Raphael Varane in action for France in March 2021
Raphael Varane 'granted visa to complete Manchester United move'
Raphael Varane will reportedly fly to the UK on Thursday after being granted a visa to complete his move to Manchester United from Real Madrid.
Aug 5, 11:33
Chelsea centre-back Kurt Zouma pictured on May 29, 2021
Chelsea's Jules Kounde bid 'stalls as Kurt Zouma rejects West Ham United'
Kurt Zouma reportedly rejects the opportunity to sign for West Ham United, leaving Chelsea stuck in their pursuit of Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.
Aug 5, 11:20
Andre Onana in Europa League action for Ajax in February 2020
Arsenal to hijack Andre Onana deal?
Arsenal could reignite their interest in Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana after he rejects the chance to move to Lyon, according to a report.
Aug 5, 11:09
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl reacts May 8, 2021
Preview:Southampton vs. Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Southampton and Athletic Bilbao, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 5, 09:52
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira pictured in July 2021
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Crystal Palace and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 5, 08:58
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce reacts on May 7, 2021
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Newcastle United and Norwich City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 5, 08:08
Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara after the full-time whistle against Everton on October 17.
Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara to miss Bologna friendlies
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals that Thiago Alcantara will miss the Reds' midweek friendlies with Bologna due to "a slight issue".
Aug 4, 15:34
Arsenal's Ainsley Maitland-Niles celebrates winning a penalty shootout against Liverpool in the EFL Cup in October 2020
Arsenal 'offer Reiss Nelson, Ainsley Maitland-Niles in James Maddison bid'
Leicester reportedly reject Arsenal's proposed player-plus-cash deal involving Reiss Nelson and Ainsley Maitland-Niles for James Maddison.
Aug 4, 15:25
Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar pictured on January 9, 2021
Lyon's Houssem Aouar 'holding out for Arsenal move'
Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar reportedly still wants to complete a move to Arsenal, in spite of their attempts to sign Leicester City's James Maddison.
Aug 4, 15:14
Atalanta's Cristian Romero pictured in January 2021
Shirt numbers available to Cristian Romero at Tottenham Hotspur
With Tottenham Hotspur closing in on a deal for Atalanta BC's Cristian Romero, Sports Mole takes a look at the shirt numbers available to the Argentine.
Aug 4, 15:05
Japan players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out on July 31, 2021
Preview:Japan Under-23s vs. Mexico Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Japan Under-23s and Mexico Under-23s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 4, 13:26
Monaco manager Niko Kovac pictured in February 2021
Preview:Monaco vs. Nantes - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Ligue 1 clash between Monaco and Nantes, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 4, 11:17
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal against Leicester City in the Premier League on May 23, 2021
Harry Kane's Tottenham Hotspur absence 'down to self-isolation after holiday'
Harry Kane's absence from pre-season Tottenham Hotspur training is due to self-isolation following his return from the Bahamas, according to a report.
Aug 3, 18:03
Granada's Kenedy celebrates scoring their second goal with Jorge Molina on February 18, 2021
Chelsea 'offer Kenedy to Sevilla in fresh Jules Kounde bid'
Chelsea reportedly offer Kenedy to Sevilla as part of a deal for Jules Kounde, but the Spanish side have no interest in signing the Brazilian attacker.
Aug 3, 17:51
Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham pictured in February 2021
Aston Villa 'want Tammy Abraham, Axel Tuanzebe on loan'
Aston Villa are reportedly hopeful of welcoming Tammy Abraham and Axel Tuanzebe back to the club on loan for the 2021-22 season.
Aug 3, 17:38
Switzerland's Granit Xhaka pictured in October 2020
Granit Xhaka 'agrees new Arsenal contract'
Granit Xhaka reportedly prepares to pen a new deal with Arsenal after Roma failed to meet the Gunners' asking price for the midfielder.
Aug 3, 17:25
James Maddison in action for Leicester City on July 1, 2020
Arsenal propose player-plus-cash deal for Leicester City's James Maddison?
Arsenal make a player-plus-cash bid for Leicester City playmaker James Maddison, according to a report.
Aug 3, 17:14
Arsenal's Thomas Partey receives medical attention on August 1, 2021
A closer look at Thomas Partey's injury woes at Arsenal
Following the news that Thomas Partey is expected to miss the start of the new season, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the midfielder's injury woes at Arsenal.
Aug 3, 14:25
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
Preview:NS Mura vs. FK Zalgiris - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between NS Mura and FK Zalgiris, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 3, 13:25
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
Preview:Lincoln Red Imps vs. Slovan Bratislava - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Lincoln Red Imps and Slovan Bratislava, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 3, 11:53
St Johnstone's Shaun Rooney celebrates scoring their first goal against Hibernian in the Scottish Cup final on May 22, 2021
Preview:Galatasaray vs. St Johnstone - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Galatasaray and St Johnstone, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 3, 10:49
England captain Harry Kane during the Euro 2020 clash with Croatia on June 13, 2021
Harry Kane 'fails to report for Tottenham Hotspur training again'
Harry Kane reportedly fails to report for Tottenham Hotspur training for the second day in a row as he seeks to force a move to Manchester City.
