Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
David Moyes impressed with Robin van Persie
Manchester United manager David Moyes reveals that he has been impressed with the professionalism of striker Robin van Persie during pre-season training.
Jul 19, 05:54
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Manchester United 'unwilling to sell Wayne Rooney'
Manchester United are allegedly planning to reject all offer for Wayne Rooney.
Jul 18, 22:54
Spain's Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against Uruguay on February 6, 2013
Dwight Yorke: 'Cesc Fabregas would be magnificent at Manchester United'
Dwight Yorke says that Cesc Fabregas would be "magnificent" at Manchester United.
Jul 18, 06:09
Wayne Rooney poses with the Premier League trophy
Wayne Rooney and Manchester United: Time to move on
Sports Mole explains why it would be better for all concerned if Wayne Rooney and Manchester United went their separate ways.
Jul 17, 10:09
Wayne Rooney
Jose Mourinho: 'Wayne Rooney Manchester United role bad for England'
Jose Mourinho hints that Wayne Rooney should leave Manchester United for the sake of his England career.
Jul 17, 06:09
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates his goal against Sunderland on May 19, 2013
Dwight Yorke: 'Gareth Bale would be fantastic at Manchester United'
Dwight Yorke believes that Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale would be a "fantastic" signing for Manchester United.
Jul 15, 08:42
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
David Moyes: 'Wayne Rooney needed as cover at Manchester United'
David Moyes wants Wayne Rooney to stay at Manchester United as cover for Robin van Persie.
Jul 15, 07:43
Per Mertesacker celebrates scoring Arsenal's first on November 17, 2012
Per Mertesacker: 'Arsenal can mount title challenge'
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker backs his side to mount a title challenge if they can maintain a consistent run of form next season.
Jul 15, 00:14
Everton manager David Moyes watches his side's match against Arsenal on April 16, 2013
Manchester United's David Moyes admits injury fears
Manchester United boss David Moyes admits that there is a fear that his players could pick up a major injury on the club's pre-season tour.
Jul 14, 10:07
Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring his team's second goal from a free-kick against Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter final on March 10, 2013
Wayne Rooney part of Manchester United's Far East tour
Wayne Rooney makes the 6000-mile journey to Thailand ahead of the club's Far East and Australia tour, despite speculation surrounding his future.
Jul 11, 08:30
Nemanja Vidic watches the match between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych on July 3, 2013
Nemanja Vidic absent from Manchester United tour
Serbian centre-back Nemanja Vidic does not feature in Manchester United's pre-season tour squad.
Jul 10, 13:33
Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen
Michael Owen: 'Wayne Rooney needs Manchester United love'
Michael Owen says that Manchester United need to make Wayne Rooney feel wanted if he is to stay at Old Trafford.
Jul 10, 06:13
Spurs' Gareth Bale holds his PFA Player of the year and Young player of the year awards on April 28, 2013
Gareth Bale, Robin van Persie up for UEFA award
Gareth Bale joins Robin van Persie and eight other names on the shortlist for UEFA's 2012-13 Best Player in Europe award.
Jul 9, 15:26
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
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Where next for Christian Benteke?
Sports Mole assesses the options available to Aston Villa's wantaway centre-forward Christian Benteke.
Jul 9, 10:14
Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after scoring against Real Sociedad on May 26, 2013
How would Gonzalo Higuain fit in at Arsenal?
Sports Mole takes a look at Arsenal's likely new recruit Gonzalo Higuain to see how he might improve their fortunes.
Jul 5, 10:58
Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain before a game with Colombia on June 8, 2013
Ossie Ardiles: 'Gonzalo Higuain can be as good as Robin van Persie'
Argentine World Cup winner Ossie Ardiles claims that Arsenal target Gonzalo Higuain has the potential to be as good as Robin van Persie.
Jun 30, 20:54
Sociedad striker Carlos Vela, when playing for Arsenal on July 30, 2011
Five players Swansea City should sign
Sports Mole picks out five new signings who would improve Swansea City ahead of their European adventure.
Jun 30, 10:17
Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Ex-Arsenal star Robin van Persie: 'I cheered on Tottenham Hotspur'
Former Arsenal striker Robin van Persie admits that he cheered for Tottenham Hotspur during a Premier League clash last season.
Jun 28, 08:19
Jack Wilshere celebrates scoring the opening goal during the FA Cup third round replay against Swansea on January 16, 2013
Jack Wilshere omits Gareth Bale from European dreamteam
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere selects two squads for a fantasy match between Europe and the Rest of the World.
