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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fkelechi-iheanacho_1.jpg "Kelechi Iheanacho in action during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016")
Pep Guardiola: 'Kelechi Iheanacho departure is close'
Pep Guardiola confirms that Kelechi Iheanacho is on the verge of leaving Manchester City, but reveals that they have "an option to take him back".Jul 19, 21:42
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Alvaro Morata: "Now I only think of putting on the Chelsea shirt"
Alvaro Morata is eager to link up with Chelsea after a deal believed to be worth £75m was agreed for his transfer from Real Madrid.Jul 19, 21:26
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Dylan Hartley pens new Northampton Saints deal and is reappointed captain
Northampton Saints announce that England captain Dylan Hartley has signed a new contract with the Premiership side and has been reappointed as their skipper.Jul 19, 21:09
Kieran Dowell hails Wayne Rooney influence at Everton
Everton youngster Kieran Dowell believes that Wayne Rooney's influence in the club dressing room will help spur him and other young players on this season.Jul 19, 20:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic_3.JPG "Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action during the EFL Cup final against Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017")
Daley Blind keen for Zlatan Ibrahimovic to re-sign for Manchester United
Daley Blind is keen on the idea of Manchester United re-signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic, believing that the Swede can still do a great job for the club.Jul 19, 20:36
Marco Silvestri departs Leeds United to join Hellas Verona
Leeds United announce the departure of goalkeeper Marco Silvestri to newly-promoted Serie A side Hellas Verona on a permanent deal.Jul 19, 20:21
Report: Watford interested in Benfica winger Andre Carrillo
Watford manager Marco Silva reportedly wants to sign Benfica and Peru winger Andre Carrillo on loan.Jul 19, 20:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fpatrick-roberts.jpg "Patrick Roberts celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016")
Report: Southampton want Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts on loan
Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino is reportedly preparing a move for Manchester City youngster Patrick Roberts on a season-long loan.Jul 19, 19:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fkyle-walker.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur defender Kyle Walker in action during the North London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker unfazed by record transfer fee
Kyle Walker says that he is not thinking too much about the record fee which took him from Tottenham Hotspur to Manchester City, instead wanting to focus on his football.Jul 19, 19:29
Vito Mannone joins Reading from Sunderland on three-year deal
Reading announce the signing of Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee said to be around £2m.Jul 19, 19:10
Vincent Kompany: 'Romelu Lukaku can turn Manchester United into title hopefuls'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany believes that fellow Belgian Romelu Lukaku could prove the signing to turn Manchester United into Premier League title hopefuls.Jul 19, 18:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fmax-gradel-bournemouth.JPG "Bournemouth's Max Gradel during a friendly fixture against Valencia on August 3, 2016")
Report: Bournemouth reject Toulouse loan bid for Max Gradel
Premier League outfit Bournemouth reportedly turn down a loan deal for Ivory Coast winger Max Gradel from Ligue 1 club Toulouse.Jul 19, 18:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjurgen-klopp.JPG "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on November 6, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp laughs off speculation linking Liverpool to Naby Keita
Jurgen Klopp laughs off speculation linking Liverpool to a £66m bid for RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, saying 'we are not in Vegas or Macau'.Jul 19, 18:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fgeorginio-wijnaldum.jpg "Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring in the final throes of the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on March 4, 2017")
Georginio Wijnaldum: 'Liverpool can compete for Premier League title'
Georginio Wijnaldum believes that Liverpool can compete for the Premier League title this coming season if they cut out the mistakes that cost them in 2016-17.Jul 19, 14:58
Report: Wolverhampton Wanderers rule out Alvaro Negredo swoop
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly rule out a move for Spain striker - and Jorge Mendes client - Alvaro Negredo due to his wage demands.Jul 19, 14:45
Newcastle United sign England Under-21 winger Jacob Murphy from Norwich City
Newcastle United confirm that England Under-21 winger Jacob Murphy has completed a move to St James' Park from Norwich City for an undisclosed fee.Jul 19, 14:25
Juventus complete signing of Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny
Juventus complete the signing of Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny from Arsenal on a four-year contract.Jul 19, 14:05
Cesc Fabregas: 'I disliked John Terry very much when I was at Arsenal'
Cesc Fabregas admits that he disliked John Terry "very much" when the Spaniard was at Arsenal and the former England captain at Chelsea.Jul 19, 13:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fandrew-robertson-hull-city.JPG "Hull City's Andrew Robertson in action during the Premier League match against Southampton on April 29, 2017")
Report: Hull City left-back Andrew Robertson to undergo Liverpool medical
Scotland left-back Andrew Robertson will undergo a medical on Thursday ahead of his move from Hull City to Liverpool, according to reports.Jul 19, 13:37
Jordan Pickford: 'Everton can go far on multiple fronts this season'
