Kim Kardashian arrives in L.A. without Kanye West After honeymoon in Paris

They couldn't keep their hands, or tongues, off each other as they honeymooned in Prague.

But following their European getaway, Kim Kardashian, 33, was seen solo, without her new husband Kanye West, as she arrived in New York City on Sunday, before connecting to a flight home to L.A.

Kanye, 36, is set to headline the X Games in Austin, Texas, but those don't kick off until Thursday, so it's a mystery as to why the hip-hop artist would have parted ways with Kim so soon.

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It seems that the pair's trip to Ireland may have gone awry, as sources say they were seldom seen smiling or showing any signs of affection.

Insiders claim the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star was disappointed by her new husband’s idea of the perfect honeymoon in rainy, Ireland and was hoping for a more glam holiday to match her fabulous Italian wedding and chic pre-wedding festivities in France.

Kim was allegedly so bored during the couple's five-night stay that she begged Kanye to leave early, even skipping a pre-planned, one day stop in Dublin.

‘I’ve already seen Dublin,’ she moaned. ‘Can’t we just fly back to the continent!?’

Kim reportedly fell in love with Ireland in 2012, when the Chicago-native was on tour, and even flew in to surprise him for his 35th birthday.

So the Bound 2 hitmaker thought he had made a romantic gesture by planning the trip there and was additionally encouraged by Kim's mum Kris Jenner, who honeymooned there with Bruce Jenner in 1991.

But Kanye appears to skipped the country's special spots which would have made for a more memorable holiday.

‘How the couple ended up in gloomy Portlaoise, is a mystery to me,’ says an Irish source.

‘It consists of flat midlands, working class villages and very little to write home about in the way of touristy sights.

‘Not only did they skip the touristy stuff, they also spent an entire afternoon riding mountain bikes on the muddy and treacherous trails in the Ballyhoura Mountains north of Cork. 

‘And that couldn’t have been very romantic, not with two assistants and two bodyguards in tow!’

A source says that by day four, Kim was so bored with her ho-hum honeymoon that she begged Kanye to fly to Prague, Czech Republic a day early so they could attend a festive Friday night rehearsal party, as well as the Saturday wedding of Kanye’s personal stylist, Renelou Padera. 

‘Kim’s idea of fun is getting dressed up and going to some great restaurants, and shopping till she drops in some of Europe’s most posh boutiques,’ adds the source. ‘Not roughing it in the country.

‘Once they landed in Prague, and Kim had a chance to get decked out in her finest again, she seemed a lot more content.

Indeed, Kim and Kanye appeared charming in their matching all-white ensembles and even put on quite the PDA show during the wedding Saturday.

Eight days after tying the knot in their lavish Italian wedding, Kim and Kanye were heading towards the Prague Václav Havel Airport together Sunday morning, before Kim made her solo arrival into New York City - and later back home in Los Angeles.

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Aguero would 'love to go to Barcelona', says City star's father as Spanish giants 'make £31m bid'

Sergio Aguero's father has revealed that the Manchester City striker 'would love to go to Barcelona' amid Spanish media reports that the Catalans have launched a £31million bid.

Barcelona hope to tie up a deal for the 47-cap Argentina international and know that their opening offer is likely to be rebuffed outright by City.

But new Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique is a keen admirer of Aguero and he will insist that the Catalans return with a higher bid if a deal could potentially be struck, according to Spanish website Sport.

Passion: Sergio Aguero's father claims he would 'love' to go to Barcelona amid reports of a £31m bid

Keen: New Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique is an admirer of Aguero and is driving the Catalans' bid

Aguero, 25, has a great relationship with Barcelona star Lionel Messi and Enrique is hopeful they can soon be club team-mates as well as fellow Argentine internationals.

With Aguero under contract at City until 2017, the club would be unlikely to even consider selling their prize asset for anything less than the £36m they paid for him in July 2011.

Aguero enjoyed a fine season at the Etihad despite injury, scoring an impressive 28 goals in 34 appearances as he helped City win the Premier League and the Capital One Cup double.

