France forward Kylian Mbappe has told his club Paris Saint-Germain that he intends to stay for the 2023/24 season but has no intention of extending his stay beyond that. AFP
France forward Kylian Mbappe has told his club Paris Saint-Germain that he intends to stay for the 2023/24 season but has no intention of extending his stay beyond that. AFP
France forward Kylian Mbappe has told his club Paris Saint-Germain that he intends to stay for the 2023/24 season but has no intention of extending his stay beyond that. AFP
France forward Kylian Mbappe has told his club Paris Saint-Germain that he intends to stay for the 2023/24 season but has no intention of extending his stay beyond that. AFP

PSG to deliver Mbappe ultimatum, Busquets set to join Messi in Miami


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The rumour mill is in full swing with daily stories of players coming and going.

Saudi Arabian clubs are being linked with a high volume of players, with N'Golo Kante the most recent high-profile recruit.

Each weekday we'll bring you the best transfer gossip and the likelihood of those transfer stories bearing fruit.

Paris Saint-Germain are set to hand forward Kylian Mbappe an ultimatum, reports Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo. According to the Spanish newspaper, PSG will tell Mbappe to either commit his future to the Parc des Princes or leave, with Real Madrid poised to pounce. Mbappe’s current deal with the French champions runs until the summer of 2024, but he has recently informed the Ligue 1 club that he has no intention to extend the option clause that would keep him in France for another year.

Barcelona star Sergio Busquets has decided to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, according to Relevo. The Spanish midfielder is reported to have agreed a contract until 2025 with the MLS side, turning down interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia. He will leave the Camp Nou officially on June 30 after an 18-year spell with the Catalan giants.

Tottenham Hotspur are confident of signing Leicester City attacking midfielder James Maddison, reports the Daily Mail. With just one year left on his contract at the King Power Stadium, the Foxes are looking to sell the 26-year-old for a "sizeable fee" following their relegation from the Premier League.

Fulham want to sign Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse, writes The Independent. The Saints are open to selling the 28-year-old England international as they prepare to compete in the Championship next season, and are looking for an offer close to £30 million.

Liverpool are among the favourites to sign Juventus winger Federico Chiesa, reports Italian journalist Giovanni Albanese. The Serie A club are reluctant to sell the 25-year-old Italy international but could be willing to enter negotiations with Chiesa giving the Turin club few indicators he will extend his stay at the Allianz Arena.

Al Hilal are prepared to offer Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku €30 million-per-season to make the switch to the Saudi Pro League, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The 30-year-old Belgium striker scored 21 goals in 37 matches while on loan at Inter Milan last season, and it is unclear if he figures in the plans of Mauricio Pochettino, the new head coach at Chelsea, Lukaku's parent club.

Al Nassr are keen on signing Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, writes Relevo. The Croatia international is one of the players who could be moved on from the San Siro this summer as the club look to raise funds for transfers, and it is reported that the Saudi Pro League side are looking to complete a double swoop of midfielders that also includes Real Betis star William Carvalho. Brozovic, 30, made 40 appearances across all competitions last season.

Tewellah by Nawal Zoghbi is out now.

The specs

Engine: 2x201bhp AC Permanent-magnetic electric

Transmission: n/a

Power: 402bhp

Torque: 659Nm

Price estimate: Dh200,000

On sale: Q3 2022 

Groom and Two Brides

Director: Elie Semaan

Starring: Abdullah Boushehri, Laila Abdallah, Lulwa Almulla

Rating: 3/5

Super 30

Produced: Sajid Nadiadwala and Phantom Productions
Directed: Vikas Bahl
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Srivastav, Mrinal Thakur
Rating: 3.5 /5

Freezer tips

  • Always make sure food is completely cool before freezing.
  • If you’re cooking in large batches, divide into either family-sized or individual portions to freeze.
  • Ensure the food is well wrapped in foil or cling film. Even better, store in fully sealable, labelled containers or zip-lock freezer bags.
  • The easiest and safest way to defrost items such as the stews and sauces mentioned is to do so in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

