Premier League News | 22 July 2025

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Daily bullet points of Premier League news & headlines by various sources on X.

Evening News

• Raheem Sterling is drawing interest from Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus. Sterling is two weeks back into pre-season training and working on the basis Chelsea will present him with options. Chelsea willing to sanction an exit for £20m. [Ben Jacobs]
• Pervis Estupiñán will travel to Italy this week to sign a five year deal as new AC Milan player. [Fabrizio Romano]
• Yoane Wissa wants Newcastle United! The 28-year old has agreed personal terms with The Magpies, and has now asked Brentford to negotiate a transfer. [Sacha Tavolieri]
• Bryan Mbeumo had the highest xG over performance in the Premier League last season, scoring 20 goals from 12.3 xG. [TNT Sports]
• In recent days, Man United have been approached with the opportunity to open talks with Nicolas Jackson. At the moment they’re not proceeding with any official bid. [The United Stand]
• Hugo Ekitike has signed his contract with Liverpool Football Club. The player was delighted that Liverpool finally signed him. [indykaila News]
• Marcus Rashford has signed his contract as new Barcelona player. [Fabrizio Romano]
• Rest in peace, Joey Jones. [Liverpool]
• Considering the amount of profit Frankfurt have made on striker sales over the last few years, I think we [Man United] might as well just figure out who they’re trying to sign next at ST and swoop in with a hijack. [Alice Talks Football]
• Newcastle United make offer to Brentford for Yoane Wissa. Bid worth £25m rejected by Brentford but Newcastle pursuit ongoing + personal terms for 28yo forward no issue if moves evolves. Congo int’l back in London for talks with club bosses. [The Athletic FC]

Afternoon News

• Hugo Ekitike in London and finalising his Liverpool move. Six-year contract. He will join Liverpool on their pre-season tour of Asia with a flight out likely in the latter part of the week. [Ben Jacobs]
• Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties involved. Sporting accept last bid from Arsenal for €63.5m plus €10m, agent will reduce his commission. [Fabrizio Romano]
• Liverpool are closely monitoring the situation of Rodrygo as he is one of the candidates for LFC in case Luis Díaz leaves. Liverpool informed about conditions and current status. [Florian Plettenberg]
• Chelsea have cut Newcastle target Christopher Nkunku’s asking price to just £43m. [The Athletic FC]
• Yoane Wissa leaves Brentford’s training camp in Portugal as the player is unsettled due to wanting away from Brentford. [BBC Sport]
• Xavi Simons will travel with RB Leipzig to their training camp in Donaueschingen tomorrow. Today he did not train with the team due to load management. As of this afternoon, there has been no club-to-club contact with Chelsea, Arsenal or Bayern. Leipzig demand at least €70m all-in. [Florian Plettenberg]
• CAS confirm Crystal Palace have now lodged their appeal against their demotion from the Europa League. Expedited case on or before August 11. [Ben Jacobs]
• Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia all left OUT of Manchester United squad for pre-season tour. Harry Maguire also not with the team but only due to personal reasons, he will be back soon. [Fabrizio Romano]
• Arsenal & Sporting CP on verge of total agreement for Viktor Gyokeres. €63.5 + €10m already struck but add-ons needed work – now finishing touches, conclusion imminent. [David Ornstein]
• Liverpool FC remains on standby for Malick Fofana. As soon as Federico Chiesa’s departure to Serie A is finalized, the Reds are expected to move for the Belgian, who is highly rated by the scouting department. [Sacha Tavolieri]

Morning News

• Alexander Isak wants £300k a week to sign a new contract at Newcastle. [Alex Crook]
• Granit Xhaka informs Bayer Leverkusen he only wants to join Sunderland as club-to-club talks continue. Talks between the player and Sunderland are agreed. [David Ornstein]
• Calub Wiley leaves Chelsea to re-join Watford on loan until June 2026. [Fabrizio Romano]
• 17-year-old Louis Zecevic-John has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal. A right winger who can also fill in as a wing-back, Zecevic-John has impressed Arsenal with his eye for goal. [Ben Jacobs]
• Viktor Gyökeres called emergency meeting with agent/PR/family members to instruct to STOP talking to other clubs. He only wants Arsenal due to his detailed meeting with Mikel Arteta. [indykaila News]
• Moises Caicedo has just been honoured by the Ecuadorian congress for his services to international football and for winning the Club World Cup. [Chelsea]
• Man Utd to not intend to move on Gyokeres unless the desire is mutual. [David Ornstein]
• West Ham United can confirm that Gideon Kodua has joined EFL League One club Luton Town on a season-long loan with an option to make the transfer permanent in summer 2026. Everyone at the Club wishes Gideon every success for his loan spell at Kenilworth Road. [West Ham United]
• Hugo Ekitike and his agent Karl Mwalako, flying to Merseyside as the French striker is set to start his medical at Liverpool today. 6 year contract, set to be signed soon. [Fabrizio Romano]