Matthew Tranter
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Brentford 'set to break transfer record with Keane Lewis-Potter signing'
Brentford move closer to breaking their transfer record for a second time this summer with the signing of Hull City's Keane Lewis-Potter, according to a report.
Jul 11, 20:03
Fulham 'in advanced talks over Kevin Mbabu deal'
Fulham close in on the signing of Wolfsburg's 27-year-old full-back Kevin Mbabu ahead of their return to the Premier League, according to a report.
Jul 11, 19:53
Fulham complete signing of Manchester United's Andreas Pereira
Fulham complete the signing of 26-year-old Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira for a fee of around £10m ahead of the 2022-23 Premier League campaign.
Jul 11, 19:41
Wolverhampton Wanderers 'reject £25m Everton bid for Morgan Gibbs-White'
Everton's offer of around £25m is rejected by Wolverhampton Wanderers for 22-year-old midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, according to a report.
Jul 11, 19:29
Crystal Palace complete Cheick Doucoure signing
Crystal Palace complete the signing of 22-year-old Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure on a five-year deal ahead of the 2022-23 Premier League campaign.
Jul 11, 19:18
Preview: Portimonense vs. Birmingham City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's pre-season clash between Portimonense and Birmingham City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 10, 21:12
Preview: Watford vs. Bolton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's pre-season clash between Watford and Bolton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 10, 20:28
Preview: Bristol City vs. Portsmouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's pre-season clash between Bristol City and Portsmouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 10, 19:47
Preview: Huddersfield Town vs. Morecambe - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's pre-season clash between Huddersfield Town and Morecambe, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 10, 18:47
Raphinha 'asks for permission to miss Leeds United pre-season tour'
Leeds United winger Raphinha asks for permission to miss the club's upcoming pre-season tour amidst links of a transfer to Chelsea or Barcelona, according to a report.
Jul 9, 14:26
Brighton & Hove Albion chief denies Manchester City bid for Marc Cucurella
Brighton & Hove Albion chairman Tony Bloom insists that the club have received no bids for Marc Cucurella as things stand, amidst links of a move to Manchester City.
Jul 9, 14:15
Mikel Arteta tight-lipped over Youri Tielemans speculation
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remains tight-lipped over speculation linking the club with a summer move for Leicester City's 25-year-old midfielder Youri Tielemans.
Jul 9, 14:02
Xavi 'at odds with Barca chief over Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha futures'
Barcelona boss Xavi is at odds with club chief Mateu Alemany over the futures of Ousmane Dembele and Raphinha this summer, according to a report.
Jul 9, 13:52
Club 'knew of allegation against player arrested for rape'
The Premier League club of a player arrested on suspicion of rape on Monday knew about a previous allegation against them, according to a report.
Jul 9, 13:41
Brentford complete signing of Aaron Hickey
Brentford complete the signing of Bologna's 20-year-old defender Aaron Hickey on a four-year deal for a club-record fee of around £14m.
Jul 9, 10:19
Everton 'want Kyle Walker-Peters, Armando Broja'
Everton target summer moves for Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters and Chelsea's Armando Broja ahead of the 2022-23 campaign, according to a report.
Jul 9, 09:46
Brentford 'make approach to sign Kasper Dolberg'
Premier League outfit Brentford make an approach to sign Nice's 24-year-old Danish forward Kasper Dolberg ahead of the 2022-23 campaign, according to a report.
Jul 9, 09:31
Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini found not guilty of fraud
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, and former vice-president Michel Platini, found not guilty of fraud following the conclusion of their trial in Switzerland.
Jul 9, 00:08
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe 'in conflict over Neymar future'
Paris Saint-Germain forwards Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are locked in a conflict regarding the future of teammate Neymar, according to a report.
Jul 8, 23:51
Arsenal 'lining up £34m bid for Ismael Bennacer'
Arsenal are lining up a €40m (£34m) bid for AC Milan central midfielder Ismael Bennacer ahead of a potential move this summer, according to a report.
Jul 8, 23:36
Gabriel Jesus scores twice on Arsenal debut
Gabriel Jesus scores two goals on his Arsenal debut in their 5-3 win over German outfit Nuremburg in a pre-season friendly on Friday.
