Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Sunderland – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Friday’s friendly clash between Nottingham Forest and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Nottingham Forest and Sunderland will continue their preparations for the new season with a friendly in Spain on Saturday evening. Sunderland have already played twice this summer, beating South Shields before losing to Gateshead, with both matches … Read more

Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana supports ‘condemnation’ of Fernandez video

Another Chelsea player takes to social media to support the ‘condemnation’ of the video posted by Enzo Fernandez that featured racist language. Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana has called for football’s fight against racism “to be taken seriously” in light of a video filmed by teammate Enzo Fernandez. During the celebrations of Argentina‘s Copa America … Read more

Chelsea Pochettino compensation dependent on next job?

The next destination of Mauricio Pochettino will reportedly determine whether Chelsea are owed any compensation for the Argentine. Chelsea will reportedly hope that Mauricio Pochettino does not become the next manager of England or USA. Two days after the end of the 2023-24 Premier League campaign, Pochettino and club officials at Stamford Bridge mutually decided … Read more

Preview: Sligo Rovers vs. Everton – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Friday’s friendly clash between Sligo Rovers and Everton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Everton will begin their preparations for the 2024-25 campaign with a pre-season friendly against League of Ireland Premier Division outfit Sligo Rovers on Saturday afternoon. The Toffees are building towards their Premier League opener against Brighton & … Read more

Moussa Diaby ‘informs’ Aston Villa of transfer desire after Al-Ittihad bid

Moussa Diaby reportedly informs Aston Villa whether he wishes to leave the West Midlands for Saudi Arabia during the summer transfer window. Aston Villa have reportedly learned whether Moussa Diaby intends to push for a transfer to Al-Ittihad. Last summer, the West Midlands outfit won the hotly-contested race to acquire the services of the Bayer … Read more

Chelsea transfer news: Cole Palmer ‘urging’ England teammate to join Blues

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer is reportedly attempting to convince Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins to join the Blues during the summer transfer window. Chelsea‘s Cole Palmer has reportedly started his attempts to convince Aston Villa‘s Ollie Watkins to join the Blues this summer. The pair have spent the majority of the summer together on international duty … Read more

Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Charlton Athletic – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Friday’s friendly clash between Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Crystal Palace will officially kick off their preparations for the 2024-25 campaign with a pre-season friendly against League One outfit Charlton Athletic on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles are building towards their Premier League opener against Brentford … Read more

Arsenal transfer news: Gunners to offer Euro 2024 winner ‘contract of a lifetime’

Arsenal are reportedly ahead in the race to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, with the Gunners willing to offer a ‘contract of a lifetime’ to the 28-year-old. Arsenal are reportedly prepared to hand Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino a ‘contract of a lifetime’ this summer. The 28-year-old has been going under the radar in … Read more

Leicester City want Tottenham Hotspur 23-year-old as Dewsbury-Hall replacement?

Leicester City are reportedly exploring a deal for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Oliver Skipp, with the Foxes keen to replace the departed Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Leicester City are reportedly interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur‘s Oliver Skipp this summer. The 23-year-old played 21 Premier League matches for Ange Postecoglou‘s men last term, totalling 694 minutes of top-flight action … Read more

FA willing to wait for Pep Guardiola to become next England manager with interim solution

Support trulyindependent journalism Find out moreClose Our mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth. Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts. Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda. The Football Association would consider the idea of appointing an interim in order to try and coax … Read more