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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Falex-sandro-juventus.jpg "Juventus's Alex Sandro and West Ham United's Martin Samuelson in a pre-season friendly on August 7, 2016")
Chelsea 'desperate to finalise deal for full-back Alex Sandro'
Chelsea are reportedly keen to get a deal for Alex Sandro done and dusted, but must first persuade the player and then fend off competition from Paris Saint-Germain.Jul 4, 12:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017")
Chelsea's Diego Costa 'holding up Romelu Lukaku move to frustrate Antonio Conte'
Diego Costa is reportedly intentionally making life difficult for Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, delaying the club's move for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku.Jul 4, 08:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fromelu-lukaku.jpg "Romelu Lukaku in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Burnley on April 15, 2017")
Antonio Conte 'willing to pay £100m for striker Romelu Lukaku'
A report claims that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is keen to push through a move for striker Romelu Lukaku, even if it means paying Everton £100m.Jul 3, 19:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Falvaro-morata-real-madrid.JPG "Alvaro Morata in action for Real Madrid against Espanyol in La Liga on September 18, 2016")
Alvaro Morata representatives 'meet with Real Madrid to push through exit'
A report claims that Alvaro Morata's agent and father held an hour-long meeting with Real Madrid chiefs on Monday over the striker's proposed move to Manchester United.Jul 3, 18:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Fdele-alli-tottenham-hotspur.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur's Dele Alli following their 1-0 defeat to West Ham United on May 5, 2017")
Chelsea eyeing up audacious bid for rival midfielder Dele Alli?
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli could be made the subject of a huge £80m bid by Chelsea, according to a report in the Spanish press.Jul 2, 19:48
Jose Mourinho 'wants Romelu Lukaku, Alvaro Morata' at Manchester United
A report claims that Manchester United want to sign both Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata and Everton's Romelu Lukaku in this summer's transfer window.Jul 2, 08:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Can Wayne Rooney mark Everton return with Goodison Park goal in Europa League?
Everton forward Wayne Rooney will make his Goodison Park return against MFK Ruzomberok in the Europa League on Thursday night, but can he mark the appearance with a goal?Jun 27, 08:58
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku hits out at "BS" transfer rumours
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku calls rumours linking him with a move to Chelsea "BS" after he posted a video playing football on a pitch surrounded by Chelsea crests.Jun 25, 13:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fromelu-lukaku.JPG "Romelu Lukaku gets fantasy points galore, especially as captain, after scoring the opening goal in his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Frank Lampard: 'Romelu Lukaku would be a good option for Chelsea'
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard believes that Romelu Lukaku would be "a good option" for the Blues should the Belgian rejoin his former club.Jun 24, 19:03
Diego Costa only interested in Atletico Madrid transfer?
Striker Diego Costa will reportedly only leave Chelsea if he can seal a switch to Atletico Madrid in January.Jun 22, 08:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fthibaut-courtois.JPG "Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017")
Thibaut Courtois 'refusing to budge on new Chelsea deal'
Thibaut Courtois is reportedly continuing to play hardball over a new contract with Chelsea, as he is waiting to see how much rumoured new arrival Romelu Lukaku is paid.Jun 21, 21:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F23%2Fmoussa-dembele.jpg "A very alarmed Moussa Dembele in action for Celtic in September 2016")
Everton to break transfer record in Moussa Dembele swoop?
Everton reportedly identify Celtic striker Moussa Dembele as a possible replacement for Romelu Lukaku this summer.Jun 20, 18:51
Joe Cole tells Chelsea to re-sign Romelu Lukaku
Former Chelsea attacker Joe Cole says that Everton forward Romelu Lukaku would be the perfect player to replace Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge.Jun 19, 10:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fharry-kane.jpg "Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Spurs on September 18, 2016")
Jason Cundy: 'Harry Kane twice as good as Romelu Lukaku'
Former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy claims that Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane is "twice the player" of Everton's Romelu Lukaku.Jun 18, 15:39
Report: Everton consider Nicolai Jorgensen swoop
A report claims that Everton boss Ronald Koeman could launch a summer move for Feyenoord forward Nicolai Jorgensen.Jun 18, 10:44
Chelsea 'join Alvaro Morata race'
A report claims that Premier League champions Chelsea are preparing to launch a move for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.Jun 18, 10:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte poses with the trophy during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017")
Chelsea 'will not bow to Antonio Conte recruitment policy demands'
A report claims that Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is desperate to wrestle back more influence over transfer activity, having already missed out on certain targets.Jun 17, 13:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fdavid-de-gea.jpg "David De Gea applauds after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017")
Manchester United 'want £45m plus Alvaro Morata for David de Gea'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reportedly tells Real Madrid that it will take £45m plus Alvaro Morata to sign goalkeeper David de Gea this summer.Jun 16, 13:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fantonio-conte-chelsea_1.jpg "Antonio Conte celebrates Chelsea's Premier League win over Watford on May 15, 2017")
Chelsea to announce 'mystery signing' on July 1
Chelsea reportedly finalise a deal for their first signing of the summer, but will not reveal the identity of the incoming player until July 1.Jun 16, 13:14
Lazio attacker Keita Balde turns down Everton switch?
