Lionel Messi is sent off for Barcelona against Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup on January 17, 2021
Lionel Messi facing 12-match ban for striking opponent?
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi could miss 12 games if his red card offence against Athletic Bilbao is deemed to have been "aggressive".
Jan 18, 18:31
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on December 19, 2020
Leonardo: 'Paris Saint-Germain have a place reserved for Lionel Messi'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi "will always be on Paris Saint-Germain's list" of targets, the French side's sporting director Leonardo admits.
Jan 18, 18:20
Manchester United's Paul Pogba takes the knee on December 17, 2020
Paul Pogba 'apologised to Manchester United squad for Liverpool miss'
A report claims that Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba took responsibility for Sunday's stalemate with Liverpool after missing the game's best opportunity.
Jan 18, 18:09
Mohamed Salah in action for Liverpool on November 8, 2020
Mohamed Salah: 'I want to stay at Liverpool as long as possible'
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah vows to continue giving his all for the club while talks over a new contract continue.
Jan 18, 17:56
Denmark and Inter Milan attacker Christian Eriksen pictured on November 15, 2020
Inter Milan 'demanding loan fee from Tottenham Hotspur for Christian Eriksen'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly unlikely to pursue a move for Christian Eriksen as Inter Milan are after a loan fee.
Jan 18, 17:40
Cardiff City's Harry Wilson celebrates scoring with teammates against Barnsley on November 3, 2020
Preview:Cardiff City vs. Queens Park Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Cardiff City and Queens Park Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 18, 15:03
Lyon's Memphis Depay pictured on January 9, 2021
Memphis Depay, Houssem Aouar targeting move to "one of top three clubs in world"
Lyon attacker Memphis Depay says he and teammate Houssem Aouar want to join "one of the top three clubs in the world".
Jan 18, 14:28
Gaetan Laborde in action for Montpellier in April 2019
Report: West Ham United weighing up move for Montpellier striker Gaetan Laborde
Montpellier striker Gaetan Laborde is a rumoured £16m target for West Ham United in the January transfer window.
Jan 18, 14:18
Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte pictured on January 10, 2021
Inter Milan chief Beppe Marotta rules out any signings in January window
Inter Milan are not facing an emergency financial situation but they are not in a position to make any new signings this month, director Beppe Marotta confirms.
Jan 18, 14:07
Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara pictured on January 4, 2021
John Barnes: 'Thiago Alcantara could be to blame for Liverpool's goal drought'
Thiago Alcantara does not help Liverpool's front three with his slow playing style, according to club legend John Barnes.
Jan 18, 13:53
Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland surveys the scene on January 9, 2021
Chelsea weighing up move for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland?
A report claims that Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland, previously linked with the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona, is wanted by Chelsea.
Jan 18, 13:38
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured on January 4, 2021
Preview:Southampton vs. Shrewsbury Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's FA Cup clash between Southampton and Shrewsbury Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 17, 10:20
Todd Cantwell celebrates scoring for Norwich City against Cardiff City in the Championship on December 19, 2020
Preview:Cardiff City vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Cardiff City and Norwich City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 14, 16:00
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa pictured on January 2, 2021
Preview:Leeds United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 14, 13:52
Aston Villa's Tom Heaton celebrates their first goal against Everton on August 23, 2019
Arsenal interested in signing Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton?
Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton is reportedly wanted by Arsenal to provide competition for Bernd Leno.
Jan 14, 10:04
Liverpool defender Joel Matip receives treatment for an injury on December 27, 2020
Joel Matip, Naby Keita to miss Liverpool's clash with Manchester United?
Liverpool are expected to be without defender Joel Matip and midfielder Naby Keita for Sunday's Premier League meeting with Manchester United.
Jan 14, 09:51
Brighton & Hove Albion's Ben White pictured in September 2020
Liverpool lining up summer move for Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White?
Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White is a summer transfer target for Liverpool, according to a report.
Jan 14, 09:39
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 8, 2020
Report: Arsenal have £20m budget for January transfer window
Mikel Arteta will be backed with £20m this month to bring in at least one new player for Arsenal, according to a report.
Jan 14, 09:27
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured in August 2020
Arsenal 'held talks with Nuno Espirito Santo over replacing Mikel Arteta'
A report claims that Nuno Espirito Santo is looking to leave Wolverhampton Wanderers and was previously in talks over replacing Mikel Arteta at Arsenal.
Jan 14, 09:13
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates his hat-trick against Leeds United on September 12, 2020
Fabinho: Mohamed Salah is "very happy" at Liverpool
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho can understand why Mohamed Salah continues to be linked with an Anfield exit, but cannot see his teammate departing.
