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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F42%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017")
Report: Manchester City in advanced talks to sign Fred
A report claims that Manchester City will attempt to add to the signing of Aymeric Laporte by bringing in Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk before Wednesday's transfer deadline.Jan 30, 13:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F02%2Fkevin-de-bruyne.jpg "Kevin De Bruyne celebrates with teammates after scoring an equaliser during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018")
Aymeric Laporte "very happy" to join Manchester City
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte is "excited to get started" at the Etihad Stadium after joining from Athletic Bilbao in a £57m deal.Jan 30, 13:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F05%2Faymeric-laporte.jpg "Aymeric Laporte in action for Athletic Bilbao in October 2015")
French defender Aymeric Laporte completes Manchester City move
Manchester City announce the arrival of French centre-back Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Bilbao on a five-and-a-half-year contract.Jan 30, 13:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F40%2Frafael-benitez_1.jpg "Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at St James' Park on October 1, 2017")
Newcastle United contact Manchester City about Eliaquim Mangala availability?
Newcastle United reportedly contact Manchester City over the availability of centre-back Eliaquim Mangala.Jan 30, 11:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F46%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Jose Mourinho applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017")
Manchester United, Manchester City 'to battle for Monaco wonderkid'
Manchester United and Manchester City are understood to be fighting for the chance to give 16-year-old Monaco centre-back Benoit Badiashile his first professional deal.Jan 30, 10:19
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Aymeric Laporte cleared to join Manchester City in £57m move
French defender Aymeric Laporte thanks Athletic Bilbao for all their support as he confirms that his switch to Manchester City is close to going through.Jan 29, 15:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F50%2Fjonny-evans.jpg "Jonny Evans in action during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United on December 17, 2017")
Arsenal 'still interested in Jonny Evans'
Arsenal are reportedly still interested in signing West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans, but are unwilling to meet the Baggies' £20m asking price.Jan 29, 10:04
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Aymeric Laporte 'says goodbyes ahead of Manchester City move'
Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte reportedly bids farewell to his teammates ahead of his proposed £57m move to Premier League leaders Manchester City.Jan 28, 22:44
Pep Guardiola: 'Not even Manchester City can afford 22 top players'
Pep Guardiola insists that no football team can afford "22 top players" following Manchester City's snub of Alexis Sanchez in the January transfer window.Jan 28, 09:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017")
Aymeric Laporte 'passes Manchester City medical ahead of £57m switch'
A report claims that Aymeric Laporte completed a medical in Bilbao earlier this week and will head to Britain on Monday to finalise personal terms with Manchester City.Jan 27, 12:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fmathieu-debuchy.jpg "Mathieu Debuchy in action for Arsenal in the EFL Cup on Dec 19, 2017")
Arsenal to offer Mathieu Debuchy as makeweight for Jonny Evans?
Arsenal are reportedly considering offering defender Mathieu Debuchy as a makeweight in a deal to sign West Bromwich Albion centre-back Jonny Evans.Jan 27, 10:22
Alan Pardew: 'Jonny Evans available to purchase for right price'
Alan Pardew reveals that the bids received for West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans have so far been 'nowhere near acceptable'.Jan 26, 16:45
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City squad not perfect'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits that he faces a challenge keeping each member of his squad happy, as he rejects the notion of having 'the perfect squad'.Jan 26, 16:11
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola silent on Aymeric Laporte reports
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola refuses to confirm whether the Premier League leaders are close to completing the signing of Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte.Jan 26, 15:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F40%2Fnacho-monreal.jpg "Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017")
Athletic Bilbao show interest in Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal?
Athletic Bilbao are reportedly ready to make an approach for Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal before the end of the January transfer window.Jan 24, 18:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017")
Aymeric Laporte agrees Manchester City move?
Aymeric Laporte reportedly agrees terms on a switch from Athletic Bilbao to Manchester City this month.Jan 24, 09:18
Manchester City 'will meet Aymeric Laporte release clause'
Manchester City are understood to be willing to meet Athletic Bilbao's £60m release clause for centre-back Aymeric Laporte.Jan 23, 10:36
Can Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur avoid FA Cup upsets?
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City travel to Football League opposition in the FA Cup fifth round, but can the Premier League sides avoid a giant-killing?Jan 17, 16:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Fmesut-ozil-alexis-sanchez.jpg "Mesut Ozil celebrates scoring with Alexis Sanchez during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Huddersfield Town on November 29, 2017")
Premier League: Transfer ins and outs - January 2018
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Premier League with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.Dec 28, 15:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F39%2Fsergio-ramos-cristiano-ronaldo.jpg "Sergio Ramos embraces Cristiano Ronaldo during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017")
Sergio Ramos identifies own replacement at Real Madrid?
