Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Manchester United's Robin van Persie tops Premier League shirt sales
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie reportedly sold the most number of shirts in the Premier League last season.
Aug 6, 12:00
Paris Saint-Germain's boss Carlo Ancelotti reacts on the touchline in the match against Barcelona on April 10, 2013
Season preview: Real Madrid
Sports Mole assesses whether Real Madrid can reclaim the La Liga title next season.
Aug 6, 11:53
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring against Manchester City on April 21, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur director: 'Club can't force Gareth Bale stay'
Tottenham Hotspur director Sir Keith Mills admits that the club cannot force Gareth Bale to stay.
Aug 6, 11:17
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale sent death threat?
Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale reportedly receives a threatening phone call at the club's training ground.
Aug 6, 11:14
Jermain Defoe applauds fans at the final whistle on December 1, 2012
Report: West Bromwich Albion unlikely to pursue Jermain Defoe
West Brom will not pursue their reported interest in Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe unless the England international became available on loan, according to a report.
Aug 5, 22:20
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Gareth Bale removed from Tottenham Hotspur Twitter background
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale is removed from the club's Twitter background amid speculation over his future.
Aug 5, 21:08
Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata scores against Rayo Vallecano on February 17, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur demand Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata in Gareth Bale deal?
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly demand that Real Madrid include Alvaro Morata in the deal to sign Gareth Bale.
Aug 5, 09:15
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Bournemouth on July 21, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to give thoughts on Gareth Bale move
Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to "go public" with his opinion on the potential arrival of Gareth Bale at Real Madrid.
Aug 5, 08:46
Real's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during the match against Real Valladolid on May 4, 2013
Dennis Irwin backs Cristiano Ronaldo return to Manchester United
Dennis Irwin says that Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United could depend on Gareth Bale potentially joining Real Madrid.
Aug 5, 06:58
Gareth Bale on a NBC billboard in Times Square
Report: Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis to take control of Gareth Bale talks
Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis is reportedly preparing to take control of negotiations with Real Madrid regarding the proposed sale of Gareth Bale.
Aug 4, 05:15
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Teddy Sheringham: 'Supporters can't blame Gareth Bale for wanting Real Madrid move'
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Teddy Sheringham believes that the club's supporters should not begrudge Gareth Bale for wanting to move to Real Madrid.
Aug 4, 02:50
Xabi Alonso
Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso warns Barcelona
Xabi Alonso warns Barcelona that Real Madrid are in good shape and are confident ahead of the new season.
Aug 3, 23:44
FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi during a press conference on April 22, 2013
Xavi: 'There is not enough money in football to buy Lionel Messi'
Barcelona midfielder Xavi claims that if Gareth Bale is worth £100m, then there is not enough money in football to buy Lionel Messi.
Aug 3, 22:49
Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against Arsenal on March 3, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur's Andre Villas-Boas criticises Real Madrid
Andre Villas-Boas criticises Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid for making their interest in Gareth Bale public.
Aug 3, 22:10
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers sporting white teeth in Jakarta on July 18, 2013
Brendan Rodgers: 'Luis Suarez worth more than £40m and £1'
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers claims that Luis Suarez is worth a lot more than £40,000,001 if Gareth Bale is worth £105m.
Aug 3, 15:30
Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013
Marcelo: 'Gareth Bale welcome at Real Madrid'
Real Madrid defender Marcelo claims that Gareth Bale would be "more than welcome" if he signs for the club.
Aug 3, 10:50
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates his goal against Sunderland on May 19, 2013
A team cheaper than Gareth Bale
Sports Mole puts together a team of footballers who cost less than what Real Madrid are reportedly willing to pay for Gareth Bale.
Aug 3, 10:28
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'I was interested in Gareth Bale last summer'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reveals that he wanted to sign Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale for Real Madrid last summer.
Aug 3, 07:12
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Ramon Calderon expects Gareth Bale to leave Tottenham Hotspur for Real Madrid
Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon believes that the club will acquire the services of Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
Aug 2, 16:26
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup during the match against Chelsea on January 23, 2013
Swansea City's Michael Laudrup: 'Gareth Bale is worth £100m'
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup believes that Gareth Bale is worth £100m.
