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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")
James Rodriguez 'ready to rival Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo'
Bayern Munich attacker James Rodriguez insists that he can rival Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the best players in world football.Jul 21, 19:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F24%2Fbenjamin-mendy-as-monaco.JPG "AS Monaco's Benjamin Mendy in action against Manchester City on February 21, 2017")
Benjamin Mendy left out of AS Monaco squad
Benjamin Mendy is left out of the AS Monaco squad for Saturday's pre-season friendly against Sporting Lisbon amid talk of a move to Manchester City.Jul 21, 19:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fnemanja-matic-chelsea.JPG "Chelsea's Nemanja Matic during the FA Cup final against Arsenal on May 27, 2017")
Nemanja Matic 'closing in on £50m Manchester United move'
Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic reportedly nears a £50m move to Manchester United, where he will link up with Jose Mourinho once again.Jul 21, 19:22
Cristhian Stuani leaves Middlesbrough for Girona
Middlesbrough announce that Uruguay international Cristhian Stuani has left the club to join Spanish outfit Girona.Jul 21, 19:08
/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")
Everton 'want Moussa Sissoko on loan'
Everton reportedly approach Tottenham Hotspur over a loan move for French midfielder Moussa Sissoko.Jul 21, 18:53
Senad Lulic calls on Keita Balde Diao to stay at Lazio
Lazio captain Senad Lulic 'hopes' that his club can keep in-demand Keita Balde Diao out of the clutches of interested parties.Jul 21, 18:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fkylian-mbappe-monaco.JPG "AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe lines up ahead of the Champions League game against Manchester City on February 21, 2017")
Fernando Morientes tips Zinedine Zidane to sign new striker
Former Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes backs Los Blancos to move for a new centre-forward this summer following the departure of Alvaro Morata.Jul 21, 18:26
Villarreal 'place Alfred N'Diaye on transfer list'
Villarreal reportedly place Senegal international Alfred N'Diaye, who ended last season on loan at Hull City, on the transfer list.Jul 21, 18:13
Gary Cahill: "John Terry will be a huge loss"
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill says that former club captain John Terry "will be a huge loss" for the Blues next season.Jul 21, 14:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Frafinha.JPG "Rafinha celebrates scoring for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Arsenal 'offered Barcelona's Rafinha'
Barcelona reportedly offer Arsenal the chance to sign Brazilian midfielder Rafinha in this summer's transfer window.Jul 21, 14:42
Jasper Cillessen "very happy" at Barcelona
Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen plays down reports that he could reunite with former manager Frank de Boer at Crystal Palace this summer.Jul 21, 14:28
Paul Pogba 'urges Manchester United to sign Serge Aurier'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba reportedly urges his club to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender Serge Aurier this summer.Jul 21, 14:15
Dani Ceballos wants to learn from Luka Modric, Toni Kroos
Dani Ceballos says that he 'wants to be like Real Madrid midfielders Luka Modric and Toni Kroos' after completing a move to the Bernabeu.Jul 21, 14:01
/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 joins Stoke City on loan
Stoke City confirm the signing of France international Kurt Zouma on a season-long loan from Premier League champions Chelsea.Jul 21, 13:36
/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")
Antonio Conte 'made Diego Costa decision in January'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that the decision to sell Spain international Diego Costa in this summer's transfer window was made at the start of 2017.Jul 21, 13:33
Josep Maria Bartomeu tips Xavi to manage Barcelona
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu backs club legend Xavi, who is currently with Al Sadd in Qatar, to manage the Spanish giants in the future.Jul 21, 13:20
Jorge Mere completes FC Koln move
Spain Under-21s defender Jorge Mere turns down the chance to join Malaga in order to complete a move to Bundesliga outfit FC Koln from Sporting Gijon.Jul 21, 13:07
Juventus 'nearing £36m Federico Bernardeschi deal'
Juventus reportedly near the signing of Italian attacker Federico Bernardeschi after agreeing a £36m deal with Fiorentina.Jul 21, 12:52
Real Madrid start title defence away to Deportivo La Coruna
Real Madrid will begin the defence of their La Liga title with a trip to Deportivo La Coruna in the opening weekend of the 2017-18 campaign.Jul 21, 12:39
Newcastle United confirm Javier Manquillo arrival
Newcastle United confirm the signing of Javier Manquillo from Atletico Madrid, with the defender penning a three-year contract.Jul 21, 12:20
Scott Dann 'wanted by Chinese outfit'
Crystal Palace centre-back Scott Dann reportedly emerges as a transfer target for Chinese Super League outfit Beijing Guoan.Jul 21, 12:13
Crystal Palace 'eye £20m Calum Chambers swoop'
Crystal Palace reportedly prepare a £20m move for Arsenal defender Calum Chambers, who spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough.Jul 17, 17:55
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
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
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