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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")
Juventus prepared to wait for Axel Witsel transfer
Juventus are willing to take a 'wait-and-see' approach when it comes to landing their transfer targets, among which is Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel.Dec 21, 22:19
Diego Simeone: 'I could still extend Atletico Madrid contract'
Diego Simeone claims that he shortened the length of his contract as it was "best for Atletico Madrid", but says he may well stay in the Spanish capital beyond 2018.Dec 21, 22:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fhenrikh-mkhitaryan.jpg "Henrikh Mkhitaryan celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on December 11, 2016")
Henrikh Mkhitaryan wants to "create more history" at Manchester United
Henrikh Mkhitaryan targets his own place in Manchester United folklore after finally settling into life at Old Trafford under Jose Mourinho.Dec 21, 21:56
Report: Kevin Wimmer heading for Tottenham Hotspur exit
Borussia Dortmund and Southampton are both interested in signing Kevin Wimmer from Tottenham Hotspur, a report claims.Dec 21, 21:28
/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")
Reading join £9m hunt for Brentford striker Scott Hogan?
A report claims that Scott Hogan could be the subject of a £9m bid by ambitious Championship club Reading - one of a number of sides now linked with the Brentford ace.Dec 21, 21:12
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NFL security guard sacked after performing indecent act at game
A security firm apologises after one of its employees engaged in a "disturbing act" in front of a capacity crowd during San Diego Chargers' clash with Oakland Raiders.Dec 21, 20:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fmarouane-fellaini.jpg "Marouane Fellaini in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Manchester United on December 4, 2016")
Marouane Fellaini 'to turn down January exit from Old Trafford'
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini is reportedly determined to win back his place in the starting lineup and will reject any approaches in January.Dec 21, 20:30
Team News: Luis Enrique rings the changes for Hercules cup tie
Luis Enrique makes nine changes to his starting lineup for the Copa del Rey clash with Hercules, with Javier Mascherano and Denis Suarez the only survivors.Dec 21, 20:09
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Report: West Ham United plotting £12m bid for Lucas Pratto
Argentina international Lucas Pratto is a reported target for West Ham United, who are supposedly willing to hand over £12m to sign the striker next month.Dec 21, 19:59
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Kevin De Bruyne: Pep Guardiola "annoyed" by long-ball tactics
Manchester City ace Kevin De Bruyne offers an insight into the mentality of boss Pep Guardiola, who he claims is sometimes left frustrated by defensive-minded opponents.Dec 21, 19:40
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Petra Kvitova out of action for six months following knife attack
Petra Kvitova is not expected to return to the practice court for at least six months, ruling her out for the majority of 2017 following a knife attack at her home.Dec 21, 19:26
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Eddie Jones to quit England after 2019 Rugby World Cup
England head coach Eddie Jones insists that the job is too "emotionally draining" to remain in charge beyond the end of his deal, which expires after the 2019 World Cup.Dec 21, 19:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjose-fonte_1.jpg "Jose Fonte in action during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016")
Report: Southampton open to offers for defender Jose Fonte
Portugal international defender Jose Fonte will be allowed to leave by Southampton in January if a bid in excess of £6m is received, a report claims.Dec 20, 19:00
/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 boss Luis Enrique unfazed by Neymar dry spell
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique is happy with Neymar's performances across the first half of the season, despite his run of nine games without a goal.Dec 20, 18:48
Dani Parejo dropped by Valencia over drunken nightclub video
Southampton target Dani Parejo's future at Valencia is in doubt after being dropped by manager Cesar Prandelli for his drunken antics in a nightclub.Dec 20, 18:36
Roma 'want permanent deal for Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny'
A report claims that Roma are eager to turn Wojciech Szczesny's loan stay at the Stadio Olimpico into a permanent deal, but Arsenal are reluctant to part company.Dec 20, 18:22
Report: Premier League trio in hunt for RB Leipzig striker
A report claims that West Ham United are one of three Premier League clubs interested in signing Davie Selke from RB Leipzig in January.Dec 20, 18:07
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Williams part company with chief technical officer Pat Symonds
Chief technical officer Pat Symonds is to leave Williams at the end of the year following three years with the team.Dec 20, 17:54
Karamoko Dembele makes England age-grade debut
Karamoko Dembele appears to have chosen England over Scotland for his long-term development, having represented the Three Lions at Under-15s level this week.Dec 20, 17:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F42%2Fdavid-wagner-huddersfield-town.jpg "Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner is unimpressed on October 16, 2016")
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner confirms interest from Bundesliga sides
Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner insists that he has no desire of returning to the Bundesliga, amid talk that Wolfsburg have made an official approach.Dec 20, 17:30
Sale Sharks confirm interest in England fly-half George Ford
Bath Rugby ace George Ford is a target for Sale Sharks, who will look to begin negotiations with the England fly-half in January.Dec 20, 17:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fpep-guardiola-yaya-toure.jpg "Pep Guardiola has a word with Yaya Toure during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Manchester City on November 19, 2016")
Pep Guardiola ready to discuss "exceptional" Yaya Toure's future
Pep Guardiola praises the influence of midfielder Yaya Toure since his return to the Manchester City fold, but refuses to confirm whether a new deal will be offered.Dec 20, 17:03
Manchester United quoted £42m for defender Victor Lindelof?
Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira is reportedly in Britain to finalise Victor Lindelof's move to Manchester United, but he is holding out for a sum of £42m.Dec 20, 16:39
Burnley agree deal to re-sign Joey Barton until end of season
Burnley are to sign Joey Barton on a short-term deal in January, eight months after he left the club as a free agent to join Scottish Premiership side Rangers.Dec 20, 16:37
Petra Kvitova undergoing surgery on "severe" hand injury
The injury sustained by two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova to her left hand requires potential career-saving surgery.Dec 20, 16:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjamie-vardy.jpg "The delightful Jamie Vardy in action during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Leicester City on December 13, 2016")
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy handed three-match ban
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy loses his appeal against a three-match ban and will therefore miss the upcoming games against Everton, West Ham and Middlesbrough.Dec 20, 16:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fsadio-mane_1.JPG "Liverpool forward Sadio Mane celebrates after scoring in his side's Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on November 6, 2016")
Sadio Mane earns Merseyside bragging rights for Liverpool at the death
Sadio Mane finds the net in the 94th minute to earn Liverpool a 1-0 win over Merseyside rivals Everton, sending the Reds up to second in the Premier League.Dec 19, 21:58
Live Commentary: Everton 0-1 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Liverpool's 1-0 win over Everton, as the Reds maintained their dominance in the Merseyside derby.Dec 19, 19:00
Barcelona quartet given early Christmas break by Luis Enrique
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique is confident that his side can overcome Hercules in the second leg of their Copa del Rey tie, granting four key players the night off.Dec 19, 15:54
Gabriel Jesus: 'Pep Guardiola key factor in decision to join Manchester City'
Gabriel Jesus explains why he chose Manchester City over a number of other interested clubs, claiming that playing under Pep Guardiola was simply too much to turn down.Dec 19, 15:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fandy-murray-china-open.jpg "Andy Murray holds up his champion trophy at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 9, 2016")
Roger Federer "very surprised" by Andy Murray form
Roger Federer says that Andy Murray's run to the top of the men's world rankings is an "extraordinary" achievement that deserves nothing but respect.Dec 19, 15:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Farsene-wenger.jpg "Arsene Wenger shows off his Winter 2016 look during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Arsenal on November 19, 2016")
Arsene Wenger 'to avoid punishment for referee comments'
Arsene Wenger will not face a hearing to explain comments made about referee Martin Atkinson following Sunday's defeat to Manchester City, according to a report.Dec 19, 15:17
Wolfsburg to make approach for Huddersfield Town's David Wagner?
Bundesliga strugglers Wolfsburg could reportedly be tempted into a move for David Wagner, who has guided Huddersfield Town into Championship playoff contention this term.Dec 19, 15:04
Divock Origi: Liverpool's derby clash with Everton "will be a war"
Divock Origi insists that he is now 'stronger' following the injury sustained in the last Merseyside derby, but is not out for revenge in tonight's meeting with Everton.Dec 19, 14:51
Dele Alli 'moves childhood friend into mansion in act of kindness'
Dele Alli welcomes childhood friend and former MK Dons teammate Harry Hickford into his £2m mansion as a thank you for his previous goodwill, a report claims.Dec 19, 14:38
Report: Mathieu Flamini close to Crystal Palace exit
A report claims that Crystal Palace are happy for Mathieu Flamini to leave the club in January, just three months after joining on a year-long deal as a free agent.Dec 19, 14:24
Juventus 'pull out of race to sign young midfielder Franck Kessie'
A report claims that Juventus no longer want to sign Atalanta BC youngster Franck Kessie, with Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur now the frontrunners to land his signature.Dec 19, 14:12
Report: John Obi Mikel in talks with Marseille over January switch
Chelsea's second-longest serving player, John Obi Mikel, is reportedly close to sealing a January transfer to French side Marseille.Dec 19, 14:00
Louis van Gaal in frame to take over as Paris Saint-Germain boss?
Paris Saint-Germain want Louis van Gaal - out of work since being sacked by Manchester United earlier this year - to take over as their new manager, a report claims.Dec 19, 13:47
Warren Gatland to honour remainder of Wales contract
Wales head coach Warren Gatland insists that he has no intention of stepping down from his position next year, despite reports to the contrary at the weekend.Dec 19, 13:34
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