Jun 28, 02:38
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
Napoli's Edinson Cavani celebrates a goal against Inter May 5, 2013
Report: Manchester United prepare record-breaking Edinson Cavani bid
New Manchester United boss David Moyes is preparing a £50m plus bid for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, a transfer that could end Wayne Rooney's Red Devils career.
Jun 25, 00:45
Bayer Leverkusen's Stefan Kiessling on March 3, 2012
Five players Manchester City should sign
Sports Mole picks five players who could improve Manchester City's fortunes in both the Premier League and the Champions League.
Jun 24, 11:58
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
Roberto Soldado
Five players Arsenal should sign
Sports Mole looks at five players who could improve the Arsenal squad ahead of the new Premier League season.
Jun 17, 10:28
Robin van Persie scores for the Netherlands during their World Cup qualifier with Estonia on March 22, 2013
Robin van Persie: 'Euro 2012 media silence was Arsenal's request'
Robin van Persie admits that his media silence during Euro 2012 was at the request of Arsenal.
Jun 14, 11:28
Manchester United's Shinji Kagawa celebrates scoring his third goal against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Shinji Kagawa: 'I want to emulate Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney'
Shinji Kagawa insists that he wants to match the performances of Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie in a Manchester United shirt next season.
Jun 11, 04:58
Robbie Fowler
Robbie Fowler hopes Luiz Suarez stays at Liverpool
Robbie Fowler insists that Luis Suarez can help Liverpool win trophies again if he stays at Anfield.
Jun 11, 04:46
Galatasaray's Wesley Sneijder during the Champions League quarter final match against Real Madrid on April 3, 2013
Jose Mourinho quoted £12.75m for Wesley Sneijder reunion
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are quoted a price of £12.75m by Galatasaray to sign Wesley Sneijder.
Jun 11, 01:16
United striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his opener against Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Robin van Persie would have "preferred" Sir Alex Ferguson stay
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie admits he would have "preferred" if Sir Alex Ferguson had stayed at the club.
Jun 10, 01:59
United striker Robin Van Persie celebrates with Sir Alex Ferguson after scoring a penalty against Stoke on April 14, 2013
Robin van Persie: 'Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement announcement was emotional'
Robin van Persie describes the moment that Sir Alex Ferguson told the Manchester United squad that he was retiring.
Jun 8, 23:00
Holland forward Robin Van Persie celebrates a goal against Romania on March 26, 2013
Robin van Persie "honoured" to receive Netherlands captaincy
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie admits that he is "honoured" to have been handed the captaincy for the Netherlands.
Jun 7, 19:05
Barcelona's Thiago Alcantara in action on May 1, 2013
The Manchester battle for Thiago Alcantara
Sports Mole assesses which of the two Manchester clubs are more likely to sign Barcelona's Thiago Alcantara.
Jun 5, 11:03
Wayne Rooney
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney not interested in switching positions
Wayne Rooney admits that he did not relish playing in a deeper role during the season for Manchester United.
Jun 5, 08:31
Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Robin van Persie: "I want more medals"
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie wants his side to build on their success last season and win further trophies and competitions.
Jun 4, 23:47
Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Manchester United's Robin van Persie: 'We can win more next season'
Robin van Persie says that winning the Premier League title with Manchester United has given him the taste for more trophies next season.
Jun 4, 08:36
Manchester United's Robin van Persie scores his first goal against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Rafael da Silva praises Robin van Persie, Shinji Kagawa's impact at Manchester United
Manchester United's Rafael believes that signing Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa helped the club to regain the Premier League title.
Jun 3, 14:55
Wayne Rooney moments after missing a penalty during the FA Cup third round replay against West Ham on January 16, 2013
Edwin van der Sar backs Wayne Rooney to stay at Manchester United
Edwin van der Sar claims that there is too much pressure on Wayne Rooney, but admits that he could rediscover his form under new Manchester United manager David Moyes.
Jun 2, 14:27
Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Deportivo on December 9, 2012
Who will replace Radamel Falcao at Atletico Madrid?
Sports Mole takes a look at five strikers who could replace Colombian international Radamel Falcao at Atletico Madrid.
Jun 2, 09:34
Iago Aspas celebrates scoring against Real Madrid.
In Profile: Liverpool's potential new signing Iago Aspas
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Iago Aspas, who is believed to be nearing a switch to Liverpool.
Jun 1, 10:07
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