'Devastating' target now snubs Spurs in dramatic twist after Paratici finally struck agreement
Tottenham target Franck Kessie has reportedly snubbed a move to north London, according to Calciomercato, cited by Inside Futbol.
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Holders Algeria knocked out of Cup of Nations after Ivory Coast defeat
DOUALA, Cameroon: Nicolas Pepe scored a superb solo goal as Ivory Coast beat Algeria 3-1 to send the defending champions crashing out of the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Thursday (Jan 20) following a disastrous Group E campaign.
Friday's gossip column: Ndombele, Martial, Lingard, Mbappe, Bakker, Pogba, Dembele
Paris St-Germain are in talks to sign Tottenham and France midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, 25, on loan. He was Spurs' record signing when he joined in 2019 in a £53m deal. (Goal)external-link
Algeria out as group phase ends with more shocks
The Ivory Coast dumped defending champions Algeria out of the Africa Cup of Nations, Mali topped Group F and minnows Comoros Islands, Equatorial Guinea and Gambia advanced to the last 16 as the group phase came to a dramatic close on Thursday.
Afcon 2021: Holders Algeria crash out after Ivory Coast defeat
Defending champions Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 defeat against Ivory Coast in Douala.
Tottenham consider Franck Kessie move in January to avoid bidding war for AC Milan midfielder - reports
Tottenham could bid for AC Milan’s Franck Kessie in January to avoid a free transfer bidding war this summer, according to reports. The 25-year-old Ivory Coast international is out of contract this summer and can negotiate a free transfer with a club outside Italy, however Milan may be tempted to sell in the January transfer window to avoid losing him for nothing.
Transfer news: Carlos, Balotelli, Mourinho, Pogba, Kessie, Martial
Sevilla's Brazilian defender Diego Carlos, 28, has told the Spanish club he wants to leave and join Newcastle United. (Sky Sports)external-link