Highly-rated Bordeaux attacker Malcom believes the time has come to leave the Ligue 1 side and is eager to realise his dream of playing for a club like Bayern Munich.
Malcom has been with Bordeaux since leaving Corinthians in January 2016, becoming one of the standout players in Ligue 1 despite still being just 21.
Arsenal and Tottenham have been linked as suitors, with the Gunners initially emerging as favourites for his signature in January when Alexis Sanchez secured a move to Manchester United.
But Bordeaux dug their heels in on that occasion and now Bayern appear to be frontrunners, with the Bavarian giants reportedly keen on bringing in younger wide players, as Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery – both 34 – head towards the end of their careers.
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Lazio goalkeeper Federico Marchetti is wanted by top European clubs, .
The Italy international has enjoyed another excellent season at Stadio Olimpico and his impressive displays did not go unnoticed.
According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Barcelona and Manchester United are among clubs showing interest in the 30-year-old.
While the Red Devils are not really expected to make a move any time soon given David De Gea s outstanding showings, the Catalans could decide to submit an official proposal as they search for a successor to Victor Valdes.
Lazio chairman Claudio Lotito has so far refused to negotiate the sale, but he may not be able to resist a big money offer from Camp Nou.
Federico Marchetti, who joined the club in a cut-price deal from Caglia…
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi has dismissed suggestions that he is keen on leaving the club.
The 26-year-old, who made 37 appearances last season as Carlo Ancelotti’s side lifted the Ligue 1 title, has just one year remaining on his contract.
But Matuidi is eager to stay at the Parc des Princes, despite rumours that several clubs around Europe are vying for his signature.
I still have a year left on my contract with the club, Matuidi told Le Parisien.
For now, I am a PSG player 100%. I have ever confidence in the club and the president and they have faith in me.
I can say that I will honour my contract until the last.
Matuidi joined PSG from Saint-Etienne in 2011 amid rumoured interest from numerous Premier League sides.
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Liverpool s Albert Riera warned his Spanish teammates that Turkey, who face the Euro 2008 champions in a World Cup qualifying game on Saturday, are a very aggressive team which plays as one.
Turkey is a proud team, very patriotic, he said. They have a very aggressive game, hard It s a team that plays as one, the midfielder said on Wednesday.
Valencia s Juan Mata, who replaces the injured Andres Iniesta in midfield, said Turkey who reached the Euro 2008 semi-finals is Spain s toughest opponent in the group.
Spain top their 2010 World Cup qualifying group, with four wins from four games, and have only conceded one goal in their last 10 matches.
Turkey are second in the group, which also includes Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Estonia and Armenia.
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Sampdoria striker Antonio Cassano has been in excellent form in the 2008-09 campaign, but has not been chosen by Italy coach Marcello Lippi, since he took charge of the national team this past summer.
Cassano? He should check his ID if he is between 18 and 40, then he must continue to play well and when I make my choices there is a chance he will be there [in the squad], The former Juventus boss said in an interview with Sky Sport 24.
I have nothing in particular against him, nor anyone else. My decisions are simply based on my technical ideas.
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Monterrey 2-2 Al-Hilal (4-3 on penalties): Cardenas the hero as Mexican club seal third-place finish
Goalkeeper Luis Cardenas saved two penalties and scored the decisive spot-kick as Monterrey beat Al-Hilal 4-3 in a shoot-out to finish third at the Club World Cup after a 2-2 draw in normal time.
Carlos Eduardo gave Al-Hilal the lead with the only goal of the first half, but a weakened Monterrey side hit back through quickfire goals from Arturo Gonzalez and Maximiliano Meza before the hour.
Substitute Bafetimbi Gomis scored six minutes after being introduced from the bench to ensure Saturday s match at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar went all the way to penalties.
And it was Antonio Mohamed s men who prevailed in dramatic circumstances, with Cardenas proving the spot-kick hero by keeping out attempts from Eduardo and Mohamed Kanno before converting fro…
Thiago Alcantara is unlikely to travel to St James Park for Liverpool s Premier League clash against Newcastle United as his recovery from a knee injury must not be rushed.
Thiago has made just two Premier League appearances this season, suffering his setback in a 2-2 draw with Everton on October 17, but he returned to first-team training last week.
Jurgen Klopp is not willing to take any risks, however, as Liverpool aim to return to winning ways at Newcastle following a disappointing 1-1 draw with struggling West Brom on Sunday.
I like watching all my players play, Klopp told reporters.
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With Thiago, he had a few minutes until …
Mauricio Pochettino lauded Tottenham s achievement after a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United secured their place in next season s Champions League.
A well-taken goal from Harry Kane proved to be the difference between the two sides on a tense night at Wembley, where Spurs found themselves under pressure from a Newcastle side playing with freedom, having already avoided relegation from the Premier League.
The result moved Spurs up to third and put paid to fears of their season ending in failure following a slump in form and set up a season of Champions League football in their new stadium.
To achieve the top four is a massive achievement, Pochettino told reporters. I want to congratulate the players first of all and then the staff.
Another season of foot…
Napoli s deserved 2-0 triumph at Sampdoria was not enough to maintain a Serie A title challenge as Juventus latest triumph was confirmed on Sunday.
Victory away at Juve looked to have given Napoli the opportunity to push all the way for a first Scudetto since 1990, but a failure to win either of the subsequent two matches put paid to their challenge.
And so, with Juventus drawing at Roma, a dominant Napoli display at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris counted for little, despite a marvellous strike from substitute Arkadiusz Milik just 75 seconds after his introduction that was followed by a Raul Albiol header.
The Partenopei had looked destined for a frustrating third winless game after Dries Mertens saw an early goal contentiously ruled out and Samp s debutant goalkee…
Thomas Vermaelen will spend next season on loan at Roma with the Serie A club also having the option to purchase the Belgium international at the end of 2016-17, Barcelona have announced.
Vermaelen arrived on Sunday to undergo his medical and the 30-year-old has now completed his move to the Italian capital.
The centre-back joined Barca from Arsenal in August 2014, but injuries prevented him from making an impact at Camp Nou. He made just one appearance in his first season at the Catalans, before making an additional 20 appearances last term.
Vermaelen won two domestic doubles as well as the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup during his time at Barcelona.
Roma previously already brought in Alisson, Mario Rui, Juan Jesus, Federico Fa…