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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")
Report: Rafael Benitez wants five more new signings at Newcastle United
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is reportedly looking at bringing in five more signings before the transfer window closes.Aug 15, 18:49
Report: Manchester United target Ivan Perisic close to signing new Inter Milan deal
Manchester United target Ivan Perisic is close to signing a new contract at Inter Milan, according to reports.Aug 15, 18:30
Jesse Lingard: 'Mood in Manchester United dressing room has changed'
Jesse Lingard reveals that the mood in the Manchester United dressing room has shifted for the better and there is much more confidence among the players.Aug 15, 18:18
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool would have benefited from early transfer window closure'
Jurgen Klopp believes that Liverpool would have benefited from the transfer window shutting before the new season started. Aug 14, 18:02
Report: Chelsea expect Diego Costa to return and become available for selection
Chelsea are expecting striker Diego Costa to return to the club and train as per the terms of his contract, according to reports.Aug 14, 17:49
Courtney Baker-Richardson joins Swansea City from Leamington FC
Swansea City confirm the signing of 21-year-old striker Courtney Baker-Richardson from National League North side Leamington FC.Aug 14, 17:34
Stephen McManus announces retirement ahead of new role as Motherwell coach
Former Celtic and Scotland defender Stephen McManus announces his playing retirement ahead of beginning a new role as a coach with Motherwell's academy.Aug 14, 17:17
Schalke 04 confirm renewed loan interest in Chelsea left-back Baba Rahman
Schalke 04 sporting director Christian Heidel confirms that they are in talks with Chelsea over re-signing Ghana left-back Baba Rahman on loan.Aug 14, 17:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fjurgen-klopp_1.JPG "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Stoke City at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp: 'Nothing has changed regarding Philippe Coutinho situation'
Jurgen Klopp insists that Philippe Coutinho's absence from the 22-man squad travelling to Hoffenheim does not mean that anything has changed about his future at the club.Aug 14, 16:47
Report: Burton Albion interested in re-signing Fulham's Cauley Woodrow on loan
Burton Albion are reportedly trying to re-sign Fulham striker Cauley Woodrow on loan after the 22-year-old impressed at the Pirelli Stadium last season.Aug 14, 16:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fjoe-allen.jpg "Joe Allen in action for Stoke City on August 20, 2016")
Report: Stoke City issue hands-off warning to Swansea City about Joe Allen
Stoke City reportedly tell Swansea City that they will not be considering any more offers for Wales midfielder Joe Allen.Aug 14, 16:17
Report: Riyad Mahrez agent urges Roma to increase bid to £40m
Riyad Mahrez's agent is trying to persuade Roma to increase their offer to Leicester City for the winger to £40m with the inclusion of add-ons, according to reports.Aug 14, 16:02
Southampton announce partnership with Chinese businessman Jisheng Gao and family
Southampton owner Katharina Liebherr announces that the Premier League club have entered into a partnership with Chinese businessman Jisheng Gao and his family.Aug 14, 15:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Flucas-perez.JPG "Arsenal forward Lucas Perez in action during the EFL Cup clash with Reading at the Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2016")
Report: Arsenal turn down Deportivo La Coruna bid for Lucas Perez
Arsenal reportedly turn down a £10.9m bid from Deportivo La Coruna to re-sign Spanish striker Lucas Perez.Aug 14, 15:32
Report: Fulham in talks with Cardiff City over left-back Joe Bennett
Fulham are believed to be in talks with Cardiff City over the signing of left-back Joe Bennett, according to reports.Aug 14, 15:20
Jose Mourinho: 'Victor Lindelof needs time to adapt'
Jose Mourinho says that he will give Victor Lindelof time to establish himself at Manchester United after his omission from the matchday squad against West Ham United.Aug 14, 12:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fhugo-lloris.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris in action during his side's Champions League Group E clash with Bayer Leverkusen at Wembley Stadium on November 2, 2016")
Hugo Lloris: 'Tottenham Hotspur players understand Danny Rose frustrations'
Tottenham Hotspur captain Hugo Lloris says he and his teammates "understand" Danny Rose's frustrations, but suggests that airing them in public was a mistake.Aug 14, 11:45
Barcelona sign Brazil midfielder Paulinho from Guangzhou Evergrande
Barcelona announce the signing of Brazil international midfielder Paulinho from Guangzhou Evergrande for around £37m, subject to a medical.Aug 14, 11:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Fphilippe-coutinho.jpg "Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on March 12, 2017")
Philippe Coutinho not in Liverpool squad to face Hoffenheim
Liverpool's 22-man squad travelling to Germany for their Champions League playoff first leg at Hoffenheim does not include Philippe Coutinho.Aug 14, 10:57
Report: Chelsea confident of signing Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Chelsea are growing increasingly confident of pulling off a deal to sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal, according to reports.Aug 14, 10:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Flucas-perez_1.JPG "Arsenal forward Lucas Perez in action during the EFL Cup clash with Reading at the Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2016")
Lucas Perez representative hopeful of Deportivo La Coruna deal
Rodrigo Fernandez Lovelle, Lucas Perez's representative, is hopeful that an agreement can be reached for the Arsenal striker to return to Deportivo La Coruna.Aug 14, 10:31
