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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.JPG "Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Southampton 'to demand £75m for Virgil van Dijk'
Southampton reportedly raise their asking price for Virgil van Dijk to £75m following the breakdown of his proposed move to Liverpool.Jun 8, 12:22
/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")
Manchester United 'still keen on Jan Oblak'
Manchester United are reportedly still hopeful of signing goalkeeper Jan Oblak this summer despite Atletico Madrid being hit with a transfer ban.Jun 8, 12:09
Alvaro Morata rescues late draw for Spain against Colombia
Alvaro Morata's late equaliser rescues a 2-2 draw for Spain in their international friendly with Colombia to extend Julen Lopetegui's unbeaten start as manager.Jun 7, 21:28
Live Commentary: Spain 2-2 Colombia - as it happened
Relive the 2-2 draw between Spain and Colombia as Alvaro Morata rescues a late point for the home side in Murcia.Jun 7, 19:00
Arsenal 'make official bid for James Rodriguez'
Arsenal are reportedly one of only two teams, alongside Inter Milan, to have tabled an official bid for wantaway Real Madrid attacker James Rodriguez.Jun 7, 15:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fgerard-pique.jpg "Gerard Pique in action for Barcelona on October 19, 2016")
Gerard Pique: 'No problems with Sergio Ramos'
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique insists that he has a "cordial" and "respectful" relationship with Real Madrid rival and Spain teammate Sergio Ramos.Jun 7, 14:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fvirgil-van-dijk_1.jpg "Virgil Van Dijk in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016")
Steven Gerrard backs Virgil van Dijk signing
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard believes that Virgil van Dijk is a missing part of Jurgen Klopp's jigsaw amid speculation that he will join the club from Southampton.Jun 7, 14:43
Djibril Sidibe "open" to Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur move
AS Monaco full-back Djibril Sidibe admits that a switch to the Premier League does interest him amid reported interest from Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.Jun 7, 14:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgareth-southgate-marcus-rashford.JPG "England forward Marcus Rashford speaks with interim manager Gareth Southgate during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016")
Marcus Rashford: 'I have not been fast-tracked'
Man Utd striker Marcus Rashford insists that he is happy with Gareth Southgate's decision to call him up for the England senior squad, despite missing the U21 Euros.Jun 7, 14:24
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Novak Djokovic unable to explain French Open exit
Novak Djokovic admits that he played worse than he ever expected during his stunning straight-sets defeat to Dominic Thiem in the French Open quarter-finals.Jun 7, 14:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fandrea-belotti.JPG "Italy's Andrea Belotti in action for his side during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016")
Manchester United given £87m Andrea Belotti price
Torino president Urbano Cairo insists that he will not sell Manchester United target Andrea Belotti for anything less than his £87m release clause.Jun 7, 14:02
Chelsea, Arsenal 'tracking Helder Costa'
Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on Wolves winger Helder Costa ahead of a possible £20m move for the Portugal Under-21 international.Jun 7, 13:51
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Manchester United return to top of football rich list
Manchester United regain their place as the world's most valuable club, according to the latest edition of the Forbes rich list.Jun 7, 13:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fnolito_1.jpg "Nolito in action for Manchester City on August 28, 2016")
Nolito reiterates desire to leave Manchester City
Manchester City forward Nolito reiterates his desire to leave the club in a bid to make Spain's squad for the World Cup next summer.Jun 7, 13:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fmarcus-rashford-wayne-rooney.JPG "Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford celebrates with Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial after scoring during the FA Cup third round clash with Reading at Old Trafford on January 7, 2017")
Marcus Rashford: 'Wayne Rooney's England career is far from over'
Marcus Rashford insists that Manchester United and England teammate Wayne Rooney still has lots to offer at international level despite being left out of the latest squad.Jun 7, 13:22
Jonny Williams signs new Crystal Palace contract
Crystal Palace midfielder Jonny Williams pens a new two-year contract at the club after returning from a season-long loan spell at Ipswich Town.Jun 7, 13:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fmassimiliano-allegri-juventus.JPG "Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri during the Serie A match against Roma on May 14, 2017")
Juventus confirm new three-year Massimiliano Allegri deal
Juventus confirm that manager Massimiliano Allegri has signed a new three-year deal which will keep him at the club until 2020.Jun 7, 12:55
Cardiff City complete Callum Paterson signing
Cardiff City complete the signing of Scotland international full-back Callum Paterson on a three-year deal from Hearts.Jun 7, 12:54
Steve Sidwell signs new Brighton & Hove Albion deal
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Steve Sidwell signs a new one-year contract with the newly-promoted Premier League outfit.Jun 7, 12:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Ftiemoue-bakayoko-yaya-toure.JPG "Tiemoue Bakayoko and Yaya Toure during the Champions League match between Manchester City and AS Monaco on February 21, 2017")
Manchester United 'still hopeful in Tiemoue Bakayoko pursuit'
Manchester United are reportedly still hopeful of signing Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko this summer despite interest from Chelsea.Jun 7, 12:39