Aug 3, 09:48
Lille's Jonathan David celebrates scoring their first goal on January 24, 2021
Liverpool 'keeping tabs on Lille's Jonathan David'
Liverpool reportedly prepare to move for Jonathan David if he is made available for transfer by Ligue 1 champions Lille.
Aug 3, 09:39
Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez pictured in September 2020
Liverpool 'add Guido Rodriguez to transfer shortlist'
Liverpool reportedly turn their attention to Real Betis' Guido Rodriguez in their search for midfield reinforcements.
Aug 3, 09:29
Schalke 04's Matthew Hoppe celebrates scoring their first goal against Hoffenheim on January 9, 2021
Arsenal battling Everton for Schalke 04's Matthew Hoppe?
Arsenal and Everton reportedly both register their interest in Schalke 04 forward Matthew Hoppe, who is expected to leave the Bundesliga 2 club this summer.
Aug 3, 09:20
Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on April 10, 2021
PSG 2021-22 season preview - prediction, summer signings, star player
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look ahead to Paris Saint-Germain's 2021-22 campaign, including predictions, summer signings and their star player.
Aug 3, 09:00
Sevilla defender Jules Kounde pictured in September 2020
Chelsea 'must sell before making Jules Kounde bid'
Chelsea cannot make an official bid for Sevilla's Jules Kounde before offloading one of their existing centre-backs, according to a report.
Aug 3, 08:11
Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku pictured on January 10, 2021
Inter Milan 'reject Chelsea's £85m plus Marcos Alonso bid for Romelu Lukaku'
Chelsea reportedly see an £85m plus Marcos Alonso approach for Romelu Lukaku knocked back by Inter Milan, who are desperate to keep hold of the Belgian.
Aug 3, 08:00
Marco Asensio celebrates scoring for Real Madrid on June 18, 2020
Premier League clubs battling for Real Madrid's Marco Asensio?
Everton, Leicester City and Leeds United are all battling for the signature of Real Madrid attacker Marco Asensio, according to a report.
Aug 3, 07:47
Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso pictured in November 2020
Inter Milan 'determined to sign Marcos Alonso from Chelsea'
Inter Milan aim to strike a deal for Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso as contract talks with Ivan Perisic fail to bear fruit, according to a report.
Aug 3, 07:35
Harry Kane celebrates scoring the winner for England on July 7, 2021
Manchester City 'still £40m short of Harry Kane valuation'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly hold out for a fee of £160m for wantaway talisman Harry Kane, whereas Manchester City are only prepared to go as high as £120m.
Aug 3, 07:25
James Maddison in action for Leicester City on July 1, 2020
Brendan Rodgers rules out James Maddison exit amid Arsenal links
Brendan Rodgers expects Leicester City to reject offers for their "best players" as James Maddison continues to be linked with a switch to Arsenal.
Aug 2, 22:57
Barcelona's Ilaix Moriba celebrates scoring against Osasuna on March 6, 2021
Barcelona president Joan Laporta slams Ilaix Moriba over contract stance
Barcelona president Joan Laporta affirms that wantaway youngster Ilaix Moriba will not be permitted to leave for free as contract talks fail to bear fruit.
Aug 2, 22:45
Raphael Varane in action for France in March 2021
Raphael Varane switch to Manchester United 'delayed by visa issues'
Raphael Varane will not be confirmed as a Manchester United player for at least another week due to visa issues, according to a report.
Aug 2, 22:33
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel celebrates with the Champions League trophy on May 29, 2021
Chelsea put 10 players up for sale?
Tammy Abraham, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Marcos Alonso are reportedly among 10 Chelsea players that Thomas Tuchel is happy to sell this summer.
Aug 2, 22:20
Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard pictured on July 18, 2021
West Ham United 'pessimistic of signing Manchester United's Jesse Lingard'
West Ham United believe that they have a 10% chance of signing Manchester United's Jesse Lingard this summer, according to a report.
Aug 2, 22:09
AC Milan defender Diogo Dalot pictured in October 2020
Manchester United 'must offload Diogo Dalot before signing Kieran Trippier'
Diogo Dalot's situation at Manchester United must be resolved before the Red Devils can move for Kieran Trippier, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Aug 2, 17:58
Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their second goal on February 14, 2021
Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku 'back at top of Chelsea's striker wishlist'
Former Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku reportedly tops the Blues' list of transfer targets after their failed attempts to sign Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland.
Aug 2, 17:45
Harry Kane celebrates on July 7, 2021
Harry Kane 'to be hit with big fine by Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly prepare to hit Harry Kane with a 'significant' fine after he failed to report for coronavirus testing on Monday morning.
Aug 2, 17:33
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior pictured in December 2020
Real Madrid 'will not consider selling Vinicius Junior'
Real Madrid will reportedly rebuff any attempts to prise Vinicius Junior away from the Bernabeu this summer.
Aug 2, 17:20
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