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Randal Kolo Muani closed in on a Juventus return as Paris Saint-Germain and the Italian giants edged towards sealing a €60 million transfer agreement.

• PSG and Juve finalising €60m deal
• Striker set for long-awaited Serie A return
• Move marks Juventus’ major attacking boost

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Juve are edging closer to sealing Kolo Muani’s long-term return from PSG in a deal worth around €60 million (£51m/$65m). After months of negotiations, the two clubs appear to have reached common ground on a deal that will see the French striker initially return on loan with an obligation to buy. Kolo Muani, who scored 10 goals and provided three assists in 22 games during his short loan spell in Turin last season, has already expressed his desire to continue with the Bianconeri. PSG, meanwhile, are keen to cash in on a player who never truly settled in Paris under Luis Enrique.

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  This deal would represent one of Juventus’s key transfer outlays in recent years, underlining their intent to rebuild a sharper, more mobile attack. The club have long sought a striker who can stretch defences and bring versatility up front, qualities that Kolo Muani demonstrated during his first stint in Serie A.

  For PSG, this is another clear step in their summer strategy by offloading high-wage players who don’t fit Luis Enrique’s system, while balancing the books after years of heavy spending. The move also reaffirms how Serie A’s elite are willing to invest heavily again, despite broader financial caution across Italian football.

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  The structure of the deal has been a sticking point for weeks, where PSG initially raised their asking price to €70 million (£59m/$76m), which Juventus were unwilling to pay outright. The compromise now looks set at a €5m paid loan followed by a €55m (£46m/$59m) mandatory purchase clause, spreading the cost across seasons. For Juventus, this comes with financial strain as Kolo Muani is expected to earn around €8m net per year.

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  If the deal is finalised, Juve will not only secure a striker tailor-made for their new project but also set off a domino effect in the market. For PSG, this agreement could help finance their ongoing squad overhaul and allow Enrique to continue building a younger, more balanced squad. All eyes now turn to whether Juve can wrap up the final details before rivals swoop in or PSG change course. Juve is set to play against Genoa on Saturday.

Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw has officially been handed Manchester City Women’s iconic No.9 shirt, which is worn by Erling Haaland for the men's team, as she prepares for the 2025-26 season. The prolific Jamaican forward, who has worn number 21 since joining City in the summer of 2021, will now carry a shirt number steeped in the club’s history.

• Shaw switches to squad’s iconic No.9
• Miedema announced as new No.10 
• WSL campaign starts September 5 vs Chelsea

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Shaw's switch to No.9 highlights her status as City Women’s most lethal striker. She has scored 91 times in just 106 appearances, earning back-to-back WSL Golden Boots and shattering the club’s single-season goal record with 31 strikes in 30 matches during 2022-23. 

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  In a parallel squad update, Dutch star Vivianne Miedema has been designated as City’s No.10 for the upcoming campaign. She previously wore the No.6 jersey during her debut season, scoring 11 goals in 19 appearances. She steps into the No.10 role previously occupied by Jill Roord. 

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Shaw becomes the fourth official City women’s squad player to claim the No.9 shirt since the professional era began in 2014. Previous holders include Toni Duggan, Pauline Bremer, and Chloe Kelly, each leaving their mark through outstanding contributions.

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  City Women will kick off their season on September 5 with a high-profile home match against Chelsea in the WSL. However, before that, they will play a friendly against eternal rivals Manchester United on August 9.

The home side have been hit by Covid-19 but will be unchanged at the Gabba with West Indies needing more from their batters

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West Indies look for a miracle win while Australia battle the weather

Big Picture: Australia look to make it 5-0Pat Cummins is viewing the 2023-24 season as a seven-Test summer with an eye on the two matches coming up in New Zealand, but their home portion will draw to a close in Brisbane this week. It may sound harsh, but the biggest obstacle to them completing a 5-0 sweep could well be the weather.It remains a somewhat uncertain picture, but there is now an increasing amount of rain forecast over the weekend, although even the loss of a day or more of playing time wouldn’t rule out the prospect of a result. The first Test in Adelaide barely reached the third day (none of the three against Pakistan needed a fifth day) and the records Australia’s bowlers possess with the pink ball suggest West Indies batters will be up against it again.Related

