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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
Incoming Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wants eight new players in summer?
Pep Guardiola is reportedly targeting eight players to sign for Manchester City in the summer transfer window. Apr 7, 19:56
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Sevilla
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League quarter-final first leg between Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla at San Mames.Apr 6, 13:25
Manchester City target Aymeric Laporte suffers broken leg
Athletic Bilbao confirm that Aymeric Laporte suffered a broken leg and dislocation of his right ankle while representing France's Under-21 team on Thursday night.Mar 25, 14:08
Manchester City target Aymeric Laporte suffers horror ankle injury
Manchester City target Aymeric Laporte suffers what could be a serious ankle injury while playing for the France Under-21s.Mar 25, 11:12
Report: Manchester City to trigger Aymeric Laporte release from Athletic Bilbao
Pep Guardiola reportedly indicates to Manchester City that he is willing to pay the €50m (£39.5m) release clause to prise Aymeric Laporte away from Athletic Bilbao.Mar 24, 11:57
Valencia undone by Athletic Bilbao away goal in Europa League last-16 showdown
Gary Neville's Valencia fail to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League as Athletic Bilbao go through on away goals.Mar 17, 19:55
Report: Pep Guardiola eyeing Barcelona's Marc Bartra
Pep Guardiola will attempt to bring Barcelona centre-back Marc Bartra to Manchester City at the end of the season, according to a report.Mar 15, 10:08
Athletic Bilbao president Josu Urrutia plays down Aymeric Laporte talk
Athletic Bilbao president Josu Urrutia denies that his club have received an offer for in-demand centre-back Aymeric Laporte.Mar 10, 15:52
Jose Mourinho looking at five defenders for Manchester United?
Jose Mourinho reportedly selects five defenders as potential transfer candidates for Manchester United should he take over in the summer.Feb 29, 09:15
Report: Aymeric Laporte agrees Manchester City move
Athletic Bilbao centre-back Aymeric Laporte agrees to join Pep Guardiola at Manchester City next season, according to a report.Feb 26, 21:01
Report: Manchester United open Aymeric Laporte talks
A report claims that Manchester United are the favourites to sign Athletic Bilbao centre-back Aymeric Laporte at the end of the season.Feb 19, 19:26
Holders Barcelona make Copa del Rey semi-finals
Holders Barcelona advance into the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey courtesy of a 5-2 aggregate win over Basque side Athletic Bilbao.Jan 27, 22:22
Report: Pep Guardiola to target Aymeric Laporte
A report claims that current Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola will attempt to bring Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte to his next club in the summer of 2016.Dec 30, 23:39
Diego Simeone proud of improving Atletico Madrid in victory
Diego Simeone believes that a 2-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao was reward for a second-half improvement from his Atletico Madrid side.Dec 13, 22:21
Antoine Griezmann earns Atletico Madrid win over Athletic Bilbao
Antoine Griezmann scores to help Atletico Madrid come from behind to beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1 at home in La Liga.Dec 13, 19:08
Half-Time Report: Saul header draws Atletico Madrid level at break
Saul scores late in the first half as Atletico Madrid head into half time drawing 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao at the Vicente Calderon. Dec 13, 18:09
Copa del Rey roundup: Athletic Bilbao in control as other La Liga sides falter
Sports Mole rounds up the evening's Copa del Rey last 32 first-leg action as Athletic Bilbao win but three other La Liga sides lose.Dec 3, 22:03
Aritz Aduriz hat-trick gives Athletic Bilbao victory over Rayo Vallecano
Aritz Aduriz nets a hat-trick as Athletic Bilbao defeat Rayo Vallecano 3-0 in Madrid.Nov 29, 19:03
Granada steal shock win over Athletic Bilbao
Hosts Granada record a shock 2-0 victory over visitors Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, following an own goal from Aymeric Laporte and a second-half strike from Isaac Success.Nov 22, 19:12
France Under-21 boss Pierre Mankowski: 'Spain are seducing Aymeric Laporte'
France Under-21s boss Pierre Mankowski claims that Spain are attempting to 'seduce' Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte into playing for La Roja.Oct 14, 15:13
Barcelona want Marquinhos in January?
A report claims that Barcelona want to sign Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian defender Marquinhos in the January transfer window.Oct 12, 14:37
Report: Barcelona want defensive reinforcements
A report claims that Barcelona want to sign a centre-back when the winter transfer window opens at the start of January 2016.Oct 11, 12:26
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque adds to Aymeric Laporte debate
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque claims that France's Under-21 captain Aymeric Laporte has previously refused to join up with La Roja's senior squad.Oct 10, 14:19
Aymeric Laporte only thinking of Athletic Bilbao
French defender Aymeric Laporte insists that he is happy at Athletic Bilbao as speculation surrounding his long-term future is once again discussed.Oct 7, 17:22
Aymeric Laporte: 'I could still switch to Spain'
Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte admits that he could still switch his international allegiance from France to Spain.Oct 7, 17:05
La Liga Team of the Week – Week Seven
Sports Mole picks out its La Liga star XI from another pulsating round of action in Spain's top flight.Oct 5, 11:57
Athletic Bilbao bounce back against Valencia
Athletic Bilbao overturn an early deficit to record a 3-1 victory over Valencia at San Mames.Oct 4, 16:02
La Liga Team of the Week – Week Six
Sports Mole picks out its star XI from another round of La Liga action.Sep 28, 11:58
Eibar secure comfortable win over Athletic Bilbao
Goals from Saul Berjon and Adrian fire Eibar to a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in their La Liga clash.Aug 30, 18:20
Manchester United to move for Aymeric Laporte next year?
Manchester United will reportedly not to try sign Athletic Bilbao centre-back Aymeric Laporte for at least another 12 months.Aug 18, 13:36
Preview:Zilina vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Europa League qualifier between Slovak side Zilina and Spanish Super Cup winners Athletic Bilbao.Aug 18, 12:03
Match Analysis: Barcelona 1-1 (1-5) Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole dissects the action as Athletic Bilbao win the Spanish Super Cup with a 1-1 draw at Barcelona.Aug 17, 22:40
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona, which takes place at San Mames on Friday.Aug 12, 16:55
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