Nelson Oliveira
Stoke City outbid Cardiff City for Nelson Oliveira?
Stoke City offer Benfica £860,000 to sign Benfica forward Nelson Oliveira on a one-year loan deal, outbidding Cardiff City in the process.
Jul 22, 00:30
Nikica Jelavic
Hamburger SV launch Nikica Jelavic raid?
Hamburg plan a £6m move for Everton striker Nikica Jelavic, according to a report.
Jul 22, 00:12
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Manchester United on March 5, 2013
Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti: 'No question over Cristiano Ronaldo's future'
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti declares that Cristiano Ronaldo is his most important player, ruling out any chance of an exit for the Portuguese forward this summer.
Jul 21, 23:58
Real striker Gonzalo Higuain celebrates his goal against Valencia on January 20, 2013
Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti rubbishes Gonzalo Higuain sale claims
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists that Napoli have not agreed a fee to sign Gonzalo Higuain, dismissing reports over a deal as false.
Jul 21, 23:46
Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after he scored against Serbia during their World Cup qualifying match on June 7, 2013
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho calms Kevin de Bruyne injury fears
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reveals that Kevin de Bruyne's knee injury looks better than first feared, ruling out knee ligament damage.
Jul 21, 23:29
West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates his penalty on November 24, 2012
Jose Mourinho: 'Romelu Lukaku, Didier Drogba comparisons not helpful'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists that Romelu Lukaku is ready to play first-team football at Stamford Bridge next season.
Jul 21, 23:14
United striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his opener against Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Manchester United's Robin van Persie: 'I've loved training with David Moyes'
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie describes new boss David Moyes as a "nice man".
Jul 21, 22:55
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny celebrates after his side's goal against Manchester United on April 28, 2013
Arsenal's Wojciech Szczesny: 'Arsenal is in my heart'
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny insists that he will fight fiercely to stay first choice at the Emirates Stadium.
Jul 21, 22:35
New Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal in action on his debut against Stoke on February 2, 2013
Arsenal's Nacho Monreal suffers back injury
Arsenal full-back Nacho Monreal is rated as a huge doubt to make the first Premier League match next month after reporting for pre-season training with a back injury.
Jul 21, 22:22
Roberto Soldado
Valencia set Roberto Soldado deadline
Valencia president Amadeo Salvo tells Tottenham Hotspur that they have until August 3 to agree a deal for striker Roberto Soldado.
Jul 21, 22:08
Real's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during the match against Real Valladolid on May 4, 2013
Live Commentary: Bournemouth 0-6 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Real Madrid's opening pre-season friendly against Bournemouth at the Goldsands Stadium.
Jul 21, 18:00
Rep of Ireland defender Richard Dunne applauds after a game with Georgia on June 2, 2013
Richard Dunne hopes Joey Barton has Queens Park Rangers future
Richard Dunne insists that Joey Barton can still prove useful for Queens Park Rangers this season if he fails to find a new club before the transfer window closes.
Jul 20, 00:58
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho: 'David Luiz has incredible potential'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho describes David Luiz as a player with "incredible potential", but only as a central defender under his regime.
Jul 20, 00:48
Spain's Alvaro Negredo in action against Portugal during Euro 2012 on June 27, 2012
Manchester City's Alvaro Negredo: 'English football suits my style'
Manchester City's new signing Alvaro Negredo declares that he is confident of adapting quickly to life in the Premier League.
Jul 20, 00:36
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina during his side's Europa League match against Zenit St. Petersburg on February 21, 2013
Liverpool agree Pepe Reina loan deal with Napoli?
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina is given permission to talk terms with Rafael Benitez over a season-long loan move to Napoli.
Jul 20, 00:18
Theo Walcott scores for Arsenal on November 17, 2012
Arsenal's Theo Walcott: 'I want to repay Arsene Wenger with trophies'
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott insists that he is striving to win trophies for two reasons: personal ambition and as a reward for the faith shown by Arsene Wenger.
Jul 20, 00:04
Lyon's Bafe Gomis celebrates after scoring the opener against Montpellier on December 1, 2012
Newcastle United join Bafetimbi Gomis race?
Newcastle United join Aston Villa in the chase for Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis, according to a report.
Jul 19, 23:49
Southampton's Gaston Ramirez celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League clash with West Ham on April 13, 2013
Inter Milan open Gaston Ramirez talks?
Inter Milan open talks with Southampton over a £13m move for Uruguay playmaker Gaston Ramirez, according to a report.
Jul 19, 23:30
AZ forward Jozy Altidore celebrates after victory over Udinese on March 15, 2012
Sunderland's Jozy Altidore: 'Paolo Di Canio is very driven'
Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore insists that manager Paolo Di Canio's drive and passion will take the club forward this season.
Jul 19, 23:18
John Terry is congratulated by team mate Oscar after scoring the equaliser against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho: 'John Terry knows he must prove himself'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho tells John Terry that he cannot guarantee his captain a spot in his starting XI.
Jul 19, 23:04
Michu
Swansea City put five past Yeovil Town
Pablo Hernandez, Alejandro Pozuelo and Michu all score to help Swansea City record a 5-0 pre-season win over Yeovil Town.
