David Alaba in Bayern Munich training on December 8, 2020
Real Madrid move for Bayern Munich's David Alaba stalls over wage demands?
Real Madrid's move for Bayern Munich's David Alaba reportedly hits a roadblock due to the defender's mammoth wage demands of £12m per season.
Jan 5, 12:32
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on January 3, 2021
Chelsea 'willing to give Frank Lampard time'
Chelsea are reportedly willing to give Frank Lampard more time at the helm, but the Blues hierarchy will not hesitate to make changes if their current slump continues.
Jan 5, 12:20
Manchester United's Paul Pogba takes the knee on December 17, 2020
Paul Pogba 'unlikely to leave Manchester United in January'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is unlikely to leave the club in January but a summer departure could be on the cards, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Jan 5, 12:08
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk walks off injured during the Merseyside derby against Everton on October 17, 2020
Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Friday's FA Cup third-round clash with Aston Villa.
Jan 5, 09:46
Marcos Rojo in Manchester United training on October 2, 2020
Marcos Rojo 'in talks over Manchester United exit'
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo reportedly holds talks with Boca Juniors over a potential move, but a deal is a long way from being finalised.
Jan 4, 23:56
Harry Winks in action for Spurs on December 10, 2020
Jose Mourinho 'rules out Harry Winks Tottenham Hotspur exit'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho reportedly rules out a January exit for Harry Winks after the midfielder impressed him over the festive period.
Jan 4, 23:45
Kevin De Bruyne warms up for Manchester City on December 26, 2020
Kevin De Bruyne to reject new Manchester City contract?
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly set to reject the club's first offer of a new deal as he holds out for a more lucrative offer.
Jan 4, 23:32
Dele Alli in action for Spurs on November 26, 2020
Tottenham Hotspur 'not looking to sell Dele Alli in January'
Tottenham Hotspur are not prepared to let out-of-favour midfielder Dele Alli leave on loan or permanently this month, according to a report.
Jan 4, 23:20
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on January 3, 2021
Chelsea 'draw up four-man shortlist of Frank Lampard replacements'
Chelsea reportedly identify Brendan Rodgers, Thomas Tuchel, Ralph Hasenhuttl and Massimiliano Allegri as potential Frank Lampard replacements.
Jan 4, 23:08
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho pictured on September 26, 2020
Borussia Dortmund chief admits Man Utd talk affected Jadon Sancho form
Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke thinks that Jadon Sancho "lost his fluency" after a summer of speculation surrounding a potential move to Manchester United.
Jan 4, 18:40
Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba, on loan from Arsenal, pictured in February 2020
William Saliba 'still sees future at Arsenal'
William Saliba wants to come back to Arsenal and challenge for a spot in Mikel Arteta's team once his loan spell at Nice finishes, according to a report.
Jan 4, 18:30
Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez in action with Inter Milan's Milan Skriniar in the Champions League on November 25, 2020
Lucas Vazquez rejects new Real Madrid contract?
Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez reportedly turns down Los Blancos' offer of a new deal, but Luka Modric is ready to commit his future to the Spanish champions.
Jan 4, 18:17
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum pictured in September 2020
Barcelona outline three top January targets?
Barcelona reportedly identify Eric Garcia, Memphis Depay and Georginio Wijnaldum as their three priority targets in the January transfer window.
Jan 4, 18:06
Norwich City's Emiliano Buendia reacts on November 8, 2019
Arsenal 'make contact over player-plus-cash deal for Emiliano Buendia'
Arsenal make contact with Norwich City over a proposed player-plus-cash deal for Emiliano Buendia, according to a report.
Jan 4, 17:55
Paris Saint-Germain PSG duo Neymar and Kylian Mbappe celebrate after scoring against Istanbul Basaksehir on December 9, 2020
Preview:Saint-Etienne vs. Paris Saint-Germain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Ligue 1 clash between Saint-Etienne and Paris Saint-Germain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 4, 14:54
Marseille manager Andre Villas-Boas pictured in October 2020
Preview:Marseille vs. Montpellier HSC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Ligue 1 clash between Marseille and Montpellier HSC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 4, 12:17
Lyon manager Rudi Garcia pictured in November 2020
Preview:Lyon vs. Lens - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Lens, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 4, 11:17
Nantes players in a team huddle before the clash with Monaco on September 13, 2020
Preview:Nantes vs. Rennes - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Ligue 1 clash between Nantes and Rennes, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 4, 10:08
Kevin De Bruyne warms up for Manchester City on December 26, 2020
Kevin De Bruyne 'very close to new Manchester City contract'
Manchester City are close to agreeing a new contract with playmaker Kevin De Bruyne until 2025, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Jan 3, 13:27
West Ham's Declan Rice on January 1, 2021
Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City 'join Chelsea in Declan Rice race'
Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United all reportedly join Chelsea in the race to sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice.
