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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fstewart-downing.jpg "Stewart Downing in action for Middlesbrough on August 28, 2016")
Aitor Karanka: 'Stewart Downing free to leave Middlesbrough'
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka reveals that Stewart Downing is free to leave the club on loan this month if a suitable offer comes in.Jan 12, 13:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Feverton-goodison-park-general.JPG "A general shot of the corner flag at Goodison Park prior to their Premier League clash with West Ham United on October 30, 2016")
Everton 'agree £10.4m Ishak Belfodil fee'
Everton reportedly agree terms over a £10.4m deal to sign striker Ishak Belfodil from Standard Liege.Jan 12, 13:46
/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")
Former England manager Graham Taylor dies, aged 72
Former England and Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor dies, aged 72.Jan 12, 13:17
Arsenal midfielder Jon Toral joins Rangers on loan
Rangers complete the signing of 21-year-old midfielder Jon Toral on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season.Jan 12, 13:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic.jpg "Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'I have conquered England'
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims that it took him just three months to "conquer England" following his summer move from Paris Saint-Germain.Jan 12, 13:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fjuan-mata-jose-mourinho.JPG "Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is congratulated by manager Jose Mourinho during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Jose Mourinho unhappy with celebration of Juan Mata goal
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho criticises his side for celebrating their opening goal during the 2-0 EFL Cup semi-final victory over Hull City.Jan 10, 22:59
Zlatan Ibrahimovic likely to return against Liverpool
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reveals that Zlatan Ibrahimovic should recover from a bout of illness in time to face Liverpool on Sunday.Jan 10, 22:49
Chris Smalling: 'It was a frustrating night'
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling admits that his side were frustrated by their first-half display during the EFL Cup semi-final victory over Hull City.Jan 10, 22:39
Liverpool 'end interest in Quincy Promes'
Liverpool reportedly end their interest in signing £25m-rated Spartak Moscow winger Quincy Promes during the January transfer window.Jan 10, 22:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fivan-rakitic.JPG "Ivan Rakitic in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Ivan Rakitic 'in talks over new Barcelona contract'
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic is reportedly in discussions over a new contract with the club despite speculation linking him with a January move to Manchester City.Jan 10, 22:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fchristian-benteke.jpg "Christian Benteke celebrates during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016")
Christian Benteke linked with Chinese Super League move
Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke is the latest player to be linked with a big-money move to the Chinese Super League.Jan 10, 21:53
Lyon 'interested in Manchester United winger Memphis Depay'
Lyon reportedly enter the race to sign out-of-favour Manchester United winger Memphis Depay during the January transfer window.Jan 10, 21:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Foumar-niasse.jpg "Everton's Oumar Niasse introduces himself to the crowd on the pitch before the match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on February 3, 2016")
Everton 'agree to send Oumar Niasse on loan to Hull City'
Everton reportedly agree to send out-of-favour striker Oumar Niasse on loan to Premier League strugglers Hull City until the end of the season.Jan 10, 21:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjohn-terry_2.jpg "Chelsea's John Terry during the EFL Cup match between Chelsea and Bristol Rovers at Stamford Bridge on August 23, 2016")
Bournemouth 'make John Terry loan enquiry'
Bournemouth reportedly enquire about the possibility of signing Chelsea captain John Terry on loan until the end of the season.Jan 10, 21:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fmamadou-sakho.jpg "Mamadou Sakho in action for Liverpool in December 2013")
Swansea City 'join Mamadou Sakho race'
Premier League strugglers Swansea City reportedly join the race to sign Liverpool outcast Mamadou Sakho in the January transfer window.Jan 10, 20:48
Hull City lose Markus Henriksen to injury
Hull City midfielder Markus Henriksen picks up a shoulder injury during his side's EFL Cup clash with Manchester United.Jan 10, 20:33
Everton agree £22m with Manchester United for Morgan Schneiderlin
Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin's move to Everton is expected to be completed in the next 48 hours after the two clubs agreed a £22m fee.Jan 10, 20:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluis-enrique.jpg "Barcelona manager Luis Enrique speaks to the media on December 5, 2016")
Luis Enrique backs Barcelona award ceremony snub
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique backs his players' decision not to attend the Best FIFA Football Awards in order to focus on preparation for their Copa del Rey clash.Jan 10, 20:02
Stevan Jovetic completes Sevilla loan move
Sevilla complete the signing of Stevan Jovetic on loan from Inter Milan until the end of the season.Jan 10, 19:49
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Jim Furyk set for USA Ryder Cup captaincy
Jim Furyk is expected to be named as USA's Ryder Cup captain for 2018 as they look to retain their title in France.Jan 10, 19:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fwahbi-khazri.jpg "Wahbi Khazri in action for Sunderland on August 13, 2016")
