Mauricio Pochettino shouts during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017
Inter Milan 'prepared to double Mauricio Pochettino salary'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is wanted by Inter Milan, who are reportedly willing to offer him a big increase on his current salary to make the switch.
May 12, 11:19
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
Arsenal to make club-record move for striker Alvaro Morata?
Arsenal are the latest Premier League side to show an interest in £50m-rated Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, according to a report.
May 12, 11:08
Roberto Firmino in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton on April 1, 2017
Jurgen Klopp sweating over fitness of Liverpool quartet
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is unsure whether Adam Lallana, Daniel Sturridge, Roberto Firmino and Lucas Leiva will be fit enough to feature against West Ham United.
May 12, 10:56
A delighted Jurgen Klopp after the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017
Jurgen Klopp "in a positive mood" ahead of trip to London Stadium
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits that the pressure is still on his side heading into their final two matches, starting with a "difficult game" against West Ham United.
May 12, 10:41
Dries Mertens in action during the Serie A game between Napoli and Udinese on April 15, 2017
Report: Chelsea rival Manchester United for Dries Mertens
A report claims that Napoli ace Dries Mertens is wanted by Chelsea and Manchester United, who are both willing to offer big-money wages to lure him to England.
May 12, 10:26
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Novak Djokovic through to Madrid Open semi-final after Kei Nishikori withdrawal
A recurrence of a wrist injury forces Kei Nishikori to withdraw, meaning that defending champion Novak Djokovic is through to the semi-finals of the Madrid Open.
May 12, 10:12
Michail Antonio in action for West Ham United on September 25, 2016
Slaven Bilic: 'Michail Antonio deal shows West Ham United's ambition'
West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic insists that the club's ambition is clear to see after tying down Michail Antonio to a new four-year deal.
May 12, 09:58
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2016
Arsene Wenger: 'Hector Bellerin ideal replacement for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain'
Hector Bellerin has a "fantastic mentality" and will successfully adapt to Arsenal's new formation, according to manager Arsene Wenger.
May 12, 09:50
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe during the Premier League match against Sunderland on April 29, 2017
Eddie Howe: 'Bournemouth must continue to improve'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe aims to end the season on a high by picking up the points required to finish higher than the 16th place of last season's maiden Prem campaign.
May 12, 09:39
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Stoke City on May 6, 2017
Mark Hughes: Stoke City players "not fazed" by Arsenal
Mark Hughes is up for the challenge of derailing Arsenal's top-four hopes this weekend when Stoke City welcome the Gunners to the bet365 Stadium.
May 12, 09:25
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
Mark Hughes: 'Charlie Taylor not a target for Stoke City'
Mark Hughes rules out a move for Leeds United defender Charlie Taylor, and reveals that club-record signing Giannelli Imbula could be on his way if an offer is received.
May 12, 09:11
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Andy Murray "concerned" by manner of Madrid Open exit
Andy Murray admits that he 'was not focused enough' in his Madrid Open meeting with Borna Coric, having suffered a shock straight-sets defeat to the youngster.
May 12, 08:58
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Sergio Garcia hits hole-in-one at Sawgrass as big names trail
Masters champion Sergio Garcia recovers from a slow start on the opening day of the Players Championship, hitting a hole in one on the 17th to remain in contention.
May 12, 08:36
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
Harry Redknapp named permanent Birmingham City boss
Birmingham City confirm that Harry Redknapp is to stay on as manager for another year after holding successful talks with the club's owners.
May 12, 08:33
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on February 4, 2017
Chelsea ace Eden Hazard striving to become world's best player
Eden Hazard aims to win the Champions League with Chelsea and the World Cup with Belgium in order to end Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or dominance.
May 12, 08:18
A maniacal Jose Mourinho tries to figure out how many matches his side have drawn at Old Trafford this season during the Premier League clash with Arsenal on May 7, 2017
Jose Mourinho vows to make 'lots of changes' ahead of Ajax final
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that he cannot be blamed for rotating his squad against Crystal Palace, three days ahead of the Europa League final.
May 12, 08:07
Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette in the Europa League match against Roma on March 16, 2017
Ten-man Ajax hold off Lyon to reach Europa League final
Lyon put up an almighty fight but fail to do enough to overcome Ajax, falling to a 5-4 defeat on aggregate in the semi-finals of the Europa League.
May 11, 20:58
Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette in the Europa League match against Roma on March 16, 2017
Live Commentary: Lyon 3-1 Ajax (4-5 agg) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Lyon's 3-1 win over Ajax, as the French side battled valiantly but still crashed out on aggregate.
May 11, 18:00
Sunderland manager David Moyes during the Premier League match against Bournemouth on April 29, 2017
David Moyes: 'Sunderland will be Championship's biggest club'
David Moyes admits that Sunderland's wage bill "will be a problem" next season, but is hopeful that the club's stature will be enough to bring big names on board.
May 11, 17:19
Antonio Conte embraces Steve Agnew after the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Steve Agnew 'takes responsibility' for Middlesbrough's relegation
Steve Agnew again refuses to talk about his future at Middlesbrough following on from Monday's defeat to Chelsea, which confirmed relegation to the Championship.