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The other factor in play is that should the weather become a major factor, it would leave Australia at risk of dropping crucial World Test Championship [WTC] points if the match was to be a draw. Of course, you don’t want to rule out the visitors, but they would need to play out of their skins to force a win.That being said, midway through the second day of the Adelaide Test, West Indies were keeping themselves in touch, in no small part due to the efforts of debutants Shamar Joseph and Justin Greaves. At 168 for 6, Australia were still behind before Travis Head – who has recovered from Covid-19 – turned the game with an increasingly belligerent century.The concern for West Indies is how they can put together enough runs. Kirk McKenzie showed promise, but they need more from captain Kraigg Brathwaite and a resurgence from Tagenarine Chanderpaul.It’s all relative, but the batting is the area under a little bit of a spotlight for Australia with just two centuries in four Tests so far this season. They have, ultimately, made enough runs to win – and often comfortably – but Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne are on the brink of completing a home season without a Test century between them.Form guideAustralia WWWWL
West Indies LDLLLMarnus Labuschagne averages 73.83 in pink-ball Tests•AFP/Getty ImagesIn the spotlight: Marnus Labuschagne and Alzarri Joseph Marnus Labuschagne has had no problem scoring runs against the pink ball: he averages 73.83 in day-night Tests. His second innings against Pakistan in Sydney was as good as he had looked for some time, but then he fell to a top-edged hook against Shamar Joseph in Adelaide. Since becoming a fixture in the Test side he has not failed to score a century in a home summer. He also averages 81.50 on his home turf at the Gabba.As the new vice-captain and a senior member of a young team, Alzarri Joseph needs to stand up for West Indies. He did not bowl poorly in Adelaide, but a first-innings return of 1 for 55 was below what his team needed. It was hoped that his maiden five-wicket haul in South Africa would prove a breakthrough moment but his last three Tests have produced two wickets. And like his new-ball partner Kemar Roach, Australia is proving a tough place for him with an average of 55.33 from three outings.Cameron Green has tested positive for Covid-19 but is set to play•ICC/Getty ImagesTeam news: Aus unchanged, WI may ponder a bowling switchHead has tested negative for Covid-19 so is clear to play without restrictions, but Cameron Green may be under protocols having returned a positive test on Wednesday. If he remains positive he will use a separate changing room. Head coach Andrew McDonald also tested positive. If needed, he will sit away from the rest of the squad on game day.Australia 1 Usman Khawaja, 2 Steven Smith, 3 Marnus Labuschagne, 4 Cameron Green, 5 Travis Head, 6 Mitchell Marsh, 7 Alex Carey (wk), 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Nathan Lyon, 11 Josh HazlewoodWest Indies will bring in offspinning allrounder Kevin Sinclair for a Test debut in place of Gudakesh Motie.West Indies (possible) 1 Kraigg Brathwaite (capt), 2 Tagenarine Chanderpaul, 3 Kirk McKenzie, 4 Alick Athanaze, 5 Kavem Hodge, 6 Justin Greaves, 7 Joshua Da Silva (wk), 8 Kevin Sinclair, 9 Alzarri Joseph, 10 Kemar Roach, 11 Shamar JosephPitch and conditionsThe pitch retained a green tinge the day before the game, but certainly not as much as last season’s two-day contest against South Africa. The forecast for the opening day is good, but the threat of rain increases after that and could be significant over the weekend. The day-night element adds intrigue, with Steven Smith referencing the Pakistan Test in 2016-17 when the visitors nearly chased 490.Stats and trivia: Starc two shy of 350 This will be the third day-night Test at the Gabba, following Pakistan in 2016-17 and Sri Lanka in 2018-19 Australia have never lost a day-night Test: they have won all 11 Mitchell Starc needs two wickets for 350 in TestsQuotes”It should be good. They are a pretty good attack with some good bowlers. Pink ball when it’s nipping around might suit them like it does for our bowlers. It is always a challenge batting under lights when the ball is new. It is always difficult.”
“We didn’t bat well [in Adelaide] so it was always tough. We did great to bowl them out for under 300, but we didn’t put runs on the board. They are a world-class attack but it’s important for us to get runs on the board then that will put us better in the game.

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Júnior Santos chegou ao Botafogo em agosto deste ano com muita disposição para oferecer no setor ofensivo. Apesar das oscilações, o atacante vem sendo muito utilizado por Luís Castro nesta reta final de temporada.