Jul 8, 23:24
Tottenham Hotspur complete Clement Lenglet signing from Barcelona
Tottenham Hotspur complete the signing of Barcelona's 27-year-old defender Clement Lenglet on a season-long loan deal ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.
Jul 8, 23:11
Arsenal 'pushing to beat Newcastle United to Lucas Paqueta'
Arsenal are pushing Newcastle United for the signing of Lyon's 24-year-old midfielder Lucas Paqueta during the summer transfer window, according to a report.
Jul 8, 19:50
Chelsea 'agree personal terms with Nathan Ake'
Chelsea agree personal terms with Manchester City central defender Nathan Ake ahead of a potential move to Stamford Bridge this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Jul 8, 19:39
Chelsea make Kalidou Koulibaly enquiry?
Chelsea make an enquiry to sign Napoli's 31-year-old central defender Kalidou Koulibaly during the summer transfer window, according to a report.
Jul 8, 19:28
Manchester United 'switch transfer plans due to Cristiano Ronaldo exit wish'
Manchester United alter their summer transfer plans following Cristiano Ronaldo's desire to leave the club during the transfer window, according to a report.
Jul 8, 19:15
Juventus confirm Paul Pogba return
Juventus confirm the arrival of 29-year-old midfielder Paul Pogba in Turin ahead of the completion of a free transfer deal from Manchester United this summer.
Jul 8, 19:00
Nottingham Forest 'closing in on £10m Omar Richards signing'
Newly-promoted Nottingham Forest are closing in on the signing of Bayern Munich's 24-year-old full-back Omar Richards for a fee of £10m, according to a report.
Jul 8, 18:39
Brentford eye move for goalkeeper Mark Flekken?
Brentford line up a move for Freiburg's 29-year-old goalkeeper Mark Flekken, to act as competition for David Raya, during the summer transfer window, according to a report.
Jun 19, 16:44
Newcastle United target Hugo Ekitike 'seeking assurances over playing time'
Newcastle United target Hugo Ekitike is reportedly seeking assurances over the amount of playing time that he will receive at the club before deciding on a move.
Jun 18, 21:12
Everton interested in move for Oleksandr Zinchenko?
Everton are the latest club to be credited with an interest in signing Manchester City's Oleksandr Zinchenko during the summer transfer window, according to a report.
Jun 18, 20:58
Espanyol's Sergi Darder opens up on mental health issues
Espanyol midfielder Sergi Darder opens up on his recent struggles with mental health and urged footballers to seek help and open up, during a recent interview.
Jun 18, 20:30
Wolverhampton Wanderers rejected chance to sign Darwin Nunez?
Wolverhampton Wanderers rejected the chance to sign recent Liverpool arrival Darwin Nunez prior to his move to Benfica two years ago, according to a report.
Jun 18, 20:16
Sam Johnstone 'agrees Crystal Palace move'
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone agrees a free transfer move to Premier League side Crystal Palace this summer, according to journalist Alan Nixon.
Jun 18, 20:03
Declan Rice handed two-game European ban for referee comments
UEFA hand West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice a two-game ban for his comments about the referee following his side's defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt on May 5.
Jun 18, 19:52
Manchester City 'to hold direct talks with Kalvin Phillips'
Manchester City plan to hold direct talks with Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips in the near future ahead of a move this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Jun 18, 19:39
Nottingham Forest, Everton 'battling for Leicester City's Hamza Choudhury'
Nottingham Forest and Everton are locked in a battle to sign Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury during the summer transfer window, according to a report.
Jun 18, 17:53
Youri Tielemans 'not considering Leicester City contract extension'
Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans remains against signing a contract extension with the club this summer, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Jun 18, 17:37
Southampton closing in on Chris Richards signing?
Southampton close in on the signing of Bayern Munich's 22-year-old defender Chris Richards this summer, according to transfer journalist Dean Jones.
Jun 18, 17:14
Manchester City eye up Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's assistant?
Manchester City eye up a move for former academy coach Enzo Maresca to be Pep Guardiola's assistant at the club following Juanma Lillo's departure, according to a report.
Jun 18, 17:02