Jordan Pickford believes that Everton have the strength in depth to compete on all fronts and can go 'as far as they want to' this season.Jul 19, 13:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fmatthew-pennington.jpg "Matthew Pennington celebrates equalising during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton on April 1, 2017")
Leeds United sign Everton defender Matthew Pennington on loan
Championship side Leeds United announce the signing of 22-year-old Everton defender Matthew Pennington on a season-long loan.Jul 19, 13:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fmoussa-sissoko.jpg "Moussa Sissoko in action for Tottenham Hotspur on September 17, 2016")
Moussa Sissoko not included in Tottenham Hotspur US tour squad
Moussa Sissoko is not included in the squad for Tottenham Hotspur's pre-season tour of the United States as he is suffering from a virus.Jul 19, 12:56
Sam Allardyce: 'England exit left me staring into abyss'
Sam Allardyce reveals that the "devastating" manner of his England departure left him "staring into the abyss", but says he has recovered from the debacle.Jul 19, 12:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fsam-allardyce.jpg "Sam Allardyce watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Leicester City on April 15, 2017")
Sam Allardyce open to international football management
Former England and Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce admits that he is open to the prospect of a return to international management.Jul 19, 12:28
Report: Trio of English clubs keen on Ostersunds FK midfielder Jamie Hopcutt
Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly interested in former York City midfielder Jamie Hopcutt, now of Ostersunds FK.Jul 15, 12:03
Report: Chelsea make £88m bid for Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain
Chelsea are rumoured to be interested in Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain, with a bid of £88m reportedly made to the Bianconeri for the Argentina international.Jul 15, 11:47
Report: Liverpool increase bid for RB Leipzig star Naby Keita to £65m
Liverpool reportedly increase their bid for highly-rated RB Leipzig and Guinea midfielder Naby Keita to £65m.Jul 15, 11:30
Report: Arsenal considering Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Nemanja Matic swap
Arsenal are preparing to offer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Chelsea in return for Nemanja Matic, according to reports.Jul 15, 11:15
Report: Chelsea hopeful of beating Liverpool to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signing
Chelsea are closing in on a £65m deal for Borussia Dortmund and Gabon player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and look to beat Liverpool to his signature, according to reports.Jul 15, 11:00
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Floyd Mayweather Jr aims homophobic slur at Conor McGregor
Floyd Mayweather Jr is criticised for directing a homophobic slur at Conor McGregor during the media tour to promote their Las Vegas fight.Jul 15, 10:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F07%2Fantonio-conte-cheslea.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017")
Report: Diego Costa, Nemanja Matic to miss Chelsea tour of Far East
Diego Costa and Nemanja Matic will not be included in Chelsea's squad for their pre-season tour of the Far East, according to reports.Jul 15, 10:22
Report: Hull City left-back Andy Robertson on verge of Liverpool move
Liverpool are close to agreeing a £8m deal for Hull City left-back Andy Robertson, according to reports.Jul 15, 10:04
Brentford sign France Under-21 striker Neal Maupay from Saint-Etienne
Brentford announce the signing of France Under-21s international striker Neal Maupay on a four-year contract from Saint-Etienne for a reported £1.6m.Jul 15, 09:43
Steven Whittaker rejoins Hibernian on three-year deal
Steven Whittaker returns to first club Hibernian on a three-year contract following the right-back's summer release by Norwich City.Jul 15, 09:30
Teddy Sheringham appointed manager of Atletico de Kolkata
Former Manchester United and England striker Teddy Sheringham is confirmed as the new head coach of Indian Super League champions Atletico de Kolkata.Jul 15, 09:16
Kyle Walker: 'I joined Manchester City to win trophies'
Kyle Walker says that his main reason for joining Manchester City from Tottenham Hotspur is to win trophies after admitting that his CV lacks silverware.Jul 15, 08:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fanthony-martial.JPG "Manchester United winger Anthony Martial in action during the Europa League clash with Saint-Etienne at Old Trafford on February 16, 2017")
Report: Inter Milan want Anthony Martial plus cash for Ivan Perisic
Inter Milan reportedly enquire about the possibility of Anthony Martial joining the Nerazzurri as part of the deal to take Ivan Perisic to Manchester United.Jul 15, 08:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Farsene-wenger-alexis-sanchez.jpg "Arsene Wenger subs off Alexis Sanchez during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Bayern Munich on March 7, 2017")
Arsene Wenger reveals "very positive" text exchange with Alexis Sanchez
Arsene Wenger claims that "very positive" talks have been held through text message with Alexis Sanchez over the striker's future at Arsenal.Jul 15, 08:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fbrendan-rodgers_1.jpg "Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016")
Brendan Rodgers concerned for Leigh Griffiths safety at Linfield
Brendan Rodgers reveals his concern about Leigh Griffiths's safety after the Celtic striker had missiles thrown at him during the 2-0 win over Linfield.Jul 15, 08:11
Watford sign Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah on five-year contract
Watford announce the signing of Chelsea and England Under-21 midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee.Jul 13, 21:58
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