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+Veja quais são os maiores campeões da Copa do Mundo

Desde a sua estreia contra o Juventude, o jogador atuou em todos os jogos do Glorioso no Campeonato Brasileiro. Por enquanto, o camisa 37 disputou dez partidas e marcou apenas um gol.

Nestes embates, Júnior Santos iniciou oito como titular e entrou duas vezes no decorrer do segundo tempo. Com o atacante em campo, o Botafogo obteve cinco vitórias, dois empates e três derrotas.

+Ao L!, Júnior Santos revela desejo de ficar no Botafogo, elogia Luís Castro e relembra momentos de dificuldade

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Júnior Santos pertence aoSanfrecce Hiroshima e possui contrato no Botafogo até o fim do ano. Vale lembrar que o vínculo do atacante pode ser prorrogado para meados de 2023.

Independentemente do futuro, Luís Castro conta com Júnior Santos para os próximos jogos do Campeonato Brasileiro. Apesar da derrota sofrida no último domingo, o Botafogo ainda sonha com uma possível vaga na Libertadores.

Barcelona have softened their stance on Ansu Fati’s transfer status as the club seems to offload the forward quickly amid low interest from Monaco.

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• Barcelona now open to loaning Ansu Fati to Monaco
• No formal offers received for a permanent move
• Deal expected to close in the coming days

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to a report from , Barcelona have reopened talks with Monaco over a potential loan move for Fati after initially holding out for a permanent transfer. The Catalan club, having received no formal proposals for the 22-year-old winger, are now open to a temporary arrangement with Monaco covering part of his wage.

  Fati, who is under contract until June 2027, has already agreed personal terms with the Ligue 1 side. Reportedly, talks had previously stalled due to disagreement over the structure of the deal.

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  Ansu Fati is not part of coach Hansi Flick's plans for the 2025-26 season and made only 11 appearances across all competitions last campaign. With Barcelona needing to reduce their wage bill and the player requiring regular game time, a loan move has emerged as the most possible solution. Monaco are also closing in on a separate deal to sign Paul Pogba on a two-year contract following his suspension. The club, which finished third in Ligue 1 last season, is targeting experienced additions ahead of their Champions League return.

• WHAT DECO SAID

  Barcelona sporting director, Deco said: "With his age and the career he's had, he can't stay without playing. We're open and we won't put obstacles in his way if he wants to leave. Yes, we've spoken with Monaco. Ansu is under contract, if he asks to leave it would be a loan. He's 23, we talk about him as if he were 30, but he still has to grow and he still has a lot to learn."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ANSU FATI?

  Fati is expected to complete the loan move once Barcelona and Monaco finalise salary terms and remaining conditions. The deal should be carried out before the start of pre-season, which will let the Spain international join Monaco's preparations for the Champions League. Barcelona will monitor his performance closely during the loan spell, with a long-term decision on his future to taken likely in the next summer.

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‘O jogo mais importante do São Paulo no último ano.’ Assim, de maneira direta, o atacante Calleri definiu o duelo de ida da semifinal da Copa Sul-Americana contra o Atlético-GO, às 21h30 (de Brasília) desta quinta-feira (1/9), no Serra Dourada. O argentino projetou o duelo, prioritário para o Tricolor na temporada, após os trabalhos desta terça-feira (30), no CT da Barra Funda. Confira:

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On a day where as many as 15 wickets fell in Alur, West Zone drove themselves into a commanding position by stumps on day two of the Duleep Trophy semi-final against Central Zone.Having been bowled out for 220 – they added just four to their overnight 214 for 8 – West stormed back courtesy Arzan Nagwaswalla. The Gujarat fast bowler picked up 5 for 74, his sixth first-class five-for, to skittle Central for just 128.Rinku Singh, whose omission from India’s T20I squad for West Indies became a raging debate among fans on Wednesday night, top-scored with 48, while Dhruv Jurel, his Uttar Pradesh state mate, scored 46. Both players were among Nagwaswalla’s victims as West pocketed a 92-run lead.West then consolidated their position courtesy a 95-run stand between Cheteshwar Pujara and Suryakumar Yadav, before Central had some respite in the last half hour. Saurabh Kumar, who had earlier in the innings accounted for Priyank Panchal, dismissed Suryakumar after he’d made a robust 58 as he chipped one straight to short extra cover.As he did in the first innings, Pujara battled hard and lent solidity to the innings. He will hope to build on his unbeaten 50 on day three along with Sarfaraz Khan, who will be keen to make amends for his first-innings duck.Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz’s Mumbai team-mate, however, couldn’t impress as he fell for a 26-ball 25 to go along with his 26 in the first innings. Shaw was cleaned up by Yash Thakur*, shouldering arms to one that decked back in sharply.Jayant Yadav picked up three wickets to keep South Zone to 195•PTI

