Fernando Llorente in action  during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Chelsea 'eye Fernando Llorente as Olivier Giroud alternative'
Chelsea reportedly identify Tottenham Hotspur's Fernando Llorente as a possible alternative to Olivier Giroud as their search for a new striker rumbles on.
Jan 30, 09:47
Rayo Vallecano's Zhang Chengdong vies with Atletico Madrid's Yannick Ferreira Carrasco on January 6, 2016
Arsenal 'lining up £44m Yannick Carrasco bid'
Arsenal are reportedly considering a £44m approach for Atletico Madrid winger Yannick Carrasco at the end of the season.
Jan 30, 09:35
David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Chelsea 'offer David Luiz in Olivier Giroud deal'
Chelsea are reportedly willing to offer David Luiz as part of any deal which could see them bring Olivier Giroud to Stamford Bridge from Arsenal.
Jan 30, 09:23
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deal 'hinges on Olivier Giroud'
Arsenal's proposed £60m move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reportedly hinges on two other deals being done, including an exit for Olivier Giroud.
Jan 30, 09:11
Jonny Evans in action during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United on December 17, 2017
Arsenal 'still interested in Jonny Evans'
Arsenal are reportedly still interested in signing West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans, but are unwilling to meet the Baggies' £20m asking price.
Jan 29, 10:04
A frustrated Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the post during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo 'open to Chelsea move'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo would reportedly be open to joining Chelsea in the summer, despite speculation also linking him with a return to Manchester United.
Jan 29, 09:53
Olivier Giroud on his knees during the Europa League group game between Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade on November 2, 2017
Arsenal 'to allow Olivier Giroud to join Chelsea'
Arsenal reportedly open the door for Olivier Giroud to join London rivals Chelsea, but only if their £35m asking price is met.
Jan 29, 09:40
Zlatan Ibrahimovic gives the thumbs-up ahead of the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'closing in on Manchester United exit'
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is reportedly in advanced talks with MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy over a possible January move.
Jan 29, 09:29
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Real Madrid 'to offer Cristiano Ronaldo in David de Gea deal'
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to offer Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United in any deal which could take David de Gea in the opposite direction.
Jan 29, 09:17
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Arsenal 'close to agreeing £60m Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deal'
Arsenal are reportedly close to agreeing a club-record £60m deal for wantaway Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Jan 29, 09:05
General view of Stoke City ground the bet365 Stadium, pictured in the 2017-18 season
Stoke City 'make £14m bid for Badou Ndiaye'
Stoke City reportedly make a £14m bid for Galatasaray midfielder Badou Ndiaye, who has also been linked with the likes of Crystal Palace, Newcastle and West Ham.
Jan 28, 22:57
A general shot of the corner flag at the Etihad Stadium prior to Manchester City's Premier League clash with Middlesbrough on November 5, 2016
Aymeric Laporte 'says goodbyes ahead of Manchester City move'
Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte reportedly bids farewell to his teammates ahead of his proposed £57m move to Premier League leaders Manchester City.
Jan 28, 22:44
Watford captain Troy Deeney in action during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal
West Bromwich Albion 'line up £18m bid for Watford captain Troy Deeney'
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly considering an £18m approach for out-of-favour Watford captain Troy Deeney.
Jan 28, 22:32
Fabinho in action for Monaco in 2015
Marseille, Monaco play out entertaining draw
Marseille and Monaco both miss the chance to move up to second in Ligue 1 courtesy of an entertaining 2-2 draw between the top-four rivals at the Stade Velodrome.
Jan 28, 21:56
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
Roma miss chance to close gap on top four
Roma miss the chance to move level on points with fourth-placed Inter Milan as they fall to a 1-0 defeat at home to Sampdoria.
Jan 28, 21:43
Close-up shot of Mesut Ozil celebrating his opener during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Henrikh Mkhitaryan relishing Mesut Ozil link-up
New Arsenal signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan says that he is relishing the chance to play alongside "assist king" Mesut Ozil at the Emirates Stadium.
Jan 28, 21:18
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
Watford target Loic Remy joins Getafe on loan
Former Chelsea striker Loic Remy, who has been linked with Watford, joins Getafe on loan from Las Palmas for the rest of the 2017-18 season.
Jan 28, 21:08
A general shot of St Mary's Stadium prior to Southampton's Premier League clash with Chelsea on October 30, 2016
Southampton 'still hopeful over Quincy Promes deal'
Southampton are reportedly still in talks with Spartak Moscow over a potential club-record deal to sign Netherlands international Quincy Promes.
Jan 28, 20:58
Emerson Palmieri in action for Roma on April 4, 2017
Chelsea 'to announce Emerson Palmieri arrival on Monday'
Chelsea will reportedly announce the signing of Roma full-back Emerson Palmieri on Monday in a deal which could rise to £22m.
Jan 28, 20:46
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Arsenal 'remain confident of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deal'
Arsenal are reportedly still confident of agreeing a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, despite Borussia Dortmund's refusal to lower their £60m asking price.
