Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne reacts after sustaining an injury against Inter Milan on June 10, 2023
Pep Guardiola issues positive Kevin De Bruyne injury update, hails Mateo Kovacic debut
Pep Guardiola confirms that Kevin De Bruyne is closing in on a return to first-team action after sitting out of Manchester City's 5-3 friendly win over Yokohama F Marinos on Sunday.
Jul 23, 17:20
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their fifth goal with Joao Cancelo on July 23, 2023
Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City win eight-goal thriller against Yokohama F Marinos
Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City secure a 5-3 win over Yokohama F Marinos in their pre-season opener in Tokyo.
Jul 23, 11:56
Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on August 20, 2022
Chelsea 'showing an interest in Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins'
Chelsea are interested in signing Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins during this summer's transfer window, according to a report.
Jul 22, 20:24
Ajax Amsterdam's Mohammed Kudus celebrates scoring their first goal on February 23, 2023
Arsenal to sell six players to fund Mohammed Kudus deal?
Arsenal are reportedly ready to allow six first-team players to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer in order to finance a move for Ajax's Mohammed Kudus.
Jul 21, 22:06
Nicolo Barella in action for Inter Milan on August 20, 2022
Man City to move for Nicolo Barella if Bernardo Silva leaves?
Nicolo Barella is the first name on Manchester City's wishlist should Bernardo Silva leave this summer, according to a report.
Jul 21, 22:05
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola on June 10, 2023
How Manchester City could line up against Yokohama F Marinos
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's pre-season friendly with Yokohama F Marinos.
Jul 21, 19:33
Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates with the trophy after winning the Champions League on June 10, 2023
Preview:Yokohama F Marinos vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly clash between Yokohama F Marinos and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 21, 18:34
Raphinha in action for Barcelona on August 13, 2022
Manchester City to target Barcelona's Raphinha as Riyad Mahrez replacement?
Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for Barcelona winger Raphinha as a replacement for Al-Ahli-bound Riyad Mahrez.
Jul 20, 15:34
Brighton & Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo in action on April 1, 2023
Chelsea 'preparing improved £80m Moises Caicedo bid'
Chelsea reportedly prepare to table a revised £80m bid for Brighton & Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo after failing with their opening offer of £70m.
Jul 20, 12:20
Conor Gallagher in Chelsea training on September 13, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur 'enter the race for £40m-rated Conor Gallagher'
Tottenham Hotspur join the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher this summer, according to a report.
Jul 20, 07:20
RB Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol pictured on August 7, 2022
Josko Gvardiol likes Instagram post of Manchester City transfer agreement
Josko Gvardiol seemingly drops a major hint to suggest that he is close to joining Manchester City after liking an Instagram post of his alleged agreement to leave RB Leipzig.
Jul 19, 20:39
Croatia's Josko Gvardiol pictured on March 25, 2023
Manchester City 'reach full agreement with RB Leipzig to sign Josko Gvardiol'
Manchester City agree a fee with RB Leipzig to sign defender Josko Gvardiol, who has completed the first part of his medical, according to a report.
Jul 19, 18:03
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their third goal on January 8, 2022
Mauricio Pochettino confirms Romelu Lukaku will leave Chelsea this summer
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino confirms that Romelu Lukaku will leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
Jul 19, 17:25
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured with Joao Cancelo on August 21, 2022
Riyad Mahrez absent, Joao Cancelo included in Manchester City pre-season squad
Joao Cancelo is named in Manchester City's 25-man squad for their pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea, but Al-Ahli-bound Riyad Mahrez is left out.
Jul 19, 17:05
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action for Chelsea on September 14, 2022
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'set to join Marseille on free transfer'
Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly closing in on a free transfer to Marseille, who have agreed a three-year deal with the 34-year-old.
Jul 19, 14:27
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace on October 1, 2022.
Chelsea 'to demand in excess of £40m for Conor Gallagher'
Chelsea will reportedly not consider selling midfielder Conor Gallagher this summer for anything less than £40m.
Jul 19, 11:58
Brighton & Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo in action on December 26, 2022
Marc Cucurella encourages Moises Caicedo to join Chelsea
Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella urges his former Brighton & Hove Albion teammate Moises Caicedo to join the West London club.
Jul 18, 23:28
Brighton & Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo in action on December 26, 2022
Chelsea 'ready to make improved bid for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo'
Chelsea are allegedly preparing to make an improved offer for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo.
Jul 17, 09:52
Santos' Angelo Gabriel in action in June 2022
Chelsea complete signing of Angelo Gabriel from Santos
Chelsea complete the signing of 18-year-old Brazilian winger Angelo Gabriel from Santos on a long-term deal.
Jul 16, 18:18
Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring for Manchester City on January 19, 2023
Al-Ahli 'yet to submit Riyad Mahrez bid despite scheduling medical'
Al-Ahli reportedly schedule a medical for Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez, although they are yet to submit a formal offer to the Premier League champions.
Jul 16, 18:06
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring their third goal on April 22, 2023
Riyad Mahrez 'closing in on switch to Al-Ahli'
Manchester City attacker Riyad Mahrez is closing in on a move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ahli, according to a report.