On a see-saw day at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where rain and bad light had the players indoors for much of the afternoon, North Zone kept themselves in the game after their bowling unit combined to skittle South Zone for 195.Vaibhav Arora and Jayant Yadav picked up three wickets apiece as South Zone collapsed on either side of a 110-run stand between top-scorer Mayank Agarwal and Tilak Varma, who on Wednesday celebrated his maiden call-up to India’s T20I squad.Agarwal struck a 115-ball 76 and was the first wicket to fall. Washington Sundar, who managed just 12, fell soon. Varma’s wicket in the next over turned the tide. R Sai Kishore hit 21 to narrow the deficit, before Arora picked up two of the last three wickets to help North Zone secure a three-run lead.South Zone struck twice before Ankit Kalsi and first-innings top scorer Prabhsimran Singh ensured no further damage as North ended on 51 for 2, effectively 54 ahead with two full days remaining.0900GMT The report had erronously stated Shaw getting out to Yash Thakur twice in the match. This has been corrected.

Newcastle United fans will already be excited about the upcoming Carabao Cup final, despite Eddie Howe’s men going through a bumpy patch of form as of late.

A choppy February saw the Magpies lose three Premier League contests to lose ground on the race for a top-four finish, whilst March was also kicked off in grim fashion with an FA Cup exit at the hands of Brighton and Hove Albion.

Still, there is that silver lining of a Wembley final, but Howe will be without the ever-improving and England hopeful Lewis Hall for this showdown versus the Reds in yet another blow to Newcastle’s ever-thinning confidence.

The latest on Lewis Hall's injury situation

Hall did not feature in that clash against the Seagulls, instead replaced by Tino Livramento on the left as Kieran Trippier featured from the right.

Sadly, the club’s worst fears have now been confirmed with it now being revealed that the ex-Chelsea youngster will be out for the rest of the campaign due to a foot injury, which was coincidentally picked up against Liverpool at the back-end of last month.

This will be a kick in the teeth for Newcastle with Hall a consistent bright spark for the Toon from the left-back spot this season, leading to four assists being picked up in all competitions.

Moreover, this could result in the Toon having to rely on Matt Targett in games to come, with a lack of other options at Howe’s disposal away from the reserve defender.

However, as Newcastle’s successful track record with youngsters is evident in the current make-up of the senior side – with William Osula and Lewis Miley given opportunities routinely – it could be time for the Magpies manager to bump up an exciting starlet to add depth to Hall’s depleted position.

Newcastle's next rising star could profit from Hall's injury

There a number of top talents in the Newcastle U21 ranks just waiting for a senior shot, with 19-year-old striker Ben Parkinson up to seven strikes this season in Premier League 2, alongside his midfield teammate Alfie Harrison helping himself to a stellar five assists.

Undoubtedly they will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Toon sensation Lewis Miley and former Magpie Elliott Anderson in rising to the top of the game.

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But, away from the standout forward areas, there is a left-back in the U21 camp who could soon be fast-tracked to the senior side, with Dylan Charlton perhaps now the chosen starlet.

After all, Charlton is already known to Howe when the Magpies boss gave the teenager some minutes in a post-season friendly versus Tottenham Hotspur back in May 2024, with the 18-year-old, ironically, replacing Hall on that day out in Melbourne.

Completing all eight of his passes from his 13-minute cameo, Charlton will hope his further progression in the U21 ranks this season stands him in even more good stead for a senior chance soon, especially with the former Chelsea man now occupying the St James’ Park treatment room.

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Much like Hall, Charlton has shown throughout his time on the youth pitches at Newcastle that he has an eye for an assist from the full-back spot, with three picked up from 75 appearances lining up for the U18s and U21s.

