Latest Premier League News and Transfer Rumours

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

Everton Takeover News

The potential takeover of Everton by Friedkin Group will not be completed, as per a statement by the club. The American business group, which also owns Italian side AS Roma, had been granted exclusivity last month for the talks of buying Everton, but now it has emerged that the takeover will not go ahead.

A club statement reads: “Following a period of exclusivity, discussions between Blue Heaven Holdings and The Friedkin Group over a potential sale of a majority stake in Everton have ended and The Friedkin Group will not be progressing with a purchase of the club.

“Both Blue Heaven Holdings and The Friedkin Group entered discussions in good faith to explore whether a sale could be agreed. Those discussions have concluded. The parties agree it is in both their interests for Everton to explore alternative options.”

EPL Transfers

Aston Villa have confirmed the transfer of Jaden Philogene from Hull City. He returns to Birmingham less than a year after departing the club and is now their seventh signing of the summer. The rumoured transfer fee stands at £20 million. (Aston Villa official announcement)

Italian journalist Matteo Moretto reports that there has been a breakthrough in negotiations between Arsenal and Bologna for the transfer of Riccardo Calafiori. The two clubs are now discussing the structure of a £42 million deal.

Spanish publication El Nacional claims that Manchester United will be looking to bring in Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin this summer after losing faith and patience with Andre Onana.

And still from El Nacional we find out that Chelsea have put in a bid of just under £59 million for Barcelona centre-back Pau Cubarsi.

And speaking of Barcelona, they have made it clear that they are prepared to sell Raphinha if they receive an offer of £42 million. There is plenty of interest in the player from Premier League clubs, with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Manchester United, Newcastle and Tottenham all monitoring the situation.

Manchester United are ready to let Antony leave the club on loan this summer as long as his wage package is fully paid by the loaning club. (ESPN)

Despite PSG being the favourites to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, CaughtOffside tells us that Chelsea have not given up their interest in a deal for him.

With Real Madrid interested in Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool have set a price tag of £70 million on the right-back. His contract with the Reds has now entered its final year. (Fichajes)

Newcastle have joined West Ham and Juventus in the race to sign Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, according to HITC.

Football Insider says that Liverpool are ready to cash in on goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher if a suitable offer comes in.

Richarlison is not against a move to the Saudi Pro League this summer, but Tottenham want at least £60 million for him. (HITC)

Lastly, according to Mail Sport, Crystal Palace are ahead of Fulham in their attempts to sign Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe during this transfer window.