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Offside law changed

Harry Kane's 50th England goal would NOT be awarded under new offside laws being introduced for the new season, writes MARTIN LIPTON.

The International FA Board has now “clarified” the guidelines to referees over what constitutes “deliberate” playing of the ball by defenders that resets play and puts the attacker in an onside position.

Ifab’s rethink was a result of Kylian Mbappe’s winner for France in last season’s Nations League win against Spain.

Defender Eric Garcia stretched out to block a through-ball, inadvertently setting up Mbappe - who was in an offside position when the ball was initially played - to score.

Under the revised guidelines, that would now be called offside.

But a series of examples to show the difference between what is deemed deliberate and non-deliberate included England’s equalising penalty against Germany last month, converted by skipper Kane.

When Jack Grealish initially played the ball towards the Germany box, Kane was in advance of the last defender. He was played onside, however, when the ball diverted off Lukas Klosterman in behind Nico Schlotterbeck, who hauled down the Spurs striker.

Under the new interpretation, to come into instant effect, Kane’s original position, and the fact that Klosterman was attempting to intercept rather than pass the ball, means he was offside, negating the foul.

In a joint statement, The Ifab and Fifa said the changes reflected the view that “a player who is clearly in an offside position should not become ‘onside’ on all occasions when an opponent moves and touches the ball.”

Marseille 'in advanced talks over Sanchez'

Marseille have entered advanced talks to complete a shock transfer for ex-Arsenal and Manchester United striker Alexis Sanchez, according to reports.

Chile superstar Sanchez is currently contracted to Inter Milan, but finds himself down the pecking order for minutes.

The 33-year-old is approaching the twilight of his career, but wants to carry on playing football for a Champions League team.

Ligue 1 side Marseille have entered the fold in this regard, able to offer significant minutes to a player of Sanchez's quality and provide Champions League football courtesy of a top four finish in Ligue 1.

Talks between the two parties are said to be at an 'advanced' stage but a deal will ultimately only be possible if Sanchez RIPS UP his contract with Inter Milan, according to .

He played 1,273 minutes at Inter last season, contributing with 14 goals with a high proportion of his games starting from the bench.

Nuno on brink of Marseille loan

Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares is set to join Marseille on a season-long loan without an option to buy.

That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who claims the two clubs have reach a "full agreement" and Tavares, 22, will undergo a medical on Friday.

The left-back will join Marseille on loan until June but there will be no buy-out clause.

L'OM approached the Gunners after their recent negotiations with Atalanta "collapsed".

L'Equipe reported last week that the Ligue 1 giants pulled out of the bidding war because the full-back had doubts about moving to France.

However, Marseille have ultimately beaten competition from other teams, such as Brighton, for the Portugal Under-21 international.

Romano : "Nuno Tavares set to join Olympique Marseille, medical tests on Friday. Arsenal and OM have full agreement on loan deal, no buy option included.

"Final check to the contracts in the afternoon then it will be signed. Here we go."

Paqueta would prefer Man City of Spurs to Arsenal

Arsenal have been dealt a transfer blow as Lyon ace Lucas Paqueta is not keen on moving to the Emirates, reports suggest, writes KOSTAS LIANOS.

The Gunners have been keeping tabs on Paqueta, 24, during the summer transfer window with manager Mikel Arteta wanting to boost his midfield.

According to , however, the midfielder, who wants to leave Lyon, is not keen on joining Arsenal, or Newcastle who have also been linked.

Instead, the Brazil international would prefer a move to Manchester City or Tottenham, who have also shown interest. City and Spurs pose as the likeliest candidates to sign the 24-year-old with the former leading the way.

The reigning Premier League champions are most advanced in discussions but a move will depend on Bernardo Silva's situation.

Silva is keen to move out of the Etihad and his agent Jorge Mendes is looking for a deal with either Barcelona or Real Madrid.

Tottenham had a €40million (£33.4m) bid rejected in January and will also have to make room in midfield if they want to sign Paqueta.

The Brazilian turned down Lyon's efforts to extend his contract, which runs out in 2025, after a disappointing campaign that saw the club missing on European qualification.

Not even Arthur chance of signing him

Arsenal's interest in Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo has reportedly ended.

That's sent speculation soaring over Leicester superstar Youri Tielemans.

But the Foxes say no offer has come in this summer for the Belgium hero, who has also been linked to Manchester United.

Barb-ed comments over Arsenal's leaked 'third kit'

Arsenal fans have been left stunned by an apparent leak of the club's new third kit.

The north Londoners have already unveiled a new slick black and gold away top for the upcoming season - which Gunners fans flocked to the club shop in their droves for.

But judging from their reaction to the club's new third kit on social media, the alternative club strip won't be a big seller.

On Wednesday afternoon, leaked snaps of the Premier League big boys' new baby pink kit started doing the rounds on social media.

Not all of the Emirates faithful were impressed by the strip, with one tweeting: "They look like pyjamas."

Another said: "I am not sure Mate…am i going to a Barbie Party?"

Luizing the plot

Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal defender David Luiz was sent off after unleashing a furious X-rated blast at a referee last night, writes GARY STONEHOUSE.

The Brazilian, 35, headed back to his homeland in September 2021 from the Gunners to join Flamengo.

He signed a 15-month contract at the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A outfit following a decade playing in Portugal, England and France.

Luiz has recently been linked with a return to Europe with Inter Milan.

But a transfer was far from his thoughts last night after he saw red in the final seconds of his side’s Copa do Brasil quarter final clash with Athletico Paranaense.

With just moments left in the goalless draw, Flamengo ace Leo Pereira went down claiming a penalty.

Referee Luiz Flavio de Oliveira waved away the protests - which led to Luiz yelling at the official: “Go f*** yourself!”

Unfortunately for him the ref heard him and instantly gave him his marching orders, which is set to rule him out of the second leg.

Hector contract could be terminated

Arsenal are reportedly ready to terminate Hector Bellerin's contract this summer, with Real Betis hoping to snap him up for free.

The Gunners right-back has expressed his desire to return to his boyhood club and may follow the example of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The Gabon international left Arsenal on a free transfer to Barcelona last winter, but had to take a significant pay-cut.

Aubameyang's exit is suggested to have saved Arsenal around £25million as they split the striker's wages with Barca.

According to Spanish news outlet , Bellerin, who is said to have no intention of staying at Arsenal, may choose a similar path to his ex-teammate.

The Spaniard would also be following in the footsteps of Mesut Ozil, who Arsenal ushered out of the door before his contract was up.

Welcome, Arsenal fans

There are just eight days remaining until the Gunners kick-off the new Premier League season at Crystal Palace, and manager Mikel Arteta is busy clearing out the deadwood.

That includes Hector Bellerin, who has been told he can leave after a decade at the Emirates - and he can do so free.

However, the Spaniard's whopping £4m-a-year salary is currently putting off potential suitors for the right-back.

Meanwhile, two goalkeepers are close to departing the club.

Bernd Leno is near to finally joining Fulham for £8m, but Arsenal may offer Leicester a last look at the German - particularly if it means using him as leverage in a part-exchange deal for Youri Tielemans.

And highly-rated stopper Arthur Okonkwo will soon join Crewe in League Two on a season-long loan.

Another Arthur who won't be playing his football in North London next term is Juventus' Melo.

The midfielder - a one-time target for Arteta - had been linked with a move to the Premier League, but the Gunners are no longer interested in the 25-year-old.

Finally, Nuno Tavares has u-turned after rejecting a loan move to Marseille, and will now travel to France tomorrow for a medical.