Pepe Reina pictured for AC Milan in April 2019
Dean Smith confident Pepe Reina can help Aston Villa avoid relegation
The former Liverpool goalkeeper has joined on loan from AC Milan for the rest of the season.
Jan 17, 22:49
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates against Brighton on September 25, 2019
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League meeting between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, including predictions and team news.
Jan 16, 22:55
Genk's Mbwana Samatta celebrates scoring their first goal against Liverpool on November 5, 2019
Aston Villa 'closing in on Mbwana Samatta signing'
Villa are close to striking a deal for Genk forward Mbwana Samatta.
Jan 16, 14:54
Ajax's Donny van de Beek celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Chelsea on November 5, 2019
Tuesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Donny van de Beek, Erik ten Hag, Sergio Aguero
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Tuesday, January 14.
Jan 14, 11:07
Ajax's Donny van de Beek celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Chelsea on November 5, 2019
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Donny van de Beek, Erik ten Hag, Alexandre Lacazette
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 14, 06:57
Pepe Reina pictured for AC Milan in April 2019
Pepe Reina completes loan move to Aston Villa
Pepe Reina, 37, is set to replace the injured Tom Heaton.
Jan 13, 20:51
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith celebrates after the match on January 1, 2019
Dean Smith dismisses criticism of Pep Guardiola
Aston Villa host Manchester City on Sunday with the champions trailing in the title race.
Jan 11, 15:10
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jan 10, 21:44
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gestures on December 29, 2019
Friday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Christian Eriksen, Calum Chambers, Ashley Young
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Friday, January 10.
Jan 10, 11:07
Juventus and Turkey defender Merih Demiral pictured on international duty in November 2019
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Merih Demiral, Vincent Kompany, Juan Foyth
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 10, 06:57
Pepe Reina pictured for AC Milan in April 2019
Agent: 'Pepe Reina not joining Aston Villa until AC Milan sign replacement'
Pepe Reina previously spent nine years at Liverpool, making 394 appearances.
Jan 9, 17:40
Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud in action against West Ham United in the Premier League on November 30, 2019
Wednesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Moussa Dembele, Olivier Giroud, Jerome Boateng
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Wednesday, January 8 ahead of the January transfer window.
Jan 8, 11:07
Sunderland midfielder Dylan McGeouch pictured in September 2019
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Dylan McGeouch, Phil Parkinson, Mario Gotze
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 8, 06:57
Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud in action against West Ham United in the Premier League on November 30, 2019
Wednesday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Moussa Dembele, Olivier Giroud, Wilfried Zaha
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Wednesday, January 8.
Jan 8, 06:15
Pepe Reina in action for Napoli on April 29, 2018
Aston Villa offered AC Milan keeper Pepe Reina?
Aston Villa are reportedly offered the chance to sign AC Milan keeper Pepe Reina over the January transfer window.
Jan 7, 23:46
A generic shot of the outside of Villa Park, home of Aston Villa
Aston Villa: Transfer ins and outs - January 2020
Keep track of all of Aston Villa's confirmed January transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jan 1, 00:02
Torino coach Walter Mazzarri prowls around Molineux with an espresso on August 29, 2019
Quickfire Andrea Belotti brace fires Torino past AC Milan
Torino were trailing to Krzysztof Piatek's first-half penalty.
Sep 26, 22:33
Maarten Stekelenburg in action for Everton on April 30, 2017
Real Madrid interested in Maarten Stekelenburg?
Real Madrid are reportedly lining up a shock move for Everton veteran Maarten Stekelenburg, as Los Blancos look to replace the outgoing Keylor Navas at the Bernabeu.
Aug 24, 19:46
Willy Caballero in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on March 18, 2018
Real Madrid 'want Chelsea keeper Willy Cabellero'
Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero is reportedly a target of Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants looking for a replacement for Keylor Navas this summer.
Aug 23, 10:08
Pepe Reina in action for Napoli on April 29, 2018
Real Madrid want Pepe Reina as Keylor Navas replacement?
AC Milan goalkeeper Pepe Reina reportedly emerges as a reported target for Real Madrid.
Aug 22, 18:45
Jesse Lingard celebrates after scoring Manchester United's second goal against AC Milan on August 3, 2019
Manchester United end pre-season with penalty shootout win over AC Milan
Manchester United beat AC Milan 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in normal time to end their pre-season campaign on a high.
Aug 3, 18:42
Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri salutes on February 10, 2019
Preview:Juventus vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Serie A clash between Juventus and AC Milan.
