Rafael Benitez poses with his manager of the month award for November 2016 - EMBARGOES UNTIL NOVEMBER 11
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez eyeing title challenge
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez hints that his team could challenge for the Premier League title next season upon their return from the Championship.
Jun 8, 15:53
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
Keylor Navas 'thankful' to Zinedine Zidane
Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas "thanks" Los Blancos head coach Zinedine Zidane for keeping faith in him last season.
Jun 8, 15:39
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
Andreas Pereira "ready" for Manchester United role
Andreas Pereira says that he is "ready" to make an impression at Manchester United after a successful loan spell at Granada last season.
Jun 8, 15:26
Craig Shakespeare watches on during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Bournemouth on May 21, 2017
Craig Shakespeare 'agrees three-year Leicester City deal'
Craig Shakespeare reportedly agrees a new three-year contract to continue as Leicester City's head coach.
Jun 8, 15:13
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
Lionel Messi: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is a phenomenal player'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi brands Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo "a phenomenal player with a lot of quality".
Jun 8, 11:55
Celta Vigo manager Eduardo Berizzo on the touchline at the Europa League match against Manchester United on May 11, 2017
Sevilla announce Eduardo Berizzo "agreement"
Sevilla reveal that they "have reached an agreement in principle" for Celta Vigo's Eduardo Berizzo to become their new head coach.
Jun 8, 11:42
Felipe Anderson in action during the Serie A game between Lazio and Udinese on February 26, 2017
Felipe Anderson: 'I still dream of Manchester United move'
Lazio attacker Felipe Anderson says that he came close to joining Manchester United "two years ago", and still hopes to one day join the Red Devils.
Jun 8, 11:28
Manchester United's Paul Pogba reacts after a missed opportunity against Celta Vigo on May 11, 2017
Paul Pogba hails "special" Jose Mourinho
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says that Jose Mourinho deserves his tag as "the Special One" because he has the ability to do "some extreme things".
Jun 8, 11:15
Manchester City goalkeeper Wilfredo 'Willy' Caballero in action during the Champions League last 16 first leg against AS Monaco at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017
Report: Chelsea want Willy Caballero
A report claims that Chelsea want to sign Argentine goalkeeper Willy Caballero, who will leave Manchester City when his contract expires later this month.
Jun 8, 10:58
Manchester United's Chris Smalling in action against Southampton on May 17, 2017
Chris Smalling: 'I played through pain barrier'
Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling insists that he 'played through the pain barrier' last season in response to jibes about his desire to take to the field.
Jun 8, 10:45
David De Gea applauds after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017
Report: Real Madrid end David de Gea interest
A report claims that David de Gea will remain at Manchester United this summer after Real Madrid drop their long-standing interest in the Spanish goalkeeper.
Jun 8, 10:31
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
Report: Tottenham Hotspur eye Matthias Ginter move
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino could move for Borussia Dortmund defender Matthias Ginter in this summer's transfer window.
Jun 8, 10:17
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
Zinedine Zidane 'wants Gareth Bale exit to fund Kylian Mbappe move'
A report claims that Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane would sell Gareth Bale this summer if Los Blancos could land AS Monaco attacker Kylian Mbappe.
Jun 8, 10:04
Chelsea's Diego Costa in action during the FA Cup final against Arsenal on May 27, 2017
AC Milan 'in talks with Diego Costa's agent'
A report claims that AC Milan are 'in talks' with the agent of Chelsea striker Diego Costa as they bid to bring the Spain international to Serie A.
Jun 8, 09:51
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
Manchester United 'offer £60m for Alvaro Morata'
A report claims that Manchester United will make a final bid of £60m for Alvaro Morata as they attempt to land the Real Madrid forward this summer.
Jun 8, 09:36
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann during the Champions League match against Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Antoine Griezmann: 'Players afraid to reveal sexuality'
Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann says that "players do not come out of the closet because they are afraid" due to the stigma surrounding homosexuality in football.
Jun 8, 09:22
A general shot of the corner flag at the Etihad Stadium prior to Manchester City's Premier League clash with Middlesbrough on November 5, 2016
Manchester City confirm arrival of Ederson from Benfica
Manchester City confirm that they have signed Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson from Benfica, with the 23-year-old officially moving to the club on July 1.
Jun 8, 09:05
Wayne Rooney applauds after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017
Wayne Rooney 'unwilling to take pay cut' to seal Everton move
A report claims that Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is pricing himself out an emotional return to Everton in this summer's transfer window.
Jun 8, 08:53
Fabian Delph celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Hull City on April 8, 2017
Manchester City 'value Fabian Delph at £12m'
A report claims that Manchester City value England midfielder Fabian Delph at £12m, with Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion two clubs that could make a move.