Lazio attacker Keita Balde reportedly rejects the opportunity to sign for Everton during the summer transfer window.Jun 15, 09:42
Scout: 'Everton keen on Carlos Bacca, Duvan Zapata'
Everton scout Carlo Jacomuzzi says that the Premier League club are interested in signing either AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca or Napoli forward Duvan Zapata.Jun 15, 09:28
Everton 'in talks with Sandro Ramirez'
Everton are reportedly in talks with Malaga over a move for former Barcelona striker Sandro Ramirez, who scored 14 La Liga goals last season.Jun 12, 13:42
Team News: Romelu Lukaku spearheads the Belgium attack against Estonia
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku leads the line for Belgium's trip to Estonia.Jun 9, 18:25
Manchester United 'to spend £200m this summer'
Manchester United are reportedly gearing up to spend a record amount of £200m in this summer's transfer window.Jun 9, 13:00
Antonio Conte's text to Diego Costa revealed?
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte's text message informing Diego Costa that he can leave Stamford Bridge is reportedly leaked.Jun 9, 12:38
Everton, West Ham United join race for Bertrand Traore?
Everton and West Ham United both reportedly join the race to try to sign Chelsea attacker Bertrand Traore.Jun 9, 12:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fidrissa-gueye.jpg "Idrissa Gueye in action for Everton on September 30, 2016")
Chelsea keen on Idrissa Gueye?
Chelsea reportedly explore the possibility of signing midfielder Idrissa Gueye from Everton.Jun 9, 01:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fkylian-mbappe-monaco_1.JPG "AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe in action during the Champions League match against Manchester City on February 21, 2017")
Chelsea enter race for Kylian Mbappe?
Chelsea are reportedly the latest side to enter the race for Monaco starlet Kylian Mbappe.Jun 9, 00:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic.jpg "A frustrated Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the Europa League game between Manchester United and Anderlecht on April 20, 2017")
Manchester United 'unlikely to offer Zlatan Ibrahimovic new contract'
Manchester United reportedly decide against offering 35-year-old striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic a new contract extension at the club.Jun 8, 13:04
Diego Costa: 'Chelsea no longer want me'
Spain international Diego Costa reveals that Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has told him to leave Stamford Bridge this summer.Jun 8, 08:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fmichy-batshuayi-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017")
Sevilla favourites to sign Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi?
Sevilla reportedly emerge as favourites to sign Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi, who could leave Stamford Bridge during the summer.Jun 7, 11:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fronald-koeman.jpg "Ronald Koeman watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016")
Everton manager Ronald Koeman given green light to spend big in summer?
Everton manager Ronald Koeman is reportedly given the green light to spend big money in this summer's transfer market.Jun 7, 09:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fwayne-rooney-manchester-united.JPG "Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney warms up ahead of the Europa League match against Celta Vigo on May 11, 2017")
Why Everton need full-backs, not Wayne Rooney
Everton are reportedly chasing a fairytale return for Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney, but the Toffees need new full-backs rather a star name.Jun 7, 07:59
The Back Pages: Wednesday's newspapers
Peruse the back pages of today's newspapers in the UK and across Europe.Jun 7, 05:51
Romelu Lukaku: "Staying at Everton is not really an option"
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku intends to join an English club that are competing in the Champions League, with his agent already negotiating with interested parties.Jun 6, 21:15
Romelu Lukaku to choose Chelsea over Manchester United?
Everton reportedly tell Manchester United that Romelu Lukaku prefers a move to Stamford Bridge over Old Trafford.Jun 6, 11:58
Premier League: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2017
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Premier League with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.Jun 6, 11:00
Romelu Lukaku: 'My future has been decided'
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku says that he and his agent know where he will play his football next season.Jun 6, 08:11
Michy Batshuayi, Marouane Fellaini net in Belgium win
Michy Batshuayi and Marouane Fellaini score the goals as Belgium record a 2-1 win over Czech Republic in Monday night's international friendly in Brussels.Jun 5, 20:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fromelu-lukaku_1.JPG "Everton striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring the opening goal in his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016")
Bayern Munich 'to hijack Chelsea, Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku pursuit'
Bayern Munich have become the latest big-name side to show an interest in signing Romelu Lukaku from Everton, according to a report.Jun 5, 20:35
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