Star: Aguero scored 28 goals in 34 games last season as Man City won the Premier League and League Cup

Dream team: Aguero could soon be in the same side as fellow Argentine Lionel Messi at Barcelona

And his father Leonel del Castillo does not believe that Manuel Pellegrini will allow his star striker to leave for the club he has always wanted to represent, such is his importance to the side.

He told Spanish newspaper AS: 'He would love to go to Barcelona but Manchester City will make it impossible (for Aguero to go).'

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Aguero would 'love to go to Barcelona', says City star's father as Spanish giants 'make £31m bid'

Sergio Aguero's father has revealed that the Manchester City striker 'would love to go to Barcelona' amid Spanish media reports that the Catalans have launched a £31million bid.

Barcelona hope to tie up a deal for the 47-cap Argentina international and know that their opening offer is likely to be rebuffed outright by City.

But new Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique is a keen admirer of Aguero and he will insist that the Catalans return with a higher bid if a deal could potentially be struck, according to Spanish website Sport.

Passion: Sergio Aguero's father claims he would 'love' to go to Barcelona amid reports of a £31m bid

Keen: New Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique is an admirer of Aguero and is driving the Catalans' bid

Aguero, 25, has a great relationship with Barcelona star Lionel Messi and Enrique is hopeful they can soon be club team-mates as well as fellow Argentine internationals.

With Aguero under contract at City until 2017, the club would be unlikely to even consider selling their prize asset for anything less than the £36m they paid for him in July 2011.

Aguero enjoyed a fine season at the Etihad despite injury, scoring an impressive 28 goals in 34 appearances as he helped City win the Premier League and the Capital One Cup double.

Star: Aguero scored 28 goals in 34 games last season as Man City won the Premier League and League Cup

Dream team: Aguero could soon be in the same side as fellow Argentine Lionel Messi at Barcelona

And his father Leonel del Castillo does not believe that Manuel Pellegrini will allow his star striker to leave for the club he has always wanted to represent, such is his importance to the side.

He told Spanish newspaper AS: 'He would love to go to Barcelona but Manchester City will make it impossible (for Aguero to go).'

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Liverpool whisk Lambert away from prying eyes (but club doctor is spotted arriving at hospital) after striker arrives to seal £4m move from Southampton

Rickie Lambert has arrived in Liverpool for his medical ahead of a £4million move to Merseyside.

The Southampton striker, who was an unused substitute during England's 3-0 win against Peru on Friday night, was released by the Reds when he was just 15.

Now Lambert looks set to link-up with Brendan Rodgers' side, should he complete routine tests without hiccup.

On his way: Rickie Lambert (left, next to Adam Lallana) has arrived at Liverpool for his medical

Smoke and mirrors: Liverpool were very protective of their prospective new signing on Saturday morning

On arrival: The club's doctor Zaf Iqbal was pictured leaving Liverpool Spire Hospital after the medical checks

Hotshot: Lambert has been Southampton's talisman since they won promotion to the Premier League in 2012

The initial £4m fee will rise according to the appearances he makes, while the club were keen to keep his whereabouts under wraps.

He arrived at Liverpool Spire Hospital at around nine o'clock on Saturday morning; after the medical, a club car reversed right up to the entrance before bundling the striker into the back.

Lambert was then taken to the club's training ground at Melwood ahead of a flight back down to Southampton later in the afternoon.

The 32-year-old, who began his career at Liverpool’s academy, will be the first major arrival in what is expected to be a busy summer for the club.

He could even be followed by two of his team-mates from Southampton, as Liverpool are still negotiating for £25m-rated Adam Lallana and have also targeted Dejan Lovren to bolster their defence.

A boyhood Liverpool fan, Lambert finally looks set to earn his big move after a career largely spent in the lower leagues. He wasn't deemed strong enough by Steve McMahon at Blackpool as a youngster before moves to Macclesfield, Stockport, Rochdale and Bristol Rovers. Alan Pardew then spent £1million to take the target man to St Mary's in 2009.

Rodgers wanted the deal done before Roy Hodgson takes his side away to Brazil for the start of the World Cup.

Lambert scored 16 goals for club and country last season and will provide the Premier League title chasers with a different option up front to supplement Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge.

