Latest Premier League News and Transfer Rumours

There is not much time left in the summer window, so it is safe to say that rumours are heating up. Read on for the latest round-up of EPL transfers, news and reports.

Eriksson Passes Away

The footballing world mourns the passing of Swedish football manager Sven-Göran Eriksson at the age of 76, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was in charge of the England national team between 2001 and 2006, as well as Manchester City in the English Premier League.

Everyone at EPLNews sends their sincere condolences to Eriksson’s family, friends and fans.

EPL Transfers

Brighton have confirmed the signing of Danish midfielder Matt O’Riley from Celtic Glasgow in a deal reportedly worth £25 million. His contract with the Seagulls will span over five years. (Brighton official announcement)

Eddie Nketiah seems very close to a switch to Crystal Palace, as Arsenal have reportedly accepted a £25 million (plus £5 million in add-ons) offer, according to The Athletic.

ESPN tells us that Manchester United are set to announce the transfer of PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte tomorrow, once the contract is signed.

Liverpool are still eyeing reinforcement at centre-back, with TEAMtalk reporting that their main targets are Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie. However, the Daily Mail says that Guehi is finally close to a move to Newcastle, after the Magpies’ fifth bid for him (worth £70 million) was finally accepted by Palace.

Brighton striker Evan Ferguson might be the subject of a transfer tussle between Arsenal and Manchester City in these final four days of the window, if a report from Football Transfers is to be believed.

Speaking of Manchester City, they have agreed to sell Joao Cancelo to Al Hilal for roughly £21 million, while reaching personal terms is not believed to be an obstacle. (BBC)

After plenty of speculation about where Raheem Sterling might end up as he is pushed out of the club at Chelsea, journalist David Ornstein reports that Aston Villa are not interested in the winger, despite links in recent days.

Lastly, it looks like Nottingham Forest will be the first club to make an offer for West Ham United midfielder James Ward-Prowse, according to a report from Football Insider.