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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte poses with the trophy during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017")
Antonio Conte signs new two-year contract at Chelsea
Antonio Conte signs a new two-year contract with Premier League champions Chelsea, ending talk of the Italian reportedly being unhappy with life at Stamford Bridge.Jul 18, 20:38
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Borussia Dortmund rule out selling Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc stresses that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is no longer available to purchase this summer in a blow to AC Milan and Chelsea.Jul 18, 20:28
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Gary Ballance out of third Test with South Africa due to fractured finger
Gary Ballance is out of England's third Test meeting against South Africa with a fractured finger, but he could return for the fourth Test in a fortnight's time.Jul 18, 20:14
Manchester United target Ivan Perisic in Inter Milan squad for Far East tour
Inter Milan include Ivan Perisic in their squad for games against Schalke 04, Lyon, Bayern Munich and Chelsea, despite ongoing links with a switch to Manchester United.Jul 18, 20:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fbrendan-rodgers_1.jpg "Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016")
Brendan Rodgers unconcerned by Celtic discipline ahead of Linfield return match
Brendan Rodgers claims that Celtic are a "very disciplined" team, despite being threatened with UEFA action for events that unfolded against Linfield last week.Jul 18, 19:53
Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone 'to join Reading in £2m deal'
A report claims that goalkeeper Vito Mannone is to undergo a medical with Reading ahead of a £2m switch from Championship rivals Sunderland.Jul 18, 19:35
Burnley 'keen on Eibar midfielder Gonzalo Escalante'
A report claims that Burnley are prepared to hand over £6m to sign defensive midfielder Gonzalo Escalante from Spanish club Eibar.Jul 18, 19:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fsheyi-ojo.jpg "Sheyi Ojo in action during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Plymouth Argyle on January 8, 2017")
Report: Sheyi Ojo to choose between Fulham, Middlesbrough
Fulham and Middlesbrough are reportedly battling it out for the loan signing of Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo, although Newcastle United could return with a permanent offer.Jul 18, 19:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fsimon-mignolet.jpg "A delighted Simon Mignolet after the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017")
Simon Mignolet welcomes increased competition for starting spot at Liverpool
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet is confident that he can keep hold of his starting spot in goal next season, despite competition from Loris Karius and Danny Ward.Jul 18, 18:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fjack-wilshere.jpg "Jack Wilshere strips during the Premier League game between Southampton and Bournemouth on April 1, 2017")
Report: Arsenal reject Sampdoria's bid for Jack Wilshere
Sampdoria's £6.2m bid for midfielder Jack Wilshere has reportedly been knocked back by Arsenal, but the Gunners are willing to sell if the right amount is offered.Jul 18, 18:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fneymar.JPG "Neymar of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Barcelona chief certain Neymar will not be joining Paris Saint-Germain
Rumoured Paris Saint-Germain target Neymar will definitely not be leaving Barcelona this summer, according to the Spanish club's vice-president Jordi Mestre.Jul 18, 18:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fander-herrera.JPG "Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera in action during his side's FA Cup fifth round clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on February 19, 2017")
Ander Herrera: Romelu Lukaku arrival "massive" for Manchester United
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera hopes that the addition of Romelu Lukaku to the squad will make a telling difference in next season's title race.Jul 18, 18:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fchristian-benteke.jpg "Christian Benteke celebrates during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016")
Frank de Boer: 'Christian Benteke happy at Crystal Palace'
Frank de Boer is convinced that he will get his wish in keeping Christian Benteke at Crystal Palace, despite strong links with a move to top-flight rivals Everton.Jul 18, 18:09
West Ham United 'close to completing Marko Arnautovic signing'
A report claims that Marko Arnautovic will swap Stoke City for West Ham United in the coming days after the Hammers tabled a third offer for the Austrian forward.Jul 18, 14:59
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Justin Rose 'dreams' of winning The Open at Royal Birkdale
World number 12 Justin Rose admits that he is desperate to achieve a "full-circle moment" by prevailing at The Open, 19 years on from finishing fourth at the same venue.Jul 18, 14:46
Kieran Trippier "delighted" with new Tottenham Hotspur deal
Tottenham Hotspur defender Kieran Trippier says that he is determined to push on after improving his all-round game under the watch of manager Mauricio Pochettino.Jul 18, 14:32
Angel di Maria: 'I want to stay at Paris Saint-Germain'
Angel di Maria admits that he struggled with life under manager Unai Emery at times last season, but is determined to stick around at Paris Saint-Germain.Jul 18, 14:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fjavier-hernandez.JPG "Javier Hernandez of Bayer Leverkusen in action during his side's Champions League Group E clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on November 2, 2016")
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director hints at Javier Hernandez sale
Bayer Leverkusen are willing to "wait a little" before selling in-demand striker Javier Hernandez, according to sporting director Rudi Voller.Jul 18, 14:08
Phil Neville: 'Everton the team to watch next season'
Former captain Phil Neville believes that Everton now have the perfect blend of experience and youth to challenge for trophies under "brilliant manager" Ronald Koeman.Jul 18, 13:56
Francis Coquelin: 'Alexandre Lacazette will not struggle to adapt'
Francis Coquelin expects to see Alexandre Lacazette match his scoring success with Lyon at new club Arsenal, describing his new teammate as an "ice-cold" finisher.Jul 18, 13:42
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang nets twice in win over AC Milan
AC Milan fall to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund in their International Champions Cup opener, with top target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netting twice.Jul 18, 13:20
Rafael Benitez "confident" of being backed by owner Mike Ashley
Rafael Benitez reveals that he decided to stay at Newcastle United, despite interest from China, because he has been given permission to spend big on new recruits.Jul 18, 13:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fjurgen-klopp-philippe-coutinho.jpg "Jurgen Klopp celebrates with Philippe Coutinho after the Premier League game between West Ham United and Liverpool on May 14, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp: 'Keeping Philippe Coutinho Liverpool's best business'
Jurgen Klopp believes that keeping hold of playmaker Philippe Coutinho this summer is "the best news" for Liverpool, rather than bringing in any potential new signings.Jul 18, 12:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Feric-dier.jpg "Eric Dier in action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur on December 28, 2016")
Manchester United give up on signing midfielder Eric Dier?