Odds on: A flurry of bets had been placed on Rickie Lambert joining Liverpool on Thursday

Ambition: Lambert will be the first major arrival in what is expected to be a busy period for Liverpool

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#StartBelieving: I can win Golden Boot at the World Cup -Kun Aguero

Watch the striker interview himself, talking about scoring at the 2014 World Cup and why he does not do stepovers, to mark the launch of PUMA Tricks boots

Argentina star Sergio Aguero believes he can take the World Cup by storm and win the Golden Boot this summer.

No Argentine has lifted the top goalscorer award since Mario Kempes fired in six goals en route to glory as tournament hosts in 1978, with Diego Maradona, Gabriel Batistuta and Hernan Crespo having since finished as runner-up.

Aguero did not score when he made his World Cup debut four years ago but he has faith that 2014 will be the year he shines on the global stage having impressed with his goals at Manchester City this season.

"Of course I can win the Golden Boot! It's there to be won," the 25-year-old said in a new self-interview to mark the launch of PUMA Tricks.

"We could also win the World Cup but it won't be easy!"


#StartBelieving | Aguero's PUMA Tricks boots have been tasked with winning him the Golden Boot
Aguero might be considered among the best footballers in the world but he knows his limits - specifically, he tries to avoid dribbling trickery.

"I always wanted to try to copy the stepover, but one day I tried to do it in training and just fell over so I stopped trying to do it," he said. "Now I just play my own game."

Aguero is among a number of global superstars who will be sporting the new PUMA Tricks boots in Brazil this summer.

For more information on the PUMA Tricks boot and Nature of Believing, visit PUMA FC

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Justin Bieber slumps next to ashtray

He has been spotted partying hard in the south of France over the last few weeks, and has been channeling every spare moment into producing new music.
So it is no wonder Justin Bieber is feeling exhausted, as he was spotted falling asleep in the back of his car after a recording session in LA on Thursday.
Although the 20-year-old singer looked seemingly innocent snoozing like a baby, an unusual gun shaped ashtray could be seen on the floor of his chauffeur driven car.

Tired Baby? Justin looked like he had exhausted himself in the recording studio as he napped in the back of his car

The Baby singer revealed exactly who he has been working with too, rapper Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson, who goes by the stage name of Young Gangster, or YG.
And it seems the 24-year-old rapper has mutual respect for the Boyfriend singer as he introduced a snap of them both on twitter with the caption:'The young thug @justinbieber .... #LA #WESTKOAST'
YG seems to be a recording partner who is in high demand, as he posted a snap alongside Rita Ora dressed in a red Addidas tracksuit with the caption 'Studio @ritaora ..... #MYKRAZYLIFE off season @sickamore' on Friday.

Sleepy-eyed: Justin looked more than a little tired after he burned the midnight oil

Gun culture: There was a questionable gun shaped ashtray spotted in the front of Justin's car

Nodding off: It seemed the singer could barely keep his eyes open as he lounged in the back of his car

Hold Tight: Justin couldn't wait till he got to his bed to fall asleep, as he was seen napping in his car

Overboard: Justin looked exhausted after he left the LA recording studio

Fall-ing asleep: The Girlfriend singer looked like he was in need of a decent nights sleep after hitting the recording studio with rapper Y

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Harry Styles blasted bandmates as 'stupid and reckless' after video of Zayn's smoking emerged

One Direction’s Harry Styles has hit out at bandmates Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik for their ‘reckless and stupid’ behaviour after MailOnline's exclusive footage of them smoking a ‘joint’.

Harry is said to be annoyed with them for potentially jeopardising the band’s upcoming 39-date United States tour after the film showed them sharing a suspicious roll-up in Peru last month.

Louis, 22, and Zayn, 21, who did not mention the indiscretion during a sell-out concert in Sunderland last night, could be banned from the United States by immigration authorities.

It has also emerged Harry has chosen to fly in a different private jet to Zayn because he does not like his smoking, a source said.

An insider told The Sun: ‘Harry is annoyed about the whole debacle,' and revealed how the singer thought it was ‘stupid and reckless’ of the pair to film their actions on camera.

