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Mbappe’s transfer decision could open Neymar to Chelsea

Paris Saint-Germain are open to offers for French superstar Kylian Mbappe after already allowing Lionel Messi to leave the club – whilst Neymar’s future in Paris is also uncertain

Kylian Mbappe looks set to leave Paris Saint-Germain in the next 12 months after informing the French club that he will not be extending his current contract. PSG are actively looking to sell the 24-year-old after leaving him out of their pre-season squad following his contract decision.

Lionel Messi has already left the Parisians this summer after joining Inter Miami. Luis Enrique has been appointed manager at the Parc des Princes Stadium and is overseeing a huge squad overhaul which may see Mbappe and Neymar follow Messi out of the club.

Arsenal, Chelsea and even Tottenham have been linked with a move for Mbappe this summer as PSG brace themselves for a flurry of bids – with the French outfit even considering loaning the France international out for the 2023/24 campaign. Mbappe featured 34 times for the Parisians in Ligue 1 last term, directly contributing towards 35 goals.

Al-Hilal have had a world record £259million bid for Mbappe accepted by PSG – but it is unclear if the player would be open to joining the Saudi Arabian side. Chelsea are now deemed to be out of the race to sign the French superstar, but Mbappe’s decision could now trigger the Blues to turn their attention to securing a deal for Neymar instead.

The Brazilian winger – who has two years left on his deal in Paris plus the option of a third – has been linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge in the past with Todd Boehly said to have held talks with PSG representatives during the World Cup. The 31-year-old recently revealed his intention to remain at Parc des Princes Stadium ahead of the upcoming campaign: “I hope to play this season at PSG, I have a contract with Paris,” he said in an interview with Brazilian YouTube channel Que Papinho.

“So far, no one has told me anything [about leaving],” he added. Given his contract situation, age and injury record – this summer may represent the best chance for PSG to recoup a large fee for the Brazilian after making him the most expensive transfer in football history – after activating his £191million release clause to sign him from Barcelona in 2017.

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Premier League

Amorim Explains Rashford’s Loan Move to Aston Villa

£40m Striker: Man Utd, Liverpool In Transfer ‘Tug Of War’

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has revealed that Marcus Rashford’s departure on loan to Aston Villa was due to differences in football philosophy.

Rashford, 27, joined Villa on a loan deal that includes an option for a permanent transfer valued at £40 million, with the Midlands club covering up to 75% of his wages.

Amorim explained that despite Rashford’s talent, he struggled to adapt to the coach’s tactical approach.

“I couldn’t get Marcus to see the way you’re supposed to play football and to train the way I see it,” Amorim said.

He acknowledged that player-coach dynamics can vary, saying, “Sometimes you have one player who is really good with one coach, and the same player with another coach is different. I just wish the best to Rashford and Unai Emery, and I hope they can connect because he’s a very good player.”

Rashford made notable contributions under Amorim, scoring his first goal during a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town and starting key matches against Everton and Viktoria Plzen.

Villa fans will now anticipate seeing the forward make an impact under Unai Emery’s management.

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Serie A

Lookman Set for February Return Following Knee Injury

Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman is expected to return to action before the end of February after recovering from a knee injury sustained in training last month.

The 27-year-old Nigerian international has missed the team’s last three matches across all competitions and will also be unavailable for both legs of Atalanta’s crucial UEFA Champions League play-off against Club Brugge.

According to Transfermarkt, Lookman is slated to make his comeback during Atalanta’s Serie A fixture against Empoli on February 23.

The former Leicester City player has been in stellar form this season, recording 14 goals and seven assists in 27 appearances. His return is expected to provide a significant boost to Gian Piero Gasperini’s side as they continue their campaign in both domestic and European competitions.

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Premier League

Liverpool to Face Newcastle United in Carabao Cup Final

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Liverpool secured their place in this year’s Carabao Cup final with a commanding 4-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Thursday night.

Despite trailing 1-0 from the first leg in North London, the Reds staged a stunning comeback.

After a goalless first half, Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock with a sharp snapshot. Mohamed Salah then doubled Liverpool’s advantage from the penalty spot after Gakpo was fouled.

Dominik Szoboszlai added a third with a composed finish, before captain Virgil van Dijk sealed the rout with a powerful header.

Their final opponents, Newcastle United, defeated Arsenal 2-0 on Wednesday night at St James’ Park, completing a 4-0 aggregate victory.

The highly anticipated final will take place on March 16.

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