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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")
Mark Hughes confirms talks with Peter Crouch over Stoke City future
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that he has held talks with Peter Crouch over the forward's future at the bet365 Stadium.Jan 7, 12:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic.jpg "Zlatan Ibrahimovic FINALLY in a Manchester United shirt on August 27, 2016")
Zlatan Ibrahimovic thanks Jose Mourinho for bespoke "animal" training programme
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is grateful to Jose Mourinho for making a training programme which suits the Swede's "animal" body.Jan 7, 12:29
Report: Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn on Newcastle United radar
Newcastle United are reportedly considering a £4m bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn.Jan 7, 12:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F48%2Fchapecoense_1.jpg "The logo of Brazilian Serie A side Chapecoense")
Chapecoense hold first training session since plane crash
Brazilian club Chapecoense hold their first training session since most of their squad were tragically killed in a plane crash in November.Jan 7, 11:58
Team News: Nine changes for Manchester United ahead of FA Cup tie against Reading
Manchester United make nine changes to their starting XI as they prepare to host Reading in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday.Jan 7, 11:40
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Australia romp to victory over Pakistan for series sweep
Australia secure a series clean sweep with an emphatic 220-run win over Pakistan in the third Test in Sydney on Saturday. Jan 7, 11:15
Report: Fulham interested in Standard Liege midfielder Ibrahima Cisse
Fulham are interested in signing 22-year-old Standard Liege and Belgium Under-21 international midfielder Ibrahima Cisse, according to reports.Jan 7, 10:57
Markus Henriksen turns Hull City loan into permanent deal
Hull City confirm that AZ and Norway midfielder Markus Henriksen has turned his loan arrangement at the KCOM Stadium into a permanent deal.Jan 7, 10:43
Pep Guardiola: Holger Badstuber "a fantastic player"
Pep Guardiola describes Bayern Munich defender - and reported Manchester City transfer target - Holger Badstuber as a "fantastic player" and a "fantastic guy".Jan 7, 10:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.JPG "Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Southampton director Les Reed: 'Virgil van Dijk not for sale'
Southampton executive director Les Reed issues a hands-off warning to any clubs interested in Virgil van Dijk by reiterating that he is not for sale.Jan 7, 10:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Falexis-sanchez.jpg "Alexis Sanchez in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016")
Report: Paris Saint-Germain want Alexis Sanchez to continue Arsenal stand-off
Alexis Sanchez is being urged to continue his contract stand-off with Arsenal until the summer by Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.Jan 7, 09:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjose-mourinho_1.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Jose Mourinho to wait for Eric Bailly return instead of signing new defender
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is not planning to sign a new defender in January despite the departure of Eric Bailly to the Africa Cup of Nations.Jan 7, 09:38
Swansea City appoint Alan Curtis as loan player manager
Swansea City confirm the appointment of former caretaker boss Alan Curtis as the club's first loan player manager. Jan 7, 09:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjack-wilshere.jpg "Jack Wilshere imbibes during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Leicester City on December 13, 2016")
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal could use Jack Wilshere now'
Arsene Wenger says that he could do with the services of Jack Wilshere, who is on loan at Bournemouth, to shore up Arsenal's depleted midfield.Jan 7, 09:10
Cardiff City confirm signing of Greg Halford from Rotherham United
Cardiff City confirm the signing of utility player Greg Halford from fellow Championship club Rotherham United for an undisclosed fee.Jan 6, 15:56
Mark Hughes: 'Bojan Krkic is long-term option at Stoke City'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes that forward Bojan Krkic is a "long-term option" at the bet365 Stadium, despite his recent lack of game time for the club.Jan 6, 15:43
Paul Pogba delighted with Antoine Griezmann progress
Paul Pogba says that he is delighted with seeing France teammate Antoine Griezmann establish himself as one of the leading strikers in world football.Jan 6, 15:28
Rafael Benitez: 'Aleksandar Mitrovic not for sale'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez snubs rumours linking Aleksandar Mitrovic with a departure from St James' Park by reiterating that he is not for sale.Jan 6, 15:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fwayne-rooney_1.JPG "Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in action during the Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Wayne Rooney to start for Manchester United in FA Cup tie against Reading
Manchester United confirm that forward Wayne Rooney and goalkeeper Sergio Romero will start against Reading in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday.Jan 6, 14:54
Jose Mourinho: 'Bastian Schweinsteiger wants to remain at Manchester United'