Harry Styles, pictured performing at One Direction's sold out concert in Sunderland last night, is said to be annoyed with bandmates Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik for potentially jeopardising the band's upcoming 39-date US tour

Harry Styles hit out at bandmates Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik (pictured) for their 'reckless and stupid' behaviour after video footage emerged of them smoking a 'joint'

The band have not yet addressed the controversy, although Liam Payne last night shouted: 'No more media attention, please' following a remark from a member of the crowd

Bandmembers Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson last night as they joined the rest of the group for a gig in Sunderland, but parents outside admitted their clean-cut image was now tarnished

Flying solo: Separate jets for Harry and his increasingly estranged bandmates this month. Does it mean that some members of the boy band can't stand each other?

The source also revealed how, despite his reputation, Harry, 20, is in fact ‘professional and mature’ and does not approve of such antics which he fears could now overshadow the band's success.

‘This should be one of the biggest weeks of the band’s career with the launch of their UK stadium tour. Instead it has been taken over by this controversy,' the insider added.

It comes as Louis’ father said he was ‘worried’ for his son after watching the footage - which was filmed on April 27 as the pair were escorted by car to a show at the Estadio Nacional in Lima, Peru, where they performed to a 40,000-strong crowd.

Troy Austin, 45, said his son – who is a keen footballer who once made an appearance for Doncaster Rovers – had previously vowed to never touch drugs or get a tattoo.

Speaking to the Daily Mirror, he said: ‘It seems the fame and money have changed him. He’s a different person to that person three years ago.

‘I do believe that being that famous will be taking its toll on them. They need a serious talking to.’

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Brad Pitt is 'struck in the face' by notorious red carpet gate-crasher

Brad Pitt suffered a hit in the face by a Ukrainian serial prankster on the red carpet last night.
The actor was attending the Los Angeles premiere of partner Angelina Jolie's new film Maleficent  when Vitalii Sediuk jumped over a crowd barrier and struck him.
Security instantly intervened as a violent scuffle broke out outside the El Capitan theatre and Sediuk was dragged to the floor and arrested.

Attacked: Brad Pitt, right, looks shocked after a man attacked him on the red carpet at Maleficent

Surprise attack: The Ukranian reporter can be seen being arrested, left, while Brad is shielded by his security, right 

Shocked: Brad was attacked despite the presence of his large array of security officers

Pitt, 50, who took the unusual step of attending the premiere with his five of his children, is understood not to have been seriously injured in the altercation.
The actor was not standing near Jolie when the attack happened - she was in another section greeting her fans.

Pitt was signing autographs when Sediuk, 25, rushed past barriers and hit him in the face.

Whether exactly this kind of attack had been the intention or not, is not clear. 

Violent scuffle: Sediuk was wrestled to the ground by security, nearly losing his trousers in the process

Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Gus Villanueva said Pitt was not seriously hurt and authorities quickly subdued Sediuk, who was arrested for misdemeanor battery and remained in police custody

The red carpet prankster has targeted a series of stars in recent months

Within seconds six to seven security men wrestled him to the ground and Pitt was pulled back against the wall.

Sediuk was thrown to the ground and cuffed as he struggled, his red trousers were nearly pulled down in the fray.

Pitt kept greeting fans and walked into the theater.

Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Gus Villanueva said Pitt was not seriously hurt and authorities quickly subdued Sediuk, who was arrested for misdemeanor battery and remained in police custody on Wednesday night.

Best supporting man: Brad was there to escort his actress fiancée Angelina Jolie; who stars in Maleficent

A family affair: Angelina was joined by Brad Pitt and five of their six children, (L-R) Pax, Zahara, Knox, Shiloh and Maddox

Sediuk is now being held pending payment of $20,000 bail.
'The officers who were handling him said it looked like it was intentional, but at this point, it remains to be determined,' said Sergeant Leonard Calderon for LAPD Hollywood.
Before the incident, Jolie said that the El Capitan is like a local theatre for herself, Pitt and their children who usually do not attend her premieres but did Wednesday night.
'Well, oddly, we usually go to the El Capitan, that's where we take the kids. That's the closest theater to us,' Jolie said. 'This is the first time they were able to come to mommy's premiere.'
Maleficent is Disney’s modern reimagining of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale, and Jolie stars as its villain.
The couple’s five-year-old daughter, Vivienne, also stars in the movie as a young Princess Aurora.
However, while her twin brother Knox, along with Maddox, Pax, Zahara and Shiloh, joined their 38-year-old mother and father, the little actress skipped her red carpet moment

SEDIUK: A SERIAL RED CARPET PEST DETERMINED TO PRANK THE STARS

Sediuk is a serial red carpet pest and only last week tried to put his head up America Ferrera's skirt at the Cannes premiere of How To Train Your Dragon 2.