Jul 16, 13:01
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring for Chelsea on October 11, 2022
Chelsea 'insisting on selling Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Saudi Arabia'
Chelsea reportedly remain determined to sell unwanted striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to a Saudi Arabian club this summer, despite interest from Marseille.
Jul 16, 06:16
Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard on August 5, 2022
Manchester City identify Benjamin Pavard as top target to replace Kyle Walker?
Manchester City reportedly identify Bayern Munich's Benjamin Pavard as their top target to replace Kyle Walker, who has verbally agreed to move in the opposite direction.
Jul 14, 13:59
Manchester City's Kyle Walker celebrates after winning the Premier League on May 21, 2023
Kyle Walker 'has verbal agreement to join Bayern Munich'
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker comes to a verbal agreement with Bayern Munich over a move to Allianz Arena, according to a report.
Jul 14, 11:56
Chelsea's Christian Pulisic reacts in March 2023
Christian Pulisic joins AC Milan from Chelsea on permanent deal
AC Milan confirm the signing of American attacker Christian Pulisic on a permanent deal from Chelsea.
Jul 13, 17:05
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace on October 1, 2022.
Tottenham Hotspur identify Conor Gallagher as Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg replacement?
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly identify Chelsea's Conor Gallagher as an ideal replacement for Atletico Madrid-linked Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Jul 12, 20:29
Romelu Lukaku warms up for Chelsea in April 2022
Chelsea 'looking to sell four more first-team players this summer'
Chelsea are reportedly hopeful of offloading Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Romelu Lukaku, Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi before beginning their pre-season tour.
Jul 12, 17:50
Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia warms up in January 2023
Manchester City 'keeping tabs on Romeo Lavia situation'
Manchester City are reportedly keeping tabs on Romeo Lavia's transfer situation, with the Southampton youngster set for a move back to the Premier League this summer.
Jul 9, 14:00
Flamengo winger Matheus Franca in action in October 2022.
Chelsea 'told to pay £21m for Matheus Franca'
With Chelsea said to be interested in Matheus Franca, Flamengo are reportedly demanding a fee of £21m for the 19-year-old midfielder.
Jul 8, 23:39
Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku during Croatia game at World Cup on December 1, 2022.
Chelsea 'slap £38m price tag on Romelu Lukaku'
Chelsea reportedly slap a £38m price tag onto the head of Romelu Lukaku amid interest from Inter Milan, Juventus and Al-Hilal.
Jul 8, 17:05
Chelsea's Wesley Fofana in action with Leicester City's Patson Daka on March 11, 2023
Bayern Munich 'reject chance to sign Chelsea's Wesley Fofana'
Bayern Munich reportedly turn down the chance to sign French centre-back Wesley Fofana from Chelsea due to his extortionate price tag.
Jul 8, 16:21
Brazil's Andrey Santos reacts on June 3, 2023
Barcelona interested in Chelsea's Andrey Santos?
Barcelona reportedly identify Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos as a possible replacement for Sergio Busquets.
Jul 7, 23:30
Chelsea's Christian Pulisic reacts in March 2023
Chelsea 'agree Christian Pulisic fee with AC Milan'
Chelsea and AC Milan reportedly agree a £17.1m fee for the transfer of Christian Pulisic, who has already agreed personal terms with the Rossoneri.
Jul 7, 17:13
Callum Hudson-Odoi pictured for Chelsea on August 11, 2021
Chelsea 'make final decision on Callum Hudson-Odoi future'
Chelsea want to sell 22-year-old attacker Callum Hudson-Odoi permanently during the summer transfer window, according to a report.
Jul 7, 16:51
Brighton & Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo in action on December 26, 2022
Chelsea 'will not pay £100m for Brighton's Moises Caicedo'
Chelsea reportedly have no intention of meeting Brighton & Hove Albion's £100m asking price for midfielder Moises Caicedo.
Jul 7, 08:15
Brighton & Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo in action on December 26, 2022
Brighton & Hove Albion 'want more than £100m for Chelsea-linked Moises Caicedo'
Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly looking to receive a fee in excess of £100m for Chelsea target Moises Caicedo.
Jul 6, 19:06
Chelsea's Christian Pulisic reacts in March 2023
AC Milan submit improved offer for Chelsea's Christian Pulisic?
AC Milan reportedly return to the negotiating table with an improved bid for Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic.
Jul 5, 19:21
Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic celebrates scoring their first goal with Adam Marusic in January 2023
Chelsea 'offered cut-price Sergej Milinkovic-Savic deal'
Chelsea are reportedly offered the chance to sign Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in a cut-price £34m deal this summer.
Jul 4, 14:18
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva pictured during the warm up before the match on December 28, 2022
Manchester City 'expect Bernardo Silva to leave this summer'
Manchester City are growing increasingly pessimistic about the prospect of keeping hold of playmaker Bernardo Silva this summer, according to a report.
Jul 4, 13:30
Mauricio Pochettino in charge of Paris Saint-Germain in December 2021
Mauricio Pochettino promises more Chelsea signings
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino insists that further new signings will be pursued by the Blues this summer, but only those who are 'committed' to the club's philosophy will arrive at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 4, 12:49
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