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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")
Bayern Munich set Douglas Costa, Renato Sanches asking price?
Rumoured Manchester United and Juventus targets Douglas Costa and Renato Sanches are reportedly made available to purchase by Bayern Munich.Jun 5, 12:10
Gordon Strachan hails "brave" Scotland defender Kieran Tierney
Gordon Strachan heaps praise on defender Kieran Tierney as the youngster continues his battle to be fit for Scotland's qualifier against England at Hampden Park.Jun 4, 14:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Ftony-bellew_1.jpg "Tony Bellow on the pitch at the League Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Everton on January 6, 2016")
Tony Bellew 'would prefer' to face Joseph Parker
Tony Bellew targets a potential bout with WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker at the end of the year once he has fully recovered from injury.Jun 4, 14:34
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Greig Laidlaw backs "world class" Johnny Sexton to bounce back
Grieg Laidlaw defends the performance of Johnny Sexton against Provincial Barbarians, claiming that his teammate will soon find his groove for British and Irish Lions.Jun 4, 14:21
Liverpool, Everton 'join race for Anderlecht ace Lukasz Teodorczyk'
A report claims that Anderlecht striker Lukasz Teodorczyk is on the radar of Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton, both of whom are weighing up a summer bid.Jun 4, 14:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fdusan-tadic.JPG "Southampton midfielder Dusan Tadic in action during his side's EFL Cup final with Manchester United at Wembley on February 26, 2017")
Report: Southampton midfielder Dusan Tadic lined up by Inter Milan
A report claims that Southampton midfielder Dusan Tadic is the player Inter Milan want to replace Ivan Perisic, who is close to leaving for the Premier League.Jun 4, 13:52
West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans open to playing abroad
West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans talks up his chances of plying his trade outside of the United Kingdom later in his career.Jun 4, 13:39
/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")
Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke 'surprised' by Sam Allardyce exit
Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke is "still happy" at the club despite the recent exit of manager Sam Allardyce.Jun 4, 13:26
Shay Given rules out retirement after Stoke City departure
Free agent Shay Given is hoping for one final challenge in the sport before bringing down the curtain on his long-running career.Jun 4, 13:13
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Alvaro Morata: 'I want to stay at Real Madrid'
Alvaro Morata denies suggestions that he has agreed to join AC Milan this summer and declares himself "happy" at Real Madrid.Jun 4, 13:01
Florentino Perez: 'James Rodriguez future down to Zinedine Zidane'
Florentino Perez hopes to see "incredible player" James Rodriguez remain with Real Madrid beyond the end of the summer transfer window.Jun 4, 12:49
Leonardo Bonucci "proud" of Juventus teammates
Leonardo Bonucci is 'disappointed but proud' following Juventus's defeat to Real Madrid in Saturday's Champions League final.Jun 4, 12:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fmohamed-salah.jpg "Mohamed Salah in action during the Europa League game between Roma and Viktoria Plzen on November 24, 2016")
Mohamed Salah agent hits out at "fake news" linking midfielder to Liverpool
Roma midfielder Mohamed Salah is not on the brink of completing a move to Liverpool, according to his agent Ramy Abbas Issa.Jun 4, 12:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Folivier-giroud-arsenal_1.JPG "Arsenal's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring against Southampton on May 10, 2017")
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud: "My future is in the Premier League"
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud says that winning the Premier League with Arsenal is now his main goal, playing down talk of a potential return to France.Jun 4, 12:10
Liam Boyce fires Northern Ireland to friendly win over New Zealand
Northern Ireland beat New Zealand 1-0 in an international friendly at Windsor Park, courtesy of an early Liam Boyce strike.Jun 2, 20:37
Live Commentary: Northern Ireland 1-0 New Zealand - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Northern Ireland's 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand, as an early Liam Boyce strike proved the difference.Jun 2, 18:15
Team News: Tom Flanagan handed Northern Ireland debut in New Zealand friendly
Tom Flanagan is handed his first start and Matthew Lund is also included from the off as Northern Ireland welcome New Zealand to Windsor Park.Jun 2, 17:45
Report: Newcastle United leading race for defender Ruben Semedo
Sporting Lisbon defender Ruben Semedo is reportedly wanted by Newcastle United, West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion, but it is the Magpies who lead the way.Jun 2, 17:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fromelu-lukaku.jpg "Romelu Lukaku in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Burnley on April 15, 2017")
Thibaut Courtois welcomes Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea transfer links
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says that he "would be happy" to see Belgium teammate Romelu Lukaku join him at Stamford Bridge.Jun 2, 17:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fthibaut-courtois.JPG "Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017")
Thibaut Courtois: 'No doubt that I will sign new Chelsea deal'
Thibaut Courtois is "very happy" at Chelsea and has "no doubt" that he will sign an extended deal if offered to him by the club.Jun 2, 17:16
Portsmouth confirm appointment of Kenny Jackett on two-year deal
Former Millwall, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Rotherham United boss Kenny Jackett is appointed by Portsmouth on a two-year deal.Jun 2, 16:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fantoine-griezmann-atletico-madrid.JPG "Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann during the Champions League match against Leicester City on April 18, 2017")
Ryan Giggs: 'Antoine Griezmann will still be on Manchester United radar'
Ryan Giggs expects the ongoing transfer saga linking Antoine Griezmann with a switch from Atletico Madrid to Manchester United to continue for some time.Jun 2, 16:51
Wolverhampton Wanderers 'closing in on Portuguese defender'
Rio Ave defender Roderick Miranda is reportedly wanted by Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Nuno Espirito Santo, with a £2.6m bid being tabled.Jun 2, 16:40
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Arsenal youngster Krystian Bielik open to staying in Championship
Arsenal defender Krystian Bielik confesses that he still 'lacks experience' and would like to spend more time in the Championship next season.Jun 2, 16:26
Mesut Ozil: Sergio Ramos "was like a big brother to me"
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil talks up his close friendship with Sergio Ramos and heaps praise on the defender ahead of Real Madrid's meeting with Juventus on Saturday.Jun 2, 16:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Faitor-karanka_1.JPG "Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
Alaves to rival Leeds United for Aitor Karanka appointment?