In 2012, Hollywood's nice guy Will Smith angrily slapped Sediuk on the face after he tried to kiss him on the lips on the red carpet at the Men In Black 3 premiere. 

Will managed to dodge two lunges, with each kiss landing on his cheek, before he pushed the professional fool away and gave him a limp tap on the face. 

Unwanted guest: Last week Sediuk crashed the How To Train Your Dragon 2 red carpet Cannes premiere where he climbed under America Ferrera's dress, leaving the actress distressed

Footage showed the angry actor and rapper telling him: 'Hey man, what the hell is your problem?' 

At the 2013 Grammys, he was arrested after crashing the stage just as Adele was about to receive her award.

Sediuk ran to the podium to accept the accolade from Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull before the Skyfall singer could get up the stairs and later spent the night in a police cell.

In January of this year, Bradley Cooper was surprised at the SAG awards when the journalist lunged at him. 

He knelt and hugged the actor around his waist, putting his face in Bradley's crotch to the star's discomfort and embarrassment. 

And at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, in February, Leonardo DiCaprio became the latest A-lister to fall victim to red carpet prankster.  Sediuk, also grabbed the star around the waist in a similar move to what he did to Cooper. 

However, DiCaprio did crack a nervous smile at the gag. 

Sediuk wore a ridiculous mankini and gold chain while attempting to crash a fashion gala in New York earlier this month

Angry: In 2012, Hollywood's nice guy Will Smith angrily slapped Sediuk on the face after he tried to kiss him on the lips on the red carpet at the Men In Black 3 premiere

Crotch-grab: In January of this year, Bradley Cooper was surprised at the SAG awards when the journalist lunged at him and pushed his face into his crotch 

Seeing the funny side: In February, Leonardo DiCaprio became the latest A-lister to fall victim to red carpet prankster, Sediuk, but he laughed it off

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Thibaut Courtois, Raphael Varane and Julian Draxler... 20 best young stars in European footballwho could take over from Real Mega-star Cristiano Ronaldo

20. Stephan El Shaarawy (Milan)
It’s been a write-off season for the Milan striker after a foot injury ruled him out of all but five of their Serie A fixtures but he remains one of the most highly-rated young players in Europe.
The fact that his absence coincided with a sharp dip in Milan’s fortunes under Clarence Seedorf only underlines the 21-year-old’s importance to the team.
He was excellent the season before, scoring 16 goals in 37 Serie A appearances and we’re sure it won’t be long before the kid known as ‘The Pharaoh’ is ruling opposition penalty boxes again.
Who's watching: Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid are among the admirers, as are Napoli and Torino, but £25m is the starting price.

The Pharaoh: Even at 21-years-old Stephan El Shaarawy is a key figure in AC Milan's fortunes

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19. Paulo Dybala (Palermo)
Palermo have walked Serie B this season to make a triumphant return to the top flight and the Argentine striker Dybala has played a full part.
Manchester City were chasing him a few years ago, perhaps because many say his finishing is reminiscent of Sergio Aguero, but he stayed to help Palermo back into the big time.
They’ll struggle to keep hold of the 19-year-old for much longer if he continues in the same vein.
Who's watching: Barcelona, Juventus Inter Milan and City have all monitored his progress since a teenager in Argentina. Rated at £12m.

