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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")
Michu retires from professional football
Former Swansea City attacker Michu retires from professional football at the age of 31 after a long injury battle.Jul 17, 17:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fivan-rakitic.jpg "Ivan Rakitic at a Barcelona training session on December 5, 2016")
Ernesto Valverde: 'Andre Gomes, Ivan Rakitic in my plans'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde plays down reports that midfielders Andre Gomes and Ivan Rakitic could be sold ahead of the new campaign.Jul 17, 17:28
Ernesto Valverde relaxed amid Barcelona's Marco Verratti pursuit
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde remains relaxed amid his team's pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti.Jul 17, 17:15
Robert Fernandez: 'Barcelona want a versatile player'
Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez says that his club are looking to sign a versatile player ahead of the new season.Jul 17, 17:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Fnemanja-matic-chelsea.JPG "Chelsea's Nemanja Matic during the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United on March 13, 2017")
Report: Nemanja Matic agrees Juventus deal
Nemanja Matic reportedly agrees a deal to join Juventus this summer, but the Italian champions are not prepared to meet Chelsea's current asking price.Jul 17, 16:48
Adam Armstrong joins Bolton Wanderers on loan
Bolton Wanderers win the race to sign Newcastle United forward Adam Armstrong on loan until the start of 2018.Jul 17, 16:34
Report: Newcastle United agree £12m Jacob Murphy deal
Newcastle United reportedly agree a £12m deal with Norwich City for the transfer of England Under-21s international Jacob Murphy.Jul 17, 16:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fcuco-martina.jpg "Southampton defender Cuco Martina in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester at the King Power Stadium on October 2, 2016")
Everton sign Cuco Martina on a free transfer
Everton confirm the arrival of versatile defender Cuco Martina on a free transfer from Southampton.Jul 17, 16:03
RB Leipzig: 'Naby Keita, Emil Forsberg both comfortable'
RB Leipzig manager Ralph Hasenhuttl says that duo Naby Keita and Emil Forsberg "feel comfortable" with the Bundesliga outfit.Jul 17, 15:53
Luciano Spalletti hints at Ivan Perisic departure
Inter Milan boss Luciano Spalletti hints that Ivan Perisic, who has been strongly linked with Manchester United, is heading for a move away from San Siro.Jul 17, 15:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fneymar.jpg "Barcelona forward Neymar in action during his side's La Liga clash with Deportivo La Coruna at the Camp Nou on October 15, 2016")
Robert Fernandez responds to Neymar reports
Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez plays down suggestions that Neymar could engineer a move away from Camp Nou.Jul 17, 15:26
/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 'expects' to keep Kylian Mbappe
AS Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim is confident of keeping in-demand forward Kylian Mbappe in this summer's transfer window.Jul 17, 15:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fkurt-zouma-chelsea_1.JPG "Chelsea's Kurt Zouma in action during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017")
Kurt Zouma 'pictured in Stoke City kit'
Chelsea centre-back Kurt Zouma is pictured in a Stoke City training kit as the Frenchman closes in on a loan move to the Britannia Stadium.Jul 17, 11:55
Ashley Cole 'open to Birmingham City move'
Los Angeles Galaxy defender Ashley Cole is reportedly open to joining Championship outfit Birmingham City this summer.Jul 17, 11:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fsheyi-ojo.jpg "Sheyi Ojo in action during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Plymouth Argyle on January 8, 2017")
Newcastle United 'preparing £10m Sheyi Ojo bid'
Newcastle United reportedly prepare to launch a £10m bid for Liverpool attacker Sheyi Ojo, who has also been linked with Middlesbrough.Jul 17, 11:26
Chelsea 'want Atletico Madrid's Yannick Ferreira Carrasco'
Chelsea could reportedly move for Atletico Madrid attacker Yannick Ferreira Carrasco ahead of the 2017-18 campaign.Jul 17, 11:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fpaul-clement_1.jpg "Paul Clement applauds during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017")
Swansea City 'eye Jonathan Viera'
Swansea City could reportedly return to Las Palmas this summer as they target a move for Spanish attacker Jonathan Viera.Jul 17, 10:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Falexis-sanchez.jpg "Alexis Sanchez, aka Alexis, celebrates scoring the second during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Sunderland on May 16, 2017")
Paris Saint-Germain 'favourites for Alexis Sanchez'
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly emerge as the favourites to sign unsettled Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez in this summer's transfer window.Jul 17, 10:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fneymar.jpg "Neymar in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Neymar 'advised to leave Barcelona'
Neymar is reportedly advised to leave Barcelona in this summer's transfer window in order to step out of Lionel Messi's shadow.Jul 17, 10:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fvirgil-van-dijk_1.jpg "Virgil Van Dijk in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016")
Arsenal 'plan £45m Virgil van Dijk bid'
