Premier League News | 24 July 2025

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

Evening News

• Direct contact has taken place between Man United and Aston Villa regarding Ollie Watkins. Villa reiterate that he’s not for sale, and it’ll take a big offer to start formal negotiations. [Fabrizio Romano]
• Brentford forward Yoane Wissa has made it clear that he wants to join Newcastle and is NOT interested in Spurs or Nottingham Forest. [Magpie Media]
• Manchester United hold fresh talks over Ollie Watkins. Watkins valued at £60m with Villa’s preference to keep, or not sell without a replacement. [Alex Crook]
• Chelsea agree deal to sign 18 year old winger Jesse Derry from Crystal Palace beating 8 European clubs for the England wingers. [Fabrizio Romano]
• Real Madrid are sending a delegation to London to try and snag William Saliba from Arsenal. [indykaila News]
• Liverpool are willing to match Newcastle’s valuation of Alexander Isak. However, Newcastle would rather sell the Swede to Saudi Arabia as they view Liverpool as a rival. [talkSPORT]
• Good luck to Carl Rushworth who will spend the 25/26 season on loan at Coventry. [Brighton & Hove Albion]
• We are pleased to confirm that Woody Johnson’s purchase of Eagle Football’s shareholding in the club has now been completed. [Crystal Palace]

Afternoon News

• Arsenal confirm the signing of Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia. [Sam C reports]
• Liverpool are working on personal terms for potential Alexander Isak deal. Internal talks underway over the size of a potential offer. [Fabrizio Romano]
• Newcastle officials travelling down to London to meet Yoane Wissa’s agent & Brentford. They believe around £37.5m will complete the transfer. [indykaila News]
• Bayern’s new bid for Luis Diaz expected imminently. Understand it will be circa €75m. Bayern won’t go higher than €80m. [Ben Jacobs]
• Man United are prohibited from signing a midfielder this summer due to the continued presence of Casemiro, and his big wages. United would require around £15 million to avoid a loss under PSR rules, but offers are unlikely. [The United Stand]
• Al-Ettifaq are exploring a move for Callum Wilson. Nothing advanced yet, but the Newcastle striker firmly on Ettifaq’s radar. [Ben Jacobs]
• We are pleased to confirm the appointment of set-piece specialist Pål Fjelde, who will join the first team coaching staff ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign. [Burnley]
• Aston Villa have told Man Utd that Ollie Watkins is not for sale. Watkins had emerged as a strong candidate with Man Utd making an inquiry over his availability. [The United Stand]
• Liverpool made an informal approach for Isak last week before signing Hugo Ekitike – and it’s believed they remain huge admirers of Isak. [Sky Sports]
• BREAKING: Alexander Isak has informed Newcastle of his desire to explore a move this summer. [Fabrizio Romano]

Morning News

• We have completed the signing of highly rated South Korean winger, Seung-soo Park from K League 2 side Suwon Bluewings. [Newcastle United]
• West Ham United is proud to announce Lilley Plummer as the Club’s new Official Insurance Partner for both the Men’s and Women’s first teams, marking an exciting first chapter in a shared story of ambition, growth, and London heritage. [West Ham United]
• Rangers make bid to sign Jesurun Rak-Sakyi from Crystal Palace. Offer for 22yo winger loan + potential obligation to buy up to £10m. [David Ornstein]
• Burnley and Sunderland plot shock transfer for Patrick Bamford – Leeds United striker targeted. [The Leeds Press]
• Alexander Isak has not travelled with Newcastle for their pre-season tour to Singapore. Newcastle sources insist it’s down to a thigh issue, despite a precautionary scan coming back clear. [Ben Jacobs]
• This seat license story from United is very concerning. Big thing in the NFL, you basically pay thousands of pounds for a license to hold a seat in the ground but you still pay season ticket costs every year. [Mark Goldbridge]