Leandro Bacuna of the Netherlands during the Under 21 international against Scotland on February 29, 2012
Leandro Bacuna delighted with Christian Benteke's Aston Villa stay
Aston Villa midfielder Leandro Bacuna is delighted that Christian Benteke decided to stay at Villa Park this summer.
Jul 29, 03:05
Newcastle goalkeeper Rob Elliot in action on September 26, 2012
Rob Elliot: 'Newcastle United making progress'
Newcastle United goalkeeper Rob Elliot believes that he and his teammates are making progress following their pre-season win over Blackpool.
Jul 29, 02:53
Fulham boss Martin Jol on the touchline during the match against Newcastle on April 7, 2013
Martin Jol confident Fulham will be ready for Premier League campaign
Fulham manager Martin Jol is confident that his side will be ready for the Premier League season, but is eyeing further additions in the transfer market.
Jul 29, 02:35
West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013
West Ham's Joe Cole ready for "tough" Cardiff City opener
West Ham United midfielder Joe Cole is looking forward to the start of the Premier League season but is wary of their first opponents Cardiff City.
Jul 29, 02:20
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke during the match against Stoke City on December 1, 2012
West Bromwich Albion line up move for Federico Fernandez?
West Bromwich Albion want to sign Napoli defender Federico Fernandez on a season-long loan deal, according to a report.
Jul 29, 02:05
Celtic's Joe Ledley celebrates scoring his team's third against Dundee United on February 16, 2013
Report: Cardiff City plan £3m Joe Ledley swoop
Cardiff City are reportedly poised to make a £3m swoop to bring Celtic midfielder Joe Ledley back, three years after he left.
Jul 29, 01:50
Marouane Chamakh
Crystal Palace eye loan move for Marouane Chamakh?
Crystal Palace reportedly eye a move for Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh to bolster their attacking options heading into the Premier League season.
Jul 29, 01:30
Steve Finn
Angus Fraser: 'Steven Finn not at his best'
Former England bowler Angus Fraser believes that Steven Finn is far from his best after being dropped by the Three Lions for the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford.
Jul 29, 01:15
Gerardo Martino
Live Commentary: Valerenga Fotball 0-7 Barcelona - as it happened
Join Sports Mole for a recap on all the action from Barcelona's pre-season friendly clash against Valerenga.
Jul 27, 16:30
Manchester City's Micah Richards and SuperSport's Innocent Mdledle battle for the ball during their Nelson Mandela Football Invitational match on July 14, 2013
Live Commentary: South China 0-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the Barclays Asia Trophy clash between South China and Manchester City.
Jul 24, 11:25
Philippe Coutinho in action for Liverpool on February 10, 2013
Philippe Coutinho: 'Suarez is Liverpool's Neymar'
Liverpool midifielder Philippe Coutinho believes that Luis Suarez has the same "quality" of Neymar and is desperate for him to remain at the club.
Jul 24, 01:02
Marouane Fellaini celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
Report: Manchester United's David Moyes mulling over Marouane Fellaini move
Manchester United boss David Moyes is mulling over a decision to make a £22m bid for Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini to trigger his release clause, according to a report.
Jul 24, 00:47
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Real Madrid prepare £130m package deal for Gareth Bale?
Real Madrid are prepared to spend £130m on a transfer fee and wage package to sign Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale this summer, according to a report.
Jul 24, 00:31
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio smiles prior to kick off in the match against Stoke on May 6, 2013
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio: 'We need to sign three more players'
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio reveals that he wants to sign three more players before the close of the transfer window.
Jul 24, 00:16
Celtic forward Gary Hooper celebrates a goal against Dundee United on January 22, 2013
Neil Lennon: Gary Hooper sale would take "sizeable offer"
Celtic boss Neil Lennon reveals that it will take a "sizeable offer" for the club to sell striker Gary Hooper this summer.
Jul 23, 23:58
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers sporting white teeth in Jakarta on July 18, 2013
Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers: 'We have the right players for top-four finish'
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers believes that he has the right players at the club to challenge for a place in the Champions League next season.
Jul 23, 23:48
Shola Ameobi
Newcastle United draw with Pacos de Ferreira
Newcastle United draw in their pre-season clash with Portuguese side Pacos de Ferreira as Shola Ameobi nets second-half equaliser.
Jul 23, 23:32
Sunderland's Craig Gardner celebrates after scoring his sides first goal against Fulham on March 2, 2013
West Bromich Albion line up £2m move for Craig Gardner?
West Bromwich Albion are lining up a move for Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner but the Black Cats will only sell if they can get a replacement, according to a report.
Jul 23, 23:02
Aston Villa's Christian Benteke and Luton Town's Solomon Taiwo battle for the ball during a friendly match on July 23, 2013
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert wants repeat Christian Benteke performance
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert wants Christian Benteke to repeat his 19-goal debut season in the Premier League in the next campaign.
Jul 23, 22:49
After much controversy, Mourinho finally lands Ashley Cole from Arsenal in the summer of 2006.
