Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before the FC Series match on July 23, 2024
Man City and Chelsea are struggling - but how much does pre-season really matter?
Sports Mole looks at how Premier League champions fared during the pre-season of their triumphant campaigns to find out if friendly form really matters.
Jul 29, 21:47
 New Liverpool manager Arne Slot poses for a photograph at the training centre on July 5, 2024
Preview:Liverpool vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly clash between Liverpool and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 29, 14:20
 Sepp van den Berg warms up for Liverpool in August 2022
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'immediately reject' approach for defender
Liverpool's Sepp van den Berg is reportedly attracting interest from PSV Eindhoven, who have seen an initial £8.4m bid for the defender waved off by the Reds.
Jul 29, 13:07
 Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund), Torwart Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), Ian Maatsen (Borussia Dortmund), on July 27, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'interested' in signing former Arsenal attacker
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing former Arsenal attacker Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Jul 27, 20:20
 Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold applauds fans after the match on May 19, 2024
Arne Slot addresses Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool future amid Real Madrid talk
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot addresses Trent Alexander-Arnold's future amid speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid.
Jul 25, 23:09
 Juventus defender Bremer on February 23, 2023
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'learn' asking price for Gleison Bremer
Juventus are reportedly demanding at least £50m for Brazil international Gleison Bremer, with the defender attracting interest from Liverpool this summer.
Jul 25, 13:15
 Billy Koumetio in action for Liverpool Under-21s in January 2023
Liverpool transfer news: Academy duo 'set to leave' after brutal Arne Slot decision
Liverpool defenders Rhys Williams and Billy Koumetio, both of whom have been relegated to Under-21s training, are expected to leave the club this summer.
Jul 24, 14:30
 New Liverpool manager Arne Slot poses for a photograph at the training centre on July 5, 2024
Preview:Liverpool vs. Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Liverpool and Real Betis, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 24, 08:25
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot poses with the club shirt outside the training centre on July 5, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Reds set to end pursuit of £70m summer target?
Liverpool reportedly decide against spending £70m on one of their top defensive targets this summer.
Jul 23, 12:45
 New Liverpool manager Arne Slot poses for a photograph at the training centre on July 5, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Slot 'makes decision' over Carvalho future
New Liverpool head coach Arne Slot reportedly makes a decision over how to handle the future of Fabio Carvalho.
Jul 23, 08:19
 Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold applauds fans after the match on May 19, 2024
Liverpool 'set' asking price for Real Madrid-linked Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool reportedly have no intention of selling Real Madrid-linked Trent Alexander-Arnold, but they have placed a price-tag on the defender should he decide to leave the club.
Jul 19, 13:16
 Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their second goal with Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch on February 21, 2024
Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos dealt blow in pursuit of Liverpool star
The father of Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister provides an update on the Argentine's future at Anfield amid reported interest from Real Madrid.
Jul 18, 23:02
 Leny Yoro in action for Lille in April 2024
Liverpool reason for Leny Yoro failure 'revealed' as Man Utd confirm £52m deal
Liverpool reportedly decided against firming up their interest in Manchester United defender Leny Yoro as they believed that he only wanted to join Real Madrid.
Jul 18, 21:57
 Chelsea new owner Todd Boehly is seen in the stands before the match on May 7, 2022
Chelsea owners make ruthless manager decision after 'criticism' of project
Strasbourg announce that they have parted ways with manager Patrick Vieira by mutual consent following just one season with the Ligue 1 club.
Jul 18, 17:35
 Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl reacts on March 8, 2024
Preview:Red Bull Salzburg vs. Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Red Bull Salzburg and Sheffield Wednesday, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 18, 15:39
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on April 16, 2024 [IMAGO]
England following Sarina Wiegman blueprint as Pep Guardiola 'plan' revealed
The FA are supposedly eyeing an audacious move for Pep Guardiola as England's new manager and could wait until 2025 before making their move.
Jul 18, 13:44
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on July 14, 2024
England manager search: World Cup winner 'nominates himself' as Southgate successor
Former Germany manager Joachim Low is reportedly keen to speak to the Football Association over succeeding Gareth Southgate as England manager.
Jul 17, 23:48
 New Liverpool manager Arne Slot at the training centre on July 5, 2024
Liverpool confirm appointment of ex-Everton man as Arne Slot assistant
Liverpool confirm the appointment of former Everton defender John Heitinga as a member of Arne Slot's coaching staff for the 2024-25 season.
Jul 17, 17:53
 Ex-Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino on May 11, 2024
Chelsea Pochettino compensation dependent on next job?
The next destination of Mauricio Pochettino will reportedly determine whether Chelsea are owed any compensation for the Argentine.
Jul 17, 14:38
 Ex-Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino on May 11, 2024
Gareth Southgate's successor: Profiling the candidates to become England manager
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the candidates to succeed Gareth Southgate as England manager following the 53-year-old's decision to step down.
Jul 17, 09:17
 Liverpool's Sepp van den Berg and Ki-Jana Hoever during the warm up before the match in December 2019
Liverpool transfer news: Substantial offer to be made for out-of-favour defender?
Liverpool may reportedly receive a boost in the transfer market with a club said to be ready to make a £13.4m for an out-of-favour defender.