Goalscorer: Palermo's Argentinean striker Paulo Dybala has been likened to Sergio Aguero

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18. Ali Adnan (Rizespor)
Adnan has been christened the ‘Iraqi Gareth Bale’, which is certainly an interesting nickname.
Hailing from Iraq’s capital Baghdad, Ali Adnan Kadhim Nassir Al-Tameemi (to give him his full name) is a rapid left-back who plays for Rizespor in the Turkish Super League.
The Asian Player of the Year is being monitored by plenty of big clubs across Europe but has so far been content to play for a more modest outfit and build his reputation.
Who's watching: Arsenal, Liverpool, Sevilla, Borussia Dortmund and Galatasaray all recognise Adnan's potential and that adds to his value of £8m.

Big reputation: Ali Adnan, left, is a rapid left-back who has been dubbed the 'Iraqi Gareth Bale'

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17. Alvaro Vadillo (Real Betis)
With Real Betis heading down to the second division, their star asset Vadillo is sure to be spirited away at some point this summer and potentially to the Premier League.
Vadillo was the youngest ever player to start a La Liga match back in 2011 at the age of 16 years and 11 months and his blistering pace on the left wing has been troubling defences ever since.
If he can make his crossing more effective, Vadillo will be quite a force to be reckoned with.
Who's watching: Tottenham and Arsenal have made enquiries. Real Madrid, Liverpool, West Brom and Malaga also like a player who could go for as little as £6m initially.

Flying force: Since making his Real Betis debut aged 16, winger Alvaro Vadillo has been troubling defences

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16. Zakaria Bakkali (PSV)
If reports are to be believed that he turned down a new contract at PSV, Bakkali could be coming to a Premier League ground near you soon.
The 18-year-old winger already has plenty of games under his belt in Holland and has been capped by Belgium at the end of the World Cup qualification campaign.
A stunning hat-trick against NEC in the second round of Eredivisie fixtures this season showed precisely what Bakkali is capable of. 
Who's watching: Liverpool and Arsenal have been regular observers among half of Europe's elite. His contract talks are at an impasse and bids are expected in coming days.

On the move: Winger Zakaria Bakkali could be set to leave PSV after reportedly turning down a new contract offer

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15. Mattia de Sciglio (Milan)
Milan’s first-choice right-back at just 21, De Sciglio performs both his defensive and offensive duties with class.
His season has been affected by a couple of injury set-backs but he is consistently in the team when fit and available, and will likely be going to the World Cup as he tries to add to his nine Italy caps.
De Sciglio is far from the finished article - his crossing being one area where work is required - but he has plenty of time to develop.
Who's watching: Manchester United and Real Madrid have admired de Sciglio as have Arsenal but Milan would struggle to justify a sale below £18m.

Progress: Young right-back Mattia De Sciglio is developing fast at AC Milan and could go to the World Cup with Italy

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14. Kurt Zouma (St Etienne)
Zouma just about qualifies for our European list for this season, but he will very much be a Chelsea man come August.
Jose Mourinho was so impressed by the 19-year-old’s poise and presence in the Saint-Etienne defence, he made a personal call to convince him to move to London.
A £12.5m deal was duly sewn up for the centre-half in January and it will be hoped he can be a long-term replacement for John Terry.
Who's watching: Long future at Stamford Bridge ahead of him if he continues to build on his potential. Could quickly become a crowd favourite.

Zooming to the top: Teenage defender Kurt Zouma will join Chelsea in the summer and is seen as a long-term replacement for John Terry

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13. Hakan Calhanoglu (Hamburg)
It’s been an horrendous season for Hamburg as they fight for their top flight status, but a rare bright point has come in the form of 20-year-old Calhanoglu.
He scored with a brilliantly audacious 45-yard free-kick when Hamburg beat Dortmund earlier in the season and his talent has inevitably attracted the attention of leading clubs including Chelsea.
Calhanoglu has drawn comparisons with Mesut Ozil and they share many attributes.
Who's watching: Bayer Leverkusen are hopeful, Hakan wants to play regularly so has dampened the ardour of Bayern Munich and Chelsea. Will cost £10m.

Shining light: Chelsea target Hakan Calhanoglu has drawn comparisons with Mesut Ozil after impressing at Hamburg

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12. Marquinhos (PSG)
He won’t be going to the World Cup this summer like his central defensive partner Thiago Silva, but Marquinhos can reflect with satisfaction on an excellent first season at Paris St Germain.
The two Brazilians complement one another well and the 20-year-old has learned much from the man he calls his ‘model and idol’.
Never flustered and with a good command of the penalty box, many other opportunities on the international stage will come for the youngster.
Who's watching: Barcelona are the favourites at this stage with Dani Alves possibly going the other way as part of the overall £40million deal.