Match info

Uefa Champions League Group B

Barcelona v Tottenham Hotspur, midnight

ASHES SCHEDULE

First Test
November 23-27 (The Gabba, Brisbane)
Second Test
December 2-6 (Adelaide Oval, Adelaide)
Third Test
December 14-18 (Waca Ground, Perth)
Fourth Test
December 26-30 (Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne)
Fifth Test
January 4-8, 2018 (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney)

While you're here
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The specs: 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Cabriolet

Price, base / as tested: Dh275,250 / Dh328,465

Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder

Power: 245hp @ 5,500rpm

Torque: 370Nm @ 1,300rpm

Transmission: Nine-speed automatic

Fuel consumption, combined: 7.0L / 100km

TO A LAND UNKNOWN

Director: Mahdi Fleifel

Starring: Mahmoud Bakri, Aram Sabbah, Mohammad Alsurafa

Rating: 4.5/5

The National Archives, Abu Dhabi

Founded over 50 years ago, the National Archives collects valuable historical material relating to the UAE, and is the oldest and richest archive relating to the Arabian Gulf.

Much of the material can be viewed on line at the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive - https://www.agda.ae/en

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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
the pledge

I pledge to uphold the duty of tolerance

I pledge to take a first stand against hate and injustice

I pledge to respect and accept people whose abilities, beliefs and culture are different from my own

I pledge to wish for others what I wish for myself

I pledge to live in harmony with my community

I pledge to always be open to dialogue and forgiveness

I pledge to do my part to create peace for all

I pledge to exercise benevolence and choose kindness in all my dealings with my community

I pledge to always stand up for these values: Zayed's values for tolerance and human fraternity

What are the main cyber security threats?

Cyber crime - This includes fraud, impersonation, scams and deepfake technology, tactics that are increasingly targeting infrastructure and exploiting human vulnerabilities.
Cyber terrorism - Social media platforms are used to spread radical ideologies, misinformation and disinformation, often with the aim of disrupting critical infrastructure such as power grids.
Cyber warfare - Shaped by geopolitical tension, hostile actors seek to infiltrate and compromise national infrastructure, using one country’s systems as a springboard to launch attacks on others.

The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

ONCE UPON A TIME IN GAZA

Starring: Nader Abd Alhay, Majd Eid, Ramzi Maqdisi

Directors: Tarzan and Arab Nasser

Rating: 4.5/5

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When Umm Kulthum performed in Abu Dhabi

  

 

 

 

Known as The Lady of Arabic Song, Umm Kulthum performed in Abu Dhabi on November 28, 1971, as part of celebrations for the fifth anniversary of the accession of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as Ruler of Abu Dhabi. A concert hall was constructed for the event on land that is now Al Nahyan Stadium, behind Al Wahda Mall. The audience were treated to many of Kulthum's most well-known songs as part of the sold-out show, including Aghadan Alqak and Enta Omri.

 
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'Laal Kaptaan'

Director: Navdeep Singh

Stars: Saif Ali Khan, Manav Vij, Deepak Dobriyal, Zoya Hussain

Rating: 2/5

MATCH INFO

Karnataka Tuskers 110-5 (10 ovs)

Tharanga 48, Shafiq 34, Rampaul 2-16

Delhi Bulls 91-8 (10 ovs)

Mathews 31, Rimmington 3-28

Karnataka Tuskers win by 19 runs

THE SPECS

Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8

Transmission: seven-speed dual clutch

Power: 710bhp

Torque: 770Nm

Speed: 0-100km/h 2.9 seconds

Top Speed: 340km/h

Price: Dh1,000,885

On sale: now

Calls

Directed by: Fede Alvarez

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Karen Gillian, Aaron Taylor-Johnson

4/5

Updated: June 23, 2023, 3:54 AM