Latest Premier League News and Transfer Rumours

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

Manchester City to Face Severe Punishment?

According to football finance expert Dr. Dan Plumley, Manchester City could be facing “significant penalties” for their 115 PSR charges.

“Manchester City could be set for significant penalties”, he said. “I don’t think the rumoured penalties of Manchester City facing expulsion or relegation from the Premier League are sensationalised at all.”

Dr. Plumley believes that the possibility of Manchester City getting relegated due to financial mismanagement is real.

Manchester United Learn Europa League Fate

UEFA has given United the green light to take part in next season’s UEL following a decision regarding their eligibility.

Due to part-owners INEOS also controlling French side Nice, there was uncertainty about whether both teams would be allowed to play Europa League football in 2024/25.

The news comes as a relief for the Red Devils, but UEFA might change how multi-club ownership affects participation in European competitions in coming years. For the time being, there is a ‘blind trust’ policy that works as a temporary alternative which is “granted on an exceptional basis for the 2024/25 UEFA competitions.

EPL Transfers

Erling Haaland might get a new deal with Manchester City, as the club have made it priority to sign him to a new contract. (The Mirror)

Football Transfers tells us that Arsenal have made an initial offer to RB Leipzig for striker Benjamin Sesko. The report states that the sum is a fair bit below his £55.4 million release clause, so the offer will probably be rejected.

Barcelona 17-year-old left-back Mikayil Faye is of interest to Arsenal and Liverpool, as well as German teams Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. (Daily Mail)

Fulham centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo will soon undergo a physical with Chelsea. His contract with the Cottagers is up this summer, and the Stamford Bridge team has seen off Newcastle in the competition for his signature. (Evening Standard)

As Manchester United look for a striker to compete with Rasmus Højlund, they have scouted Wolves star Matheus Cunha extensively over the recently concluded season and might make a move for him soon. (The Mirror)

Tottenham are also looking for a striker. While Correio da Manha is saying that they are keen on buying Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting, Football Insider tells us that the £17.5 million release clause for Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy has put them on red alert.

Bayern Munich have opened talks with the agent of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, while Barcelona are also interested in the player. (O Jogo)

While Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford is wanted by Liverpool and Newcastle, Bayern Munich are said to be keen on reuniting him with new manager Vincent Kompany this summer. (Football Insider)

Daily Mirror reports that Jadon Sancho is willing to return to Manchester United only if Erik ten Hag is replaced as head coach. Sancho has spent the last 5 months on loan at Borussia Dortmund.

French outlet Sports Zone is telling us that Tottenham and Liverpool have asked Lyon about the availability of Rayan Cherki.

Lastly, Tutto Juve is saying that Aston Villa would accept a player-plus-cash deal from Juventus for Douglas Luiz. The report claims that the fee would be £42.5 million plus Weston McKennie.