of 10 people lucky enough to buy the incredible new Bugatti Centodieci, which costs £8.5m
    The amazing new Bugatti was delivered to customers in 2021Credit: Bugatti
    The French car manufacturer is keeping tight-lipped on whether or not Ronaldo is one of the lucky buyersCredit: Bugatti
    The supercar has a top speed of 236mphCredit: Bugatti
    The five-time Ballon d’Or winner  already owns a Bugatti Chiron and a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse as part of his huge car collection.
    He has ‘CR7’ embroidered on the headrests of his other two Bugattis.
    This new model is believed to be a tribute to the legendary Bugatti EB110 – Centodieci is Italian for 110.
    The Centodieci boasts an 8 litre W16 engine, with special models having 1600hp – some 100hp more than the Chiron and, overall, three times the price of that model.
    It can do 0-62mph in just 2.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 236mph.
    Bild contacted Bugatti directly and they did not deny that Ronaldo was a buyer, while offering no official comment on the rumour.
    Ronaldo poses outside his former Madrid home on his £1.7m Bugatti VeyronCredit: Instagram @cristiano
    Ronaldo also has a matte-black Lamborghini Aventador worth over £200kCredit: Instagram @cristiano
    Bugatti’s official website describes the Centodiece as “breathtaking”.
    It says: “Inspired by the historical model, the Centodieci pushes all boundaries of imagination with its breathtaking performance and pioneering design.
    “Featuring a modern interpretation of the classic wedge shape and with the iconic W16 engine, the Centodieci transports the EB110 gracefully into a new millennium.
    “The ten limited-edition vehicles are distinguished by their perfect elegance and sculptural beauty, making the Centodieci a true, tangible work of art.”
    Ronaldo’s red Ferrari may not be the most appropriate car for his dogsCredit: Instagram @cristiano

    Ronaldo’s car collection is already worth an astonishing £17m.
    Girlfriend Georgina gave him a Mercedes G Wagon – which costs £600,000 – for his 35th birthday and that sits alongside a Lamborghini Aventador, Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Ferrari F12 TDF – plus many more – in his garage.
    Speaking about his car collection to Piers Morgan, former Manchester United star Ronaldo said he likes to have “two of everything”.
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    Zlatan Ibrahimovic urges ‘inspiration’ Tyson Fury to ‘keep making history’ by smashing Deontay Wilder in trilogy fight

    ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has urged his “inspiration” Tyson Fury to “keep making history” by smashing Deontay Wilder.The two bitter rivals are set to collide for the third and final time tonight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
    Zlatan Ibrahimovic has urged Tyson Fury to ‘keep making history’ by smashing Deontay WilderCredit: Getty
    A host of footy stars have been sending the Gypsy King good luck messages ahead of his title defenceCredit: Getty
    The Brit amazingly recovered from what appeared to be a brutal knockout blow back in their first fight in December 2018 to earn a controversial draw.
    He then destroyed his American foe back in February 2020 to claim the WBC title – with Wilder providing a host of excuses and allegations of cheating afterwards.
    And ahead of Fury’s first championship defence, the Gypsy King has been receiving plenty of good luck messages – including from legendary Swedish striker Ibrahimovic.
    The 40-year-old AC Milan posted a video message on social media, saying: “Tyson Fury my friend what’s up. I hope you’re well, I hope the camp went well.
    “I hope your family is well and I hope everything is like it should be. 
    “I want to wish you big luck even if you don’t need it – you’re on that level.

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    “Keep making history and people admire you, you’re an inspiration for everybody so keep doing what you’re doing and be yourself.
    “Do me a favour, just go out there and dance in the ring and do what you have to do. Take the belt home and keep going, keep striving, keep pushing.”
    Fury responded on Twitter by saying: “Lions eat first, thank you Zlatan!”
    A number of other footy stars have also wished the champ well ahead of his clash with the Bronze Bomber.
    Manchester United supporter Fury received one from Red Devils defender Harry Maguire saying: “All the best champ.”
    United legend Gary Neville, who interviewed Fury on his YouTube channel the Overlap recently, also joined in.
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    He posted a picture of the pair together with the caption: “Sending all my best wishes to this giant of a man! Come on @Tyson_Fury.”
    Ex-Premier League player turned Hollywood actor Vinnie Jones sent a video message to Fury as well, saying: “Tyson, hope you win on Saturday night son.
    “We’ll all be rooting for ya, you know I’ve been there for the last two fights in your corner.
    “I know you’re going to knock him out again. You’ve got the whole country behind you son. Go get him.”
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    Arsenal striker Lacazette ‘top transfer target’ for Inter Milan but Serie A champs must get Sanchez’s wages off books

    ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE is attracting interest from Serie A giants Inter Milan regarding a January transfer move. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A champs have made the Arsenal man their ‘top target’.
    Lacazette has played just 49 minutes of Premier League action this seasonCredit: Reuters
    But has scored two goals in two games in the Carabao CupCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    The 30-year-old’s Emirates contract expires in June and he is unlikely to extend his stay at the club.
    Frenchman Lacazette is able to begin contract negotiations with foreign teams from January 1 over a free transfer at the end of the campaign.
    But Arsenal could opt to sell him to Inter for a cut-price fee in January.
    However, a move to Milan hinges on whether the Nerazzurri can shift former Gunner Alexis Sanchez off their wage-book.
    Cross city rivals AC Milan have also been linked, as well as Juventus and Atletico Madrid.
    Sanchez earns a reported £6million-a-year at Inter and is under contract until the summer of 2023.

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    But the 32-year-old Chilean has played just 52 minutes of Serie A action this season and has fallen out of favour at San Siro since Simone Inzaghi replaced Antonio Conte in the summer.
    In a now-deleted recent social media post, Sanchez said: “Realise that you can be worth a lot, but if you are in the wrong place, you are not going to shine.”
    Lacazette has also struggled for first team minutes so far this campaign.
    He has been restricted to Carabao Cup action, and has not started any of Arsenal’s seven Premier League games this season.
    And SunSport exclusively revealed that Arsenal are already preparing for life without him.
    England duo Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ollie Watkins are the two names on Mikel Arteta’s striker wish-list.
    Since joining the Gunners from Lyon in a reported £47m deal four years ago, Lacazette has made 174 appearances for the club.
    He also helped the club to FA Cup glory in 2020 and has scored 67 goals during his time at the Emirates.
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