Jan 28, 20:32
David de Gea suffers with a back injury during the Premier League game between Everton and Manchester United on January 1, 2018
David de Gea: 'I am happy at Manchester United'
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea insists that he is "very happy" at the club amid persistent speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid.
Jan 28, 20:21
Diafra Sakho in action for West Ham United in November 2016
West Ham United striker Diafra Sakho 'passes Rennes medical'
West Ham United striker Diafra Sakho edges closer to leaving the club as he reportedly completes his medical at Ligue 1 side Rennes.
Jan 28, 20:08
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock chats to assistant Kevin Blackwell in October 2017
Neil Warnock: 'Pep Guardiola should expect naughty tackles'
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock suggests that Manchester City should have expected "naughty challenges" during their FA Cup tie in South Wales.
Jan 28, 19:57
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola hails "special" Manchester City players
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expresses his pride in his players as they kept their quadruple hopes alive with victory over Cardiff City in the FA Cup.
Jan 28, 19:46
Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Leroy Sane out for a while'
Man City boss Pep Guardiola confirms that Leroy Sane will be sidelined for a minimum of two weeks after being withdrawn at half time of his side's FA Cup win at Cardiff.
Jan 28, 19:36
Rafael Benitez watches on during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Manchester City on December 27, 2017
Rafael Benitez: 'Still time for Newcastle United to do business'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez admits that the club have not done as much January business as he would have liked, but insists that there is still time.
Jan 28, 19:28
Michy Batshuayi nabs the second during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Michy Batshuayi: 'Chelsea future out of my hands'
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi insists that his future is out of his hands amid speculation that he could leave the club if they are able to find a replacement.
Jan 28, 19:18
Michy Batshuayi nabs the second during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Antonio Conte hints at Michy Batshuayi stay
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte suggests that Michy Batshuayi is likely to stay at the club this month, even if he brings in another attacking player.
Jan 28, 19:10
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018
Manchester City ease past Cardiff City in FA Cup
Manchester City remain on course for a potential quadruple courtesy of a 2-0 win over Cardiff City in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Jan 28, 17:55
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Live Commentary: Cardiff City 0-2 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's 2-0 win over Cardiff City as Pep Guardiola's side ease into the fifth round of the FA Cup with victory in South Wales.
Jan 28, 15:00
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino reacts during his side's FA Cup fourth round clash with West Bromwich Albion at Anfield on January 27, 2018
West Bromwich Albion shock Liverpool in VAR-tarred FA Cup tie
Liverpool crash out of the FA Cup in the fourth round as West Bromwich Albion run out 3-2 winners in an action-packed and absurd contest at Anfield.
Jan 27, 21:44
A menacing Jurgen Klopp during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Liverpool on December 22, 2017
Live Commentary: Liverpool 2-3 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Relive West Brom's eventful 3-2 win over Liverpool at Anfield as the Baggies send the hosts crashing out of the FA Cup in a VAR-tarred contest.
Jan 27, 18:45
Arsenal celebrate with the trophy after winning the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Live Coverage: FA Cup fourth round - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of the FA Cup fourth round and Saturday's Championship games.
Jan 27, 14:00
Mesut Ozil celebrates scoring with Alexis Sanchez during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Huddersfield Town on November 29, 2017
How Manchester United could line up with Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil
With Manchester United reportedly interested in Arsenal's Mesut Ozil having already poached Alexis Sanchez, Sports Mole looks at how they could line up with both players.
Jan 26, 10:41
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane at the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on May 28,.2016
This weekend's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole rounds up world football's biggest, best and most important matches from the upcoming weekend of football.
Jan 26, 07:00
Jose Mourinho applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Quiz: Jose Mourinho's Manchester United career so far
As Jose Mourinho prepares to take charge of his 100th game as Manchester United boss, Sports Mole tests how well you know his reign so far.
Jan 25, 16:33
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka scores the winner in his side's EFL Cup semi-final with Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018
Arsenal down Chelsea to reach EFL Cup final
Arsenal book their place in the final of the EFL Cup courtesy of a 2-1 win over Chelsea in their semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium.
Jan 24, 21:54
Jack Wilshere, Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
Live Commentary: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea (Arsenal win 2-1 on aggregate) - as it happened
Relive Arsenal's 2-1 win over Chelsea as the Gunners book their place in the final of the EFL Cup courtesy of a come-from-behind victory at the Emirates Stadium.
Jan 24, 19:00
Sergio Aguero celebrates with Bernardo Silva after scoring during the EFL Cup game between Bristol City and Manchester City on January 23, 2018
Manchester City keep quadruple hopes alive by reaching EFL Cup final
Manchester City survive a late scare at Ashton Gate to beat Bristol City 3-2 on the night and 5-3 on aggregate, sealing their place in the final of the EFL Cup.
Jan 23, 21:45
Liam Walsh, Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne in action during the EFL Cup game between Bristol City and Manchester City on January 23, 2018
Live Commentary: Bristol City 2-3 Manchester City (Man City win 3-5 on agg) - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's dramatic 3-2 win over Bristol City at Ashton Gate as Pep Guardiola's side survive a late scare to progress into the EFL Cup final.
Jan 23, 18:45
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