/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F37%2Fwelcome-to-sports-mole-transparent-click-area.png "Welcome to Sports Mole")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F31%2Fsports-mole-favicon-32x32.png "Sports Mole FAVICON"){kind=small}
Betis chief hints Antony Man United exit hinges on one condition
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Fantony.jpg "Manchester United's Antony while on loan at Real Betis on January 02, 2025")
Real Betis sporting director Manu Fajardo has indicated that a permanent move for Manchester United's Antony depends on whether the Spanish club can secure Champions League football.
Antony has struggled to produce his best form at Old Trafford ever since he completed an £85m transfer from Dutch giants Ajax.
The Brazilian made 96 competitive appearances for the Red Devils, mustering 12 goals and five assists before he moved on loan to Betis in the recent January transfer window.
Antony has made a positive impact in his short time in Spain, scoring four goals and providing four assists in 11 matches in all competitions.
Arsenal, Liverpool to battle for '£25m-rated' Serie A striker
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Florenzo-lucca.jpg "Udinese's Lorenzo Lucca on March 10, 2025")
Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly both interested in signing Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca.
The current Premier League top two could both look to strengthen in the final third ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
Arsenal are in need of a new number nine after seeing their lack of forward options exposed by injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
Meanwhile, Liverpool's search for attacking reinforcements could depend on which players leave the club in the summer transfer window.
Old Trafford bound: £25m-rated teenage star 'wanted by Man United'
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Froger-fernandes.jpg "Braga attacker Roger Fernandes on December 12, 2024")
Manchester United are reportedly considering making a move for Braga attacker Roger Fernandes this summer.
The 19-year-old has been a key player for Braga during the 2024-25 campaign, making 44 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals and registering five assists in the process.
Fernandes has a contract with his Portuguese club until June 2028, but it is understood that his deal includes a release clause of €40m (£33m), while an offer of €30m (£25m) this summer would allegedly be accepted.
According to O Jogo, Man United are huge admirers of the teenager, and the Red Devils could make a move this summer.
Man City making 'big push' to hijack Liverpool's Trent replacement mission
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fjeremie-frimpong_1.jpg "Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong celebrates on January 10, 2025")
Manchester City are reportedly plotting a move for Liverpool-linked Jeremie Frimpong in the summer transfer window.
The 24-year-old is allegedly ready to seek pastures new having spent the last four-and-a-half year at Bayer Leverkusen, where he has established himself as one of the best right wing-backs in world football.
Frimpong has played 182 times for Leverkusen across all competitions and was an influential member of Xabi Alonso's invincible side that won the Bundesliga title without losing a single match last season; they also won the DFB-Pokal and reached the Europa League final.
After recording an impressive 14 goals and 10 assists in 47 games last season, Frimpong has since chipped in with four goals and 11 assists in 40 matches so far this season for a Leverkusen side sitting second in the Bundesliga table and six points behind leaders Bayern Munich.
Spurs 'refusing to rule out' shock sale of defender to Madrid giants
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F47%2Fpedro-porro-cristian-romero.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur duo Pedro Porro and Cristian Romero on August 24, 2024")
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly prepared to consider offers for defender Cristian Romero during the summer transfer window.
While a handful of his teammates have spent the international period recovering, the 26-year-old has played two matches for Argentina in World Cup qualifying.
Romero's performances over recent years have supposedly captured the attention of European champions Real Madrid, who are targeting centre-back reinforcements.
World Cup winner Romero has endured an injury-riddled campaign in North London this term, limiting him to just 14 appearances in the Premier League.
Complicated contract: Man United to bid 'over the odds' for Sporting star
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Ffrancisco-trincao.jpg "Sporting Lisbon winger Francisco Trincao in February 2025.")
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to pay over the release clause of Francisco Trincao in order to land the attacker.
While some players have taken a well-earned rest over the international period, 25-year-old Trincao has played the role of Portuguese hero in the UEFA Nations League.
The former Wolverhampton Wanderers man netted a brace off the bench for Cristiano Ronaldo and company during the second leg of their quarter-final clash with Denmark.
Portugal went on to defeat the Danes after extra time, meaning that Roberto Martinez's troops will compete in the final four of the tournament over the summer.
Arsenal 'readying move' in hopes of Saka, Nwaneri repeat
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Fsaknwa.jpg "Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka pictured on November 6, 2024")
Arsenal have reportedly moved ahead in the race for Blackburn Rovers sensation Harvey Higgins.
The 16-year-old has impressed on the club and international scene so far this season, even competing for the Lancashire club at Under-21 level.
Higgins has found the net in matches just a step blow Valerien Ismael's first team, highlighting the striker's immense talent at such a tender age.
Arsenal have a number of key youngsters already at the club, including Ethan Nwaneri, who is edging towards the signing of a new five-year contract.
Academy star to sign new deal: Man United wonderkid 'set to commit future' to Red Devils
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fbendito-mantato.jpg "Bendito Mantato pictured on October 24, 2024")
Manchester United teenager Bendito Mantato is reportedly in line for a new four-year contract at Old Trafford.
The 17-year-old has scored seven goals and registered one assist in 13 appearances at academy level this season, including six goals in 10 appearances in the Under-18s Premier League, where he has made a strong impression with his performances.
Mantato has also featured for Man United Under-21s this season, playing the full 90 minutes of the team's clash with West Bromwich Albion Under-21s in the middle of this month.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Mantato is set to pen a four-year deal with the 20-time English champions, with the agreement due to run until the end of the 2028-29 campaign.
La Liga midfielder confirms Spurs agreement, but there's a catch
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fjohnny-cardoso_1.jpg "Johnny Cardoso celebrates scoring for Real Betis on February 25, 2024")
Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso has confirmed that there is an agreement in place for him to join Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window.