Jan 3, 13:15
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman pictured in October 2020
Ronald Koeman hints at Barcelona departures
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman hints that a number of players at Camp Nou could be offloaded as the Blaugrana look to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window.
Jan 3, 13:01
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe pictured on August 22, 2020
PSG 'hoping to ward off Liverpool interest in Kylian Mbappe with new deal'
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly determined to agree a new deal with Kylian Mbappe in order to fend off interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Jan 3, 12:51
Manchester United's Paul Pogba celebrates scoring against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on December 9, 2020
Manchester United 'reject Paul Pogba, Ramsey, Costa swap deal from Juventus'
Manchester United reject a proposed swap deal from Juventus including Aaron Ramsey and Douglas Costa for Paul Pogba, according to a report.
Jan 3, 12:40
Ozan Kabak in action for Schalke on November 28, 2020
Crystal Palace to rival Manchester United, Liverpool for Ozan Kabak?
Crystal Palace reportedly join Manchester United, Liverpool and AC Milan in the race to sign highly-rated Schalke 04 defender Ozan Kabak.
Jan 3, 09:27
Daniel James in action for Manchester United on December 20, 2020
West Bromwich Albion decide against Daniel James swoop?
West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce decides against pursuing a deal for out-of-favour Manchester United winger Daniel James, according to a report.
Jan 3, 09:15
Real Madrid's Alvaro Odriozola in action with Atletico Madrid's Renan Lodi in the International Champions Cup on July 26, 2019
Manchester City eye move for Atletico Madrid's Renan Lodi?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly identifies Atletico Madrid left-back Renan Lodi as a potential target for the summer transfer window.
Jan 3, 09:02
Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba, on loan from Arsenal, pictured in February 2020
William Saliba 'wants to leave Arsenal'
Arsenal outcast William Saliba - who has been frozen out by Mikel Arteta - reportedly wants to leave the club this month in search of regular first-team football.
Jan 3, 08:51
General view of Real Madrid's Bernabeu taken August 2018
Real Madrid players 'agree 10% pay cut'
Real Madrid players reportedly receive their salaries with an agreed 10% reduction due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jan 3, 08:40
Sergio Ramos in action for Real Madrid on December 12, 2020
Zinedine Zidane wants out-of-contract trio to stay at Real Madrid
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane wants soon-to-be free agents Luka Modric, Sergio Ramos and Lucas Vazquez to commit their futures to the La Liga champions.
Jan 2, 13:12
Jorginho warms up for Chelsea on October 24, 2020
Jorginho agent opens door to Chelsea exit
Jorginho's agent Joao Santos insists that the midfielder is happy at Chelsea but refuses to rule out a return to Italy in the future.
Jan 2, 12:59
Olivier Giroud warms up for Chelsea on December 12, 2020
Atletico Madrid eye Chelsea's Olivier Giroud as Diego Costa replacement?
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone reportedly identifies Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud as an ideal replacement for the recently-departed Diego Costa.
Jan 2, 12:46
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum pictured in September 2020
Georginio Wijnaldum 'wants to sign new Liverpool deal'
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum wants to stay at Liverpool so long as they table an offer which reflects his importance to the team, according to a report.
Jan 2, 12:36
Son Heung-min in action for Spurs on January 2, 2021
Real Madrid want Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min?
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane reportedly wants to bring Tottenham Hotspur attacker Son Heung-min to the Spanish capital in the summer transfer window.
Jan 2, 12:24
Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero pictured in August 2020
Brighton & Hove Albion want Manchester United's Sergio Romero?
Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly identify Manchester United outcast Sergio Romero as an ideal replacement for out-of-favour goalkeeper Mat Ryan.
Jan 1, 23:57
Dani Ceballos in action for Arsenal on July 26, 2020
Real Madrid to recall Dani Ceballos from Arsenal?
Real Madrid reportedly consider terminating Dani Ceballos's loan deal at Arsenal as the Spaniard struggles for regular starts under Mikel Arteta.
Jan 1, 23:44
Mesut Ozil pictured on June 25, 2020
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta unsure over Mesut Ozil recall
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits that he is unsure if Mesut Ozil - frozen out of the team in the summer - will return to the fold in January.
Jan 1, 23:31
Arsenal's Sokratis Papastathopoulos celebrates scoring their first goal on March 2, 2020
Arsenal defender Sokratis 'close to Fenerbahce move'
Arsenal outcast Sokratis reportedly agrees a deal with Turkish side Fenerbahce, with his contract set to expire in the summer.
Jan 1, 23:20
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on December 19, 2020
Lionel Messi free to discuss Barcelona exit
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is free to begin negotiating and sign a pre-contractual agreement with another club after entering the final six months of his Blaugrana deal.
Jan 1, 23:09
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the EFL Cup on December 22, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Chelsea
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their Premier League showdown with Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
Jan 1, 14:21
Kurt Zouma celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Leeds United in the Premier League on December 5, 2020
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for their Premier League showdown with Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.
Jan 1, 12:34
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