Latest Premier League News and Transfer Rumours

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

Southgate Resigns

Gareth Southgate stepped down from his position as England national team coach just days after their defeat against Spain in the EURO 2024 final.

53-year-old Southgate managed 102 games in charge of his country over eight years. His contract was set to expire later this year.

“As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England,” said Southgate. “It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all. But it’s time for change, and for a new chapter.”

The English Football Association’s shortlist of coaches for the position includes Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter and former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino.

FPL Changes

The Fantasy Premier League will implement some significant changes to its rules ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Firstly, managers can now carry forward up to five free transfers instead of the two bankable ones until now. Also, when the Wildcard or the Free Hit chips are played, the banked transfers will no longer be forfeited.

There will also be a “Mystery Chip” coming this season, but it will only be playable starting January 2025. Information about what it actually does will not be available until the end of 2024.

The addition of player cards and a pitch redesign have also been implemented, along with changes to points scoring, especially to the Bonus Points System.

You can read more on each of these incoming changes by clicking here.

EPL Transfers

After a season-long loan spell last term and helping to secure Premier League promotion, Southampton have sealed the permanent transfer of midfielder Flynn Downes from West Ham United. He has signed a contract valid for four years. (Southampton official announcement)

Another loan turned into a permanent move is that of winger Abdul Fatawu from Sporting to Leicester City. He joins the Foxes on a five-year deal. (Leicester official announcement)

Fabrizio Romano reports that Saudi outfit Al-Ittihad are confident of adding Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby to their ranks as they look to seal a £46.2 million deal for his services. The player is also keen on the move, as per Sky Sports Germany.

West Ham are looking to bring in Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, but they consider the Birmingham club’s valuation of the player too high. (90min)

A report from Sky Sports revealed that Arsenal have rejected bids from both Crystal Palace and Fulham for Emile Smith Rowe, who could choose to formally request a transfer away this summer in search of more game time.

Real Madrid have already identified their top transfer target for next summer: Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. His contract with the Merseyside club only has one year left. (talkSPORT)

Again from Fabrizio Romano we find out that Manchester City have rejected a £25 million offer for Ederson from Al-Nassr, as they value the Brazilian goalkeeper at least twice that amount.

Liverpool are still interested in signing Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners and are ahead of Juventus at the head of the queue for his services. (Calciomercato)

The Mason Greenwood saga might be approaching its conclusion as Manchester United have accepted a bid from Olympique Marseille. The forward has also given his consent to move to the French club. (The Athletic)

After Unai Emery was interested in Nico Williams last summer, Aston Villa are ready to rival Chelsea and Barcelona for the signature of the Athletic Club star this window. (TEAMtalk)

Football Transfers claims that there are only two clubs left with a genuine interest in Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres: Premier League sides Arsenal and Chelsea.

Manchester City have told Julian Alvarez that he will not be sold this summer, amid interest from Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and PSG. (CaughtOffside)

Tottenham are in the market for at least three more senior players this summer, with Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher understood by GiveMeSport to be one of their top targets.