May 11, 17:07
Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Watford on May 6, 2017
Craig Shakespeare "not aware" of agreement to sell Riyad Mahrez
Craig Shakespeare says that Riyad Mahrez is enjoying himself at Leicester City and downplays the prospect of the winger leaving in the summer.
May 11, 16:58
Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare on March 14, 2017
Craig Shakespeare disagrees with Arsene Wenger remarks
Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare insists that his side are adaptable and not simply reliant on one style of play.
May 11, 16:48
Hull City manager Marco Silva during the Premier League match against Southampton on April 29, 2017
Hull City loanee Lazar Markovic to miss remainder of season
The ankle injury sustained against Sunderland last weekend will keep Lazar Markovic on the sidelines for the remainder of Hull City's Premier League campaign.
May 11, 16:35
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
Paul Clement rules out selling Kyle Bartley to Leeds United
Paul Clement insists that defender Kyle Bartley will remain a Swansea City player next season, despite rumoured interest from Leeds United to sign him permanently.
May 11, 16:25
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Andy Murray suffers third-round defeat at Madrid Open
Andy Murray goes down 6-3 6-3 to Borna Coric in the last-16 of the Madrid Open as the world number one's disappointing start to the season continues.
May 11, 16:14
Jose Mourinho borrows old pal Wenger's coat to attend the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on October 23, 2016
Antonio Conte takes swipe at Chelsea predecessor Jose Mourinho
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits that 'it has not been easy' putting right the wrongs of last season, with the Blues improving from 10th to first inside 12 months.
May 11, 16:02
Antonio Conte celebrates as Nemanja Matic makes it three during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Antonio Conte only focused on Chelsea amid fresh Inter Milan links
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that it is vital he and his players remain focused on the Premier League title, rather than letting speculation distract them.
May 11, 15:49
A frustrated Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the Europa League game between Manchester United and Anderlecht on April 20, 2017
Surgeon provides positive update on Zlatan Ibrahimovic injury
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is in "superb shape" and has "many years" to go before he retires, according to surgeon Dr Freddie Fu.
May 11, 15:35
Mamadou Sakho in action for Liverpool in December 2013
Mamadou Sakho to play no further part for Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho is out for the remainder of the season with an ankle injury that he sustained against Tottenham Hotspur last month.
May 11, 15:23
Michail Antonio in action for West Ham United on September 25, 2016
Michail Antonio pens new long-term deal at London Stadium
Michail Antonio puts pen to paper on an improved four-year deal to end recent speculation over his West Ham United future.
May 11, 15:01
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
Team News: Fabinho missing for AS Monaco, Juventus make one change
AS Monaco make two changes for this evening's Champions League meeting with Juventus, while the Italian side go with one alteration from the semi-final first leg.
May 9, 17:45
Arsenal fans hold up 'Wenger Out' signs during the Premier League clash with Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on April 17, 2017
Gilberto Silva: 'Treatment of Arsene Wenger sad to see'
Gilberto Silva believes that Arsene Wenger has earned the right to decide when his Arsenal career is over, amid growing calls for him to leave from the club's fanbase.
May 9, 17:39
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Andy Murray overcomes wildcard in Madrid Masters opener
Andy Murray beats wildcard Marius Copil in the second round of the Madrid Masters, coming out on top with a comfortable 6-4 6-3 win.
May 9, 17:28
Mamadou Sakho in action for Liverpool in December 2013
Mamadou Sakho named on Crystal Palace's Player of the Year shortlist
Mamadou Sakho is in the running for Crystal Palace's Player of the Year award, despite featuring just eight times for the club since joining on loan from Liverpool.
May 9, 17:15
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
Brighton & Hove Albion turn attention to Valencia keeper?
Valencia keeper Matthew Ryan, who spent this season on loan with Belgian club Genk, is reportedly wanted by Brighton & Hove Albion.
May 9, 17:04
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Ex-football coach Barry Bennell charged with further 21 counts of child abuse
Barry Bennell is charged with a further 21 counts of sexual assault, relating to four male complainants between 1983 and 1992.
May 9, 16:55
Yaya Toure in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Crystal Palace on May 6, 2017
Yaya Toure to choose newly-promoted club over Manchester City?
Yaya Toure is tempted to seek a new challenge next season and could join one of Newcastle United or Brighton & Hove Albion, according to a report.
May 9, 16:45
Antonio Conte is happy during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'I had to applaud travelling Middlesbrough fans'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte explains why he applauded Middlesbrough's travelling fans at the end of his side's 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Monday night.
May 9, 16:31
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
Crystal Palace back in for Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson?
Arsenal right-back Carl Jenkinson is reportedly still wanted by Crystal Palace, despite being knocked back by the player in January.
May 9, 16:18
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
Paris Saint-Germain star Angel di Maria wanted by Barcelona?
A report claims that Angel di Maria is seen by Barcelona as a potential replacement for Arda Turan, who they are willing to offload this summer.
May 9, 16:06
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