Massimiliano Allegri 'set to sign new Juventus contract'
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri is reportedly set to sign a two-year contract extension with the Champions League runners-up.Jun 7, 12:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fkyle-walker.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur defender Kyle Walker in action during the North London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Kyle Walker ignoring speculation over Tottenham Hotspur future
Tottenham Hotspur and England full-back Kyle Walker says that he will give "no indication" over where he will be playing his football next season.Jun 7, 12:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Farsene-wenger-arsenal.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger during the Premier League match against Southampton on May 10, 2017")
Arsene Wenger 'working every day' to strengthen Arsenal team
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that he is working "24 hours a day" in an effort to strengthen the team during the summer.Jun 7, 12:06
Gareth Bale: 'Current side is among Real Madrid's greatest ever'
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale believes that the current group of players are among the best the club has ever had throughout its illustrious history.Jun 4, 21:59
Gareth Bale dismisses transfer speculation
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale dismisses suggestions that he could be on the verge of leaving the club, insisting that he is happy amid interest from Manchester United.Jun 4, 21:48
Martin O'Neill: 'We will not get carried away with Uruguay win'
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill insists that he will not get carried away after seeing his side beat Uruguay 3-1 in Dublin.Jun 4, 21:36
Eden Hazard to miss Belgium double-header with ankle injury
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard will miss Belgium's matches against Czech Republic and Estonia after picking up an ankle injury.Jun 4, 21:22
Garbine Muguruza hits out at French Open crowd
Garbine Muguruza criticises the partisan crowd at Roland Garros after seeing the defence of her French Open crown ended by home favourite Kristina Mladenovic.Jun 4, 21:12
Martin O'Neill: 'Cyrus Christie can fill in for Seamus Coleman'
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill backs Cyrus Christie to fill the void left by injured captain Seamus Coleman.Jun 4, 20:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fmichael-carrick.jpg "Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick in action during his side's EFL Cup clash with Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 26, 2016")
Michael Carrick: 'Testimonial was incredible'
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick dedicates his testimonial to those affected by the recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London.Jun 4, 20:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "Jurgen Klopp celebrates after the Premier League game between West Ham United and Liverpool on May 14, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp plays down 'lack of Plan B'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has played down his side's struggles to beat the so-called lesser teams in the Premier League.Jun 4, 20:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluka-modric.jpg "Luka Modric in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Luka Modric: 'Real Madrid will continue to dominate'
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric believes that his side can continue to dominate European football for the foreseeable future.Jun 4, 20:16
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Steve Finn to replace Chris Woakes in England's Champions Trophy squad
Fast bowler Steve Finn replaces injured all-rounder Chris Woakes in England's squad for the Champions Trophy.Jun 4, 19:59
Thomas Tuchel agent rules out Bayer Leverkusen post
The agent of former Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel rules out the possibility of his client taking over at Bayer Leverkusen this summer.Jun 4, 19:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fandy-murray.jpg "Andy Murray in action at the US Open on August 30, 2016")
Andy Murray wary of Karen Khachanov test
World number one Andy Murray admits that he is wary of an upset when he faces Karen Khachanov in the fourth round of the French Open.Jun 4, 19:29
Roberto Martinez hails "fantastic" Dries Mertens development
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez heaps praise on Dries Mertens, describing the Napoli striker as a "master of the number nine position".Jun 4, 19:13
Agent: 'No contract bids for Kasper Dolberg'
The agent of Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg expects him to stay at the club for at least another season despite receiving enquiries from Europe's biggest clubs.Jun 4, 18:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.JPG "Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during the Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's on December 31, 2016")
Liverpool 'prepared to match any Virgil van Dijk bids'
Liverpool are reportedly willing to match any bids from Manchester City and Chelsea in the race to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk this summer.Jun 4, 18:39
India power past Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener
India thrash Pakistan by 124 runs in a rain-affected opener to the defence of their Champions Trophy title.Jun 4, 18:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fmichael-keane-england.JPG "England's Michael Keane in the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on March 26, 2017")
Burnley line up Liam Moore as Michael Keane replacement?
Burnley reportedly earmark Reading centre-back Liam Moore as a possible replacement for Michael Keane should he leave the club this summer.Jun 4, 18:11
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