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Defender

In the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield position whose primary role is to stop attacks during the game and prevent the opposition from scoring.Centre backs are usually positioned in pairs, with two full-backs to their left and right, but can come in threes with or without full backs.Defenders are divided into four main categories: centre-back, sweeper, full-back, and wing-back. The centre-back and full-back positions are essential in most modern formations. The sweeper an
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Defender News

28 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Man United preparing 'audacious €100m swoop' for two Inter Milan stars
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to splash out €100m (£85m) swoop for Inter Milan defenders Denzel Dumfries and Yann Bisseck.
28 April 2025
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Fulham transfer news: Cottagers to 'open talks' over Kyle Walker-Peters deal
Fulham are reportedly prepared to hold talks with Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters over a free transfer.
28 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Nico O'Reilly sent Man City transfer message after Pep Guardiola 'receives boost' in 25-year-old race
Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly has shown that he can "survive" in a Pep Guardiola team, but the Citizens are likely to pursue a more "natural" left-back in the transfer market, ex-Sky Blues defender Richard Dunne believes.
28 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Newcastle transfer news: Eddie Howe's side 'working on £40m deal' as six-man defender shortlist emerges
Newcastle United are reportedly working on a deal to sign Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae this summer.
28 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Athletic Bilbaovs.Man Utd
Manchester United are back in action on Thursday evening when they square off against Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
28 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Spursvs.Bodo/Glimt
Tottenham Hotspur are back in action on Thursday night when they play host to Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
27 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Man City 'handed boost' in Andrea Cambiaso transfer chase thanks to £34m Arsenal outcast
Manchester City have reportedly received a boost in their hopes of landing Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso, as the Bianconeri have identified two ideal replacements for the Italian.
27 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Barcelona3 - 2Real Madrid
Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Rudiger has issued an apology for his conduct in Saturday's Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.
27 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Liam Delap, Brahim Diaz, Alex Baena
All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.
27 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen 'makes major call' over future at Camp Nou
Andreas Christensen reportedly has no desire to leave Barcelona this summer, with the Denmark international intending to remain with the Catalan giants until his contract expires in the summer of 2026.
26 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Liverpool latest on left-back targets for Arne Slot as Premier League side 'prepare for exit' of Andrew Robertson heir
Liverpool are said to have been boosted in their pursuit of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, with his club prepared to sign a replacement in the summer.
26 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Chelsea1 - 0Everton
Nicolas Jackson ended a Premier League goal drought stretching back to December 2024 as Chelsea rose up to fourth in the table with a nervy 1-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge.
26 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal 'plotting shock £55m bid' for Barcelona defender as Mikel Arteta's transfer priorities assessed
Arsenal are reportedly giving consideration to a surprise £55m swoop for versatile Barcelona defender Jules Kounde during the summer transfer window.
25 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Chelsea transfer news: Blues make 'key decision' over Renato Veiga's Stamford Bridge future
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to listen to offers for defender Renato Veiga, who is currently on loan at Italian giants Juventus.
25 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Andoni Iraola addresses Dean Huijsen transfer rumours amid Chelsea, Liverpool links
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has insisted that Dean Huijsen has not been affected by the speculation surrounding his future.
25 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Chelseavs.Everton
Everton manager David Moyes has confirmed that defender James Tarkowski will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.
25 April 2025
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Bournemouthvs.Man Utd
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has confirmed that he will be without Diogo Dalot for Sunday's Premier League scrap with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
25 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Barcelonavs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has named Kylian Mbappe, David Alaba and Ferland Mendy in his squad for Saturday's Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, with Los Blancos being handed a triple fitness boost.
25 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Virgil van Dijk contract extension: Why Liverpool defender will last longer under Arne Slot than Mohamed Salah
Virgil van Dijk will maintain his status as the world's best centre-back over the duration of his Liverpool contract, Reds expert David Lynch has argued.
25 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Diogo Dalot injury blow: How many matches could the Man United defender miss?
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has claimed that Diogo Dalot could miss the remainder of the campaign with a calf issue, with the Portugal international set to be assessed on a week-to-week basis.
25 April 2025
talksport.com
Arsenal fans spent £12,000 on tifo for PSG game before club 'denied request'
Arsenal fans' quest to unveil a huge tifo for their Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain has led to £12,000 in donations being refunded.
25 April 2025
talksport.com
EFL boss clarifies Wrexham 'circus' comment after being accused of disrespect
Nathan Jones has insisted he was misquoted after appearing to brand Wrexham as a 'circus' ahead of Charlton's trip to the Racecourse.
25 April 2025
talksport.com
Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal defender David Luiz shows off new look after trolling
David Luiz has responded to internet trolls with… a trip to the barbers.
25 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Matheus Cunha, Andrey Santos, Robert Lewandowski
All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.
25 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
San Diegovs.Salt Lake
Two sides looking to snap their run of two consecutive defeats square off in the MLS as San Diego FC play host to Real Salt Lake at the Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday morning.
24 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Bournemouth transfer news: Cherries 'want to reunite' Andoni Iraola with Real Madrid defender
Bournemouth are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid left-back Fran Garcia this summer.
24 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Tottenham could repeat Luka Vuskovic transfer trick as Spurs 'push' for 17-year-old signing
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in a two-horse race to sign talented Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Axel Tape, who is set to leave Les Parisiens as a free agent this summer.
24 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Estrela Amadoravs.Porto
Two teams chasing vastly different goals at opposite ends of the table will square off at Estadio Jose Gomes this weekend, as Porto make the trip to face Estrela Amadora.
24 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester United
Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker has insisted that Ruben Amorim must be given the chance to bring in his own players at Old Trafford before his position at the helm is called into question.
24 April 2025
talksport.com
Vardy is Leicester's unconventional trailblazer who set Premier League alight
In professional football's modern era, most players are well integrated within an academy by the time they turn 15.
24 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Chelseavs.Everton
Everton defender James Tarkowski is set to see his ever-presence at the club come to an end this weekend when the Toffees travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on Saturday.
24 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Crystal Palacevs.Aston Villa
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner will welcome Chris Richards back to the fold with open arms for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final with Aston Villa at Wembley.
23 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Chelsea transfer news: Blues have 'advantage' over Premier League rivals in race for £50m defender
Chelsea have reportedly emerged as the frontrunners to secure a deal for one of Bournemouth's star defenders during the summer transfer window.
23 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Leeds United transfer news: New Premier League side 'in battle' with Wolves to sign MLS defender
Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly identified a defender contracted to an MLS club as a potential summer transfer target.
23 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Diogo Costa, Robert Sanchez, Estevao Willian
All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.
23 April 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Tyler Fredricson, Robert Sanchez, Estevao Willian
All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.
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