His patience to keep performing competently in youth sides could now pay off, with Howe unafraid to gift academy products senior chances too, considering Miley became the club’s youngest-ever Premier League debutant under his regime.

Further, Hall is only 20 years of age himself, meaning a route into the first team isn’t out of the question for the Gateshead-born defender whatsoever, as the St James’ Park masses crave another homegrown gem.

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This former Newcastle United attacker would get first team opportunities if he was back on Tyneside.

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The Dutch striker has been one of the breakout stars of the Ligue 1 season, and is now being linked with a summer move to the Premier League

The battle to sign Europe's best No.9s is set to be intense this summer. Plenty of the richest clubs in the world are in need of a new striker, and there are set to be a whole host on the market, albeit available at extortionate prices. Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak are among the most coveted, but there are those who might be able to produce similar results who will be available for more palatable fees.

One of those potential hidden gems is Emanuel Emegha, the 22-year-old forward who has been lighting up Ligue 1 for Strasbourg this season. The Dutchman has scored 14 goals and provided three assists in 27 league appearances in 2024-25, with only four players having found the net more often in the French top-flight. That form has spearheaded Strasbourg's push towards European football, as they currently sit sixth in the table, though only goal difference separates them from a Champions League qualification berth with two rounds of games to play.

Unsurprisingly, Emegha's form has seen him linked with some of the continent's biggest teams, and it seems likely that a summer switch is in his future. But who is Emegha, and why did it take so long for him to emerge as one of the Europe's hottest forwards? GOAL has everything you need to know…

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  Where it all began

  Emanuel and his twin brother, Joshua, grew up in the Schilderswijk neighbourhood in The Hague. The area is renowned for its high levels of crime and poverty, but Emegha was able to express himself through football, and at the age of 11 was picked up by Sparta Rotterdam's academy.

  Having grown up in a rough area and without his father, Emegha struggled with behavioural problems and was labelled an 'enfant terrible' by his former youth coach Paul Simonis. However, under Simonis' tutelage, the youngster was able to develop as both a person and a footballer, and Emegha now credits the current Go Ahead Eagles coach for putting him on the right path to succeed.

  Having impressed though the age-group sides, Emegha made his senior Sparta debut at the age of 17 against Ajax, and he soon followed that up with his first professional goal against Vitesse, which he dedicated to his former team-mate Ousmane Kone who tragically lost his life during a team outing.

  That would be one of only three goals Emegha would score in his 39 appearances for De Kasteelheren before his departure in January 2022.

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  The big break

  Emegha felt the time was right to take the next step in his career, and joined Belgian side Royal Antwerp. However, he failed to impress his new employers, and Emegha made just one solitary substitute appearance during the second half of the campaign before it was decided that he would be free to leave the club less than six months after his arrival.

  Sturm Graz swooped in to give Emegha an opportunity, and he grasped it with both hands as he netted 10 goals and provided five assists 36 matches for the Austrian outfit. That form was enough to convince Strasbourg to pay €13 million (£11m/$14.7m) and bring Emegha to France in the summer of 2023.

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  How it's going

  Having scored eight league goals during his debut season at BlueCo-owned Strasbourg, Emegha has taken his game to new levels in 2024-25. Only Ousmane Dembele, Mason Greenwood, Jonathan David and Arnaud Kalimuendo have found the net on more occasions in Ligue 1 this term, with the Dutchman's form since the turn of the year (11 goals in 17 appearances) particularly impressive.

  Emegha's form has helped take Strasbourg on a 12-match unbeaten run which began in early February, as former Hull City manager Liam Rosenior has been able to lift one of Europe's youngest squads to the cusp of European qualification.

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• Biggest strengths

  Emegha has been likened to Victor Osimhen in recent times, and it is easy to see why. Both are stronger than their slim builds would suggest, possess enormous work ethic and position themselves well to ensure they get plenty of chances in front of goal. Emegha is also unselfish and always looks to team-mates if he feels they are in a better position to find the net.

  Unsurprisingly given his form, Emegha is brimming with confidence, and though he could improve his conversion rate, there's no doubt that he is feeling himself after the best campaign of his short career to date.

  No more clearly could that be seen than after January's draw with Marseille, during which Emegha had opened the scoring, he attacked OM defender Leonardo Balerdi in the media having been involved with a heated exchange with the Argentine on the pitch.

