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Manchester City 'hope to finalise Josko Gvardiol deal before Community Shield with Arsenal'
Manchester City are reportedly hoping to wrap up a deal for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol before they take on Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday.
Aug 2, 00:04
Mateo Kovacic: 'Now is a good time for Josko Gvardiol to join Manchester City'
Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic believes that the summer transfer window is a "good time" for Croatian compatriot Josko Gvardiol to move to the Etihad Stadium.
Aug 1, 00:48
Mauricio Pochettino hints at loan move for Lesley Ugochukwu
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino hints that Lesley Ugochukwu will be sent out on loan next season ahead of the 19-year-old's imminent arrival from Rennes.
Jul 31, 08:59
Manchester City beaten by Atletico Madrid in rain-delayed friendly
Goals from Memphis Depay and Yannick Carrasco help Atletico Madrid win 2-1 against Manchester City in a rain-delayed friendly in Seoul.
Jul 30, 14:37
Chelsea 'readying £111.7m bid for Real Madrid's Federico Valverde'
Chelsea are reportedly preparing a mammoth £111.7m offer for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, who was previously linked with Liverpool.
Jul 30, 12:16
Shirt numbers available to Lesley Ugochukwu at Chelsea
Sports Mole looks at which shirt numbers are available to Lesley Ugochukwu at Chelsea ahead of his £23.2m arrival from Rennes.
Jul 30, 08:39
Chelsea 'agree deal for Rennes midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu'
Chelsea reportedly agree a £23.2m deal for 19-year-old Rennes midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, who is set to become the Blues' fifth signing of the summer.
Jul 29, 17:21
How Manchester City could line up against Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's pre-season friendly against Atletico Madrid.
Jul 28, 20:33
Preview: Atletico Madrid vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly clash between Atletico Madrid and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 28, 20:00
Chelsea 'ahead of Arsenal in race to sign Mohammed Kudus'
Chelsea lead Arsenal in the race to sign Ajax attacker Mohammed Kudus this summer, according to a report.
Jul 27, 14:57
Reece James keen on Chelsea captaincy
Defender Reece James admits that he would like to be appointed as the new club captain of Chelsea by head coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Jul 26, 18:19
Manchester City 'tell Bernardo Silva he will not be sold this summer'
Manchester City tell Bernardo Silva that they are not prepared to sell him during this summer's transfer window, according to a report.
Jul 26, 15:58
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Conor Gallagher is in Chelsea's plans'
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino insists that Conor Gallagher 'is in the club's plans' amid the speculation surrounding his future.
Jul 26, 09:01
How Manchester City could line up against Bayern Munich
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's friendly against Bayern Munich.
Jul 24, 10:44
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly clash between Bayern Munich and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 24, 10:35
Pep Guardiola issues positive Kevin De Bruyne injury update, hails Mateo Kovacic debut
Pep Guardiola confirms that Kevin De Bruyne is closing in on a return to first-team action after sitting out of Manchester City's 5-3 friendly win over Yokohama F Marinos on Sunday.
Jul 23, 18:20
Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City win eight-goal thriller against Yokohama F Marinos
Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City secure a 5-3 win over Yokohama F Marinos in their pre-season opener in Tokyo.
Jul 23, 12:56
Chelsea 'showing an interest in Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins'
Chelsea are interested in signing Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins during this summer's transfer window, according to a report.
Jul 22, 21:24
Arsenal to sell six players to fund Mohammed Kudus deal?
Arsenal are reportedly ready to allow six first-team players to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer in order to finance a move for Ajax's Mohammed Kudus.
Jul 21, 23:06
Man City to move for Nicolo Barella if Bernardo Silva leaves?
Nicolo Barella is the first name on Manchester City's wishlist should Bernardo Silva leave this summer, according to a report.
Jul 21, 23:05
How Manchester City could line up against Yokohama F Marinos
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's pre-season friendly with Yokohama F Marinos.
Jul 21, 20:33
Preview: Yokohama F Marinos vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly clash between Yokohama F Marinos and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 21, 19:34
Manchester City to target Barcelona's Raphinha as Riyad Mahrez replacement?
Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for Barcelona winger Raphinha as a replacement for Al-Ahli-bound Riyad Mahrez.
Jul 20, 16:34
Chelsea 'preparing improved £80m Moises Caicedo bid'
Chelsea reportedly prepare to table a revised £80m bid for Brighton & Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo after failing with their opening offer of £70m.
Jul 20, 13:20
Tottenham Hotspur 'enter the race for £40m-rated Conor Gallagher'
Tottenham Hotspur join the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher this summer, according to a report.
Jul 20, 08:20
Josko Gvardiol likes Instagram post of Manchester City transfer agreement
Josko Gvardiol seemingly drops a major hint to suggest that he is close to joining Manchester City after liking an Instagram post of his alleged agreement to leave RB Leipzig.
Jul 19, 21:39
Manchester City 'reach full agreement with RB Leipzig to sign Josko Gvardiol'
Manchester City agree a fee with RB Leipzig to sign defender Josko Gvardiol, who has completed the first part of his medical, according to a report.
Jul 19, 19:03
Mauricio Pochettino confirms Romelu Lukaku will leave Chelsea this summer
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino confirms that Romelu Lukaku will leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
Jul 19, 18:25
Riyad Mahrez absent, Joao Cancelo included in Manchester City pre-season squad
Joao Cancelo is named in Manchester City's 25-man squad for their pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea, but Al-Ahli-bound Riyad Mahrez is left out.
Jul 19, 18:05
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'set to join Marseille on free transfer'
Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly closing in on a free transfer to Marseille, who have agreed a three-year deal with the 34-year-old.
Jul 19, 15:27
Chelsea 'to demand in excess of £40m for Conor Gallagher'
Chelsea will reportedly not consider selling midfielder Conor Gallagher this summer for anything less than £40m.
Jul 19, 12:58
Marc Cucurella encourages Moises Caicedo to join Chelsea
Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella urges his former Brighton & Hove Albion teammate Moises Caicedo to join the West London club.
Jul 19, 00:28
Chelsea 'ready to make improved bid for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo'
Chelsea are allegedly preparing to make an improved offer for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo.
Jul 17, 10:52
Chelsea complete signing of Angelo Gabriel from Santos
Chelsea complete the signing of 18-year-old Brazilian winger Angelo Gabriel from Santos on a long-term deal.
Jul 16, 19:18
Al-Ahli 'yet to submit Riyad Mahrez bid despite scheduling medical'
Al-Ahli reportedly schedule a medical for Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez, although they are yet to submit a formal offer to the Premier League champions.
Jul 16, 19:06
Riyad Mahrez 'closing in on switch to Al-Ahli'
Manchester City attacker Riyad Mahrez is closing in on a move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ahli, according to a report.
Jul 16, 14:01
Chelsea 'insisting on selling Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Saudi Arabia'
Chelsea reportedly remain determined to sell unwanted striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to a Saudi Arabian club this summer, despite interest from Marseille.
Jul 16, 07:16
Manchester City identify Benjamin Pavard as top target to replace Kyle Walker?
Manchester City reportedly identify Bayern Munich's Benjamin Pavard as their top target to replace Kyle Walker, who has verbally agreed to move in the opposite direction.
Jul 14, 14:59
Kyle Walker 'has verbal agreement to join Bayern Munich'
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker comes to a verbal agreement with Bayern Munich over a move to Allianz Arena, according to a report.
Jul 14, 12:56
Christian Pulisic joins AC Milan from Chelsea on permanent deal
AC Milan confirm the signing of American attacker Christian Pulisic on a permanent deal from Chelsea.
Jul 13, 18:05