Jun 8, 08:39
Hull City midfielder Tom Huddlestone in action during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the KCOM Stadium on January 14, 2017
West Bromwich Albion 'monitoring Tom Huddlestone'
A report claims that West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis could move for Hull City midfielder Tom Huddlestone in this summer's transfer window.
Jun 8, 08:26
Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Diego Costa: 'Chelsea no longer want me'
Spain international Diego Costa reveals that Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has told him to leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
Jun 8, 08:13
Germany's Sebastien Rudy in action for his side during the international friendly with Italy in Milan on November 15, 2016
Germany held by spirited Denmark team
Joshua Kimmich scores two minutes from time as Germany come from behind to draw 1-1 with Denmark in Tuesday night's international friendly in Brondby.
Jun 6, 20:41
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
Live Commentary: Denmark 1-1 Germany - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the international friendly between Denmark and Germany in Brondby, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Jun 6, 18:15
Samuel Umtiti in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Samuel Umtiti: 'Barcelona want Ousmane Dembele'
Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti claims that his club want to sign Borussia Dortmund's Ousmane Dembele in this summer's transfer window.
Jun 6, 14:58
Arsenal's Hector Bellerin shoots during the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Hector Bellerin: 'Anything can happen'
Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin says that "a lot can happen this summer" when questioned on whether he could leave the Gunners.
Jun 6, 14:45
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
Four Championship clubs 'want Real Zaragoza's Angel Rodriguez'
A report claims that Aston Villa, Hull City, Queens Park Rangers and Reading all want to sign out-of-contract Spanish striker Angel Rodriguez this summer.
Jun 6, 14:33
Sunderland midfielder Adnan Januzaj in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016
Manchester United 'open to Adnan Januzaj offers'
A report claims that Manchester United are 'open to offers' for Belgium attacker Adnan Januzaj in this summer's transfer window.
Jun 6, 14:22
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
Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign former Manchester United winger Bebe?
A report claims that Wolverhampton Wanderers are closing in on a deal for former Manchester United winger Bebe, who now represents Eibar.
Jun 6, 14:12
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
Report: Ernesto Valverde wants Angel di Maria at Barcelona
A report claims that Paris Saint-Germain attacker Angel di Maria is a summer transfer target for Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde.
Jun 6, 14:00
Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette in the Europa League match against Roma on March 16, 2017
Alexandre Lacazette: 'I could wait for Atletico Madrid'
Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette says that "it is possible" that he could wait for a move to Atletico Madrid, who will be unable to sign any new players this summer.
Jun 6, 13:49
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
Rangers sign Benfica's Dalcio on loan
Scottish giants Rangers confirm the signing of Portuguese attacker Dalcio on a season-long loan from Benfica.
Jun 6, 13:36
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Gary Mabbutt has "successful heart surgery"
Tottenham Hotspur reveal that their former captain Gary Mabbutt has had "successful heart surgery", and will now continue his recovery in hospital.
Jun 6, 13:22
Arda Turan of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016
Arda Turan 'assaults Turkish journalist'
A report claims that Barcelona attacker Arda Turan assaulted a journalist while on international duty with Turkey.
Jun 6, 13:08
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
Hebei China Fortune deny Robin van Persie approach
Hebei China Fortune deny making an approach for experienced forward Robin van Persie, who has just one year left on his deal at Fenerbahce.
Jun 6, 12:53
John Terry poses with the trophy during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
John Terry 'wants £100,000-a-week deal'
Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly pull out of the race to sign John Terry after learning that the former Chelsea captain wants a £100,000-a-week contact.
Jun 6, 12:39
Chelsea's Nemanja Matic during the FA Cup final against Arsenal on May 27, 2017
Report: Juventus considering Nemanja Matic move
A report claims that Juventus could move for Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic ahead of the 2017-18 campaign.
Jun 6, 12:26
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
Manchester United 'in advanced talks' for James Rodriguez
A report claims that Manchester United are 'in advanced talks' to sign James Rodriguez from Real Madrid in this summer's transfer window.
Jun 6, 12:13
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
Michy Batshuayi, Marouane Fellaini net in Belgium win
Michy Batshuayi and Marouane Fellaini score the goals as Belgium record a 2-1 win over Czech Republic in Monday night's international friendly in Brussels.
Jun 5, 20:36
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
Live Commentary: Belgium 2-1 Czech Republic - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the international friendly between Belgium and Czech Republic in Brussels, which ended in a 2-1 home success.
Jun 5, 18:13
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
New York City FC boss Patrick Vieira plays down Saint-Etienne reports
New York City FC boss Patrick Vieira plays down suggestions that he could be heading for Ligue 1 outfit Saint-Etienne this summer.
Jun 5, 17:55
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