Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich pictured in 2016
Chelsea 'push on with transfer plans' amid Antonio Conte uncertainty
A report claims that Chelsea are to push ahead with their transfer plans, which includes signing Jean Michael Seri, despite uncertainty over Antonio Conte's future.
Apr 27, 11:09
Alexis Sanchez in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on January 31, 2018
Phil Jones backs Alexis Sanchez to shine against former club Arsenal
Alexis Sanchez will be extra determined to make an impact against former club Arsenal this weekend, according to Manchester United teammate Phil Jones.
Apr 27, 10:56
New Everton boss Sam Allardyce is presented to the crowd ahead of the match with Huddersfield Town on December 2, 2017
Sam Allardyce: 'Reducing squad size still a priority'
Everton manager Sam Allardyce targets quality over quantity in the summer transfer market after acknowledging that his squad is too bloated.
Apr 27, 10:45
Everton manager Sam Allardyce at the Premier League match against Chelsea on December 23, 2017
Sam Allardyce seeks clarity on future as Everton boss
Everton manager Sam Allardyce suggests that he will remain in charge of the club for the start of next season following talks with majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri.
Apr 27, 10:35
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Not my decision to sell Mohamed Salah at Chelsea'
Jose Mourinho says that it was Chelsea's decision to offload Mohamed Salah to Roma rather than his own, but acknowledges that overlooking the forward "was a mistake".
Apr 27, 10:23
Jan Vertonghen grapples with Sokratis Papastathopoulos during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Report: Arsenal close in on Sokratis Papastathopoulos
Arsenal's head of recruitment Sven Mislintat is reportedly in close contact with Sokratis Papastathopoulos's agent over a summer transfer for the Borussia Dortmund ace.
Apr 27, 10:10
Santi Cazorla in action for Arsenal in October 2016
Santi Cazorla targets return to first-team training in next fortnight
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla could feature for the first team before the end of the season, having targeted a return to training in the first half of May.
Apr 27, 09:56
Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training on February 19, 2018
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Ernesto Valverde job not under threat'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu stresses that "no-one on the board has doubted" Ernesto Valverde, amid recent reports that he is close to leaving Camp Nou.
Apr 27, 09:44
Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere: 'We know what we have to do'
Jack Wilshere admits that "it is clear what we have to do" in the return leg as Arsenal's Europa League semi-final with Atletico Madrid remains in the balance.
Apr 27, 09:33
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Diego Simeone hails defiant Atletico Madrid display
Diego Simeone talks up the performance of his Atletico Madrid side to claim a 1-1 draw against Arsenal, but admits that it is still all to play for in the second leg.
Apr 27, 09:21
Laurent Koscielny receives his marching orders during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Bayern Munich on March 7, 2017
Arsene Wenger refuses to blame Laurent Koscielny for Atletico Madrid goal
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits that his players are "disappointed and down" following Thursday's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid, but is unwilling to blame individuals.
Apr 27, 09:09
Dimitri Payet playing for Marseille in the 2016-17 season
Marseille take control of Red Bull Salzburg semi-final
Goals from Florian Thauvin and substitute Clinton Njie give Marseille a 2-0 win against Red Bull Salzburg in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final tie.
Apr 26, 20:58
Dimitri Payet playing for Marseille in the 2016-17 season
Live Commentary: Marseille 2-0 Red Bull Salzburg - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Marseille's 2-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg, as the French side took control of the Europa League semi-final tie.
Apr 26, 18:05
Southampton attacker Sofiane Boufal in action during the Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's on December 31, 2016
Sofiane Boufal training with Southampton Under-23s following Mark Hughes row
Southampton manager Mark Hughes reveals that Sofiane Boufal will remain absent from his squad for the meeting with Bournemouth after showing a lack of discipline.
Apr 26, 14:59
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Liverpool request meeting with UEFA, Italian police
Liverpool have taken "the exceptional measure" of requesting a meeting with Italian police ahead of their trip to face Roma, amid concerns for the safety of their fans.
Apr 26, 14:46
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
Keith Curle to leave Carlisle United at end of season
Carlisle United manager Keith Curle is to leave his post at the end of the season, with the League Two side unable to finish any higher than eighth place.
Apr 26, 14:32
Connor Wickham in action for Crystal Palace in February 2016
Connor Wickham returns to first-team training with Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace could have striker Connor Wickham in their squad for the first time in 17 months when they take on Leicester City this weekend.
Apr 26, 14:21
Newcastle United's Ayoze Perez celebrates scoring against Leicester City on April 7, 2018
Ayoze Perez: 'Newcastle United must keep going'
Newcastle United attacker Ayoze Perez hopes to end the season on a high as his side attempt to finish in the top half of the Premier League.
Apr 26, 14:09
Wilfried Zaha celebrates scoring Crystal Palace's second goal against Bournemouth on April 7, 2018
Wilfried Zaha: 'Manchester United move came too early in career'
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha confesses that he was out of his depth when joining Manchester United earlier in his career.
Apr 26, 13:58
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale in training on June 2, 2017
Zinedine Zidane: 'Real Madrid still relying on Gareth Bale'
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane leaves the door open for Gareth Bale to return to the starting lineup, having failed to even get off the bench against Bayern Munich.
Apr 26, 13:46
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League semi-final game between Liverpool and Roma on April 24, 2018
Trent Alexander-Arnold: 'Playing against Mohamed Salah is a nightmare'
Trent Alexander-Arnold admits that he is glad to be in the same side as Mohamed Salah rather than facing off against the Liverpool forward.