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos reportedly identifies the players he would like to be replaced by when the Spaniard leaves the Santiago Bernabeu.Dec 17, 13:06
Team News: Sergio Ramos returns for Real Madrid
Sergio Ramos returns to the fold for Real Madrid's trip to Athletic Bilbao.Dec 2, 18:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Barcelona, Ernesto Valverde clash over Aymeric Laporte?
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde is reluctant to raid former club Athletic Bilbao for Aymeric Laporte, despite the Catalan giants lining up a move, according to a report.Nov 24, 15:48
Aymeric Laporte: 'I turned down Manchester City, Chelsea'
Aymeric Laporte claims that he rejected interest from Premier League clubs in the summer as he 'does not want to leave' Athletic Bilbao.Oct 20, 16:02
Report: Manchester City back in for Aymeric Laporte
A report claims that Manchester City will revive their interest in Athletic Bilbao centre-back Aymeric Laporte at the end of the 2016-17 campaign.Feb 6, 11:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluis-suarez.jpg "Luis Suarez celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Barcelona edge past Athletic Bilbao to reach quarter-finals of Copa del Rey
Goals from Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi ensure that Barcelona reach the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 second-leg victory over Athletic Bilbao.Jan 11, 22:08
Manchester City 'revive interest in Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte'
Manchester City will reportedly make a move for Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte in the summer.Jan 9, 10:45
Athletic Bilbao's Aymeric Laporte 'to study future offers'
Athletic Bilbao centre-back Aymeric Laporte, who turned down Manchester City in the summer, insists that he will "study" any offers that are put his way.Dec 30, 18:58
Athletic Bilbao's Aymeric Laporte confirms he rejected move to Manchester City
Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte confirmed that he rejected a move to Manchester City in the summer.Oct 3, 16:41
Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao at San Mames
Barcelona move onto six points in the La Liga table with a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao in Sunday night's clash at San Mames.Aug 28, 20:09
Report: £50m-rated Leonardo Bonucci offered to Manchester City
Manchester City are reportedly told by Juventus that they can sign Leonardo Bonucci ahead of the new Premier League season should they meet his £50m valuation.Jul 17, 22:03
Athletic Bilbao's Aymeric Laporte: "Several clubs were interested"
Athletic Bilbao centre-back Aymeric Laporte claims that "several clubs" wanted to sign him in this summer's transfer window.Jun 15, 15:16
Aymeric Laporte pens new contract with Athletic Bilbao
Aymeric Laporte signs a new four-year deal with Athletic Bilbao.Jun 13, 20:25
Report: Manchester City close to signing Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte
Manchester City are reportedly looking to tie up a deal for Athletic Bilbao's French defender Aymeric Laporte over the coming days.Jun 11, 13:11
Josu Urrutia: 'Aymeric Laporte wants Athletic Bilbao stay'
Athletic Bilbao president Josu Urrutia is confident that Aymeric Laporte wants to remain with the Basque club despite reported interest from Manchester City.May 20, 18:39
Mikel San Jose expects Aymeric Laporte to snub Manchester City
Mikel San Jose is confident that Aymeric Laporte will snub Manchester City in favour of staying at Atletic Bilbao.May 13, 10:49
Athletic Bilbao's Aymeric Laporte issues Manchester City denial
Reports that Aymeric Laporte is close to leaving Athletic Bilbao for Manchester City are "unfounded and inaccurate", according to the player himself.May 3, 09:55
Manchester City close in on Aymeric Laporte?
A report claims that Manchester City are on the verge of sealing a deal to secure the services of Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte.May 2, 20:14
Sevilla overcome Athletic Bilbao on penalties to reach semi-finals
Sevilla book their spot in the semi-finals of the Europa League courtesy of a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Spanish rivals Athletic Bilbao on Thursday night. Apr 14, 21:55
Preview:Sevilla vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole previews the Europa League quarter-final second leg between Spanish rivals Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao.Apr 13, 15:46
Vicente Iborra strikes late as Sevilla beat Athletic Bilbao
Europa League holders Sevilla beat Spanish rivals Athletic Bilbao 2-1 at San Mames in the first leg of their quarter-final first leg on Thursday night.Apr 7, 20:56
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