Aug 2, 14:40
Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger during his side's game with Sunderland on February 9, 2013
Arsene Wenger: '£105m bid for Gareth Bale is a joke'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that a reported £105m bid from Real Madrid for Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale is a "joke".
Aug 2, 14:04
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates his goal against Sunderland on May 19, 2013
Gareth Bale 'to miss Tottenham Hotspur's Monaco friendly'
Gareth Bale will reportedly sit out of Tottenham Hotspur's friendly against Monaco on Saturday due to fears of risking injury ahead of a potential move to Real Madrid.
Aug 2, 10:38
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates his goal against Sunderland on May 19, 2013
Harry Redknapp: 'Gareth Bale probably dreams of Real Madrid switch'
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp believes that Gareth Bale has probably been dreaming of a move to Real Madrid.
Aug 2, 10:24
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti: 'Gareth Bale talks ongoing'
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirms that talks with Tottenham Hotspur over the signing of Gareth Bale are going on.
Aug 2, 09:47
Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline during the match against Southampton on May 4, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas preparing for Gareth Bale exit?
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas is reportedly preparing for life without Real Madrid target Gareth Bale.
Aug 2, 08:18
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Copa del Rey Final against Atletico Madrid on May 17, 2013
Manchester United in talks with Cristiano Ronaldo over £80m return?
Manchester United are reportedly in talks with Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo over potentially returning to Old Trafford this summer.
Aug 2, 08:04
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates his goal against Sunderland on May 19, 2013
Justin Edinburgh: 'Tottenham Hotspur will be stronger without Gareth Bale'
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Justin Edinburgh says that the club should cash in on Gareth Bale.
Aug 1, 23:43
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Real Madrid 'agree to pay £105m for Gareth Bale'
Real Madrid are reportedly claiming that they have agreed a deal with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Gareth Bale.
Aug 1, 22:43
Roberto Soldado
Roberto Soldado: 'Gareth Bale will be hard to keep'
Tottenham Hotspur's new signing Roberto Soldado says that the club faces an uphill battle to keep hold of Gareth Bale.
Aug 1, 22:16
Jake Humphrey
BT Sport officially launches new channels
BT Sport officially launch their new channels at 6pm this evening ahead of the 2013-14 Premier League season.
Aug 1, 17:45
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale 'gets hair trimmed every five days'
Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale, who is being heavily linked to Real Madrid, reportedly gets his hair trimmed every five days.
Aug 1, 12:18
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates his goal against Sunderland on May 19, 2013
Five possible replacements for Gareth Bale
Sports Mole lists five possible replacements for Gareth Bale, should he leave Tottenham Hotspur for Real Madrid.
Aug 1, 09:47
Gareth Bale celebrates moments after scoring his team's second goal on November 25, 2012
Michael Laudrup understands Gareth Bale's Real Madrid desire
Michael Laudrup says that Gareth Bale is right to want to test himself at Real Madrid in order to better his career.
Aug 1, 06:22
Real's Kaka celebrates after scoring his team's third against Real Valladolid on May 4, 2013
Kaka in favour of Gareth Bale move to Real Madrid
Kaka says that he would be happy to see Real Madrid sign Gareth Bale this summer.
Aug 1, 06:08
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates his goal against Sunderland on May 19, 2013
Real Madrid 'confident of Gareth Bale capture'
Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale.
Aug 1, 00:01
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Carlo Ancelotti confirms Gareth Bale negotiations
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirms that the club have held talks with Tottenham Hotspur about a potential bid for Gareth Bale.
Jul 31, 23:28
Luka Modric
Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti: 'Luka Modric going nowhere'
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists that Luka Modric will not leave this summer.
Jul 31, 23:14
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Gareth Bale 'has no plans to hand in transfer request at Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale reportedly has no plans to hand in a transfer request in order to force through a move to Real Madrid.
Jul 31, 13:35
White Hart Lane
Tottenham Hotspur's Daniel Levy sacks commercial chief?
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy reportedly sacks the head of global partnerships Tracey Keenan after just over a year in the job.
Jul 31, 13:06
Tottenham Chairmen Daniel Levy during the Premier League match against Manchester City on May 10, 2011
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy 'hit with anti-Semitic Twitter abuse'
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is reportedly hit with anti-Semitic abuse on Twitter due to his conduct in the transfer saga involving Gareth Bale.
Jul 31, 12:12
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