Apr 26, 13:34
Zlatan Ibrahimovic gives the thumbs-up ahead of the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Swedish FA: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be in Russia with Sweden'
Los Angeles Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not available for selection for Sweden's World Cup campaign, the nation's FA chief Lars Richt clarifies.
Apr 26, 13:22
Mohamed Salah scores during the Champions League quarter-final second leg between Manchester City and Liverpool on April 10, 2018
Dejan Lovren: Mohamed Salah "is becoming a superstar"
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren hails Mohamed Salah as a "superstar" after netting 43 goals for the Reds in all competitions this season.
Apr 26, 13:09
Arsene Wenger and Steve Bould watch on during the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal on March 4, 2018
Roy Keane: 'Arsenal lack characters, leaders'
Roy Keane describes the soon-to-be-vacant Arsenal job as an enticing prospect for whoever takes over from Arsene Wenger following years of decline.
Apr 26, 12:58
Louis van Gaal pictured in November 2017
Louis van Gaal hints at imminent return to coaching
Former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal hints that he is close to landing a new job, with suggestions that he will return to international management.
Apr 26, 12:44
A shirt paying tribute to Arsene Wenger held by a supporter during the Premier League game between Arsenal and West Ham United on April 22, 2018
Patrick Vieira 'honoured' to be linked with Arsenal job
New York City FC manager Patrick Vieira suggests that he would be prepared to take charge of Arsenal if approached to succeed Arsene Wenger.
Apr 26, 12:32
A general shot of Wembley Stadium before the EFL Cup final between Southampton and Manchester United on February 26, 2017
FA in talks to sell Wembley Stadium to Fulham, Jacksonville Jaguars owner
Football Association chiefs are in talks with an unnamed bidder - thought to be Fulham owner Shahid Khan - over the £500m sale of Wembley Stadium.
Apr 26, 12:21
Alfie Mawson is happy during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017
Alfie Mawson, Lewis Dunk top West Ham United transfer wishlist?
A report claims that David Moyes wants to bring either Swansea City defender Alfie Mawson or Brighton & Hove Albion's Lewis Dunk to West Ham United.
Apr 26, 12:09
Mohamed Salah refuses to celebrate scoring against his old side during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Roma salvage hope against five-star Liverpool
Liverpool will take a 5-2 lead into the second leg of their Champions League semi-final clash against Roma following a breathless opening 90 minutes at Anfield.
Apr 24, 20:41
Jurgen Klopp in action during the Champions League quarter-final game between Liverpool and Manchester City on April 4, 2018
Live Commentary: Liverpool 5-2 Roma - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Liverpool's 5-2 win against Roma, as the Reds built up a commanding lead to take into the second leg.
Apr 24, 17:45
Roma's Radja Nainggolan in action against Juventus on May 14, 2017
John Arne Riise: 'Roma have the edge over Liverpool'
John Arne Riise claims that Liverpool head into their Champions League semi-final clash with another of his former clubs in Roma as the slight underdogs.
Apr 24, 15:00
Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Gary Cahill targets FA Cup triumph to rescue World Cup dream
Gary Cahill refuses to give up hope of earning an England recall ahead of the World Cup finals, having helped Chelsea to book their place in the FA Cup final next month.
Apr 24, 14:45
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
Dani Alves: 'I would return to Barcelona tomorrow if they called'
Paris Saint-Germain full-back Dani Alves refuses to rule out a return to former club Barcelona, which he describes as his "home".
Apr 24, 14:31
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane watches on on November 1, 2017
Zinedine Zidane taking full Real Madrid squad to Munich
Real Madrid name a bloated 24-man squad for their Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich, which must be reduced to 18 on Wednesday.
Apr 24, 14:20
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Joshua Kimmich: 'Cristiano Ronaldo more complete than Lionel Messi'
Joshua Kimmich acknowledges the size of the task Bayern Munich face to keep Cristiano Ronaldo quiet in their Champions League semi-final double-header.
Apr 24, 14:09
Robert Lewandowski in action for Bayern Munich in March 2017
Jupp Heynckes: 'Real Madrid should fear Robert Lewandowski'
Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes says that he 'respects' Cristiano Ronaldo, but is more than happy with the form of his own prolific striker in Robert Lewandowski.
Apr 24, 13:59
James Rodriguez in action for Bayern Munich on November 4, 2017
Jupp Heynckes: James Rodriguez "depressed" after Real Madrid exit
Jupp Heynckes says that James Rodriguez is now "relaxed" at Bayern Munich after taking time to settle following his move from Real Madrid, which left him "depressed".
Apr 24, 13:47
Mohamed Salah has a roll during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Roma chief surprised by Mohamed Salah form in debut Liverpool season
Roma chairman James Pallotta admits that he has been surprised by Mohamed Salah's constant improvement and says that Liverpool got an "unbelievable bargain" last summer.
Apr 24, 13:35
Referee Michael Oliver before the Premier League match between West Ham United and Stoke City on April 16, 2018
Michael Oliver to referee FA Cup final between Chelsea, Manchester United
Michael Oliver will referee the FA Cup final for the first time next month when Chelsea take on Manchester United at Wembley Stadium.
Apr 24, 13:22
Morgan Schneiderlin in action for Everton on January 5, 2018
Sam Allardyce: 'Morgan Schneiderlin has improved a lot'
Everton manager Sam Allardyce hopes that Morgan Schneiderlin has turned a corner at Goodison Park following a string of improved performances.
Apr 24, 13:09
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