Jul 17, 08:43
 New Liverpool manager Arne Slot poses for a photograph at the training centre on July 5, 2024
Liverpool boss Arne Slot should prioritise Robertson, Diaz replacements this summer
Sports Mole looks at the areas new Liverpool boss Arne Slot must address ahead of the 2024-25 Premier League campaign.
Jul 17, 08:04
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot poses with the club shirt outside the training centre on July 5, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot 'plotting' triple Bundesliga raid
Liverpool's new head coach Arne Slot is reportedly targeting three Bundesliga players during the summer transfer window.
Jul 16, 23:09
 Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate celebrate their first goal on January 7, 2024
Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos 'in contact' with 25-year-old Liverpool star
Real Madrid reportedly have 'concrete' interest in a 25-year-old Liverpool star who has entered the final year of his contract at Anfield.
Jul 16, 22:28
 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe pictured on December 13, 2023
Newcastle determined to keep "amazing manager" Eddie Howe amid England interest
Newcastle United are reportedly confident that they will retain the services of "amazing manager" Eddie Howe amid interest from England following the departure of Gareth Southgate.
Jul 16, 17:20
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on July 13, 2024
Former Chelsea manager 'eyeing' England job if Gareth Southgate steps down
A former Chelsea manager is reportedly keen to become the new England manager if Gareth Southgate decides to step down from the role.
Jul 15, 22:53
 Liverpool's Alisson in action with Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin on October 21, 2023
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'braced' for jaw-dropping Saudi offer for 31-year-old
Liverpool are reportedly expecting a big-money offer from the Saudi Pro League for goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who could be tempted by a lucrative move to the Middle East.
Jul 15, 17:58
 New Liverpool manager Arne Slot at the training centre on July 5, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: £50m target to 'reject' Reds in favour of Serie A stay
Liverpool are reportedly losing the race for Atalanta BC's Teun Koopmeiners, with the 26-year-old only willing to leave La Dea for Juventus this summer.
Jul 15, 12:34
 The Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk reacts on July 11, 2024
Virgil van Dijk provides update on Liverpool, Netherlands future
Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk provides an update on his future following Netherlands' semi-final defeat to England at Euro 2024.
Jul 11, 22:27
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured in October 2023
USA national team 'discover' whether their Jurgen Klopp approach was successful
Liverpool legend Jurgen Klopp allegedly responds to a managerial offer from the USA national team following the dismissal of Gregg Berhalter.
Jul 11, 17:44
 Netherlands' Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their second goal on July 6, 2024
Cody Gakpo admits Jurgen Klopp did not play him in preferred position at Liverpool
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo admits that he was not played in his preferred position under former manager Jurgen Klopp and has since thrived in his favoured role for Netherlands at Euro 2024.
Jul 9, 16:50
 Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring for Liverpool on February 17, 2024
Liverpool announce Mohamed Salah return date after Olympics decision
Liverpool reveal that both Mohamed Salah and Wataru Endo will be back in pre-season training on Wednesday after the pair were not called up for the 2024 Olympics.
Jul 9, 16:23
 New Liverpool manager Arne Slot poses for a photograph at the training centre on July 5, 2024
Liverpool to sign two new goalkeepers this summer?
Liverpool are reportedly open to signing at least two new goalkeepers during the summer transfer window.
Jul 9, 08:42
 Turkey's Baris Alper Yilmaz reacts on June 18, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'working' on £25m deal for Turkey Euro 2024 star
Liverpool are reportedly working on a move for Galatasaray and Turkey attacker Baris Yilmaz, who is also attracting interest from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Jul 8, 18:20
 Johnny Heitinga during his Everton days in 2013
Liverpool in talks over shock appointment as Arne Slot contacts ex-Everton defender
Former Everton defender Johnny Heitinga reveals that he is in talks to join Liverpool as part of Arne Slot's backroom staff.
Jul 8, 17:24
 Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Adrian pictured in May 2024 [IMAGO]
Liverpool transfer news: Reds confirm veteran exit on free transfer
Liverpool confirm that veteran goalkeeper Adrian has left the club upon the expiry of his contract, and a move back to Real Betis is now thought to be imminent.
Jul 8, 08:17
 Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah reacts on April 18, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Major decision made over Salah ahead of pre-season
Liverpool allegedly make a pivotal decision over the future of Mohamed Salah, who has 12 months remaining on his contract at Anfield.
Jul 6, 09:12
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on February 4, 2024
Liverpool's 'monster' bid for Euro 2024 hero 'rejected' during 2021 crisis
Liverpool reportedly saw a 'monster' offer for Turkey's Euro 2024 hero Merih Demiral rejected by Juventus during their defensive crisis of 2021.
Jul 4, 06:41
 Arne Slot who has been appointed Liverpool head coach from June 1, the club have announced on June 5, 2024
Arne Slot handed double Liverpool pre-season boost as Olympic decisions 'confirmed'
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Wataru Endo are reportedly set to be available for the Reds' entire pre-season schedule as they will not be heading to the Olympics.
Jul 3, 09:25
 Feyenoord's Igor Paixao celebrates scoring their first goal on February 15, 2024
Eredivisie attacker is "waiting" for Liverpool amid Arne Slot reunion rumours
An Eredivisie attacker admits that he is "waiting" for Liverpool to make a move for his services this summer amid reported interest from Arne Slot's side.
Jul 1, 08:56
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