Jul 19, 22:52
Former Barcelona player Oscar Garcia poses for photographers in Tel Aviv on May 31, 2012
Oscar Garcia signs three-year Brighton & Hove Albion deal
Brighton & Hove Albion confirm that new head coach Oscar Garcia signed a three-year contract earlier today.
Jul 19, 22:35
Jack Wilshere congratulates Theo Walcott after scoring against Chelsea on January 20, 2013
Theo Walcott: 'Jack Wilshere makes Arsenal tick'
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott backs a rejuvenated Jack Wilshere to help the Gunners fight for trophies next season.
Jul 19, 22:20
Roma defender Marquinhos in action against Cagliari on February 1, 2013
Paris Saint-Germain complete £27m Marquinhos deal
Paris Saint-Germain complete a £27m deal to sign defender Marquinhos from Roma, who moves to the French capital on a five-year contract.
Jul 19, 22:10
Youssuf Mulumbu
Youssouf Mulumbu signs West Bromwich Albion extension
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu signs a two-year contract extension at The Hawthorns, keeping him in the Midlands until 2016.
Jul 16, 21:55
Middlesbrough's Grant Leadbitter celebrates scoring on November 30, 2012
Tony Mowbray: 'I'm sure Grant Leadbitter will stay'
Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray insists that Grant Leadbitter has no desire to leave the Riverside this summer, despite reported interest from Nottingham Forest.
Jul 16, 21:40
Galatasaray's Wesley Sneijder during the Champions League quarter final match against Real Madrid on April 3, 2013
Wesley Sneijder scores winner against Notts County
Wesley Sneijder scores a stoppage-time winner to help Galatasaray edge Notts County 2-1 in a friendly at Meadow Lane.
Jul 16, 21:29
Ipswich striker DJ Campbell celebrates his opener against Charlton on December 26, 2012
Blackburn Rovers rubbish DJ Campbell exit talk
Blackburn Rovers manager Gary Bowyer insists that DJ Campbell is part of his plans for the upcoming campign, rubbishing reports of a swift exit for the 31-year-old.
Jul 16, 21:12
Sunderland's Danny Graham in action on April 14, 2013
Danny Graham leaves Sunderland training camp
Sunderland allow Danny Graham to leave their pre-season training camp in Italy, according to reports.
Jul 16, 20:58
Miguel Veloso, Nicklas Bendtner
Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner back training in London
Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner returns to London for pre-season training after failing to find a move away from the Emirates Stadium.
Jul 16, 20:43
Burnley's Charlie Austin celebrates scoring the first goal against Charlton on March 2, 2013
Charlie Austin still holds Premier League ambition
Burnley striker Charlie Austin insists that the collapse of his move to Hull City has not stopped him dreaming of a Premier League switch.
Jul 16, 20:30
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Leigh Griffiths on July 19, 2011
Leigh Griffiths helps Wolverhampton Wanderers edge Wrexham
Leigh Griffiths inspires Wolverhampton Wanderers to a battling victory in a tight pre-season friendly against Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground.
Jul 16, 20:19
Carl Frampton on May 26, 2012
Carl Frampton pulled out of Wembley Arena fight
Unbeaten Northern Irishman Carl Frampton is forced to pull out of a fight at Wembley Arena this weekend after failing a British Boxing Board of Control medical.
Jul 16, 20:01
Newcastle United's Yoan Gouffran and Motherwell's Simon Ramsden battle for the ball during a pre-season friendly on July 16, 2013
Newcastle United put four past Motherwell
Moussa Sissoko and Yoann Gouffran are on target as Newcastle United record a 4-2 victory over Motherwell in a pre-season friendly at Fir Park.
Jul 16, 19:47
Jack Hobbs on March 20, 2012
Nottingham Forest complete Jack Hobbs signing
Nottingham Forest sign Hull City defender Jack Hobbs on an initial season-long loan move, with a deal in place to make the move permanent from next summer.
Jul 16, 19:31
QPR boss Harry Redknapp in the dugout during the match against Wigan against Fulham on April 7, 2013
Harry Redknapp: 'Adel Taarabt loan not an option'
Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp insists that Adel Taarabt will not leave on loan this summer, with the Hoops only interested in a permanent transfer.
Jul 16, 19:22
Celtic manager Neil Lennon with the SPL trophy on May 11, 2013
Jamie McGovern: 'Cliftonville can shock Celtic'
Cliftonville are capable of causing a huge shock against Celtic in tomorrow night's Champions League qualifier in Belfast, according to defender Jamie McGovern.
Jul 16, 19:09
Kevin Strootman
Roma agree Kevin Strootman fee with PSV Eindhoven
Roma agree a fee with PSV Eindhoven for the summer signing of Dutch midfielder Kevin Stroorman.
Jul 16, 18:50
Gus Poyet
Gus Poyet: "I deserved move respect"
Gus Poyet insists that he deserved more respect from Brighton & Hove Albion bosses after learning that his appeal against a sacking for gross misconduct has been rejected this afternoon.
Jul 16, 18:38
Branislav Ivanovic
Jose Mourinho: 'No chance of Branislav Ivanovic leaving Chelsea'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists that Branislav Ivanovic will not leave Stamford Bridge this summer, despite reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
Jul 16, 18:23
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