  "Balerdi couldn't keep up with me, so he tried to distract me by talking and grabbing me. That's petty behaviour. That's not football. Play the game normally," Emegha told post-match.

Everything you need to know about Folarin Balogun's salary details playing for Monaco

USMNT attacker Folarin Balogun spent his entire youth career playing for the Arsenal academy. Despite breaking into the first team, Balogun was given limited minutes, leading to loan moves to Middlesbrough and Reims before permanently switching to AS Monaco in Ligue 1 in 2023.

Despite a strong start to life in France, the youngster has struggled with injuries, leading to inconsistent performances. However, Balogun’s talent has shone through whenever he is fit, showing great potential.

His current contract with Monaco runs until 2028, with the player being well compensated for his efforts.

How much exactly does he earn at the Ligue 1 giants, though?

GOAL delved into the numbers with Capology and found out!

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• Folarin Balogun's wages at Monaco in numbers

  Balogun's current five-year contract with the French team provides him with a weekly salary of £46,932 ($62,925) and annual earnings of £2.4 million ($3.2m).

  Player	Nationality	Weekly wages in GBP	Weekly wages in USD	Annual wages in GBP	Annual wages in USD
  Folarin Balogun	American	£46,932	$62,925	£2,440,461	$3,272,125

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  Top earners at Monaco

  Aleksandr Golovin, a Russian international, is the top earner at AS Monaco, with Takumi Minamino and Denis Zakaria receiving the same salary.

  Thilo Kehrer is fourth, and Breel Embolo is fifth in the club's salary ranking.

  Player	Nationality	Weekly wages in GBP	Weekly wages in USD	Annual wages in GBP	Annual wages in USD
  Aleksandr Golovin	Russian	£63,939	$85,728	£3,324,809	$4,457,842
  Takumi Minamino	Japanese	£63,939	$85,728	£3,324,809	$4,457,842
  Denis Zakaria	Swiss	£63,939	$85,728	£3,324,809	$4,457,842
  Thilo Kehrer	German	£56,416	$75,642	£2,933,655	$3,933,390
  Breel Embolo	Swiss	£56,416	$75,642	£2,933,655	$3,933,390

• Top earners in Ligue 1

  Monaco players have high earnings, but Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) dominates the league's wage structure.

  PSG's impact in Ligue 1 is evident from the list of top earners. PSG players occupy the top thirteen spots, with Adrien Rabiot from Lyon at fourteenth.

  Player	Club	Weekly wages in GBP	Weekly wages in USD	Annual wages in GBP	Annual wages in USD
  Ousmane Dembele	Paris Saint-Germain	£297,548	$393,131	£15,472,512	$20,442,812
  Khvicha Kvaratskhelia	Paris Saint-Germain	£270,438	$357,312	£14,062,794	$18,580,245
  Marquinhos	Paris Saint-Germain	£222,235	$293,756	£11,561,405	$15,275,324
  Lucas Hernandez	Paris Saint-Germain	£218,202	$288,296	£11,346,509	$14,991,396
  Achraf Hakimi	Paris Saint-Germain	£218,202	$288,296	£11,346,509	$14,991,396

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  Highest paid players in the world

  PSG leads Ligue 1, but none of their players are among the top five highest-paid footballers globally.

  The top five are all from the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo has the highest salary at Al Nassr.

  Karim Benzema, his former Real Madrid teammate, is second. Riyad Mahrez, formerly of Manchester City and now with Al-Ahli, is third.

  Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly, both from Senegal, are in fourth and fifth places, respectively.

  Player	Club	Weekly wages GBP	Weekly wages USD	Annual wages GBP	Annual wages USD
  Cristiano Ronaldo	Al Nassr	£3,216,155	$4,210,425	£167,250,468	$218,942,120
  Karim Benzema	Al Ittihad	£1,608,178	$2,105,213	£83,625,234	$109,471,060
  Riyad Mahrez	Al Ahli	£839,469	$1,098,921	£45,652,372	$57,43,893
  Sadio Mane	Al Nassr	£643,271	$842,085	£33,450,094	$43,788,424
  Kalidou Koulibaly	Al Hilal	£558,038	$730,509	£29,017,956	$37,986,458