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      Kylian Mbappe jets off on holiday with two stunning bikini-clad friends as topless PSG ace soaks up rays in Sardinia

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE didn’t appear to be troubled by his PSG woes as he enjoyed a getaway with some stunning friends in sunny Sardinia.The French star has had a chaotic summer so far after PSG left him out of their pre-season squad when it became clear he would not sign a new contract at the club.
      Kylian Mbappe enjoyed some time away from his PSG transfer saga in Sardinia this weekendCredit: BackGrid
      The forward was spotted alongside two bikini-clad friendsCredit: BackGrid
      The two friends were spotted enjoying cocktails at the resortCredit: BackGrid
      Sardinia has become a hot spot for footballers enjoying their travels this summer – with Mbappe linking up with Real Madrid forward Rodrygo later that nightCredit: BackGrid
      He has been made to train away from the PSG first team with a group of players labelled “the undesirables” – which includes the likes of former Liverpool star Gini Wijnaldum and World Cup winner Leandro Paredes.
      But those issues seemed a world away from the Frenchman as he jetted off to Sardinia to enjoy some downtime.
      Mbappe was seen stepping off a lavish private jet alongside a friend before making his way to a beach club.
      He was then spotted relaxing by a pool alongside two bikini-clad friends as they soaked up the rays on the Southern Italian island.
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      Mbappe relaxed in a pair of beige swim shorts and designer sunglasses as he aimed to maximise his time away from PSG training.
      One of his female friends wore a gold bikini while the other was on white, the the brunette pair seen clinking glasses as they enjoyed a cocktail.
      The French superstar was spotted out partying later that evening with Real Madrid winger Rodrygo – further adding to the speculation that he will join him in Madrid.

      Rodrygo uploaded a picture of the two of them to his Twitter with the caption “KM” alongside a fire emoji.
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      Mbappe’s prospective transfer to Real Madrid has dominated the headlines over the last couple of years but looked to be resolved when he signed a new PSG contract last summer.

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      Mbappe jetted into Sardinia on what appeared to be a private jet alongside a friendCredit: BackGrid
      Mbappe was seen in a pair of beige swim shorts and designer sunglassesCredit: BackGrid
      The forward signed a deal until 2024 with the option to extend by another year this window.
      The £893,000-a-week contract extension was signed after extensive negotiations with PSG President Nasser El-Khelaifi and even a personal intervention from French President Emmanuel Macron.
      After the deal was signed, Mbappe was presented to fans with an ‘Mbappe 2025’ shirt – such was the club’s conviction that he would activate his extension clause this summer.
      But after it became clear that Mbappe had no intention of triggering the extension, the club became convinced that he would sign for Real Madrid on a free transfer next year.
      PSG President El-Khelaifi penned a furious letter in response to Mbappe’s failure to extend accusing the forward of causing “enormous harm” to the club.
      The club are now desperate to sell the forward in order to garner a fee for him and reportedly accepted a £259million bid from Saudi side Al-Hilal last month for the Frenchman.
      Mbappe, however, refused to meet with the Saudi club.
      The lack of resolution over a transfer next season could see the forward benched by PSG for the entirety of their 2023-24 campaign.
      Mbappe and his friends were able to enjoy the warm weather in Sardinia after the intense heatwave finally relented in the regionCredit: BackGrid
      PSG’s season kicks off against Lorient in six daysCredit: BackGrid More

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      Chelsea to take advantage of relegation release clause to complete Tyler Adams transfer as Caicedo frustration continues

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      CHELSEA are looking to complete the signing of Tyler Adams from Leeds.The Blues plan to take advantage of the midfielder’s relegation release clause at Elland Road.
      Chelsea are set to trigger Tyler Adams’ relegation release clauseCredit: Getty
      Adams is available for just £20million after Leeds were relegated to the Championship last season.
      According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea plan on triggering the clause to add the American to their ranks.
      The report adds that the deal will not impact their pursuit of Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      Chelsea have had multiple bids rejected for the Ecuador international but are expected to launch a fresh £90million offer.
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      Adams only joined Leeds last summer but is said to be keen on a move before the transfer window closes.
      He would prefer not to spend a season in the second tier amid interest from Premier League clubs.
      Aston Villa are believed to be amongst the sides to have taken an interest in him, although Chelsea are the current favourites to sign the 24-year-old.
      Adams made 26 appearances for Leeds last season but has been out since March with a hamstring injury.
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      Chelsea are keen to bolster their midfield, with Mauricio Pochettino still eyeing a move for Caicedo.
      His hopes of completing a deal have been boosted this week, with Brighton close to signing a potential replacement.
      The Seagulls have reached an agreement with Ajax for the signing of Mohammed Kudus, which could open the door for Caicedo’s exit. More

