Mesut Ozil in action during the Premier League game between Watford and Arsenal on September 15, 2019
Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Mesut Ozil, Jerome Boateng, Danny Drinkwater
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 6, 06:57
Bayern Munich defender David Alaba pictured in November 2019
Monday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: David Alaba, Danny Drinkwater, Hakim Ziyech
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Monday, January 6.
Jan 6, 06:15
Burnley pictured Danny Drinkwater pictured in August 2019
Chelsea 'demand Danny Drinkwater's full wages paid in any loan exit'
Aston Villa must reportedly shell out the entirety of Danny Drinkwater's wages if they are to sign the midfielder on loan from Chelsea this month.
Jan 5, 23:25
Fulham manager Scott Parker on December 7, 2019
Scott Parker facing selection dilemmas for Villa cup clash
Captain Tom Cairney and defender Steven Sessegnon are among those being assessed.
Jan 3, 13:12
General view of Sheffield United's Bramall Lane taken April 2017
Sheffield United want Nice midfielder Adrien Tameze?
Sheffield United are interested in securing a loan deal for Nice midfielder and Aston Villa target Adrien Tameze, according to a report.
Jan 2, 23:53
Jay Rodriguez in action for Burnley in pre-season on July 30, 2019
Team News: Rodriguez pushing for Burnley recall against Aston Villa
Rodriguez and Gudmundsson impressed against Manchester United.
Dec 31, 16:18
Glen Kamara in action for Rangers on November 28, 2019
Aston Villa showing interest in Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara?
Aston Villa are reportedly considering an approach for Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara during the January transfer window.
Dec 29, 19:37
Watford manager Nigel Pearson looks on on December 22, 2019
Preview:Watford vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Watford and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Dec 27, 12:31
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Smith grateful for support of Villa fans and owners
Villa have lost their last four Premier League games.
Dec 25, 22:30
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on October 5, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the Premier League meeting between Aston Villa and Norwich City on Boxing Day.
Dec 24, 16:30
John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Team News: Villa without injured McGinn for Norwich clash
The Scotland international faces up to three months on the sidelines.
Dec 24, 15:47
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Dean Smith urges other Aston Villa players to follow Jack Grealish example
Villa have taken just four points from the last 27 available.
Dec 24, 12:37
John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
John McGinn to miss up to three months with fractured ankle
The Scot is not expected to return until late March.
Dec 23, 14:52
John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Aston Villa confirm John McGinn ankle break
The Scotland international picked up the injury in Saturday's home defeat to Southampton.
Dec 22, 13:04
Southampton's Danny Ings celebrates scoring their first goal against Portsmouth on September 24, 2019
Danny Ings hails Southampton's workrate after climbing out of bottom three
Southampton have won three of their last five games to escape the bottom three.
Dec 22, 10:00
Southampton's Danny Ings celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 21, 2019
Danny Ings brace lifts Southampton out of relegation zone
Aston Villa drop into the bottom three.
Dec 21, 17:08
Scotland boss Steve Clarke on October 10, 2019
Ryan Porteous: 'Scotland call-up was an eye-opener'
The Hibernian defender was promoted from the under-21 squad last month.
Dec 13, 17:52
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder on December 8, 2019
Chris Wilder admits added pressure as both manager and fan of Sheffield United
Chris Wilder is a Blades fan and also played for the club he now manages.
Dec 13, 12:15
Manchester United's Anthony Martial celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates on October 27, 2019
Preview:Manchester United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 29, 18:35
John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Manchester United target John McGinn 'staying put in January'
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith indicates that in-form Manchester United target John McGinn will not be leaving the West Midlands club in January.
Nov 25, 20:52
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Dean Smith warns clubs off Jack Grealish, John McGinn
John McGinn scored three goals in two games while on international duty with Scotland recently.