Samba star: Marquinhos is learning his trade alongside Brazilian countryman Thiago Silva at PSG

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11. Viktor Fischer (Ajax)
There seems to be a never-ending supply of talented midfielders coming through the ranks at Ajax and, just like their previous prodigy Christian Eriksen, Fischer hails from Denmark.
A series of confident performances as Ajax again claimed the Eredivisie once again have the Premier League clubs sitting up and taking an interest.
The fluidity of their play suits his style, with his dribbling and finishing already better than expected for a 19-year-old.
Who's watching: Usual pattern of progression for Ajax starlets beckons. Would cost £12m with Barcelona, Inter Milan, Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal interested.

Production line: Viktor Fischer is the latest name to emerge from Ajax's talented youth academy

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10. Jese Rodriguez (Real Madrid)
Promoted to the Real Madrid first team squad at the start of the season, Jese had enjoyed a positive debut season until a tear to his anterior cruciate ligament brought it to a premature conclusion in March.
Carlo Ancelotti has deployed the 21-year-old on both wings and as an out-and-out forward and he has contributed eight goals and six assists.
If Karim Benzema departs this summer, perhaps Jese can look forward to further opportunities to prove his undoubted goalscoring potential.
Who's watching: May be allowed out on loan to develop fitness but is well thought of by Madrid who will rebuff any bids despite interest from Napoli.

Versatile: Used on both wings and as an out-and-out forward, Jese Rodriguez has scored eight goals for Real Madrid and assisted six

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9. Marco Verratti (PSG)
Verratti has been a regular in the PSG midfield for two seasons now, which isn’t bad going for a 21-year-old.
The Italian put his razor-sharp passing to good effect as the Parisians claimed a second Ligue 1 title in succession and his performances were enough to persuade Cesare Prandelli to include him in his provisional World Cup squad.
Who's watching: Juventus would like Verratti back in Italy but Roma could be the surprise bidders. Chelsea and Arsenal like him, bidding would begin at £22m.

 

Experienced: Italy international midfielder Marco Verratti has already won two Ligue 1 titles at PSG

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8. Julian Draxler (Schalke)
An injury-interrupted season has not diminished Draxler’s golden reputation around Europe.
The Schalke attacking midfielder has been linked with pretty much every leading club, including Arsenal, who seemed poised to bid before backing down.
But it seems a matter of time before someone stumps up the cash - maybe as much as £35m - for the creative and versatile star.
Who's watching: Arsenal, Manchester City, United, Liverpool and Chelsea plus Bayern Munich. The options aren't short for Draxler but he seems likely to stay one more year.

In demand: Schalke and Germany attacker Julian Draxler caught the eye of Arsenal with his impressive performances

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7. Florian Thauvin (Marseille)
Thauvin didn’t make himself too popular when he demanded to move from Lille to Marseille last summer but the 21-year-old winger has remained unfazed and started to repaid his £13m transfer fee.
His magnetic touch and acceleration have made him a force to be reckoned with and he has scored 10 times and contributed six assists for Marseille this season.
He has already been compared to Franck Ribery, which means he must be doing something right.
Who's watching: Chelsea, Newcastle and Arsenal have been constant visitors to Marseille while PSG have an interest. His consistency levels may mean he stays until next summer.

Wing wonder: Marseille's young French winger Florian Thauvin has been compared to Franck Ribery

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6. Ricardo Rodriguez (Wolfsburg)
The Swiss left-back certainly isn’t shy in bombing forward down the flank, as shown by the seven goals and 10 assists he has provided for Wolfsburg this season.
His first goal for the Bundesliga club was a free-kick against Borussia Dortmund back in November and the 21-year-old has played every single minute of their league campaign and performed consistently well.
Rodriguez’s reward was a place in Ottmar Hitzfeld’s Switzerland squad for the World Cup.
Who's watching: All the big clubs are looking for left-backs and Rodriguez is on every list albeit not at the top. World Cup may prompt offers. Would cost around £15million.

