Team News: Eden Hazard benched as Chelsea take on Arsenal
Eden Hazard is once again named on the Chelsea bench as Maurizio Sarri's charges host Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.Aug 18, 15:32
Julen Lopetegui: 'No concerns over strength of Real Madrid squad'
Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui declares himself happy with his squad and insists that he is now focused on getting the best out of those available to him.Aug 18, 13:50
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: 'Mateo Kovacic not ready for 90 minutes'
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri suggests that summer signing Mateo Kovacic could play the final 30 minutes of Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.Aug 17, 14:56
Preview:Chelsea vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Arsenal's Premier League trip to London rivals Chelsea.Aug 16, 14:17
How Chelsea could line up against Arsenal
Sports Mole predicts how Chelsea will line up for their Premier League showdown with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.Aug 16, 12:00
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole selects a combined XI from those expected to be available for Saturday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Arsenal.Aug 16, 10:56
Schalke 04 'turn attention to Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater'
Bundesliga side Schalke 04 reportedly turn their attention to signing Danny Drinkwater on loan after missing out on his Chelsea teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek.Aug 15, 09:39
Ruben Loftus-Cheek 'to reject Schalke 04 move'
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek reportedly decides to turn down a loan move to Schalke 04 in order to fight for his place in the first team at Stamford Bridge.Aug 14, 08:48
Alvaro Morata hails "amazing" Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata reveals that he is excited to reunite with "amazing" former teammate Mateo Kovacic at Stamford Bridge.Aug 11, 15:03
Maurizio Sarri: 'Kepa Arrizabalaga not better than Thibaut Courtois'
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri admits that new signing Kepa Arrizabalaga is not yet at the same level as his predecessor Thibaut Courtois, despite joining for a record fee.Aug 10, 13:45
How Chelsea could line up in 2018-19
Ahead of their Premier League opener against Huddersfield Town, Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up during the 2018-19 season.Aug 10, 13:04
Marina Granovskaia: Mateo Kovacic "a perfect fit" for Chelsea
Marina Granovskaia hails the loan signing of Real Madrid's Mateo Kovacic, backing the midfielder to be a big success under Maurizio Sarri.Aug 9, 09:31
Mateo Kovacic "excited" to get going at Chelsea
Mateo Kovacic hopes to quickly adapt to life at Stamford Bridge after joining on a season's loan from Real Madrid.Aug 9, 09:19
Chelsea confirm Thibaut Courtois exit, Mateo Kovacic arrival
Chelsea announce that Thibaut Courtois will leave the club, while Mateo Kovacic joins on loan.Aug 8, 19:11
Olivier Giroud: 'I have spoken to Nabil Fekir about signing for Chelsea'
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud confirms that he has held talks with Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir about a possible transfer to West London.Aug 8, 15:24
West Ham United, Everton 'seeking Drinkwater loan deal'
West Ham United and Everton allegedly show interest in taking Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater out on loan for the season.Aug 8, 14:59
Mateo Kovacic 'booked for imminent medical at Chelsea'
Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic is reportedly booked for a medical at Chelsea on Wednesday, ahead of a loan move to the Blues.Aug 8, 11:42
Julen Lopetegui confirms Mateo Kovacic wants to leave Real Madrid
Julen Lopetegui says that he is reluctant to offload Mateo Kovacic, despite the midfielder wanting out of Real Madrid.Aug 8, 10:52
Report: Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko close to AC Milan loan
AC Milan are in talks to sign Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko on loan, according to a report.Aug 7, 21:39
Report: Chelsea to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga as Thibaut Courtois replacement
Chelsea reportedly agree a world record £71m fee for Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga as a replacement for the seemingly Real Madrid-bound Thibaut Courtois.Aug 7, 18:11
Mateo Kovacic 'nearing Chelsea loan move'
Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic is nearing a loan move to Chelsea for the 2018-19 campaign, according to a report.Aug 7, 13:12
Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic rejects Manchester United move?
Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic reportedly decides against entertaining a summer transfer to Manchester United.Aug 1, 15:48
Report: Chelsea plotting move for Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea will reportedly turn their attention to Real Madrid's Mateo Kovacic as they do not expect to agree a deal with Arsenal for Aaron Ramsey.Jul 31, 12:21
Mateo Kovacic 'still wants Real Madrid exit'
Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic is still intent on leaving Real Madrid in this summer's transfer window, according to a report.Jul 31, 10:48
Manchester City 'unwilling to meet Mateo Kovacic asking price'
Manchester City reportedly decide against making a move for Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic after being quoted £80m for the Croatia international.Jul 17, 08:17
Real Madrid 'want £80m for Mateo Kovacic'
Real Madrid slap an £80m price-tag on unsettled midfielder Mateo Kovacic, according to a report.Jul 15, 21:46
Mateo Kovacic coy over Real Madrid future
Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic admits that his future at club level is unclear after helping Croatia reach the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup.Jul 8, 14:11
Croatia end Russia's run on pens to reach World Cup semi-finals
Croatia beat Russia 4-3 on penalties at the Fisht Olympic Stadium, following a 2-2 draw after extra time, to reach the World Cup semi-finals.Jul 7, 20:54
Real Madrid to pay €155m for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic?
Real Madrid allegedly indicate that they are willing to pay €155m (£137.11m) for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.Jul 7, 11:27
Report: Premier League duo, Real Madrid keen on Colombia star Juan Fernando Quintero
Colombia star Juan Fernando Quintero is thought to be a transfer target for Premier League duo Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers as well as Real Madrid.Jun 30, 14:23
Real Madrid, Real Betis 'eye Hector Herrera'
Real Betis and Real Madrid both want to sign Porto midfielder Hector Herrera this summer, according to a report.Jun 26, 11:08
Mateo Kovacic: 'It's time to leave Real Madrid'
Midfielder Mateo Kovacic says that he hopes to leave Real Madrid this summer after failing to earn a regular starting role at the Bernabeu.Jun 23, 09:06
Real Madrid 'consider Thiago move'
Real Madrid could move for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago in this summer's transfer window, according to a report.Jun 21, 15:12
Mateo Kovacic 'asks to leave Real Madrid'
Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic reportedly tells the club that he wants to depart the Spanish capital.Jun 20, 11:57
Manchester City turn attention to Nice's Jean Michael Seri?
Manchester City are linked with a summer bid for Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri after failing to land Napoli's Jorginho.Jun 9, 21:58
Manchester City 'to focus on signing Mateo Kovacic'
Manchester City could focus solely on signing Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid if Napoli do not soften their stance on Jorginho in the coming days, according to a report.Jun 9, 15:22
Manchester United 'enter race for Mateo Kovacic'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reportedly identifies Real Madrid's Mateo Kovacic as a potential transfer target as he looks to bolster his midfield options.Jun 4, 08:41
Agent: 'Mateo Kovacic not thinking about Real Madrid exit'
The agent of Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic denies that his client has already decided to leave the Bernabeu this summer.Jun 1, 12:28
Premier League: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2018
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Premier League this summer with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.May 17, 13:31
Real Madrid survive Bayern Munich scare to reach Champions League final
Two goals from Karim Benzema help fire Real Madrid into a third consecutive Champions League final courtesy of a 4-3 aggregate victory over Bayern Munich.May 1, 20:42