Manchester United have reportedly turned their attention to signing Nemanja Matic from Chelsea after being told that Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier is not for sale.Jul 18, 12:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fsadio-mane.jpg "Sadio Mane celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton on April 1, 2017")
Sadio Mane to resume full Liverpool training next week
Sadio Mane is to make a return to full training next week and will be part of Liverpool's squad for their pre-season trip to Germany.Jul 18, 12:23
Romelu Lukaku 'feeling good' after scoring first goal for Manchester United
Romelu Lukaku says that Manchester United need to continue improving over the coming weeks after making it two wins from two on their tour of the United States.Jul 18, 12:11
Kieran Trippier signs new five-year Tottenham Hotspur deal
Tottenham Hotspur announce that Kieran Trippier has signed a new contract, keeping him in North London until 2022.Jul 18, 12:05
England survive Alastair Cook scare to hold on against South Africa
South Africa remain in control heading into day four of their second Test meeting with England, sitting 474 runs in front after frustrating their opponents.Jul 16, 17:55
Report: Sunderland keen on Aston Villa defender Tommy Elphick
A report claims that Sunderland are weighing up a bid for Aston Villa defender Tommy Elphick, but only after offloading more of their high earners.Jul 16, 17:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fjoe-hart-torino.jpg "Joe Hart in action for Torino against Roma on February 19, 2017")
Joe Hart to undergo West Ham United medical on Monday?
Joe Hart is scheduled to undergo a medical with West Ham United on Monday ahead of joining from Manchester City on a season's loan, according to a report.Jul 16, 17:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Fstewart-downing-middlesbrough.JPG "Middlesbrough's Stewart Downing during the Premier League match against Sunderland on April 26, 2017")
Birmingham City face foreign competition to sign Stewart Downing?
A trio of La Liga clubs have reportedly shown an interest in Middlesbrough's Stewart Downing, though Birmingham City still remain the favourites to sign him. Jul 16, 17:12
Long-serving defender James Collins intends to retire at West Ham United
West Ham United defender James Collins says that he hopes to continue at the London Stadium beyond the end of his current contract, which is due to expire in 12 months.Jul 16, 17:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Feldin-jakupovic-hull-city.JPG "Hull City's Eldin Jakupovic gives a thumbs-up to the crowd after saving a late penalty in the Premier League match against Southampton on April 29, 2017")
Report: Leicester City agree fee for Eldin Jakupovic
A report claims that Hull City goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic has been allowed to leave the club's training camp in Austria to finalise a move to Leicester City.Jul 16, 16:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fnolito_1.jpg "Nolito in action for Manchester City on August 28, 2016")
Manchester City winger Nolito seals move to Sevilla
Nolito leaves Manchester City to join Sevilla on a three-year deal, just 12 months after making a switch to English football.Jul 16, 16:30
Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez 'holding out for Arsenal move'
Riyad Mahrez has verbally agreed to join Roma but will only push ahead with a move from Leicester City if Arsenal do not return with a fresh offer, according to a report.Jul 16, 16:26
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Roger Federer hails "wonderful" eighth Wimbledon title triumph
Wimbledon champion Roger Federer admits that he feels for Marin Cilic after seeing his opponent struggle in the final, but is delighted to have won an eighth title.Jul 16, 16:10
Marseille, Everton 'lead race for Chelsea outcast Loic Remy'
Marseille and Everton reportedly lead the way to sign Loic Remy from Chelsea, with the Blues happy to let him leave once a new striker has been signed.Jul 16, 15:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Falvaro-morata-real-madrid.JPG "Alvaro Morata in action for Real Madrid against Espanyol in La Liga on September 18, 2016")
AC Milan interested in Alvaro Morata, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
AC Milan chief executive Marco Fassone reveals that three strikers remain on the club's wanted list - Alvaro Morata, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Andrea Belotti.Jul 16, 15:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fharry-kane-dele-alli.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli celebrates with Harry Kane during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Robbie Fowler: Tottenham Hotspur "got lucky" last season
Robbie Fowler believes that Tottenham Hotspur will struggle to match their success of last season unless they spend big in the remaining weeks of the transfer window.Jul 16, 15:32
Marco van Ginkel heads to PSV Eindhoven for third loan spell
Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel is to join PSV Eindhoven for the duration of the 2017-18 campaign following two previous loan stints with the Dutch outfit.Jul 16, 15:19
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