Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez during the match with Swansea City on May 7, 2013
Roberto Martinez unfazed by player exit speculation
Everton manager Roberto Martinez says that he is confident of keeping key players such as Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini.
Jul 17, 22:25
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Manchester United give up on trying to sign Everton's Leighton Baines?
Manchester United reportedly give up on trying to sign Leighton Baines from Everton due to the Merseyside club's unwillingness to sell the full-back.
Jul 17, 08:17
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Leighton Baines: Everton are a "work in progress" under Roberto Martinez
Everton defender Leighton Baines admits that the club are a "work in progress" under new manager Roberto Martinez.
Jul 17, 02:58
Galatasaray forward Didier Drogba during his side's match aginst Schalke on February 20, 2013
8am Transfer Talk Update: Didier Drogba, Pablo Osvaldo, Christian Eriksen
Sports Mole takes a look at the transfer rumours, news and gossip on the morning of Sunday, July 14.
Jul 14, 07:00
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Leighton Baines poised to commit future to Everton?
Leighton Baines will reportedly sign a new contract with Everton if Manchester United fail to reach an agreement with the Toffees before the start of the season.
Jul 14, 04:45
New Manchester United manager David Moyes poses for pictures in the home team dug out on July 5, 2013
David Moyes happy with Manchester United's transfer progress
Manchester United manager David Moyes insists that he is happy with the progress he is making in the transfer market despite reportedly missing out on Thiago Alcantara.
Jul 12, 15:26
New Manchester United manager David Moyes poses for pictures in the home team dug out on July 5, 2013
David Moyes: 'Manchester United working hard on signing new players'
Manchester United manager David Moyes says that the club are "working hard" to bring in new signings this summer.
Jul 10, 09:17
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Report: Everton want £18m for Leighton Baines
Everton will reportedly demand that Manchester United pay £18m for the signature of defender Leighton Baines.
Jul 9, 20:41
Luis Nani celebrates scoring United's third
Five players who could leave Manchester United
Sports Mole picks out five players who could leave Manchester United this summer as the David Moyes regime gets underway.
Jul 9, 11:18
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Everton expect improved Leighton Baines bid
Everton expect Manchester United to return with an improved offer for Leighton Baines this week, but remain determined to extend the left-back's contract regardless.
Jul 9, 01:43
Barcelona attacker Thiago holds off two challenges.
Manchester United to secure Thiago Alcantara signature by Friday?
Manchester United could reportedly complete the signing of Barcelona starlet Thiago Alcantara by this Friday.
Jul 3, 10:07
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Everton manager Roberto Martinez 'to hold talks with Leighton Baines'
Roberto Martinez will reportedly hold talks with Leighton Baines today with regards to his Everton future.
Jul 3, 09:51
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Roberto Martinez: 'Leighton Baines is an icon at Everton'
Roberto Martinez describes Leighton Baines as an Everton "icon" and says that he is excited about working with the England international.
Jul 3, 08:31
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Report: Manchester United to increase Leighton Baines bid
Manchester United will return will a fresh £16m bid for Everton full-back Leighton Baines after seeing a £12m offer rejected by the Toffees last week.
Jul 2, 00:18
Everton boss David Moyes on the touchline during the match against Spurs on April 7, 2013
Five immediate tasks for Manchester United's David Moyes
Sports Mole assesses five things that will require urgent attention from new Manchester United manager David Moyes.
Jul 1, 10:12
Everton manager David Moyes watches his side's match against Arsenal on April 16, 2013
David Moyes to start work at Manchester United tomorrow
David Moyes will officially become the manager of Premier League champions Manchester United tomorrow.
Jun 30, 15:15
Watford's Matej Vydra celebrates scoring his second goal against Leicester City during the Championship Play Off match on May 12, 2013
Five players Sunderland should sign?
Sports Mole has done some scouting for Sunderland and here are five players that we feel would improve the Black Cats.
Jun 29, 11:23
Everton players congratulate Leighton Baines after his equaliser against Newcastle on January 2, 2013
Ross Barkley 'desperate' for Leighton Baines to stay at Everton
Ross Barkley says that he is 'desperate' for Leighton Baines to remain at Everton and not join Manchester United.
Jun 29, 10:52
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra celebrates scoring his teams second goal against Liverpool on 13 January, 2013
Evra considering Manchester United future
Patrice Evra is reportedly considering his long-term future with Manchester United after the club made a move for Leighton Baines.