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      Transfer talks between Arsenal and Brentford over David Raya hitting ‘key stage’ after £23m bid for keeper was rejected

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      DAVID RAYA is edging closer to completing a move from Brentford to Arsenal.Talks between the clubs have reportedly hit a key stage after the Gunners had a bid rejected earlier this week.
      David Raya is edging closer to joining ArsenalCredit: PA
      Brentford knocked back a £23million approach from Arsenal as it fell short of their asking price.
      However, Fabrizio Romano reports that new talks between the two clubs are set to take place on Sunday.
      Negotiations have been advancing well and are now at the final stage.
      Raya has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal ahead of a move.
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      The Spanish keeper will provide competition for Aaron Ramsdale at the Emirates Stadium.
      Current back-up option Matt Turner is set to leave the club on a permanent basis, with a deal to join Nottingham Forest close to completion.
      Raya is into the final year of his contract at Brentford and played all 38 of their Premier League matches last term.
      During those games, he kept 12 clean sheets, the fifth highest tally in the league.
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      If his transfer goes through he would become Arsenal’s fourth signing of the summer.
      Mikel Arteta has already added Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice to his squad. More

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      Crystal Palace eye transfer raid on relegated Southampton for new striker after Arsenal snub approaches for two stars

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      CRYSTAL PALACE boss Roy Hodgson wants Southampton striker Che Adams as Jean-Philippe Mateta heads for the exit.Hodgson is keen to recruit the experienced Scotland star who can leave relegated Saints for the right price and also interests Wolves and Bournemouth.
      Che Adams is wanted by Crystal Palace after scoring the winner in Southampton’s Championship bowCredit: Getty
      Palace boss Roy Hodgson is ready to let Jean-Philippe Mateta leave to get AdamsCredit: Reuters
      Adams, 27, who hit the winner at Sheffield Wednesday after coming on as a late sub on Friday, is the kind of strong frontrunner that Hodgson could do with.
      And he will also be needed if Mateta, 26, moves in this window.
      RB Leipzig are keen on Mateta while Italians Genoa had an offer rejected. Hodgson would happily upgrade the hitman.
      Palace could do the Adams deal if they sell Mateta for a similar price. Both are in the £15million range.
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      Eagles have had no encouragement at all from Arsenal in a bid to get Folarin Balogun and Eddie Nketiah.
      Now Adams has moved up their wanted list.
      Hodgson is after four new players after landing Matheus Franca, a signing we first revealed was Palace’s priority in April.
      Palace would also like Chelsea left-back Lewis Hall on loan.
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      But they are wary about making a move because Michael Olise is on the Stamford Bridge radar and they do not want to open that door.
      Olise is happy to stay at Palace but a huge Chelsea offer could change that. The Eagles fear late movement for their best players. More

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      Ex-Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles closing in on return to football as he leaves boyhood club after 20 years

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      AINSLEY MAITLAND-NILES is closing in on a return to football after leaving Arsenal.The versatile midfielder has been a free agent since leaving the Gunners back in June.
      Ainsley Maitland-Niles is close to sealing a return to footballCredit: Getty
      He had been with the club for 20 years after joining his boyhood club back in 2003.
      However, he was one of 10 players released by Arsenal at the end of his contract this summer.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, though, Maitland-Niles is on the verge of joining a new club.
      He has verbally agreed a four-year deal with Lyon, with talks now at their final stages.
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      The free transfer will seal his return to football following over a month without a club.
      Maitland-Niles will link up with ex-Arsenal team-mate Alexandre Lacazette in France.
      He had been linked with a Premier League move earlier in the transfer window.
      As many as four clubs were reportedly eyeing a deal to sign the 25-year-old.
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      Talks with Everton, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Sheffield United failed to result in a transfer, though.
      During his time with Arsenal, Maitland-Niles made 132 appearances, scoring three goals.
      The former Ipswich loanee also won the FA Cup three times and was capped five times by England.
      He spent last season on loan at Southampton, suffering relegation from the Premier League with the Saints.
      Ainsley Maitland-Niles (right) spent last season on loan at ArsenalCredit: Getty More

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      Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers poised to pounce for Man City starlet with Hoops out to beat Wolves to loan transfer

