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/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")
Preston North End cancel Liam Grimshaw's contract
Liam Grimshaw, who spent time on loan with Chesterfield earlier this year, is released by Preston North End after struggling to break into the first team.Aug 31, 20:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Farsene-wenger.jpg "Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on August 27, 2017")
Ex-Manchester United chief: 'Arsene Wenger was our top managerial choice'
Arsene Wenger 'showed a little bit of interest' in taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2002, according to ex-chairman Martin Edwards.Aug 31, 20:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fluis-suarez_1.JPG "Luis Suarez in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Barcelona clear Luis Suarez to play for Uruguay after injury return
Uruguay are handed a major boost ahead of their meeting with Argentina as Barcelona have given Luis Suarez the green light to feature after recovering from injury.Aug 31, 20:16
Sunderland attempting to push through triple signing?
A report claims that Callum McManaman and Marc Wilson could be on their way to Sunderland on permanent deals, while Jonny Williams is close to joining on loan.Aug 31, 20:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Ffernando-llorente_1.jpg "Fernando Llorente celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017")
Fernando Llorente pictured in Tottenham Hotspur shirt ahead of proposed move
Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente appears to be on the verge of joining Tottenham Hotspur as a picture emerges of him sporting a Spurs home top.Aug 31, 19:53
Report: Chelsea fail in pursuit of Bayern Munich defender Rafinha
A report claims that Bayern Munich have refused to let Rafinha join Chelsea, as the Blues' search for right-sided defensive cover goes on.Aug 31, 19:43
Leicester City in discussions with Aleksandar Dragovic?
Leicester City are expected to bring in Aleksandar Dragovic on loan from Bayer Leverkusen after being given permission to talk to the centre-back, according to a report.Aug 31, 19:33
Bolton Wanderers sign Craig Noone on permanent deal
Bolton Wanderers sign Craig Noone from Cardiff City on permanent deal, bringing an end to his five-year spell in the Welsh capital.Aug 31, 19:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fhector-bellerin_1.jpg "Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2016")
Juventus 'make late enquiry for Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin'
A report claims that Arsenal have knocked back an approach from Juventus for full-back Hector Bellerin, who they are refusing to sell.Aug 31, 19:08
West Ham United 'still in hunt for midfielder William Carvalho'
West Ham will reportedly test Sporting Lisbon's resolve one last time with a deadline-day offer for William Carvalho, while AS Monaco are also monitoring the situation. Aug 31, 14:52
Report: Swansea City to pay Bayern Munich £6.5m for Renato Sanches
A report claims that Juventus and Benfica wanted to take Renato Sanches on loan from Bayern Munich, but he chose Swansea City as part of a £6.5m package.Aug 31, 14:38
Northampton Town sack manager Justin Edinburgh
Northampton Town part company with manager Justin Edinburgh after failing to pick up a single point from their first four league games.Aug 31, 14:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fdavide-zappacosta.JPG "Italy's Davide Zappacosta in action for his side during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016")
Chelsea make late move for Torino defender Davide Zappacosta?
Chelsea are close to signing Davide Zappacosta from Torino on a four-year deal as he is jetting in to undergo a medical, according to a report.Aug 31, 14:19
Liverpool striker Divock Origi joins Wolfsburg on loan
Liverpool striker Divock Origi joins Wolfsburg on loan for the 2017-18 season after being restricted to just one cameo appearance so far this campaign.Aug 31, 14:03
Middlesbrough bring in winger Marvin Johnson from Oxford United
Oxford United winger Marvin Johnson seals a switch to Middlesbrough for a fee thought to be worth around £3m.Aug 31, 13:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Fphilippe-coutinho.jpg "Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on March 12, 2017")
Alex Ferguson sympathises with Liverpool over Philippe Coutinho transfer saga
Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Barcelona-linked playmaker Philippe Coutinho should stick with Liverpool as they 'made him the player he is today'.Aug 31, 13:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fgiannelli-imbula.jpg "Giannelli Imbula in action for Stoke City on September 10, 2016")
Stoke City send Giannelli Imbula on loan to Toulouse
Giannelli Imbula swaps Stoke City for Toulouse on a season-long loan deal, 18 months after joining the Potters for a club-record fee of £18.3m.Aug 31, 13:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fdemarai-gray.jpg "Demarai Gray in action for Leicester City on September 22, 2016")
Leicester City 'reject £25m Bournemouth bid for Demarai Gray'
Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in taking Demarai Gray from Leicester City after seeing Bournemouth fail with their latest approach.Aug 31, 13:20
Stefano Denswil's Brighton & Hove Albion loan move collapses
Stefano Denswil will not be joining Brighton & Hove Albion from Club Brugge, meaning that Connor Goldson's proposed switch to Ipswich Town could also be off.Aug 31, 13:11
Joachim Low: 'Paris Saint-Germain will not sell Julian Draxler to Arsenal'
Joachim Low claims that Paris Saint-Germain "do not want to sell" Julian Draxler, amid ongoing links with a move to Premier League side Arsenal.Aug 31, 13:00
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain opens up on "tough" choice to swap Arsenal for Liverpool
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain thanks Arsene Wenger and Arsenal supporters after completing his £35m switch to Premier League rivals Liverpool.Aug 31, 12:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Forestis-karnezis.jpg "Orestis Karnezis in action during the Serie A game between Lazio and Udinese on February 26, 2017")
Watford bring in goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis on season's loan
Watford announce the loan signing of Udinese goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis, who was also wanted by Premier League rivals Newcastle United and Crystal Palace.Aug 31, 12:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F34%2Femre-can.jpg "Emre Can celebrates scoring during the Champions League playoff between Liverpool and Hoffenheim on August 23, 2017")
Juventus chief: 'Liverpool ace Emre Can still being monitored'
Juventus are "watching" Emre Can's contract situation at Liverpool, according to the Italian club's general manager Beppe Marotta.Aug 31, 12:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fwilfried-bony.jpg "Wilfried Bony in action for Stoke City on September 10, 2016")
Manchester City, Swansea City 'agree Wilfried Bony fee'
Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony is heading back to former club Swansea City in a £12m deal, according to a report.Aug 31, 12:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fcalum-chambers.JPG "England Under-21s defender Calum Chambers in action during his side's friendly against Italy Under-21s on November 10, 2016")
Leicester City's second Calum Chambers bid rejected?
