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Jamie Carragher: 'Quality over quantity required for Liverpool'
Jamie Carragher hopes to see former club Liverpool recruit "three or four players" with the quality to spearhead a Premier League title charge next season.Jun 18, 19:36
Sevilla chief: 'Stevan Jovetic out of our price range'
Stevan Jovetic will not be returning to Sevilla on a permanent deal as the Spanish club cannot afford to buy him from Inter Milan, sporting director Oscar Arias reveals.Jun 18, 19:23
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Alex Ferguson: 'Summer tour ideal for Manchester United'
Sir Alex Ferguson challenges Manchester United to show that they are the best by overcoming the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City on their summer tour.Jun 18, 19:10
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Alexis Sanchez demands higher wages from Bayern Munich?
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has asked German giants Bayern Munich for wages of £420,000 a week to push through a move, according to a report.Jun 18, 18:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F07%2Frobbie-brady-joey-barton-burnley.jpg "Robbie Brady and Joey Barton in the Premier League match between Burnley and Chelsea on February 12, 2017")
Joey Barton: 'Football Association oblivious to match fixing'
Joey Barton hits out at the Football Association for the length of his 18-month ban and claims that he is not alone in betting on football matches.Jun 18, 18:46
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'open to joining Liverpool'
A report claims that £61m-rated striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is interested in linking up with former boss Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.Jun 18, 18:33
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Johanna Konta praises Donna Vekic after losing Nottingham Open final
Johanna Konta confesses that she was 'not able to keep up' with Donna Vekic in Sunday's Nottingham Open final, as she went down 6-2 6-7(3) 5-7.Jun 18, 18:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fclaude-puel.jpg "Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Stoke City on May 21, 2017")
Claude Puel: 'More to Southampton sacking than sporting reasons'
Sacked Southampton boss Claude Puel says that he is remaining positive after a "very good year" at St Mary's, with a number of offers to get straight back into coaching.Jun 18, 18:10
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William Gallas: 'Tottenham Hotspur will struggle in Champions League'
William Gallas questions the lack of experience in Tottenham Hotspur's playing ranks, insisting that they do not have what it takes to succeed in Europe.Jun 18, 14:56
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Tommy Fleetwood backed to win US Open by coach Norman Marshall
Coach Norman Marshall says that Tommy Fleetwood, who trails overnight leader Brian Harman by one shot heading into the final round, has what it takes to win the US Open.Jun 18, 14:43
Report: Watford make enquiry to sign Saphir Taider from Bologna
Saphir Taider could be a transfer target for Watford, who have reportedly made contact with Bologna over the midfielder's availability.Jun 18, 14:33
Derby County, Aston Villa battling it out for Glenn Whelan?
Derby County have reportedly joined Championship rivals Aston Villa in showing an interest in Stoke City midfielder Glenn Whelan.Jun 18, 14:22
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Warren Gatland: 'Sam Warburton fighting for starting spot'
Warren Gatland is refusing to offer Sam Warburton any guarantees that he will be used against New Zealand in the British and Irish Lions' opening test next week. Jun 18, 14:13
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Liverpool 'still interested in winger Gelson Martins'
A report claims that Liverpool have made an improved £45m offer for Gelson Martins, which they are confident Sporting Lisbon will accept.Jun 18, 13:59
Report: Kyle Lafferty on Ipswich Town radar following Norwich City release
Free agent Kyle Lafferty is reportedly wanted by a number of different clubs, including former side Norwich City's arch rivals Ipswich Town.Jun 18, 13:47
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Sunderland 'prepared to accept cut-price £85m to sell club'
A report claims that Ellis Short is locked in talks with two potential buyers and could offload Sunderland for a cut-price fee of £85m.Jun 18, 13:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fcristiano-ronaldo_1.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Real Madrid 'willing to pay off Cristiano Ronaldo tax bill'
Real Madrid are prepared to pay off unsettled Cristiano Ronaldo's £13m tax bill and extend his current £365,000-a-week deal, according to a report.Jun 18, 13:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjordan-pickford.JPG "Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on August 27, 2016")
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford unfazed by £30m transfer
England Under-21s keeper Jordan Pickford is eager to focus on his side's Euro U21 2017 campaign after recently completing a £30m switch between Sunderland and Everton.Jun 18, 13:11
Arsenal to poach former Liverpool fitness coach Darren Burgess?