Consistent: Attacking full-back Ricardo Rodriguez played every minute of Wolfsburg's Bundesliga campaign

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5. Lucas Moura (PSG)
Yet another pivotal member of the PSG side who is 21 or under, Moura arrived in France from Sao Paulo with a big price tag and a burden of expectation.
He has laid on 18 assists and scored four goals from his wide station in the PSG midfield and is a creative cog in a winning machine.
He has featured for Brazil, usually from the bench, but it wasn’t enough to persuade Luiz Felipe Scolari to elevate him beyond the standby list for the World Cup.
Who's watching: Showing why Sir Alex Ferguson wanted him. Lucas may be sacrificed as part of PSG's plan to sign Eden Hazard and United and Juventus may bite.

Up and coming: Brazilian forward Lucas Moura is an exciting prospect for PSG and has assisted 18 goals

 

PSG's Lucas Moura leaves nothing to chance in latest ad

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4. Raphael Varane (Real Madrid)
Hailed by Jose Mourinho no less as ‘the best young defender in the world,’ Varane has been hampered by injury this season but his talent is beyond doubt.
His command and composure belies his 21 years and Real have not been afraid to throw him in to important games both at home and abroad.
Deschamps was also impressed and included Varane in his 23-man squad for the World Cup finals, where solid performances will only make his stock rise higher.
Who's watching: All of Europe's elite clubs wants Varane but Real won't sell. United have asked, as have Chelsea and Manchester City. A favourite of Zinedine Zidane.

Breaking through: Raphael Varane started for Real Madrid as they won a tenth Champions League title

Winner: Raphael Varane celebrates during Real Madrid's Champions League final victory on the weekend

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3. Mario Gotze (Bayern Munich)
After their Champions League humiliation against Real Madrid, some suggested Bayern Munich had regressed this season, but the same can’t be said about Gotze.
With 15 goals and 13 assists during his first season after moving from Dortmund, the 21-year-old has already paid back a fair chunk of his £32.5m transfer fee.
He is one of the outstanding footballers of his generation and there’s so many more years ahead of him. 
Who's watching: The danger for Bayern is that Gotze is frustrated at not playing every week. Summer sales may appease him but keeping the peace could prove a test of Pep Guardiola's man-management skills.

Super Mario: Gotze moved to Bayern Munich from Borussia Dortmund for a huge fee but has continued to shine

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2. Thibaut Courtois (Atletico Madrid)
Without doubt the best goalkeeper of his age group in Europe, Courtois has been an absolute rock for Atletico as they chase long overdue glory in both La Liga and the Champions League.
Some of the reaction saves the Belgian has pulled off this season have been out of this world and there now seems little doubt that Chelsea will call time on his loan spell in the Spanish capital and take him all for themselves.
Who's watching: Who wouldn't want him? Chelsea and Courtois should be a long-term marriage.

Loan ranger: Thibaut Courtois has impressed in three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid from Chelsea

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1. Paul Pogba (Juventus)
As Manchester United search frantically for quick-fixes to their squad this summer, they will surely cast a rueful glance towards Turin.
Paul Pogba has been imperious as Juventus claimed a third successive Serie A title this season and his commanding presence in midfield is exactly what United have been missing.
They perhaps should have persevered when Pogba started demanding more playing time back in 2012, rather than ushering out the exit door because their loss has most certainly been Juve’s gain.
Called up by Didier Deschamps for France’s World Cup squad, the 21-year-old’s value - already estimated at £40m - will just continue to rise with impressive performances out in Brazil. 
Who's watching: Firstly, you'll need money, around £40m, and that won't deter Real Madrid, PSG, City and Chelsea from asking. The question is whether Juve sell or Pogba's agent Mino Raiola forces a move.

 

Another incredible Paul Pogba strike, against Udinese

 

Paul Pogba shows off epic football skills wearing blindfold

Cool finish: Juventus' Paul Pogba celebrates scoring for France in the 4-0 World Cup warm-up win over Norway

Talent: Pogba is already valued at around £40million and a successful tournament in Brazil could boost that

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