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FIFA launches investigation into Chelsea youth policy
FIFA confirms that it has launched an investigation into Chelsea's youth transfer policy.Sep 20, 13:10
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Andreas Christensen defends Chelsea youth system
Andreas Christensen insists that Chelsea's academy does help the developing players, despite the majority of them failing to make it into the first team.Jul 26, 16:09
Newcastle United offer Aleksandar Mitrovic to Lyon?
Newcastle United reportedly tell Lyon that they can sign forward Aleksandar Mitrovic if they are willing to pay £16m for his signature.Jul 20, 09:44
Ajax rule out selling key duo Kasper Dolberg, Amin Younes
Kasper Dolberg and Amin Younes are not for sale, according to Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars.Jul 4, 20:35
Jean-Michel Aulas: 'Juninho closing in on Lyon return'
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says that club legend Juninho is close to becoming the French club's new sporting director.Jul 1, 20:17
Lyon sign Mariano Diaz from Real Madrid on five-year deal
Lyon complete the signing of Real Madrid's Mariano Diaz on a five-year contract, with the forward becoming the Ligue 1 club's fourth summer arrival.Jun 30, 19:38
Chelsea inserted buy-back clause in Bertrand Traore contract?
Chelsea will receive 15% of any profit Lyon make should they sell new recruit Bertrand Traore further down the line, according to a report.Jun 27, 19:14
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Arsenal target Alexandre Lacazette 'cannot leave until Lyon sign replacement'
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says that Arsenal target Alexandre Lacazette will not be sold until a replacement is signed.Jun 27, 11:34
Bertrand Traore "very happy" with Lyon move
Burkina Faso international Bertrand Traore reveals his delight after joining Ligue 1 giants Lyon from Chelsea on a five-year contract.Jun 26, 21:58
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Lyon rule out Olivier Giroud pursuit
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says that his club 'do not want to stockpile forwards' when questioned on reported interest in Arsenal's Olivier Giroud.Jun 26, 19:51
Lyon sign Bertrand Traore from Chelsea
Lyon complete the signing of Burkina Faso international Bertrand Traore from Chelsea for a figure believed to be in the region of £8.8m.Jun 26, 18:54
Chelsea defender Fankaty Dabo loaned to Vitesse
Chelsea defender Fankaty Dabo becomes the latest Blues youngster to make a loan move to Eredivisie side Vitesse.Jun 25, 13:14
Arsenal edge towards Alexandre Lacazette transfer?
Arsenal are reportedly moving closer to completing the signing of Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, which could result in Olivier Giroud leaving the Emirates Stadium.Jun 23, 08:47
Jean-Michel Aulas: 'Lyon want to sign Chelsea attacker Bertrand Traore'
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas reveals that he wants to sign in-demand Chelsea attacker Bertrand Traore.Jun 16, 17:39
Lyon 'lead race for Bertrand Traore'
A report claims that Lyon are the favourites to sign Chelsea attacker Bertrand Traore in this summer's transfer window.Jun 14, 20:43
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Bayern Munich 'in talks with Lyon's Corentin Tolisso'
Bayern Munich reportedly open talks with Lyon over midfielder Corentin Tolisso.Jun 10, 16:25
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West Ham United consider Martin Braithwaite move?
West Ham United are reportedly considering whether to make a summer move for Toulouse strike Martin Braithewaite.Jun 9, 16:08
Everton, West Ham United join race for Bertrand Traore?
Everton and West Ham United both reportedly join the race to try to sign Chelsea attacker Bertrand Traore.Jun 9, 12:01
Premier League: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2017
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Premier League with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.Jun 6, 11:00
Chelsea take interest in Corentin Tolisso?