Nov 23, 02:43
John McGinn in action for Scotland on November 16, 2019
Paul McGinn happy to see brother John on high after Scotland double
The St Mirren defender welcomed John McGinn into his home on Tuesday.
Nov 22, 19:51
John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Steve Bruce: 'John McGinn good enough to play for Manchester United'
The Aston Villa midfielder has been tipped for the top by his former boss.
Nov 21, 22:36
Declan Gallagher in action for Motherwell on November 10, 2019
Declan Gallagher reveals half-time telling-off from Steve Clarke
Scotland trailed 1-0 at the break to Kazakhstan before running out 3-1 winners.
Nov 20, 11:14
Scotland's John McGinn celebrates scoring their third goal on November 19, 2019
John McGinn looking to "feed off the scraps" for Scotland
John McGinn hopes to maintain goalscoring from for Scotland
Nov 20, 06:32
Scotland's John McGinn celebrates scoring their third goal on November 19, 2019
Scotland come from behind to gain revenge on Kazakhstan
The Scots will now head into a March play-off.
Nov 19, 22:05
England attacker Jadon Sancho in action with Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum in the UEFA Nations League semi-final on June 6, 2019
Manchester United 'draw up eight-man transfer shortlist'
Manchester United draw up an eight-man transfer shortlist as the 20-time English champions continue to rebuild, according to a report.
Nov 17, 12:36
John McGinn in action for Scotland on November 16, 2019
John McGinn scores again as Scotland win in Cyprus
The Aston Villa midfielder struck the winner in Nicosia for Steve Clarke's side.
Nov 16, 16:15
John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Aston Villa 'to reject any Manchester United approach for John McGinn'
Manchester United will be 'turned away' by Aston Villa if they make an attempt to sign John McGinn in January, according to a report.
Nov 6, 09:49
Liverpool's Sadio Mane scores their second goal against Aston Villa on November 2, 2019
Premier League Team of the Week - Sadio Mane, Tammy Abraham, Kyle Walker
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 11, including Sadio Mane, Tammy Abraham and Kyle Walker.
Nov 4, 10:56
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on October 27, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and leaders Liverpool, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Oct 31, 19:13
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on October 6, 2019
Preview:Manchester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Manchester City's meeting with Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday, including a prediction, team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 24, 12:38
John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith rules out John McGinn sale amid Man United talk
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith reiterates that John McGinn, who is an alleged target for Manchester United, remains not for sale at any price.
Oct 20, 18:04
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on October 19, 2019
Villa snatch late win against 10-man Brighton
Defender's first goal for the club is vital.
Oct 19, 16:15
Aston Villa's Wesley celebrates scoring their second goal against Arsenal on September 22, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Aston Villa's meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 17, 18:04
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on August 24, 2019
Manchester United 'have seven-man target list'
Manchester United allegedly put together a list of seven players that they wish to sign in future transfer windows.
Oct 15, 12:30
Lawrence Shankland in action for Scotland on October 13, 2019
Steve Clarke praises Lawrence Shankland after goal on Scotland debut
The Dundee United striker netted Scotland's fourth in a 6-0 win against San Marino.
Oct 14, 09:34
Scotland's John McGinn celebrates scoring their third goal against San Marino on October 13, 2019
John McGinn scores hat-trick as Scotland hammer San Marino at Hampden
The second half was played in terrible conditions but Scotland persisted to claim a vital victory.
Oct 13, 18:10
Paul Pogba in Premier League action for Manchester United on May 12, 2019
News Extra: Pogba 'not fit enough', De Ligt denies being overweight, Fergie pushing for McGinn
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Arsene Wenger's comments on Paul Pogba, Matthijs de Ligt's weight denial and Sir Alex Ferguson's rumoured transfer advice for United.
Oct 11, 16:00
Wesley Moraes celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on October 5, 2019
Wesley scores brace as Villa flatten Norwich
Aston Villa recorded their first win on the road this season in emphatic fashion at Carrow Road.
Oct 7, 10:55
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