Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool in good shape ahead of new campaign'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp urges his players to take it one game at a time as they balance Premier League fixtures with a Champions League qualifier.Aug 9, 18:09
Esports in contention for inclusion in 2024 Olympic Games
Esports are given a boost as Paris 2024 chiefs intend to put it forward for inclusion in the Olympic Games.Aug 9, 14:58
Arsene Wenger challenges David Ospina to rival Petr Cech
Arsene Wenger admits that forcing David Ospina to stay at Arsenal "was not easy", but is hopeful that the Colombian can now rival Petr Cech for a regular starting spot.Aug 9, 14:43
Mark Hughes "happy enough" with Stoke City transfer business
Mark Hughes says that he intends to win a trophy this season after a 'reasonable' transfer window for Stoke City thus far.Aug 9, 14:32
Craig Shakespeare warns Chelsea off signing Danny Drinkwater
Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare insists that his side are 'not a selling club' and will do their all to keep Danny Drinkwater away from Chelsea's clutches.Aug 9, 14:17
Report: Inter Milan join Roma in race for Riyad Mahrez
A report claims that Inter Milan are now leading the race to sign Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City after Roma cooled their interest in the wantaway winger.Aug 9, 14:05
Manchester United 'begin discussions with Zlatan Ibrahimovic over new deal'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is reportedly in discussions with Manchester United over a new contract, as he continues his recovery from a long-term injury layoff.Aug 9, 13:54
Rafael Benitez discusses Lucas Perez move with Arsene Wenger
Rafael Benitez has asked Arsene Wenger about the availability of Lucas Perez, but hints that he is only interested in a loan move for the Spanish striker.Aug 9, 13:43
Beram Kayal facing three months on sidelines with broken leg
Chris Hughton reveals that midfielder Beram Kayal is expected to miss between 10 and 12 weeks of action after undergoing an operation on his leg.Aug 9, 13:25
Isco "very close" to signing new contract with Real Madrid
Isco is happy with the winning mentality in the Real Madrid dressing room and is hopeful of soon extending his contract, which currently has less than 12 months to run.Aug 9, 13:18
Report: Paris Saint-Germain no longer interested in Kylian Mbappe
AS Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe is reportedly no longer on Paris Saint-Germain's radar, while a move for Alexis Sanchez has been delayed until at least January.Aug 9, 13:06
Zinedine Zidane hails "near-perfect" Real Madrid performance
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane vows that his side are still hungry for more success after adding another UEFA Super Cup crown to their collection.Aug 9, 12:54
Watford 'to splash out £18.5m on Burnley striker Andre Gray'
Burnley striker Andre Gray is off to Watford in a deal worth £18.5m, according to a report, while Brentford will also receive just short of £2m from the transfer.Aug 9, 12:46
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Adapting to Wembley a big challenge'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino says that successfully adapting to life at Wembley Stadium will be the equivalent of winning the Premier League title.Aug 9, 12:34
Jose Mourinho "happy" with Romelu Lukaku, Nemanja Matic displays
Jose Mourinho talks up the qualities of new signings Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic following their first competitive starts for Manchester United on Tuesday night.Aug 9, 12:23
Liverpool eye Christian Pulisic as Philippe Coutinho replacement?
A report claims that Liverpool have closely monitored Christian Pulisic after identifying the Borussia Dortmund ace as the ideal man to replace Philippe Coutinho.Aug 9, 12:10
Barcelona run out comfortable winners against Chapecoense
Five different players get on the scoresheet as Barcelona earn a comfortable 5-0 victory over Chapecoense at Camp Nou to lift the Joan Gamper Trophy.Aug 7, 20:28
Live Commentary: Barcelona 5-0 Chapecoense - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Barcelona's 5-0 win over Chapecoense at Camp Nou, as the hosts rounded off their pre-season campaign in style.Aug 7, 17:30
Bournemouth 'suffer setback in chase for Jorginho'
Napoli midfielder Jorginho is reportedly wanted by Bournemouth, who have had an £18m offer knocked back by the Italian club.Aug 7, 14:57
Arsene Wenger delighted by Sead Kolasinac display at Wembley
Arsene Wenger talks up the potential of versatile defender Sead Kolasinac, but confesses that he "had a hesitation" about using him against Chelsea.Aug 7, 14:47
Per Mertesacker accepts Gary Cahill apology after aerial collision
Per Mertesacker appreciates that Gary Cahill went out of his way to apologise following their clash of heads during the first half of Sunday's Community Shield match.Aug 7, 14:33
Gary Cahill worried by size of Chelsea squad ahead of new season
Gary Cahill hopes that Chelsea remain injury-free this season as they are relying on quality over quantity in terms of their squad.Aug 7, 14:21
Brighton & Hove Albion finalise Davy Propper transfer
Dutch international Davy Proper departs PSV Eindhoven to join newly-promoted Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion on a four-year deal.Aug 7, 14:03
Report: Steve McClaren on shortlist for Hearts job
Former England manager Steve McClaren has made his interest in the Hearts job known and is now in contention to replace sacked boss Ian Cathro, according to a report.Aug 7, 13:57
Crystal Palace, Southampton chasing Benfica's Andre Almeida?