Jan 13, 13:49
Pep Guardiola gives instructions to Fernandinho during the EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Manchester City on January 7, 2020
Fernandinho 'still undecided on Manchester City future'
Fernandinho may reportedly be persuaded to sign another new deal with Manchester City, despite firm interest from abroad.
Jan 13, 13:38
Manchester City defender Eric Garcia pictured in August 2020
Report: Manchester City defender Eric Garcia agrees Barcelona move
A report claims that Manchester City defender Eric Garcia is to return to Barcelona this month in a cut-price transfer.
Jan 13, 13:28
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on January 9, 2021
Chelsea 'draw up five-man shortlist of Frank Lampard replacements'
Out-of-work bosses Thomas Tuchel and Massimiliano Allegri are reportedly in contention to replace Frank Lampard as Chelsea's next manager.
Jan 13, 13:17
David Alaba in Bayern Munich training on December 8, 2020
Liverpool 'not interested in signing Bayern Munich's David Alaba'
A report claims that Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, who is set to become a free agent in the summer, is not a transfer target for Liverpool.
Jan 13, 13:02
Thomas Partey pictured in Arsenal gear on October 17, 2020
How Arsenal could line up against Crystal Palace
Sports Mole looks at how Arsenal could line up for Thursday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
Jan 12, 14:37
Alexandre Lacazette celebrates scoring for Arsenal against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on January 2, 2021
Preview:Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 12, 14:20
Junior Firpo in action for Barcelona on December 8, 2020
Barcelona to keep hold of Junior Firpo this month?
Barcelona left-back Junior Firpo will not be granted permission to leave the club on loan in the January window, according to a report.
Jan 12, 13:03
A general shot of Barcelona's Camp Nou taken in June 2020
Report: Barcelona debt approaching €1bn
A report claims that Barcelona now owe creditors close to €1bn (£890m), with €420m (£376m) of that needing to be repaid in the next year.
Jan 12, 12:53
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hug in December 2019
Chelsea, Arsenal battling for Bursaspor teenager Ali Akman?
Bursaspor striker Ali Akman, valued at around £3m by the Turkish club, is reportedly wanted by Chelsea and Arsenal among others.
Jan 12, 12:42
Yves Bissouma in action for Brighton on December 16, 2020
Report: Arsenal eyeing summer move for Yves Bissouma
A report claims that Arsenal retain an interest in Yves Bissouma but do not intend to make a formal approach for the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder until the summer.
Jan 12, 12:30
Yusuf Demir in action for Rapid Vienna in the Europa League on December 3, 2020
Manchester United 'battling Real Madrid, Barcelona for Yusuf Demir'
Highly-rated Rapid Vienna forward Yusuf Demir is reportedly a target for Manchester United, having already been linked with Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Jan 12, 12:15
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg pictured for Tottenham Hotspur in September 2020
Tottenham Hotspur team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Fulham
Sports Mole rounds up all of Tottenham Hotspur's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with Fulham.
Jan 11, 17:13
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on January 2, 2021
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 11, 17:12
Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min celebrates scoring against Brentford in the EFL Cup on January 5, 2021
How Tottenham Hotspur could line up against Fulham
Sports Mole looks at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up against Fulham for Wednesday's Premier League clash.
Jan 11, 17:12
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante pictured on July 4, 2020
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Fulham
Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Fulham.
Jan 11, 16:06
David Brooks in action for Bournemouth on December 12, 2020
Aston Villa eyeing transfer swoop for Championship pair?
A report claims that Aston Villa are keen to strengthen in attack this month and have a couple of Championship players in their sights.
Jan 11, 13:42
Marcus Tavernier in action for Middlesbrough on November 21, 2020
Wolverhampton Wanderers 'register interest in Middlesbrough's Marcus Tavernier'
Middlesbrough midfielder Marcus Tavernier is reportedly attracting interest from a quartet of Premier League clubs, including Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Jan 11, 13:31
Brahim Diaz in action for Milan on November 1, 2020
Real Madrid 'unwilling to lose Brahim Diaz on permanent basis'
A report claims that Brahim Diaz will return to Real Madrid once his AC Milan loan deal expires in the summer, rather than join the Italians permanently.
Jan 11, 13:21
Nicolas Gonzalez in action for Stuttgart on November 7, 2020
Report: Tottenham Hotspur in talks over Nicolas Gonzalez move
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Stuttgart's Nicolas Gonzalez, who is valued in the region of £27m.
Jan 11, 13:09
Rob Holding warms up for Arsenal on December 26, 2020
Rob Holding set for new Arsenal contract?
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been impressed by Rob Holding's leadership qualities and wants the centre-back to sign a new contract, according to a report.
Jan 11, 12:57
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