Jun 29, 00:40
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Manchester United 'to up Leighton Baines bid to £20m'
Manchester United will reportedly up their £12m offer for Everton's Leighton Baines to £20m.
Jun 28, 09:59
Leighton Baines
Kevin Ratcliffe: 'Leighton Baines could leave for £15m'
Former Everton captain Kevin Ratcliffe says that the club could sell Leighton Baines if they right offer came in.
Jun 27, 22:25
Barcelona's Thiago Alcantara in action on May 1, 2013
Johan Cruyff: 'Thiago Alcantara should leave Barcelona'
Dutch legend Johan Cruyff believes that Thiago Alcantara should leave Barcelona if he is not offered first-team football at Camp Nou.
Jun 27, 17:27
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Everton 'reject bid from Manchester United for Leighton Baines'
Everton reportedly reject a £12m bid from Manchester United for full-back Leighton Baines.
Jun 27, 16:03
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Manchester United launch £12m bid for Everton's Leighton Baines?
Manchester United reportedly table an offer of £12m to Everton for full-back Leighton Baines.
Jun 27, 15:08
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Leighton Baines excited by Roberto Martinez arrival
Everton defender Leighton Baines reveals that he is excited by the thought of working with new manager Roberto Martinez.
Jun 26, 15:18
Barcelona attacker Thiago holds off two challenges.
Five players Manchester United should sign
Sports Mole selects five players that could be of interest to new Manchester United manager David Moyes.
Jun 25, 10:01
Alexander Buttner
Five players Fulham should sign
Sports Mole identifies five players who may aid Fulham's chances of finishing in the top half next season.
Jun 23, 10:53
Nigeria's Victor Moses in action during the Africa Cup of Nations on January 25, 2013
Five players Everton should sign
Sports Mole identifies five players who could be of interest to new Everton manager Roberto Martinez.
Jun 22, 11:23
Manchester United's Shinji Kagawa celebrates scoring his third goal against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Leighton Baines arrival key to Shinji Kagawa's best form at Manchester United
Shinji Kagawa had a mixed first season at Manchester United. Here, Sports Mole explains why signing Leighton Baines may help the champions get the best out of their Japanese international.
Jun 22, 10:08
Mario Gomez
Five players Chelsea should sign
Sports Mole selects five players that could improve Chelsea's chances of success under Jose Mourinho next season.
Jun 18, 11:39
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Everton to 'make Leighton Baines record earner'
Everton are reportedly preparing to offer a £65k-a-week contract to keep him at Goodison Park.
Jun 13, 23:23
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Roberto Martinez wants to "reward" Leighton Baines with a new contract
Roberto Martinez hints that he will "reward" Leighton Baines with a new Everton contract.
Jun 13, 16:00
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez during the match with Swansea City on May 7, 2013
Roberto Martinez: I plan to use "world-renowned" Liverpudlian players
Everton manager Roberto says that he plans to make the most of the football hotbed of Liverpool in an attempt to boost his squad.
Jun 12, 04:24
Southampton's Luke Shaw on October 30, 2012
Manchester United to poach Luke Shaw if Leighton Baines falls through?
Manchester United will reportedly swoop for Southampton defender Luke Shaw if they fail to sign Leighton Baines from Everton.
Jun 11, 09:08
Phil Jagielka
Leighton Baines: Phil Jagielka "ready" for Everton captaincy
Everton defender Leighton Baines feels that teammate Phil Jagielka is ready to take over the captain's armband at the club from the departed Phil Neville.
Jun 7, 19:41
Leighton Baines
No need to sell to fund Everton arrivals
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright says that Roberto Martinez need not part with any of the Toffees' star players for transfer funds this summer.
Jun 7, 18:16
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Roberto Martinez determined to keep Leighton Baines
Everton manager Roberto Martinez reveals his desire to keep Leighton Baines at Goodison Park.
Jun 6, 23:24
Matt Le Tissier at a Samsung event.
Interview: Former Southampton attacking midfielder Matt Le Tissier
Sports Mole catches up with former Southampton and England player Matt Le Tissier.
Jun 6, 18:20
Nani
Monaco's five Premier League targets
Sports Mole assesses five Premier League-based players that are reportedly of interest to French outfit Monaco.
Jun 5, 09:51
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Report: Manchester United want Leighton Baines
Manchester United are reportedly planning to make a bid for Everton defender Leighton Baines.
Jun 5, 04:47
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