United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Top five Premier League U-turns
Following the news that Christian Benteke is to stay at Aston Villa, Sports Mole looks back on five other Premier League U-turns.
Jul 20, 11:04
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Arsenal ready to swoop for Chelsea's Juan Mata?
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata as the Spaniard has been linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge this summer.
Jul 20, 01:13
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Barcelona reignite interest in Chelsea's David Luiz?
David Luiz reportedly returns to the top of Barcelona's transfer wishlist following their failed attempts to land Thiago Silva.
Jul 19, 14:40
Coleen Rooney attending the Tangle Teaser Top Novices Hurdle during day two of the 2012 John Smith's Grand National meeting at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool on April 13, 2012
Coleen slams Wayne Rooney's critics on Twitter
Wayne Rooney's wife Coleen hits out at Twitter users criticising her husband over his future at Manchester United.
Jul 19, 12:13
Arsenal's Olivier Giroud rues a missed chance in the Premier League match with Everton on April 16, 2013
Arsene Wenger: 'Olivier Giroud remains important, despite striker hunt'
Arsene Wenger insists that Olivier Giroud is still a "quality" player for Arsenal, despite the club's hunt for a new striker.
Jul 19, 10:02
Michael Carrick
Manchester United's Michael Carrick: 'Six teams could challenge for title'
Michael Carrick believes that six teams could be challenging for the Premier League title in the 2013-14 season.
Jul 19, 09:16
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Rodney Marsh: 'Jose Mourinho would get the best out of Wayne Rooney'
Former England international Rodney Marsh believes that Wayne Rooney should leave Manchester United for Chelsea.
Jul 19, 00:06
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
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
David Luiz will not leave Chelsea
David Luiz insists that he does not want to depart Chelsea this summer.
Jul 18, 17:26
Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after scoring against Real Sociedad on May 26, 2013
Chelsea to move for Gonzalo Higuain?
A report claims that Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will move for Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain if the Blues fail to sign Manchester United's Wayne Rooney this summer.
Jul 18, 15:39
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'No chance Juan Mata, David Luiz will leave Chelsea'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho rejects suggestions that Juan Mata and David Luiz could leave the club this summer.
Jul 18, 15:26
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Mark Schwarzer: 'Wayne Rooney is phenomenal'
Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer backs the club's decision to try to sign Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.
Jul 18, 12:21
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger prior to his side's match against West Bromwich Albion on April 6, 2013
Arsene Wenger: 'No news on transfers'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger concedes that the club are no nearer to landing any of their summer transfer targets.
Jul 18, 10:56
Everton manager David Moyes during the Premier League match with Chelsea on May 19, 2013
Report: David Moyes bans talk of Wayne Rooney's future
Manchester United manager David Moyes reportedly bans the club's travelling contingent from discussing Wayne Rooney's future with the media during their tour of the Far East and Australia.
Jul 18, 09:31
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal can afford Wayne Rooney'
Arsene Wenger says that Arsenal could afford to sign Wayne Rooney this summer.
Jul 18, 06:01
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates his goal against Sunderland on May 19, 2013
Manchester United 'launching £60m Gareth Bale bid'
Manchester United are reportedly lodging a bid for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Gareth Bale.
Jul 17, 23:16
Real Madrid's Luka Modric celebrates a goal against Mallorca on March 16, 2013
Manchester United make Luka Modric approach?
Manchester United approach Real Madrid to enquire as to Luka Modric's availability, according to reports.
Jul 17, 22:00
Wayne Rooney takes a penalty to score his team's second goal on December 1, 2012
Clarke Carlisle offers Wayne Rooney help
PFA chairman Clarke Carlisle offers Wayne Rooney support amid the Manchester United striker's ongoing transfer saga with Chelsea.
