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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fmoussa-dembele_1.JPG "Celtic striker Moussa Dembele shoots during his side's 7-0 defeat to Barcelona in a Champions League match at the Camp Nou on September 13, 2016")
Celtic to reject West Ham United's approach for Moussa Dembele?
A report claims that West Ham United have been knocked back in their approach to lure Moussa Dembele from Celtic, as the Scottish club are not willing to sell this month.Jan 5, 18:46
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Welsh Rugby Union makes 'best offer possible' for Leigh Halfpenny
Leigh Halfpenny must quickly decide whether to accept the Welsh Rugby Union's offer of a return from Toulon, according to chief executive Martyn Phillips.Jan 5, 18:35
/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")
Manchester United 'want permanent exit for Memphis Depay'
Everton have reportedly hit a snag in their attempt to sign Memphis Depay from Manchester United, as the Red Devils will only listen to offers of a permanent deal.Jan 5, 18:25
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Defending champion Novak Djokovic comfortably through in Qatar
World number two Novak Djokovic beats qualifier Radek Stepanek 6-3 6-3 to set up a semi-final meeting with Fernando Verdasco at the Qatar Open.Jan 5, 18:11
Wilfred Ndidi move to Leicester City given green light
Wilfred Ndidi becomes Leicester City's first signing of the January window after joining from Genk in a reported deal worth around £15m.Jan 5, 17:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fwillian-diego-costa.jpg "Willian celebrates scoring (apparently) with Diego Costa during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Arsene Wenger questions Chelsea's resolve following rare defeat
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes that defeat for Premier League leaders Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur has potentially left the title race open once again.Jan 5, 17:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fsimon-francis.JPG "Referee Michael Oliver shows a red card to Bournemouth defender Simon Francis during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium on January 3, 2017")
Simon Francis handed three-game ban after losing red card appeal
The Football Association upholds the decision to dismiss Simon Francis in the draw with Arsenal, ruling the Bournemouth skipper out of his side's next three games.Jan 5, 17:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Fronald-koeman.jpg "Ronald Koeman is all smiles during the Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool on December 19, 2016")
Everton manager Ronald Koeman: Barcelona links "not important"
Ronald Koeman insists that he is focused on his current project at Everton and is not thinking about talk linking him with the Barcelona job.Jan 5, 17:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017")
Pep Guardiola clarifies 'Manchester United bigger than Manchester City' remarks
Pep Guardiola insists that Manchester City have been on a par with rivals Manchester United over the past five years as he backtracks on recent comments made.Jan 5, 16:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Falan-curtis.jpg "Swansea City caretaker manager Alan Curtis watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Liberty Stadium on December 31, 2016")
Paul Clement keen to keep Alan Curtis as part of backroom staff
Swansea City manager Paul Clement denies suggestions that respected deputy Alan Curtis has been axed by the club, saying that he has a 'job for life'.Jan 5, 16:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjose-fonte.jpg "Jose Fonte gives the thumbs-up after the Premier League game between Southampton and Middlesbrough on December 11, 2016")
Jose Fonte hands in Southampton transfer request
Jose Fonte turns down the offer of a new contract at Southampton and formally asks to leave the club.Jan 5, 16:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fscott-hogan.jpg "Scott Hogan poses with his Player of the Month award for September 2016")
Slaven Bilic praises West Ham United target Scott Hogan
Slaven Bilic hints that West Ham United are still in the race to sign Brentford's Scott Hogan, while also confirming that Simone Zaza will not play again for the club.Jan 5, 16:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F38%2Fshkodran-mustafi.jpg "Shkodran Mustafi in action for Arsenal on September 10, 2016")
Team News: Shkodran Mustafi makes Arsenal return at Bournemouth
Shkodran Mustafi returns to Arsenal's starting lineup for the trip to face Bournemouth in one of three changes from last time out.Jan 3, 18:49
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Chelsea fans convicted of racist violence in Paris ahead of European match
Four Chelsea fans are handed one-year sentences by a French court and ordered to pay €10,000 each to Souleymane Sylla, who was racially abused on the Paris Metro in 2015.Jan 3, 18:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fandy-murray.jpg "Andy Murray in action at the US Open on August 30, 2016")
Andy Murray extends winning run by seeing off Jeremy Chardy in Qatar
World number one Andy Murray's winning run extends to a 25th competitive match thanks to victory over Jeremy Chardy at the Qatar Open.Jan 3, 18:21
Valencia confirm talks with John Obi Mikel over January transfer
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is in talks with Valencia over a January switch, having failed to make a single appearance under Antonio Conte.Jan 3, 18:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fwalter-mazzarri.JPG "Watford manager Walter Mazzarri has been in trapped that lamp so long, he's bent out of all recognition")
Walter Mazzarri defends Watford record amid talk of sack looming
Walter Mazzarri reveals that he has discussed his future with Watford's president following a disappointing run of form, but he is not fearful of facing the axe.Jan 3, 17:56
Paul Clement: 'I'm ideally suited for Swansea City role'