Arsenal reportedly prepare a £45m bid for Southampton's in-demand centre-back Virgil van Dijk, who is believed to be valued at £60m.Jul 17, 10:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fmarco-asensio.jpg "Marco Asensio in action during the friendly between Italy under-21s and Spain under-21s on March 27, 2017")
Paris Saint-Germain 'plan £130m Marco Asensio bid'
French giants Paris Saint-Germain line up a £130m bid for Real Madrid attacker Marco Asensio, according to a report.Jul 17, 10:03
Gary Neville: 'Title race between Manchester United, Manchester City'
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville expects the Red Devils to be challenged by Manchester City for the Premier League title next season.Jul 17, 09:50
Gareth Bale "happy playing in Madrid"
Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale says that he is "happy" at the Bernabeu, and rejects claims that he received an offer from Manchester United this summer.Jul 17, 09:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Jose Mourinho waves after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017")
Jose Mourinho reveals tactical reshuffle for Real Salt Lake
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says that he will switch back to a four-man defence for Monday night's pre-season clash with Real Salt Lake.Jul 17, 09:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fluke-shaw-sergio-aguero.JPG "Luke Shaw and Sergio Aguero in action in the match between Manchester United and Manchester City on October 26, 2016")
Luke Shaw: 'Rehab coming along really well'
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw says that his recovery from an ankle problem "is coming along really well".Jul 17, 09:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fdiego-costa-chelsea.JPG "Diego Costa is rested during Chelsea's Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017")
Diego Costa 'mocks' Antonio Conte while in Atletico Madrid shirt
A video shows Chelsea forward Diego Costa dancing in an Atletico Madrid shirt in footage allegedly taken from the Spain international's Instagram account.Jul 17, 08:53
Manchester United 'making progress for Ivan Perisic'
Manchester United reportedly move closer to signing Inter Milan midfielder Ivan Perisic after the Italians open talks with Lazio over Keita Balde Diao.Jul 17, 08:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fsaido-berahino-neil-swarbrick.jpg "Stoke City's Saido Berahino grabs the arm of referee Neil Swarbrick during the Premier League match against Manchester City on March 8, 2017")
Stoke City's Saido Berahino "hungrier than ever"
Saido Berahino is "hungrier than ever" after scoring his first Stoke City goal in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to AS Monaco at the weekend.Jul 17, 08:26
Bayern Munich: 'AC Milan want Renato Sanches'
Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirms that AC Milan want to sign teenage midfielder Renato Sanches this summer.Jul 17, 08:13
Victor Lindelof: 'Manchester United debut felt very good'
Swedish defender Victor Lindelof says that he "felt very good" after making his Manchester United debut against Los Angeles Galaxy.Jul 16, 21:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F26%2Ftiemoue-bakayoko-as-monaco.JPG "Tiemoue Bakayoko of AS Monaco during the Champions League match against Manchester City on February 21, 2017")
Tiemoue Bakayoko relishing N'Golo Kante link-up
Tiemoue Bakayoko says that he cannot wait to play alongside fellow Frenchman N'Golo Kante in Chelsea's midfield next season.Jul 16, 21:41
English trio 'monitor out-of-contract Paris Saint-Germain defender'
Newcastle United, Leeds United and Fulham are all reportedly interested in Paris Saint-Germain's out-of-contract defender Harold Voyer.Jul 16, 21:27
Newcastle United: 'Adam Armstrong to leave on loan'
Newcastle United reveal that 20-year-old Adam Armstrong will leave the club on loan ahead of the 2017-18 campaign.Jul 16, 21:14
France win inaugural Star Sixes competition in London
France triumph at the Betsafe Star Sixes competition after beating Denmark 2-1 in the final of the at the O2 Arena on Saturday night.Jul 16, 21:00
Zak Ansah fails to land Southend United deal
Southend United boss Phil Brown reveals that former Arsenal youngster Zak Ansah has left the club following an unsuccessful trial.Jul 16, 20:44
Valencia confirm Diego Alves departure
Valencia confirm that they have sold experienced Brazilian goalkeeper Diego Alves to Flamengo ahead of the 2017-18 campaign.Jul 16, 20:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fsergio-aguero.jpg "Sergio Aguero celebrates netting the third during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`")
Chelsea 'chasing Sergio Aguero deal'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is reportedly trying to land Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero in this summer's transfer window.Jul 16, 20:17
AC Milan 'open Renato Sanches talks'
AC Milan reportedly open talks with Bayern Munich over the potential signing of Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches.Jul 16, 20:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fmamadou-sakho.jpg "Mamadou Sakho in action for Liverpool in December 2013")
Mamadou Sakho, Lazar Markovic left out for Liverpool
Mamadou Sakho and Lazar Markovic are left out of the Liverpool squad that will compete in the Premier League Asia Trophy.Jul 16, 19:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fdaniel-sturridge.jpg "Daniel Sturridge in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Southampton on May 7, 2017")
Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge 'rejects big-money China move'
Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge reportedly rejected the chance to join Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan at the end of last week.Jul 16, 19:35
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