Birmingham City sign Luton Town striker Isaac Vassell on four-year deal
Birmingham City announce the signing of Luton Town striker Isaac Vassell - cousin of former Aston Villa and England striker Darius - on a four-year contract.Aug 14, 10:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fdanny-rose.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur defender Danny Rose in action during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Report: Tottenham Hotspur will not sell Danny Rose this summer
Tottenham Hotspur will not sell Danny Rose this summer despite his controversial interview with The Sun, it has been reported.Aug 14, 10:03
Manchester United close to signing Oliveirense forward Bruno Amorim
Manchester United are close to signing Oliveirense forward Bruno Amorim, according to the club's director Antonio Jose Leite.Aug 14, 09:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fkylian-mbappe-monaco_1.JPG "AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe in action during the Champions League match against Manchester City on February 21, 2017")
Leonardo Jardim: 'Kylian Mbappe omission a club decision'
AS Monaco head coach Leonardo Jardim admits that the decision to bench Kylian Mbappe for Sunday's game at Dijon was taken by the club as a whole.Aug 14, 09:33
Guillem Balague: 'Stoke City closing in on Jese Rodriguez loan move'
Respected La Liga journalist Guillem Balague is sure that Stoke City are closing in on a loan move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Jese Rodriguez.Aug 14, 09:15
Sergio Ramos: 'Cristiano Ronaldo sending-off could be appealed'
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is unhappy with Cristiano Ronaldo's red card in Sunday's El Clasico win and wonders whether it could be appealed.Aug 14, 09:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Fneymar_1.jpg "Neymar is unveiled as a Paris Saint-Germain player on August 4, 2017")
Neymar feels "more alive than ever" after Paris Saint-Germain move
Neymar hits out at critics suggesting that "you die after leaving Barcelona", saying that he feels "more alive than ever" following his move to Paris Saint-Germain.Aug 14, 08:45
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'New Chelsea signings not on same level as departed players'
Cesar Azpilicueta believes that Chelsea's summer signings are not on the same level as those who have recently left the club.Aug 14, 08:31
Zinedine Zidane slams "ludicrous" Cristiano Ronaldo red card
Zinedine Zidane believes that the decision to send off Cristiano Ronaldo in Real Madrid's 3-1 Supercopa de Espana win over Barcelona on Sunday was "ludicrous".Aug 14, 08:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fradamel-falcao.JPG "AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao celebrates after scoring in the Champions League last 16 first leg against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017")
Radamel Falcao nets hat-trick for AS Monaco at Dijon
Radamel Falcao nets a hat-trick as AS Monaco claim a 4-1 win away at Dijon in Ligue 1, with Kylian Mbappe an unused substitute.Aug 13, 17:10
Rafael Benitez: 'Paul Dummett could be out for next fortnight'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez believes that centre-back Paul Dummett could be out of action for the next two weeks.Aug 13, 16:50
Rafael Benitez: 'Jonjo Shelvey has apologised for sending-off'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez says Jonjo Shelvey has apologised to his teammates after his sending-off for stamping on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli.Aug 13, 16:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F14%2Feden-hazard.jpg "Eden Hazard celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Chelsea on April 8, 2017")
Report: Chelsea quote Barcelona £109m fee for Eden Hazard
Chelsea are believed to have quoted Barcelona a fee of £109m should they wish to bid for Belgian attacker Eden Hazard.Aug 13, 16:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fjonjo-shelvey_1.jpg "Jonjo Shelvey for Newcastle United during the Premier League match with Everton at Goodison Park on February 3, 2016")
Graeme Souness: 'Jonjo Shelvey has gone from captain to clown'
Graeme Souness believes that Jonjo Shelvey went "from captain to clown in 10 seconds" after he was sent off in Newcastle United's 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.Aug 13, 16:05
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Tottenham Hotspur should have won by three goals'
Mauricio Pochettino believes that a 3-0 win for Tottenham Hotspur at Newcastle United would have been "more fair" than the final score of 2-0 for the visitors.Aug 13, 15:48
Rafael Benitez: 'Harry Kane tackle worse than Jonjo Shelvey stamp'
Rafael Benitez believes that Harry Kane's tackle on Florian Lejeune in Newcastle United's 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur was worse than Jonjo Shelvey's stamp on Dele Alli.Aug 13, 15:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Fdele-alli.jpg "Dele Alli applauds during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur on August 13, 2017")
Dele Alli: 'Important for Tottenham Hotspur to stay professional'
Dele Alli hails Tottenham Hotspur for remaining professional in their 2-0 win at Newcastle United - who finished the match with 10 men - on Sunday.Aug 13, 15:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Friyad-mahrez.jpg "Riyad Mahrez in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Leicester City on August 11, 2017")
Roma set Leicester City deadline for Riyad Mahrez bid response
Roma reportedly set Leicester City a deadline of August 15 for a response over their club-record £31.8m bid for Riyad Mahrez, after which they would drop their interest.Aug 13, 14:55
Lewis Grabban scores brace and own goal as Sunderland win at Norwich City
Lewis Grabban scores three goals - one of them into his own net - as Sunderland claim their first win of the 2017-18 Championship season away at Norwich City.Aug 13, 14:30
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