Sunderland forward Wahbi Khazri passed fit for Africa Cup of Nations
The Tunisian Football Federation confirms that Sunderland forward Wahbi Khazri is fit to play at the Africa Cup of Nations amid concerns over an ankle injury.Jan 10, 19:27
Team News: Zlatan Ibrahimovic misses out for Manchester United
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is left out of the Manchester United squad for their EFL Cup semi-final first leg against Hull City.Jan 10, 19:04
Manchester City target Holger Badstuber joins Schalke 04 on loan
Reported Manchester City target Holger Badstuber joins Schalke 04 on loan from Bayern Munich until the end of the season.Jan 10, 15:59
Manchester United recall Cameron Borthwick-Jackson from Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manchester United recall full-back Cameron Borthwick-Jackson from his loan spell at Wolverhampton Wanderers.Jan 10, 15:48
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I am part of football history'
Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo says that he has "no doubts" that he is among the greatest to have ever played the game.Jan 10, 15:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Flucas-leiva.jpg "Lucas Leiva in action during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Plymouth Argyle on January 8, 2017")
Lucas Leiva "ready" for EFL Cup semi-final against Southampton
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva insists that he is "ready" to face Southampton in the semi-finals of the EFL Cup despite speculation linking him with a January exit.Jan 10, 15:19
Premier League trio 'interested in Porto striker Moussa Marega'
Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace, Sunderland and Swansea City are reportedly interested in signing Porto striker Moussa Marega.Jan 10, 15:08
John Jay Moores "optimistic" Nottingham Forest takeover is close
American businessman John Jay Moores is "optimistic" that his protracted takeover of Championship club Nottingham Forest is close to being completed.Jan 10, 14:56
Fernando Forestieri signs new Sheffield Wednesday contract
Sheffield Wednesday forward Fernando Forestieri signs a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2020.Jan 10, 14:44
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Maria Sharapova to make return in April
Former world number one Maria Sharapova announces that she will make her comeback from a 15-month drugs ban at the Stuttgart Grand Prix in April.Jan 10, 14:33
Liverpool 'to demand £20m for Mamadou Sakho'
Liverpool reportedly place a £20m price tag on out-of-favour defender Mamadou Sakho, who is wanted by Sevilla, PSG and Southampton.Jan 10, 14:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Fadam-lallana.jpg "Adam Lallana in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool on December 19, 2016")
Adam Lallana 'set for new Liverpool deal'
Liverpool reportedly plan to fend off Tottenham Hotspur's interest in Adam Lallana by doubling the in-form midfielder's wages at Anfield.Jan 10, 14:13
Cohen Bramall: 'Arsenal move is dream come true'
New Arsenal signing Cohen Bramall admits that he was "gobsmacked" to secure a "dream" move to the club from non-league Hednesford Town.Jan 10, 14:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Froberto-firmino.jpg "Roberto Firmino in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool on December 19, 2016")
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino's home hit by burglars
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino's home is reportedly burgled, with thieves making off with £70,00 worth of jewellery, watches and clothes.Jan 10, 13:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fclaude-puel_1.jpg "Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016")
Claude Puel: 'Southampton ready for Liverpool challenge'
Southampton manager Claude Puel insists that his side are "ready" for their EFL Cup semi-final with Liverpool.Jan 10, 13:41
Lucas Leiva unhappy with lack of game time
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva admits that his future at the club is uncertain amid speculation linking him with a January move to Inter Milan.Jan 10, 13:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Falexis-sanchez.jpg "Alexis Sanchez in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016")
Paris Saint-Germain 'lining up Alexis Sanchez move'
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly join the race to sign Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, whose contract negotiations at the club have thus far been unsuccessful.Jan 10, 13:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fphilippe-coutinho.JPG "Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho crosses the ball during his side's Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on November 6, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp rules out Philippe Coutinho sale
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp rules out the possibility of selling Philippe Coutinho amid speculation that Barcelona are lining up a £60m bid for the playmaker.Jan 10, 13:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in action during the Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Jose Mourinho unsure of Wayne Rooney future
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that it is up to Wayne Rooney to decide how long he can continue playing at the top level.Jan 8, 22:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fmarcus-rashford_1.JPG "Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford in action for his side during their Premier League clash with Stoke City at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016")
Jose Mourinho backs Marcus Rashford to challenge Wayne Rooney goalscoring record
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho suggests that Marcus Rashford could one day challenge Wayne Rooney's all-time goalscoring record for the club.Jan 8, 22:45
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