Chelsea reportedly take an interest in signing Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso during the transfer window.Jun 1, 15:25
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Eight Manchester United players in Europa League squad of the season
Eight Manchester United players are named in the Europa League squad of the season after they won the competition with victory over Ajax.May 25, 17:42
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Manchester United beat Ajax to Europa League title
Manchester United win their first ever Europa League title and clinch Champions League qualification courtesy of a 2-0 win over Ajax at the Friends Arena in Stockholm.May 24, 20:39
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Team News: Chris Smalling starts, Sergio Romero keeps place for Manchester United's Europa final
Chris Smalling is selected ahead of Phil Jones for Manchester United's Europa League final against Ajax, while Sergio Romero keeps his place in goal.May 24, 17:39
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Preview:Ajax vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Europa League final between Ajax and Manchester United from the Friends Arena in Stockholm.May 22, 11:55
Ten-man Ajax hold off Lyon to reach Europa League final
Lyon put up an almighty fight but fail to do enough to overcome Ajax, falling to a 5-4 defeat on aggregate in the semi-finals of the Europa League.May 11, 20:58
Team News: Alexandre Lacazette starts for Lyon against Ajax
Alexandre Lacazette is deemed fit to start for Lyon ahead of their Europa League semi-final second leg against Ajax on Thursday night.May 11, 18:24
Ajax manager Peter Bosz hails "beautiful win"
Ajax boss Peter Bosz hails his team following Wednesday's 4-1 win over Lyon in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.May 4, 14:43
Bertrand Traore nets twice as Ajax take big step towards final
Chelsea loanee Bertrand Traore scores in either half to help Ajax to a 4-1 win over Lyon in Amsterdam in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.May 3, 18:37
Team News: Bertrand Traore named in Ajax starting lineup
Bertrand Traore - on loan from Chelsea - features in Ajax's starting lineup for the first leg of their Europa League semi-final with Lyon.May 3, 15:55
Live Commentary: Ajax 4-1 Lyon - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Ajax's 4-1 win over Lyon, as the Dutch side took a giant step towards the final of the Europa League.May 3, 15:45
Europa League round-up: Lyon, Ajax through to quarter-finals
Ajax, Lyon and Schalke 04 are among the teams to book quarter-final spots in the Europa League.Mar 16, 22:22
Bertrand Traore unmoved by criticism from Ajax fans
Bertrand Traore, who is on loan at Ajax from Chelsea, claims that he is not interested in criticism of his performances.Mar 13, 12:22
Peter Bosz: 'Chelsea's Bertrand Traore is underperforming at Ajax'
Ajax boss Peter Bosz says that he has been left disappointed with the performances of Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore, who is on loan at the Dutch giants.Nov 3, 14:58
Chelsea confirm Bertrand Traore loan move
Chelsea forward Bertrand Traore signs a new three-year deal with the club and will spend the first of those on loan at Ajax.Aug 12, 13:46
Antonio Conte: 'Nemanja Matic an important player for Chelsea'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that Nemanja Matic remains an "important" part of his plans despite speculation linking him with a move to Juventus.Aug 12, 13:27
Chelsea to send Bertrand Traore on season-long loan to Ajax?
A report claims that Ajax have closed in on a loan move for Chelsea youngster Bertrand Traore, who has informed the Blues that he wants to play regular football.Aug 11, 10:19
Oscar scores twice for Chelsea in pre-season win over AC Milan
Oscar scores twice as Chelsea defeat AC Milan 3-1 in a pre-season International Champions Cup match in New Jersey.Aug 4, 08:32
Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic to miss AC Milan friendly with concussion
Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic is ruled out of the International Champions Cup clash with AC Milan due to concussion.Jul 29, 13:28
Liverpool's Marko Grujic taken to hospital following clash of heads in Chelsea friendly
Liverpool confirm that midfielder Marko Grujic has been taken to hospital with suspected concussion after a clash of heads in the Reds' 1-0 defeat to Chelsea.Jul 28, 08:59
Michy Batshuayi debuts in Chelsea win
Bertrand Traore, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Nathaniel Chalobah score the goals as Chelsea record a 3-0 win over Austrian side RZ Pellets WAC in a pre-season friendly.Jul 20, 19:52
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