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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 18 | West Ham United | 38 | -19 | 39 |
| 19 | Burnley | 38 | -37 | 22 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 38 | -41 | 20 |
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Transfer news and rumours today: Aston Villa suffer Ezri Konsa replacement blow, Joao Palhinha agrees exit, Burnley land Feyenoord star
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news and rumours today, as Aston Villa suffer a setback in their search for Ezri Konsa's replacement while Joao Palhinha agrees a £12m return to Portugal.Aug 21, 21:11
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Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between West Bromwich Albion and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 21, 10:23
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Championship transfer news: Wolves, Middlesbrough, Burnley learn who has won Jordan James race after 'total agreement' reached
Wolverhampton Wanderers, Middlesbrough and Burnley reportedly learn who has won the race to sign Rennes midfielder Jordan James.Aug 19, 10:54
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Preview:Burnley vs West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Burnley and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 14, 10:09
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Man City transfer news: Max Alleyne to 'undergo medical' ahead of Championship loan move
Manchester City defender Max Alleyne is set to undergo a medical ahead of a loan move to the Championship.Aug 11, 19:21
Wolves transfer news: Molineux side 'desperate' to beat Championship rivals to £10m-rated midfielder
Wolverhampton Wanderers are allegedly "desperate" to beat a number of their Championship rivals to the signing of a £10m-rated midfielder.Aug 9, 10:53
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Preview:Burnley vs Notts County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's EFL Cup clash between Burnley and Notts County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 6, 12:53
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Transfer news and rumours today: Coventry face valuation obstacle in Hamer talks, West Ham want ex-Spurs striker
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, including Coventry City's pursuit of Gustavo Hamer, West Ham United's interest in a former Tottenham Hotspur striker and Ipswich Town's imminent signing.Aug 3, 23:39
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Ipswich Town transfer news: Tractor Boys 'hanging about' in three-horse race for Burnley midfielder
Ipswich Town are reportedly rivalling Hull City and Fulham for the services of Burnley midfielder Florentino Luis.Jul 31, 12:48
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Leeds United transfer news: Whites 'eyeing up' move for Championship attacker this summer
Leeds United are reportedly eyeing up a move for Burnley attacking midfielder Zian Flemming, who is also wanted by Coventry City and Brentford.Jul 31, 12:01
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Transfer news and rumours today: Man Utd goalkeeper interest, Jack Harrison leaves Leeds
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, as Middlesbrough target a Manchester United goalkeeper and Jack Harrison leaves Leeds United.Jul 26, 13:05
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Transfer news and rumours: Southampton to sell Shea Charles, Englishman wanted by Wolves, Burnley, Celtic
Sports Mole rounds up today's latest transfer news and rumours, including the latest on Southampton’s Shea Charles and interest in an English winger from Wolves, Burnley and Celtic.Jul 14, 08:55
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Preview:Real Salt Lake vs Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly clash between Real Salt Lake and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 13, 17:48
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Transfer news and rumours today: Lesley Ugochukwu to Galatasaray, Tolu Arokodare to Fiorentina
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Lesley Ugochukwu to Galatasaray and Tolu Arokodare to Fiorentina.Jul 13, 11:51
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Coventry City transfer news: Frank Lampard's side 'among five clubs' chasing Norway World Cup star
Coventry City are allegedly among five English clubs who are interested in signing one of Norway's World Cup squad during the summer transfer window.Jul 13, 10:49
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Transfer news and rumours today: Chelsea target agrees La Liga 'contract', Coventry's new winger, Wrexham's goalkeeper
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Chelsea missing out on a target, Coventry City's new winger and Wrexham's goalkeeper target.Jul 10, 22:41
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Preview:Columbus Crew vs Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly between Columbus Crew and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 10, 13:52
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Preview:FC Cincinnati vs Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly between FC Cincinnati and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 8, 16:52
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Latest transfer news: Alfie Devine seals Spurs exit, Brentford unveil second summer signing, Leeds youngster completes loan move
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news, including Preston North End's signing of a Tottenham Hotspur youngster and Jaidon Anthony's move to Brentford.Jul 7, 22:04
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Transfer news and rumours: Radu Dragusin Fiorentina medical latest, Brentford launch £19m bid for midfielder
Sports Mole rounds up today's latest transfer news and rumours, including an update on Radu Dragusin's move to Fiorentina and Brentford's £19m bid for a midfielder.Jul 7, 10:28
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