A report claims that Calum Chambers is wanted by Leicester City, who have had a second bid rejected for the Arsenal defender.Aug 31, 12:09
Marc Bartra: Ousmane Dembele a "great signing" for Barcelona
Marc Bartra believes that ex-teammate Ousmane Dembele is going to "bring a lot of fun to Barcelona" after completing his switch from Borussia Dortmund.Aug 29, 17:57
Phil Jones, Kieran Trippier and Jake Livermore miss England training
Phil Jones misses England training due to an ankle injury picked up at the weekend, while Kieran Trippier and Jake Livermore are also nursing minor injuries.Aug 29, 17:44
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Owen Farrell pens new long-term deal with Saracens
England fly-half Owen Farrell targets more major honours with Saracens after signing a new five-year contract at Allianz Park.Aug 29, 17:33
Newcastle United's Aleksandar Mitrovic charged with violent conduct
Aleksandar Mitrovic is charged with violent conduct by the Football Association for his alleged elbow on Manuel Lanzini in Newcastle United's win over West Ham United. Aug 29, 17:22
Chelsea snap up Eden Hazard's younger brother Kylian
Chelsea confirm the arrival of Kylian Hazard from Hungarian side Ujpest, making him the third member of the Hazard family to spend time at the club.Aug 29, 17:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Fross-barkley.jpg "Ross Barkley arrives ahead of the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017")
Tottenham Hotspur 'to delay move for Everton ace Ross Barkley'
Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to wait until 2018 before opening discussions with Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, according to a report.Aug 29, 16:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fnathaniel-chalobah.jpg "Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah in action during his side's Premier League clash with champions Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on October 15, 2016")
Watford midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah: "Chelsea is in the past now"
Watford midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah intends to 'stay focused' in order to prove that his decision to leave Chelsea for regular first-team football was the right one. Aug 29, 16:48
Lee Carsley given England Under-21s role alongside Aidy Boothroyd
Lee Carsley will take up an assistant manager role with England Under-21s, while also continuing to work with Birmingham City at age-grade level.Aug 29, 16:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fmamadou-sakho-crystal-palace.JPG "Crystal Palace's Mamadou Sakho before the Premier League match against Liverpool on April 23, 2017")
Report: Crystal Palace's third bid for Mamadou Sakho rejected
A report claims that Crystal Palace have had a £25m bid rejected for Liverpool outcast Mamadou Sakho, as the Reds hold out for £30m.Aug 29, 16:26
Agent expects Benedikt Howedes to join Juventus despite Premier League interest
Rumoured Liverpool and Chelsea target Benedikt Howedes is close to joining Juventus, according to the Schalke 04 defender's agent.Aug 29, 16:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fsteve-mandanda-crystal-palace.JPG "Steve Mandanda of Crystal Palace in action against Bournemouth on August 27, 2016")
Steve Mandanda: Trying to leave Crystal Palace "was hell"
Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda reveals that he took a drop in wages to force his Crystal Palace exit earlier this summer.Aug 29, 16:07
Barcelona defender Marlon in talks with French side Nice
Brazilian defender Marlon is holding talks with French side Nice over a permanent transfer, just weeks after being handed a three-year deal by Barcelona.Aug 29, 15:55
Roy Keane: 'Fingers crossed that Jonathan Walters is fit'
Roy Keane hopes that Jonathan Walters will shake off a minor ankle injury ahead of Republic of Ireland's qualifiers against Georgia and Serbia over the next week.Aug 29, 15:43
Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey 'expected to be fit to face Austria'
Aaron Ramsey sits out training with Wales ahead of their meeting with Austria, but the Dragons are reportedly confident that he will win his fitness battle.Aug 29, 15:28
Sergio Ramos wants to emulate close friend Fabio Cannavaro
Sergio Ramos insists that snatching the Ballon d'Or award from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after a decade of dominance is 'not a crazy thought'.Aug 29, 15:18
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