Spurs striker Jermaine Defoe celebrates his opener against Aston Villa on December 26, 2012
Harry Redknapp plans shock Jermain Defoe reunion
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp wants to persuade Jermain Defoe to join his promotion bid at Loftus Road with a £6m bid, according to a report.
Aug 3, 00:15
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates moments after scoring the opening goal against Benfica on May 15, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'Chelsea will adapt for Fernando Torres'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho vows to stick with striker Fernando Torres, insisting that he will adapt his side to bring out the Spanish forward's best qualities.
Aug 2, 23:56
Owen Coyle
Preview:Barnsley vs. Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole looks ahead to Wigan Athletic's first match under Owen Coyle's leadership - a Championship opener against Barnsley at Oakwell.
Aug 2, 23:40
Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger during his side's game with Sunderland on February 9, 2013
Arsene Wenger admits to feeling pressure over summer spending
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that the club are under pressure to spend money this summer.
Aug 2, 23:13
Notts County interim manager Chris Kiwomya during the match against Bury on February 22, 2013
Chris Kiwomya understands "harsh" red card in League One opener
Notts County boss Chris Kiwomya admits that he can understand the decision to send off Gary Liddle after 13 minutes of tonight's League One opener.
Aug 2, 22:57
Millwall manager Steve Lomas on July 16, 2013
Preview:Millwall vs. Yeovil Town
Sports Mole looks ahead to Yeovil Town's first match in the second tier of English football against a Millwall side led by new manager Steve Lomas.
Aug 2, 22:44
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Manchester City on February 3, 2013
Steven Gerrard turned down Bayern Munich last summer?
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard reveals that he turned down the advances of a top European side last summer.
Aug 2, 22:21
Gareth Bale, Shaun Wright-Phillips
Shaun Wright-Phillips focused on Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has no intention of leaving Loftus Road.
Aug 2, 22:08
Paris Saint Germain's midfielder Jeremy Menez is congratulated after scoring by his teammate Maxwell on February 8, 2013
Paris Saint-Germain's Maxwell admits Brazil call-up surprise
Paris Saint-Germain full-back Maxwell admits that his inclusion in Luiz Felipe Scolari's latest Brazil squad came as a shock.
Aug 2, 20:28
Bordeaux's Cheick Diabate during the Europa League clash with Dynamo Kiev on February 21, 2013
Cheick Diabate signs Bordeaux extension
Bordeaux striker Cheick Diabate signs a one-year contract extension with the Ligue 1 club, committing his future to Les Girondins until 2016.
Aug 2, 20:14
Schalke's Michel Bastos celebrates a goal against Hamburg on April 28, 2013
Lyon let Michel Bastos leave for Al-Ain
Brazil international Michel Bastos leaves Lyon to sign a three-year contract with United Arab Emirates side Al-Ain.
Aug 2, 19:59
Monaco boss Claudio Ranieri gestures to his players on the touchline on May 4, 2013
Monaco sign Borja Lopez
Monaco bring in their 11th new player of the summer, signing Spanish youth international Borja Lopez on a four-year contract.
Aug 2, 19:45
Mario Gotze celebrates his goal on November 17, 2012
Bayern Munich's Mario Gotze resumes full training
Bayern Munich midfielder Mario Gotze resumes full training for the first time since joining Pep Guardiola's side this summer.
Aug 2, 19:27
Nikica Jelavic celebrates his winning goal on December 9, 2012
Hamburger SV: 'We cannot afford Nikica Jelavic'
Hamburger SV general manager Oliver Kreuzer admits defeat in a summer pursuit of Everton striker Nikica Jelavic.
Aug 2, 19:08
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
Emre Can leaves Bayern Munich for Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverukusen complete the signing of Emre Can from Bayern Munich on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
Aug 2, 18:43
Catania forward Alejandro Gomez celebrates after scoring against Udinese on March 16, 2013
Alejandro Gomez leaves Catania for Metalist Kharkiv
Argentine winger Alejandro Gomez leaves Catania to sign a four-year deal with Metalist Kharkiv.
Aug 2, 14:56
Ivory Coast's Gervinho celebrates scoring the opening goal in the Africa Cup of Nations match against Tunisia on January 26, 2013
Roma director Walter Sabatini holds Gervinho talks?
Roma director Walter Sabatini is filmed arriving in London, reportedly ahead of a meeting with Arsenal over the transfer of Ivory Coast winger Gervinho.
Aug 2, 14:40
Bologna's Alessandro Diamanti and Lazio's Stefano Mauri battle for the ball on December 10, 2012
Stefano Mauri vows to fight "injustice" of match-fixing ban
Lazio captain Stefano Mauri vows to fight a six-month ban for match-fixing issued earlier today, a decision he sees as an "injustice".
Aug 2, 14:29
Fiorentina's Adem Ljajic celebrates after scoring against Inter Milan on February 17, 2013
AC Milan have Adem Ljajic offer rejected
Fiorentina confirm that they have rejected an offer from AC Milan for Serbian forward Adem Ljajic, but refuse to rule out a summer sale if contract talks fail.