Apr 4, 14:11
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
AC Milan, Croatia defender Ivan Strinic diagnosed with heart condition
AC Milan confirm that Croatia defender and summer signing Ivan Strinic has been diagnosed with a heart condition.
Aug 18, 19:46
Simon Mignolet in action for Liverpool in the FA Cup on January 27, 2018
Simon Mignolet 'to complete Napoli move this week'
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet will reportedly complete his proposed move to Napoli this week, having fallen down the pecking order at Anfield.
Aug 15, 09:55
Pepe Reina in action for Napoli on April 29, 2018
Chelsea officials in Milan to push through Pepe Reina deal?
AC Milan goalkeeper Pepe Reina reportedly remains a £5m target for Chelsea, despite the arrival of veteran stopper Rob Green.
Jul 26, 09:36
Alexis Sanchez in action for Manchester United on February 11, 2018
Manchester United beat AC Milan in epic penalty shootout
Manchester United eventually overcome AC Milan 9-8 in a penalty shootout after their International Champions Cup match in LA ends 1-1 inside 90 minutes.
Jul 26, 05:33
Alexis Sanchez in action for Manchester United on February 11, 2018
Live Commentary: Manchester United 1-1 AC Milan (9-8 on pens) - as it happened
Relive an epic penalty shootout between Manchester United and AC Milan in the International Champions Cup with Sports Mole's live updates from LA.
Jul 26, 02:05
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Udinese goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis on brink of Napoli move?
Udinese goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis - who spent last season on loan at Watford - is reportedly on the brink of joining Napoli.
Jul 5, 10:41
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
AC Milan sign Pepe Reina, Ivan Strinic
AC Milan sign Pepe Reina and Ivan Strinic in a double summer swoop.
Jul 2, 18:05
Barcelona's defender Gerard Pique celebrates with Barcelona's midfielder Sergi Samper and Barcelona's forward Munir after scoring during the UEFA Champions League football match FC Barcelona vs APOEL FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on September 17
Gerard Pique in race to be fit for Russia game?
Spain defender Gerard Pique is reportedly facing a race to be fit for his side's last-16 clash with Russia on Sunday.
Jul 1, 10:57
David de Gea looks downbeat during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Fernando Hierro: 'David de Gea will start against Russia'
Fernando Hierro confirms that he will stick with David de Gea in goal for Spain's showdown against Russia in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Jun 29, 15:08
Alisson Becker in action for Roma on January 21, 2018
Liverpool 'unlikely to move for Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker'
A report claims that Liverpool have withdrawn their interest in Alisson, leaving Real Madrid and Chelsea as the leading candidates to sign him from Roma.
Jun 11, 14:33
Inter Milan's Samir Handanovic during the match against Juventus on December 9, 2017
Napoli target signing of Inter Milan goalkeeper Samir Handanovic?
Napoli are reportedly looking to sign Inter Milan goalkeeper Samir Handanovic as a replacement for Pepe Reina.
Jun 7, 17:21
Loris Karius in tears after the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018
Does Loris Karius still have a future at Liverpool?
Sports Mole discusses whether Loris Karius has a future at Liverpool following his high-profile mistakes in the Champions League final.
May 29, 16:33
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna on January 21, 2018
Gareth Bale's record vs. Liverpool
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool, Sports Mole looks at Gareth Bale's record against the Reds.
May 24, 14:16
Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri at the game against Lazio on April 9, 2017
Napoli beat Crotone to break 90-point mark in Serie A
Napoli relegate Crotone with a 2-1 win at the Stadio San Paolo, helping them to 91 Serie A points for the season.
May 20, 18:03
Gianluigi Donnarumma in action for Milan in January 2017
Liverpool considering £60m move for AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma?
Liverpool are reportedly considering an approach for AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who could be available for £60m.
May 15, 09:24
Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri at the game against Lazio on April 9, 2017
Juventus on brink of Serie A title as Napoli draw with Torino
Juventus edge closer to the Serie A title as Napoli are held to a 2-2 draw by Torino in Sunday's encounter at Stadio San Paolo.
May 6, 15:01
Napoli's Pepe Reina in the Serie A match against Roma on March 4, 2017
Report: Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina in line for Liverpool return
Liverpool are reportedly lining up a summer swoop for their former goalkeeper Pepe Reina, whose Napoli contract expires at the end of the season.
May 6, 08:31
Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri at the game against Lazio on April 9, 2017
Napoli lose at Fiorentina to fall four points behind Juventus in Serie A
Napoli suffer a catastrophic setback in their quest to win the Serie A title due to suffering a 3-0 defeat at Fiorentina on Sunday.
Apr 29, 18:04
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