Swansea City head coach Paul Clement insists that he is up for the "massive challenge" of keeping the club in the Premier League, as he is perfectly suited for the role.Jan 3, 17:44
Sam Allardyce urges Crystal Palace players to "control their nerves"
Sam Allardyce wants to see his Crystal Palace players produce their "best performance" of the season to pick up a vital win over fellow strugglers Swansea City.Jan 3, 17:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Feddie-howe_1.jpg "Eddie Howe watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Leicester City on December 13, 2016")
Eddie Howe: Arsenal have shown "incredible faith" in Arsene Wenger
Eddie Howe refuses to get caught up in speculation linking him with the Arsenal job, claiming that talk of replacing Arsene Wenger next summer is 'news to him'.Jan 3, 17:20
Leicester City reach agreement for Genk midfielder Wilfred Ndidi
Genk midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will complete a five-and-a-half-year switch to Leicester City once his work permit gets the green light later this week.Jan 3, 17:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fjack-wilshere.jpg "Bournemouth midfielder Jack Wilshere in action during his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on December 31, 2016")
Arsene Wenger: 'No developments on Jack Wilshere contract'
Arsene Wenger says that he wished Jack Wilshere a happy birthday this week but has yet to offer the midfielder a new Arsenal contract.Jan 3, 16:59
Report: Aston Villa keen on Nottingham Forest skipper Henri Lansbury
A report claims that Nottingham Forest captain Henri Lansbury is wanted by Aston Villa, who will surpass the £2.5m bid tabled by Derby County.Jan 3, 16:49
Crystal Palace, Brighton & Hove Albion favourites to land Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard is torn between a move to Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace or Championship pacesetters Brighton & Hove Albion, according to the bookmakers.Jan 3, 16:39
Swansea City confirm arrival of new head coach Paul Clement
Swansea City confirm the appointment of former Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Chelsea assistant manager Paul Clement as the club's new head coach.Jan 3, 16:17
Agent: 'Julian Weigl hasn't been offered to Real Madrid, Barcelona'
Agent Michael Decker denies touting Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Weigl with a move to Barcelona and Real Madrid, insisting that he is at the club to stay.Jan 3, 16:11
Ex-England international Alan Smith handed Notts County caretaker role?
A report claims that former Manchester United, Leeds United and Newcastle United striker Alan Smith will take temporary charge of managerless Notts County.Jan 3, 12:58
Manchester City 'step up interest in midfielder Steven N'Zonzi'
A report claims that Sevilla's Steven N'Zonzi is Manchester City's top January target, as Pep Guardiola is keen to strengthen in the middle of the park.Jan 3, 12:43
Bradley Wiggins signs up for TV sports show 'The Jump'
Sir Bradley Wiggins becomes the latest Olympian to join the 2017 edition of TV sports show 'The Jump', less than a week after announcing his retirement from cycling.Jan 3, 12:30
Chris Robshaw facing nervous wait over extent of shoulder injury
Harlequins ace Chris Robshaw undergoes tests to discover the full extent of a shoulder injury sustained in the defeat to Worcester Warriors on New Year's Day.Jan 3, 12:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjan-vertonghen-theo-walcott.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen evades Arsenal's Theo Walcott during the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Jan Vertonghen hails 'strongest Tottenham Hotspur squad'
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen believes that the current group of players at White Hart Lane are collectively the finest since he joined the club in 2012.Jan 3, 12:04
Bayern Munich appoint new assistant as Paul Clement closes in on Swansea City
Bayern Munich appoint Hermann Gerland as their new assistant following the departure of Paul Clement, who is expected to be confirmed as Swansea City boss on Tuesday.Jan 3, 11:50
Report: Rudy Gestede undergoing medical with Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough are close to confirming the £6m arrival of Aston Villa striker Rudy Gestede, who is currently said to be undergoing a medical on Teesside.Jan 3, 11:41
/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")
Christian Benteke to reject big-money move to China?
Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke is settled at Selhurst Park and will not entertain any bids from Chinese Super League clubs, a report claims.Jan 3, 11:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fantoine-griezmann.jpg "Antoine Griezmann in action for Atletico Madrid on September 21, 2016")
Antoine Griezmann "very happy" at Atletico Madrid
Antoine Griezmann says that he is annoyed by the constant speculation over his future as he is 'happy and enjoying himself' at Atletico Madrid. Jan 3, 11:18
Julian Draxler completes Paris Saint-Germain switch
Germany international Julian Draxler departs Wolfsburg for Paris Saint-Germain on a four-and-a-half-year deal.Jan 3, 10:53
Barcelona 'make contact with Everton boss Ronald Koeman'
A report claims that Everton manager Ronald Koeman has been made Barcelona's top target to replace Luis Enrique next summer should the Spaniard step aside.Jan 3, 10:48
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New Zealand ease to six-wicket win over Bangladesh in Napier
New Zealand successfully chase down Bangladesh's 141-8 to earn a 1-0 victory in their three-match T20 international series.Jan 3, 10:17
Justin Edinburgh sacked as Gillingham manager
Justin Edinburgh is sacked as manager of Gillingham after just short of two years in charge following back-to-back defeats.Jan 3, 10:13
Newcastle United 'told to pay £15m for Brentford ace Scott Hogan'
A report claims that Newcastle United have been told by Brentford that the only way they will sign in-demand striker Scott Hogan this month is if they hand over £15m.Jan 3, 10:02
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