A report claims that Alaves are interested in bringing out-of-work manager Aitor Karanka to the club, amid strong suggestions that he is also wanted by Leeds United.Jun 2, 15:59
Agent: 'Mario Balotelli wanted by Borussia Dortmund, Marseille'
Agent Mino Raiola claims that Mario Balotelli is on the radar of Borussia Dortmund and Marseille, having seen his short-term deal with French side Nice expire.Jun 2, 15:47
Vincent Kompany reveals international retirement plans
Belgium ace Vincent Kompany, who has not featured for the Red Devils in two years, suggests that he will retire from international football after the 2018 World Cup.Jun 2, 15:35
Ryan Giggs: 'No contact made with Middlesbrough, Sunderland'
Ryan Giggs insists that he is in no rush to return to coaching and will wait for the right job to come along, amid links to Middlesbrough and Sunderland.Jun 2, 15:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fmarouane-fellaini-james-ward-prowse.JPG "Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini and Southampton's James Ward-Prowse during the Premier League match on May 17, 2017")
Marouane Fellaini not ruling out move to Chinese Super League
Marouane Fellaini says that he will not rule out the prospect of joining a Chinese Super League club in the future, but is currently happy at Manchester United.Jun 2, 15:10
Hans-Joachim Watzke 'worn out' dealing with Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel's position as manager became untenable at Borussia Dortmund following boardroom tension, chief Hans-Joachim Watzke reveals.May 30, 17:54
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Tiger Woods found asleep at wheel of car on morning of arrest
A report released by Jupiter Police shows that Tiger Woods did not have alcohol in his system at the time of his arrest for driving under the influence.May 30, 17:41
Steve Hansen questions British and Irish Lions tour schedule
Steve Hansen insists that the British and Irish Lions should have arrived in New Zealand 'at least a week' before their first tour outing next Saturday.May 30, 17:29
Patrick Vieira 'being lined up as Saint-Etienne boss'
A report claims that Patrick Vieira could be lured to France by Saint-Etienne, who are on the lookout for a new manager following Christophe Galtier's exit.May 30, 17:16
Andres Iniesta to "make an honest decision" on Barcelona future
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta is still deliberating over his future at Camp Nou, but says that he will make "an honest decision" over whether to sign a new deal.May 30, 17:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgareth-southgate-marcus-rashford.JPG "England forward Marcus Rashford speaks with interim manager Gareth Southgate during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016")
Gareth Southgate defends decision to include Marcus Rashford in senior squad
Gareth Southgate insists that Marcus Rashford's form for Manchester United essentially ruled him out of England Under-21s contention.May 30, 16:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fasmir-begovic-chelsea_1.jpg "Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017")
Eddie Howe hails "outstanding" Asmir Begovic capture
Eddie Howe is delighted with the signing of Asmir Begovic from Chelsea, claiming that the Bosnian is 'exactly the type of character' that he was after.May 30, 16:37
Liverpool sign young striker Dominic Solanke from Chelsea
England youth striker Dominic Solanke will swap Chelsea for Liverpool on July 1 once his Stamford Bridge contract expires.May 30, 16:09
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Bournemouth confirm signing of Asmir Begovic from Chelsea
Bournemouth confirm the signing of goalkeeper Asmir Begovic from Chelsea, bringing an end to his two-year spell in West London.May 30, 16:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fbenik-afobe-phil-jones.jpg "Benik Afobe and Phil Jones in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Bournemouth on March 4, 2017")
Phil Jones: Manchester United "can take on anyone" next season
Manchester United centre-back Phil Jones admits that this season "has been tough at times", but is confident of closing the gap on those at the top in 2017-18.May 30, 16:03
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