Jul 17, 16:38
Spain's Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against Uruguay on February 6, 2013
Report: Manchester United close on Cesc Fabregas
Manchester United's chief executive Ed Woodward will reportedly travel to Spain on Thursday to conclude a deal for Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Jul 17, 16:26
Old Trafford
Why is Ed Woodward returning to Manchester?
Sports Mole assesses the possible reasons behind chief executive Ed Woodward returning from Manchester United's pre-season tour.
Jul 17, 15:58
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Jose Mourinho: 'Wayne Rooney is only transfer target'
Jose Mourinho claims that Wayne Rooney is Chelsea's only transfer target this summer.
Jul 17, 15:44
Old Trafford
Ed Woodward returns to Manchester?
A report says that chief executive Ed Woodward has left Manchester United's pre-season tour to conduct urgent transfer talks.
Jul 17, 14:51
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Chelsea confirm Wayne Rooney bid
Chelsea confirm that they made a bid for Manchester United's Wayne Rooney on Tuesday.
Jul 17, 12:02
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Juan Mata's top five Chelsea moments
With reports linking him with a move to Manchester United, we take a look at Juan Mata's best five moments in a Chelsea shirt.
Jul 17, 11:22
Jack Wilshere celebrates scoring the opening goal during the FA Cup third round replay against Swansea on January 16, 2013
Jack Wilshere: 'Big signings would lift Arsenal'
Jack Wilshere believes that any big-name signings this summer would give Arsenal a "massive lift".
Jul 17, 10:46
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
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Chelsea offer Juan Mata or David Luiz in bid for Manchester United's Wayne Rooney?
Manchester United reportedly reject Chelsea's offer of £10m plus either Juan Mata or David Luiz for the services of striker Wayne Rooney.
Jul 17, 09:19
New Paris Saint Germain signing Edinson Cavani poses with his new team's shirt during a press conference on July 16, 2013
Paris Saint-Germain: 'Edinson Cavani was top target, not Wayne Rooney'
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi says that Edinson Cavani was their top target instead of Manchester United's Wayne Rooney.
Jul 17, 09:04
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 30, 2013
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho: 'Winning Europa League would be disappointing'
Jose Mourinho says that it will be a "big disappointment" if Chelsea end up competing in the Europa League in the upcoming season, despite winning the trophy during the 2012-13 campaign.
Jul 17, 08:31
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
Wayne Rooney poses with the Premier League trophy
Report: Wayne Rooney unhappy at Manchester United
Wayne Rooney reportedly wants to leave Manchester United this summer because of the way he has been treated by the club.
Jul 16, 18:06
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho hints at summer signings
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho suggests that he could yet sign more players before the start of the new season.
Jul 16, 12:53
Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic celebrates scoring his team's second goal on December 19, 2012
Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic open to playing alongside Luis Suarez
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic insists that he would be happy to play alongside Luis Suarez, despite being bitten by the Liverpool forward last season.
Jul 16, 09:21
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill ignoring Chelsea transfer rumours
Gary Cahill says that he is focused on playing football for Chelsea and is not paying any attention to the transfer speculation.
Jul 16, 07:38
Eden Hazard is pulled back by Wayne Rooney
Eden Hazard: "Wayne Rooney would be a brilliant signing"
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard believes that Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney would be a "brilliant signing" for the Blues.
Jul 15, 23:05
Paul Gascoigne
Piers Morgan: 'Our money for Paul Gascoigne's rehab wasn't wasted'
Piers Morgan insists that he did not waste his money helping Paul Gascoigne, despite indications that the England legend has returned to his alcoholic ways.
Jul 15, 12:58
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
David Beckham: 'Wayne Rooney should stay put at Manchester United'
David Beckham hopes that Wayne Rooney will commit to Manchester United following rumours of a possible exit.
Jul 15, 09:11
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
Wayne Rooney
Manchester United could run down Wayne Rooney contract
Ed Woodward suggests that Manchester United will allow Wayne Rooney's contract to expire rather than sell him to a rival this summer.
Jul 15, 05:53