Jose Mourinho insists that Bastian Schweinsteiger does not want to leave Manchester United, adding that he is "an option" for the Red Devils at present.Jan 6, 14:37
Millwall warn of possible move from London to Kent
Millwall admit that they could be forced to leave their South-East London home and relocate to Kent if land around The Den is sold to property developers. Jan 6, 14:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fdele-alli_2.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli in action during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Dele Alli one of best players in Premier League'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino describes 20-year-old midfielder Dele Alli as "one of the best players in the Premier League".Jan 6, 14:09
Sam Allardyce looking forward to Bolton Wanderers return
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce says that he is looking forward to go back to Bolton Wanderers as the two sides prepare to meet in the FA Cup on Saturday.Jan 6, 13:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fgoodison-park.jpg "A general view of Goodison Park at night")
Everton training ground naming rights sold to firm founded by Arsenal shareholder
Everton's training ground is to be renamed after the club signed a five-year partnership with a company founded and part-owned by Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov.Jan 6, 13:37
Report: Crystal Palace monitoring Rennes winger Paul-Georges Ntep
Crystal Palace are keen on signing Rennes winger Paul-Georges Ntep and are preparing a bid to nab him from under the noses of Wolfsburg, according to reports.Jan 6, 13:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Jose Mourinho "totally in favour" of 48-team World Cup
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho comes out in favour of a 48-team World Cup, believing that an expanded tournament would be beneficial for football.Jan 6, 13:11
Report: Alan Judge on Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United radar
Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United are showing an interest in signing Brentford midfielder Alan Judge, according to reports.Jan 5, 22:56
Riyad Mahrez named African Footballer of the Year
Algeria and Leicester City forward Riyad Mahrez is voted the Confederation of African Football's Player of the Year.Jan 5, 22:46
Report: Chelsea stadium redevelopment plans set for approval
Chelsea are reportedly confident that they will be granted planning permission to expand the capacity of Stamford Bridge at a local council meeting next week.Jan 5, 22:31
Osasuna dismiss head coach Joaquin Caparros after eight games in charge
Osasuna dismiss head coach Joaquin Caparros after just eight games in charge and replace him with sports director Petar Vasiljevic.Jan 5, 22:11
Report: Arsenal interested in Torino striker Andrea Belotti
Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on Torino and Italy striker Andrea Belotti.Jan 5, 22:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fmichael-carrick.jpg "Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick in action during his side's EFL Cup clash with Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 26, 2016")
Report: Jose Mourinho wants Michael Carrick to receive new Manchester United deal
Jose Mourinho is ready to offer Michael Carrick a new Manchester United contract and has spoken to the club's board about the request, according to a report.Jan 5, 21:43
Report: Middlesbrough want Aston Villa to pay £10m for Jordan Rhodes
Middlesbrough want Aston Villa to pay £10m for the signature of striker Jordan Rhodes, according to reports.Jan 5, 21:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F32%2Fandy-murray.jpg "Andy Murray celebrates reaching the semi-finals of the Rio Olympics on August 12, 2016")
Andy Murray reaches Qatar Open semi-finals after beating Nicolas Almagro
Andy Murray beats Spain's Nicolas Almagro 7-6(4) 7-5 to reach the Qatar Open semi-finals.Jan 5, 20:59
Cohen Bramall: 'Training with Arsenal left me gobsmacked'
Hednesford Town youngster Cohen Bramall admits that his experience of training with the Arsenal first-team squad left him feeling "absolutely gobsmacked".Jan 5, 20:43
Rotherham United goalkeeper Lee Camp to miss rest of season with knee injury
Rotherham United interim manager Paul Warne confirms that goalkeeper Lee Camp has been ruled out for the rest of the season because of a knee injury.Jan 5, 20:22
Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin out for two months with ankle injury
Everton manager Ronald Koeman confirms that striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been ruled out for up to two months with an ankle injury.Jan 5, 20:11
/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")
Team News: Luis Enrique opts for strong Barcelona XI in Athletic Bilbao clash
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique opts for a strong starting XI ahead of Thursday night's Copa del Rey last-16 first leg at Athletic Bilbao.Jan 5, 19:37
Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong extends Barnsley loan
Barnsley confirm that Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong will remain on loan at Oakwell until the end of the season.Jan 5, 19:25
Report: Nottingham Forest takeover awaiting green light
The American consortium looking to secure a majority stake in Championship side Nottingham Forest is reportedly ready to complete the takeover.Jan 5, 19:14
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