The Lilywhites offloaded Giovani Lo Celso back to the Green and Whites last year, and the club are said to have negotiated a move for Cardoso while discussing Lo Celso's transfer.
Betis and Spurs reportedly shook hands on an accord that could see Cardoso join Tottenham for £21m when the window opens, although they only have two weeks to activate the clause.
As a result, Cardoso cannot be considered a Spurs player just yet, but the midfielder recently confirmed the existence of an agreement with the Lilywhites when asked by Diario de Sevilla.
Derby boost survival hopes with signing of former Netherlands international
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Ferik-pieters.jpg "Erik Pieters in December 2024.")
Derby County have announced the signing of veteran defender Erik Pieters on a free transfer.
John Eustace was recently appointed as the club's new head coach in a move that the Rams will hope lead to survival in the Championship.
Nine points being accumulated from six matches, the three wins in question coming in succession before the international break, have taken Derby to within one point of safety in the second-tier table.
However, with eight matches remaining, Eustace has strengthened his squad with the acquisition of former Netherlands international Pieters.
"My agent is on" - Liverpool-linked Kerkez makes telling transfer admission
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Fmilos-kerkez.jpg "Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez on December 5, 2024")
Liverpool have received a significant fillip in their hopes of signing Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, who has opened the door to a move away from the Cherries this summer.
While most of the full-back talk at Anfield has centred around Trent Alexander-Arnold and his impending move to Real Madrid, Arne Slot is also facing uncertainty on the left-hand side.
Andy Robertson remains the Reds' first choice on that flank over Kostas Tsimikas, but the Scotland international is out of contract in 2026 and has come under fire for poor performances this season.
Slot supposedly still wants to keep Robertson at the club for the 2025-26 season, but his long-term future remains unclear, and Liverpool are believed to be planning for life without the former Hull City man.
Champions League chasers Nottingham Forest 'eyeing move' for AC Milan loanee
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fmatias-soule-alexis-saelemaekers.jpg "Roma duo Matias Soule and Alexis Saelemaekers in March 2025.")
Nottingham Forest have reportedly added an AC Milan loanee to their list of potential summer transfer targets.
The East Midlands outfit are currently bidding to end the 2024-25 campaign with Champions League qualification and a piece of silverware.
As well as sitting in third position in the Premier League table, Nuno Espirito Santo's side are preparing to face Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Given their previous points deductions and near misses with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules, Forest are not necessarily in a position where they can spend freely in the summer market.
Eyes on Colombia: Chelsea 'send scouts' to watch top South American transfer target
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Ftodd-boehly.jpg "Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly on August 18, 2024")
Chelsea have reportedly identified yet another South American wonderkid as a potential transfer target.
In the near-three years under the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital banner, there has been a relentless approach to acquiring young talent from that part of the world.
Players have already been acquired from the likes of Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador with club officials believing that the method will eventually pay off.
As it stands, Chelsea have plans to integrate teenagers Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez - both 17 and of Palmeiras and Independiente del Valle respectively - into their senior ranks for 2025-26.
'The Claudio card': Man City have secret weapon in £41.6m transfer battle
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fclaudio-echeverri.jpg "Claudio Echeverri of Manchester City pictured on January 17, 2025")
Manchester City could use teenage midfield talent Claudio Echeverri as a bargaining chip in their pursuit of Lazio defender Mario Gila, according to a report.
Nineteen-year-old phenom Echeverri is now being put through his paces by Pep Guardiola and his staff at Man City's training base, having returned from his loan spell at River Plate in January.
Echeverri is yet to make his debut for the reigning Premier League champions, but the youngster has been hailed as a "special" player and has been tipped for big things at the Etihad Stadium.
The Argentina Under-20 international could realistically enjoy a breakthrough campaign at City next season, as Kevin De Bruyne is out of contract in the summer, while James McAtee could also leave in search of regular minutes.
Liverpool make Quansah 'plan' as Newcastle receive £30m transfer answer
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fjarell-quansah.jpg "Liverpool's Jarell Quansah on March 11, 2025")
Liverpool have reportedly made a decision on the future of Jarell Quansah amid talk of Newcastle United considering a move for the centre-back this summer.
The Magpies are said to be plotting a £30m swoop for the defender ahead of the re-opening of the transfer window, having struggled for starts over Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk this season.
Quansah has turned out 22 times in all competitions for Arne Slot's side this season, but he has only started twice in the Premier League, most recently against Newcastle United in December.
The 2003-born Englishman did make the first XI for the opening game of the season against Ipswich Town too, but he was memorably hauled off at half time for Konate, who has been Van Dijk's first-choice partner since.
Club 'monitoring' Saints forward as summer exit looms ahead of likely relegation
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fivan-juric.jpg "Southampton boss Ivan Juric during his side's Premier League game against Wolverhampton Wanderers, on March 15, 2025")
Southampton loanee Albert Gronbaek is reported to be attracting interest from Marseille, who are said to be willing to jump ahead of the Saints to sign the forward.
The 2024-25 season could hardly have gone worse for Southampton given the club are currently in last place in the Premier League with just nine points after 29 matchweeks.
There is a risk that boss Ivan Juric could claim the unwanted record for fewest points in a Premier League season considering his team have yet to surpass Derby County's points tally of 11 from 2007-08.
Relegation to the Championship would undoubtedly lead to the exits of several players, and while Tyler Dibling has often been mentioned in the headlines, it would not be surprising if others also left.
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F23%2Fgambling-online.png "Footer logo for GAMSTOP"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F06%2FGambleAware%20Secondary%20Main%20Grey.png "on February 3, 2024"){kind=small}