Latest Premier League News and Transfer Rumours

Here is our EPL transfers and news round-up from today’s papers.

Old Trafford to Get New Name?

Manchester United are considering a few different options about the possible name rights to Old Trafford, whether they choose to revamp the current stadium or build a new one from scratch.

After Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS became part-owners of the club, a new committee has been established by United to weigh up what makes more sense: a renovation of Old Trafford or a new stadium. As it is normal for such an important process, this committee will be analysing whether making a deal with a sponsor for the stadium naming rights makes sense.

However, it is expected that the words ‘Old Trafford’ will still be in the name regardless of which way discussions go.

Premier League Warns About Swap Deals

A number of EPL clubs including Aston Villa, Chelsea and Everton have agreed deals for academy players in recent weeks, such as Lewis Dobbin’s move from Everton to Villa for £9 million or Tim Iroegbunam going the other way for a similar fee, while Chelsea have also faced scrutiny regarding possible deals involving Ian Maatsen and Omari Kellyman.

And now Premier League Director of Governance Jamie Herbert has intervened with a warning. He has sent an email to all 20 clubs revealing concern about whether these deals are made in good faith. It is also mentioned that the Premier League has the power to look at official documentation regarding negotiations. And should it be decided that the deals have not been conducted in the right way, then it can impose fair market value rules.

Herbert’s email has also reminded clubs that they could be obliged to return any transfer fee in part or fully should a certain fee be inflated.

EPL Transfers

Tottenham are keen on Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey, but his team insist that they have high hopes for his future and are not willing to let him go. (Sky Sports News)

The Athletic reports that Chelsea are showing interest in Leicester’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who played under new Blues’ manager Enzo Maresca in the Championship last season. The Foxes are asking for at least £30 million for their player.

Atalanta have agreed a £10.2 million fee with Everton for Ben Godfrey after it was reported yesterday that he might leave Merseyside. The initial fee is £8.5 million, while add-ons amount to £1.7 million. (Sky Sports News)

Boca Juniors centre-back Aaron Anselmino is close to a switch to Chelsea this summer, after personal terms have been agreed. The English team is expected to pay about £17 million for Anselmino and send him on loan to Strasbourg once the deal is completed. (90min)

Again with The Athletic, we learn that Manchester United wantaway winger Mason Greenwood has a preference for a permanent transfer to Olympique Marseille this summer.

talkSPORT reports that, if Marcus Rashford expresses an interest to make a move to France during this transfer window, PSG will consider submitting a bid for him to Manchester United.

Everton midfielder Amadou Onana has plenty of big clubs chasing his signature. Foot Mercato tells us that PSG have now joined Arsenal, Barcelona and Bayern Munich in the tussle to land him.

Journalist Abdel Hamad claims that Liverpool are leading the race to sign Wolves left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri.

Chelsea’s £34 million bid to sign Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion has been rejected, and MARCA reports that the player wants to stay at his current club.

Turkish publication Sports Digitale says that Tottenham want £10 million in exchange for Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, who is attracting the interest of Fenerbahce and Galatasaray.

While Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Fulham are all keen on Emile Smith Rowe’s services, Football Insider claims that he will ask to leave Arsenal this summer.

Newcastle are looking at AC Milan centre-back Fikayo Tomori, and the Italian club has informed them that a bid of about £40 million will be needed for this deal. (Calciomercato)

Lastly, we hear from Football Insider that Tottenham and West Ham are both interested in bringing Hull City winger Jaden Philogene to the Premier League.