Aug 2, 14:13
New Blackpool manager Paul Ince during his side's match against Leicester City on February 23, 2013
Paul Ince admits Blackpool face tough season
Blackpool manager Paul Ince admits that this season is likely to be tough at Bloomfield Road due to financial constraints leading to lack of new faces at the club.
Aug 2, 13:58
Charles Green
Charles Green rejoins Rangers as a consultant
Rangers announce that former chief executive Charles Green has rejoined the club as a consultant.
Aug 2, 13:47
Clint Dempsey celebrates as he grabs a goal back for his team in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Leeds on January 27, 2013
Seattle Sounders boss Sigi Schmid: 'Nothing to Clint Dempsey rumours'
Seattle Sounders Sigi Schmid insists that there is nothing concrete to reports linking Clint Dempsey with a move to the club.
Aug 2, 13:37
Thomas Vermaelen, Andy Wilkinson
Arsene Wenger: 'Thomas Vermaelen out for six weeks'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger confirms that captain Thomas Vermaelen will be out for at least six more weeks with a back injury.
Aug 2, 13:20
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup during the match against Chelsea on January 23, 2013
Swansea City's Michael Laudrup: 'We feel ready for Manchester United'
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup declares that his side are ready for their Premier League opener against Manchester United.
Aug 2, 13:07
Lyon's Bafe Gomis celebrates after scoring the opener against Montpellier on December 1, 2012
Newcastle United agree fee for Bafetimbi Gomis with Lyon
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas confirms that the club have agreed the sale of striker Bafetimbi Gomis to Newcastle United this summer.
Aug 2, 12:50
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell in the stands during his sides match with Viktoria Plzen on 19 October, 2011
Barcelona target one more signing
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell reveals that the Catalan giants want to sign one more player before the new La Liga season gets underway.
Aug 2, 12:37
A dejected looking Joey Barton after Marseille's 3-0 defeat to Lorient on December 9, 2012
Queens Park Rangers' Harry Redknapp: 'Joey Barton's been as good as gold'
Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp declares that he has no problem picking Joey Barton in his starting lineup this season.
Aug 2, 12:18
Galatasaray defender Emmanuel Eboue in action against Schalke on March 12, 2013
Jack Wilshere misses "special character" Emmanuel Eboue
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere welcomes Emmanuel Eboue's return to North London for the Emirates Cup this weekend.
Aug 2, 12:01
Chuks Aneke
Crewe Alexandra agree Chuks Aneke loan deal
Arsenal agree to let young midfielder Chuks Aneke rejoin Crewe Alexandra on a six-month loan deal.
Aug 2, 11:47
Darren Bent
Fulham make improved Darren Bent bid
Fulham reportedly register an improved bid with Aston Villa for England international striker Darren Bent, believed to be in the region of £5m.
Aug 2, 11:33
Lazio's Stefano Mauri with the ball celebrates scoring his team's second against Genoa on February 3, 2013
Lazio's Stefano Mauri handed six-month match-fixing ban
Lazio captain Stefano Mauri is handed a six-month ban for failure to report match-fixing in May 2011.
Aug 2, 11:22
Marlon Harewood
Bristol City complete Marlon Harewood, Marlon Pack deals
Bristol City complete deals for trialists Marlon Harewood and Marlon Pack.
Aug 2, 11:05
Manchester City's Edin Dzeko celebrates scoring his first goal with team mate Stevan Jovetic on July 31, 2013
Live Commentary: Bayern Munich 2-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Bayern Munich's comeback victory against Manchester City in the Audi Cup final with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text commentary.
Aug 1, 18:00
Manchester City's Edin Dzeko during the match against South China FC on July 24, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester City 5-3 AC Milan - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of an eight-goal thriller between Manchester City and AC Milan at the Audi Cup in Munich.
Jul 31, 15:45
Sami Khedira
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho considers Sami Khedira raid
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants a reunion with Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira at Stamford Bridge this summer, according to a report.
Jul 30, 04:58
Magpies striker Papiss Cisse celebrates his early goal in the game with Everton on January 2, 2013
Nike make spelling mistake on Papiss Cisse's boots
Nike hand Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse a pair of boots embossed with the personalised surname 'Sisse' after his return to pre-season training.
Jul 30, 04:42
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand celebrates scoring against Swansea on May 12, 2013
Rio Ferdinand confident of Manchester United success
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand insists that his side will challenge for top honours this season.
Jul 30, 04:25
Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain before a game with Colombia on June 8, 2013
Napoli unveil Gonzlo Higuain, Pepe Reina before Galatasaray victory
Napoli present new signings Gonzalo Higuain and Pepe Reina to home fans before last night's 3-1 win over Galatasaray at the San Paolo Stadium.
Jul 30, 04:10
Stuart Holden
Stuart Holden suffers torn anterior cruciate ligament
Bolton Wanderers confirm that Stuart Holden suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee while on international duty for the USA.
Jul 30, 03:55
Fulham boss Martin Jol on the touchline during the match against Newcastle on April 7, 2013
Fulham hold Walter Gargano loan talks?
Fulham boss Martin Jol wants Napoli midfielder Walter Gargano on a season-long loan deal, according to a report.
Jul 30, 03:36
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