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Captain Martin Odegaard strikes a terrific 90th-minute winner as Arsenal survive a scare to defeat Southampton 2-1 on the final day of the Premier League season.
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 18 | Leicester City | 38 | -47 | 25 |
| 19 | Ipswich Town | 38 | -46 | 22 |
| 20 | Southampton | 38 | -60 | 12 |
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Man City transfer news: Defender ‘will leave on loan’ this summer amid interest from five clubs
Manchester City are reportedly planning to loan out teenage defender Juma Bah in the summer transfer window.16:59
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Liverpool 'join' Man United, Chelsea in race for 19-year-old English wonderkid
Liverpool are reportedly the latest side to show interest in signing Southampton and England prodigy Tyler Dibling this summer.Jun 17, 11:17
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Southampton transfer news: Saints striker 'closing in' on return to former club
Southampton striker Paul Onuachu is reportedly closing in on a move to Trabzonspor, who have agreed personal terms with the 31-year-old.Jun 17, 10:54
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Latest transfer news and rumours: European giant chasing Southampton's Tyler Dibling, Everton decide on Sheffield United goalkeeper
Sports Mole brings you the latest transfer rumours, including a European giant joining the race for Southampton winger Tyler Dibling and Everton making a decision on a Sheffield United goalkeeper.Jun 16, 12:35
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Southampton transfer news: Saints interested in 10-goal United States striker?
Southampton are reportedly considering a £4.2m move for FC Koln and United States striker Damion Downs this summer.Jun 15, 16:42
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Southampton 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale for Will Still's side
Track all of Southampton's 2025 summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, latest rumours and squad updates.Jun 15, 11:34
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Championship transfers: Confirmed ins and outs for summer window 2025
Keep track of every Championship signing and departure during the 2025 summer transfer window with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.Jun 15, 00:29
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The 10 most expensive defenders of all time
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive defenders of all time.Jun 14, 17:23
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Transfer news and rumours today: Federico Chiesa to Real Betis, Man United agree £1m defender deal
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Federico Chiesa to Real Betis and a £1m arrival at Manchester United from Southampton.Jun 13, 10:46
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Southampton transfer news: Saints confirm departure of 12 players following Premier League nightmare
Southampton announce the departure of 12 players following the club's relegation from the Premier League.Jun 11, 12:12
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Russell Martin 'ready to raid' former club for Rangers transfer business
Rangers are reportedly eyeing up a move for Southampton midfielder Flynn Downes, who is valued at around £10m by the Championship club.Jun 11, 10:56
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Transfer news and rumours today: Leroy Sane move decided, Newcastle eye 19-goal West Ham forward
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, including Leroy Sane to Galatasaray and Mohammed Kudus to Newcastle United.Jun 11, 10:08
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Southampton news: Former Saints manager 'set to become' Atalanta BC head coach
Former Southampton head coach Ivan Juric is reportedly set to take up the vacant role at Serie A outfit Atalanta BC.Jun 8, 16:37
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Russell Martin: Why Rangers fans should not be concerned by “fantastic appointment” as Vincent Kompany comparison is made
Rangers confirm the appointment of Russell Martin as their new head coach on a three-year deal and Kris Boyd explains why he “firmly believe that this is the right appointment”.Jun 5, 16:13
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Latest transfer news and rumours: Aaron Ramsdale to West Ham, Youssef En-Nesyri to Aston Villa, Ilya Zabarnyi to PSG
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Aaron Ramsdale to West Ham United, Youssef En-Nesyri to Aston Villa and Ilya Zabarnyi to PSG. Jun 4, 17:52
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Latest transfer news and rumours: Jamie Vardy wanted by Champions League club, battle for Southampton star
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including a Champions League club wanting Jamie Vardy and a battle ensuing for a Southampton star.Jun 3, 14:06
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Rangers snub Davide Ancelotti, Steven Gerrard as they 'close in' on appointing Leicester-linked manager
Scottish giants Rangers are reportedly closing in on appointing Leicester City-linked Russell Martin as their new head coach.Jun 3, 12:21
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Summer transfer window 2025: Best free agents on offer - De Bruyne, David, Sane, Ronaldo
As transfer season gets into full swing, Sports Mole looks at some of the best free agents in summer 2025 and considers where they could be heading.Jun 2, 16:00
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Liverpool transfer news: Premier League champions join 'open race' to sign £55m-rated teenager
Liverpool reportedly become the latest club that are willing to join the race to sign a £55m-rated teenager.Jun 2, 14:18
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Southampton transfer news: Saints supporters 'receive' Dusan Tadic update following Turkish rumours
Southampton are reportedly not currently pursuing a move for former player Dusan Tadic, who is set to leave Fenerbahce as a free agent this summer.May 31, 10:30
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