A report claims that versatile Benfica defender Andre Almeida is on the radar of Crystal Palace and Southampton after he was watched up close at the weekend.Aug 7, 13:46
Report: Paris Saint-Germain's Julian Draxler wanted by Barcelona
The agent of Germany international Julian Draxler is spotted visiting Barcelona, triggering suggestions that the player could be about to leave Paris Saint-Germain.Aug 7, 13:34
Brighton & Hove Albion chief hopeful of completing Davy Propper signing
Brighton & Hove Albion are looking to bring in Davy Propper from PSV Eindhoven for a club-record-equalling fee of £4m, chief executive Paul Barber confirms.Aug 7, 13:22
Yaya Toure: 'New players must quickly adapt to Pep Guardiola demands'
Yaya Toure believes that Manchester City are now better positioned to challenge for silverware after a year's experience of playing under Pep Guardiola.Aug 7, 13:04
Rafael Benitez confirms interest in Arsenal outcast Lucas Perez
Rafael Benitez talks up the qualities of Arsenal striker Lucas Perez and suggests that he is keen to bring him to Newcastle United ahead of the new season.Aug 7, 12:52
Chelsea eyeing shock move for Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale?
Chelsea could steal a march on title rivals Manchester United by tabling a £90m bid for Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale in the coming weeks, according to a report.Aug 7, 12:42
Josep Maria Bartomeu: "No player is bigger than Barcelona"
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu vows to spend the cash earned from Neymar's sale to Paris Saint-Germain on new players.Aug 7, 12:31
Paris Saint-Germain 'still considering Philippe Coutinho, Kylian Mbappe swoop'
A report claims that Paris Saint-Germain will follow up the world-record signing of Neymar by making a bid for either Philippe Coutinho or Kylian Mbappe.Aug 7, 12:19
Ipswich Town snap up Martyn Waghorn from Rangers
Martyn Waghorn joins Ipswich Town from Rangers on a two-year deal, despite suggestions that he was close to a reunion with Sunderland.Aug 7, 12:05
Jurgen Klopp: 'Philippe Coutinho will not be replacing Neymar'
Jurgen Klopp tells Barcelona to forget about signing Philippe Coutinho this summer as a replacement for Neymar, while also questioning UEFA's financial fair play rules.Aug 2, 22:03
Barcelona 'planning Eden Hazard, Philippe Coutinho swoop'
Both Eden Hazard and Philippe Coutinho are on Barcelona's radar to fill the void left by Paris Saint-Germain-bound forward Neymar, according to a report.Aug 2, 21:50
Everton to sign Gylfi Sigurdsson from Swansea City in next 48 hours?
Swansea City midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson is on the brink of joining Everton in a £45m deal, according to a report.Aug 2, 21:35
Leicester Tigers 'to sign Jonny May from Gloucester Rugby'
A report claims that Jonny May is to join Leicester Tigers from Gloucester Rugby in a cash-plus-player deal that will involve Ed Slater heading the opposite way.Aug 2, 21:19
Sunderland close to completing Ross McCormack capture?
A report claims that Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack is on the brink of joining Sunderland on a season's loan, with minor details left to thrash out.Aug 2, 20:57
James Forrest blasts Celtic into Champions League playoffs
James Forrest nets the only goal of the tie as Celtic beat Rosenborg 1-0 to make it through to the playoff stage of the Champions League.Aug 2, 20:38
Lee Johnson: 'Aden Flint's head turned by Birmingham City'
Lee Johnson says that Aden Flint has "had his head turned" after being the subject of to a bid from Birmingham City earlier this week, which Bristol City knocked back.Aug 2, 20:17