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      BRENDAN RODGERS is in the queue for Manchester City midfielder Tommy Doyle and waiting for the moment to pounce.Celtic boss Rodgers is a fan of Doyle who looks set to move in this window.
      Tommy Doyle is wanted on loan by Celtic and WolvesCredit: Getty
      Returning Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers wants to take the Man City kid north of the borderCredit: Rex
      And he is ready to swoop if he loses any of his current Hoops squad.
      Celtic have a strong relationship with Man City and will be updated on any developments over Doyle’s future.
      Wolves are also keen on Doyle, 21, who helped Sheffield United get earn promotion to the Premier League last season.
      But he may not start regularly for them, which leaves the door open for Rodgers.
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      Celtic have a Champions League campaign ahead and are an attractive option.
      However, they would need the cash to fund the buy or put together an impressive case for a loan.
      Celtic have already lost star winger Jota after a £25million move to Saudi Arabia.
      While defender Carl Starfelt is reportedly set to move to LaLiga side Celta Vigo.
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      The Swede has been linked with a move since his girlfriend Jacynta Galabadaarachchi left Celtic women’s team for Sporting Lisbon.
      The Scottish champions kicked off with a 4-2 win over Ross County on Saturday.
      Speaking after the game, Rodgers said: “Carl could leave, hence the reason for not starting him, that’s maybe something that will go through next week, but we shall see.
      “He’s obviously been a fantastic servant here, and he’s a great guy and really committed, but there’s reasons why he might want to move on.” More

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      Nottingham Forest demand £10m transfer fee from Sheffield United for unwanted star who was exiled after paperwork mishap

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED must cough up a hefty £10million to buy Lewis O’Brien after Nottingham Forest snubbed a loan.Forest will not help out their newly-promoted Premier League rivals with a temporary deal for the 24-year-old midfielder.
      Lewis O’Brien was on loan at Wayne Rooney’s DC United last season and is wanted by Sheff UtdCredit: Rex
      Forest poached O’Brien from Huddersfield after beating the Terriers in the 2022 play-off final.
      But he failed to nail down a regular spot as Forest signed an incredible 30-plus players for their Prem return.
      O’Brien was left exiled for the second half of the season after a paperwork issue meant a loan to Blackburn fell through on January deadline day.
      He had already been left out of Forest’s Prem squad.
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      O’Brien ultimately moved across the pond for loan spell with Wayne Rooney’s DC United in the MLS.
      But he is back now and could go out for the season if a Championship club comes in.
      Blades are still waiting on an answer from Manchester City about James McAtee returning on loan.
      But they fear PSV Eindhoven beating them to Bayern Munich’s US midfielder Malik Tillman.
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      Tillman spent last season at Rangers.
      And he is seen by United as a long-term replacement for Sander Berge, whose deal is up next year. More

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      Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy flies to Miami with Bayern Munich still sweating over final Harry Kane bid worth £105m

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      BAYERN MUNICH are being left to sweat for a decision over their final Harry Kane bid from Daniel Levy.The German giants submitted a fresh £86million bid for the England captain on Friday.
      Tottenham have not responded to Bayern Munich’s latest Harry Kane bid
      Daniel Levy has flown to Miami but is still workingCredit: AFP
      Despite telling Spurs they wanted a response the same day, they have yet to receive an answer.
      Tottenham chairman Levy has flown to Miami but is still working from Florida, weighing up Bayern’s final offer of £86million with £17million in add-ons.
      Kane wants to have his future clarified before Spurs’ first game of the season against Brentford on August 13.
      The 30-year-old is into the final year of his contract and has no intention of signing a new deal.
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      He is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside England from January 1.
      Bayern have already had two bids rejected and club representatives have been in England this week for talks with Spurs.
      The Bundesliga champions are believed to have offered £81.7m earlier this week.
      Tottenham are believed to still be chasing around £100m for Kane.
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      Bayern’s latest bid will surpass that asking price once £17million-worth of add-ons have been activated.
      Both clubs are confident that a deal can be done before the transfer window closes.

      Thomas Tuchel’s side are prepared to offer Kane a five-year deal if successful with their record transfer bid.
      The offer would shatter their current record of £70million, paid to Atletico Madrid for Lucas Hernandez in 2019.
      Kane is understood to have held talks with manager Thomas Tuchel with regards to a possible move.
      His wife Katie was also reportedly in Munich looking for a house last month as the move edges closer.
      Spurs have been linked with a host of potential replacements for Kane and are now said to be looking at £13m-rated Argentinian youngster Alejo Veliz.
      Harry Kane is into the final year of his Tottenham contract More