Former Liverpool staff member Darren Burgess is wanted by Arsenal to overlook all technical aspects of the club, according to a report.Jun 18, 12:56
Juan Antonio Pizzi: 'Alexis Sanchez 100% focused on Chile'
Juan Antonio Pizzi claims that forward Alexis Sanchez is only focused on helping Chile to Confederations Cup glory, rather than his uncertain Arsenal future.Jun 18, 12:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Fdavid-moyes.jpg "David Moyes looks dejected during the Premier League game between Middlesbrough and Sunderland on April 26, 2017")
Report: David Moyes lined up for Preston North End job
Former Sunderland manager David Moyes could reportedly be on his way back to Preston North End should Simon Grayson leave the club this summer.Jun 18, 12:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fharry-kane.jpg "Harry Kane celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur on December 28, 2016")
Harry Kane targets 50 goals next season to join world's elite
Harry Kane hopes to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi by surpassing the 50-goal mark in 2017-18, helping England and Tottenham Hotspur to glory along the way.Jun 18, 12:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fdani-alves-juventus.JPG "Juventus's Davi Alves celebrates scoring during the Coppa Italia final against Lazio on May 17, 2017")
Juventus defender Dani Alves responds to "shi*" transfer rumours
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur-linked full-back Dani Alves rubbishes reports linking him with an imminent move to the Premier League.Jun 18, 12:10
Below-par Portugal carve out victory over Serbia in U21 Euro 2017 opener
Goals from Goncalo Guedes and Bruno Fernandes help Portugal Under-21s to a 2-0 win over Serbia Under-21s in their Group B opener at the Zdzislaw Krzyszkowiak Stadium.Jun 17, 17:51
Live Commentary: Portugal U21s 2-0 Serbia U21s - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Portugal's 2-0 win over Serbia in their opening game of the U21 Euro 2017 tournament in Poland.Jun 17, 15:30
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Ramon Calderon: "Alvaro Morata is not happy at Real Madrid"
Ramon Calderon backs Alvaro Morata to complete a move between Real Madrid and Manchester United, as it will benefit all three parties.Jun 17, 14:59
Fernando Santos: 'I trust Cristiano Ronaldo 100% as an athlete'
Fernando Santos insists that helping Portugal to Confederations Cup glory is more important than the ongoing speculation surrounding star man Cristiano Ronaldo.Jun 17, 14:47
Ajax appoint former reserve-team boss Marcel Keizer as first-team manager
Ajax announce Marcel Keizer as their new permanent manager on a two-year deal, promoting the relative unknown from the reserve side.Jun 17, 14:33
Jason Cummings "absolutely delighted" to join Nottingham Forest
Jason Cummings admits to being "gutted" at waving goodbye to Hibernian, but insists that it is the right time to further his career by joining Nottingham Forest.Jun 17, 14:19
Report: Robin van Persie close to sealing Feyenoord return
Robin van Persie is reportedly closing in on a return to Feyenoord, 13 years after leaving the club for spells in the Premier League with Arsenal and Manchester United.Jun 17, 14:09
Juventus "not interested" in midfielder Marco Verratti
Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta rules out a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti, who has been given a "crazy" valuation.Jun 17, 13:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fgianluigi-donnarumma.jpg "Gianluigi Donnarumma in action during the Serie A game between Roma and Milan on December 12, 2016")
Juventus prepared to join race to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma
Juventus "have a duty" to make an approach for AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma should he become available, according to general director Giuseppe Marotta.Jun 17, 13:46
/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")
Chelsea 'will not bow to Antonio Conte recruitment policy demands'
A report claims that Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is desperate to wrestle back more influence over transfer activity, having already missed out on certain targets.Jun 17, 13:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F22%2Fcristiano-ronaldo-real-madrid_1.jpg "Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3, 2017")
Cristiano Ronaldo 'made decision to quit Real Madrid two months ago'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly made clear to his agent and close associates as early as April that he intended to leave the club during the summer.Jun 17, 13:22
Rene Meulensteen backs Manchester United's pursuit of Ivan Perisic
Rene Meulensteen believes that Ivan Perisic would fit in well at Manchester United should the Red Devils finalise a deal for the Inter Milan winger.Jun 17, 13:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fhector-bellerin.JPG "Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the Emirates Stadium on September 17, 2016")
Hector Bellerin pledges to donate to Grenfell Tower Disaster Fund
Spain Under-21s international Hector Bellerin is to donate up to £22,500 to the Grenfell Tower Disaster Fund, depending on how many minutes he plays at U21 Euro 2017.Jun 17, 12:47
Celtic complete Jonny Hayes capture on three-year deal
Jonny Hayes swaps Aberdeen for Celtic on a three-year deal in a transfer thought to be worth around £1.3m.Jun 17, 12:46
Warren Gatland: Lions "squeezed the life" out of Maori All Blacks
Warren Gatland is happy with the British and Irish Lions' display against the Maori All Blacks, claiming that his side dominated all aspects of the game.Jun 17, 12:30
Paul Bracewell steps down as Sunderland assistant manager
Paul Bracewell leaves his position as assistant manager at Sunderland after four years at the club in a coaching capacity.Jun 17, 12:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fadnan-januzaj_1.JPG "Sunderland midfielder Adnan Januzaj in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016")
Real Sociedad confirm interest in Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj
Real Sociedad are interested in signing Adnan Januzaj from Manchester United, but they have yet to open formal talks with the Red Devils over a potential £10m transfer.Jun 17, 12:09
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