Chelsea's Ashley Cole: 'I owe Jose Mourinho'
Ashley Cole feels that he owes Jose Mourinho as he believes that he was not at his best during the Portuguese's his first spell at Chelsea.
Jul 23, 22:32
Liverpool's Luis Suarez holds his head in his hands after a missed chance during the match against Reading on April 13, 2013
Liverpool reject £40m bid from Arsenal for Luis Suarez?
Liverpool reportedly reject an improved bid of £40m from Arsenal for striker Luis Suarez.
Jul 23, 22:04
Dagenham & Redbridge's Brian Saah challenges Crystal Palace's Athula Nuhui during a friendly match on July 20, 2013
Crystal Palace line up moves for striking duo
Crystal Palace are lining up moves to sign strikers Atdhe Nuhiu and Quincy Owusu-Abeyie after the duo impressed during a pre-season friendly.
Jul 22, 04:57
Ryan Bertrand
Ryan Bertrand determined to fight Ashley Cole for starting spot at Chelsea
Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand wants to beat Ashely Cole to the starting spot in the Blues defence.
Jul 22, 04:30
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers sporting white teeth in Jakarta on July 18, 2013
Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers: 'No progress on Pepe Reina move'
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers reveals that there has been no further progress in keeper Pepe Reina's move to Napoli.
Jul 22, 04:12
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers sporting white teeth in Jakarta on July 18, 2013
Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers: We're looking to add "quality" forward
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers outlines his desire to add a "quality" forward to his squad over the next few weeks along with a left-back.
Jul 22, 03:57
England's Joe Root celebrates scoring a century during day three of the second Ashes Test match on July 20, 2013
Nasser Hussain: 'Joe Root provides balance at top of the innings'
Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes that Joe Root provides balance at the top of the innings between Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott.
Jul 22, 03:46
Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas steps off the team bus on July 15, 2013
Harry Redknapp: 'Cesc Fabregas could replace Wayne Rooney at Manchester United'
Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp believes that Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas could replace Wayne Rooney at Manchester United.
Jul 22, 03:31
Mark Hughes pulling a face on November 17, 2012
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes looking to add more new signings
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes admits that he is on the lookout for new players this summer.
Jul 22, 03:12
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew before kick-off in the match against Manchester City on March 30, 2013
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew "surprised" by pre-season defeat
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew admits that he was "surprised" by his side's defeat to Portuguese team Rio Ave.
Jul 22, 02:59
Neil Taylor
Swansea City's Neil Taylor feels back to his best
Swansea City defender Neil Taylor believes that he is back to full fitness after missing the majority of last season with a broken leg.
Jul 22, 02:43
Swansea City boss Michael Laudrup during the match against Spurs on March 30, 2013
Report: Swansea City line up £7m move for Hector Moreno
Swansea City are lining up a move for Espanyol defender Hector Moreno should skipper Ashley Williams join Arsenal this summer, according to a report.
Jul 22, 02:30
Alastair Cook and Michael Clarke pose with The Ashes urn.
Australia's Michael Clarke: 'We can still win the Ashes'
Australia captain Michael Clarke believes that his side can still win the Ashes, despite losing the second Test to England at Lord's.
Jul 22, 02:12
Antolin Alcaraz
Graham Sharp: Antolin Alcaraz a "good" signing for Everton
Former Everton forward Graham Sharp believes that new signing Antolin Alcaraz will turn out to be a shrewd bit of business by boss Roberto Martinez.
Jul 22, 01:59
Tom Huddleston
Sunderland bid for Tom Huddlestone stalls?
Sunderland's bid for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tom Huddlestone reportedly stalls after the clubs fail to agree a fee for the player.
Jul 22, 01:38
Roberto Soldado
Tottenham Hotspur prepare record £18m bid for Roberto Soldado?
Tottenham Hotspur will break their transfer record with an £18m bid to land Valencia striker Roberto Soldado, according to a report.
Jul 22, 01:21
Cordell Cato on February 21, 2012
Norwich City fall to defeat against San Jose Earthquakes
Cordell Cato scores the only goal of the game as San Jose Earthquakes defeat Norwich City in their pre-season clash.
Jul 21, 05:02
LA Galaxy's Gyasi Zardes in action against Portland on June 19, 2013
Los Angeles Galaxy seal comeback win
Gyasi Zardes scores the vital goal as Los Angeles Galaxy earn a comeback win over Vancouver Whitecaps after going behind early in their MLS clash.
Jul 21, 04:51
Ike Opara on February 24, 2012
Late Opara strike earns Sporting Kansas City win
Ike Opara scores a 97th-minute winner for Sporting Kansas City in their 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake in the MLS.
Jul 21, 04:31
Darren Bent
Fulham to rival Newcastle United for Darren Bent?
Fulham will join Newcastle United in the race to sign Aston Villa striker Darren Bent and hope that a £5m bid will secure his signature, according to a report.
Jul 21, 04:03
Salomon Kalou for Lille
West Ham United line up move for Salomon Kalou?
West Ham United are hopeful of luring back former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou to the Premier League with a £2.5m bid for Lille striker, according to a report.
Jul 21, 03:53
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