Premier League News | 18 July 2025

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

Evening News

• Spurs manager Thomas Frank has confirmed Cuti Romero expected to stay: “He’s definitely here and very committed”. “I know he’s looking forward to the season”. [Fabrizio Romano]
• Breaking: Brighton have rejected an offer from Milan for Pervis Estupinan. [Alex Crook]
• Florian Wirtz’s father, Hans: “Arne Slot was able to convince Florian on a sporting level. He is also a very pleasant person. Arne Slot presented his playing philosophy, the team tactics in possession and pressing, and how Florian can develop his strengths in it. That made a decisive impression on Florian.” [Liverpool]
• Leeds confirm Sean Longstaff has joined from Newcastle on a four-year contract. £12m+£3m fee. [Ben Jacobs]
• Youri Tielemans monitored by Al Ittihad, who placed him at the top of their shortlist. The Belgian’s happy at Aston Villa FC with the full trust of Unaï Emery. However, the Villans, in need to make sales, could consider to let him go in case of suitable offer. [Sacha Tavolieri]
• Liverpool officials went to meet Eintracht Frankfurt officials to close the deal for Hugo Ekitike. The deal is close & there was even a suggestion by Eintracht Frankfurt for taking Ben Doak on loan. [indykaila News]
• Understand Stefan Ortega is an option for Burnley in case they lose James Trafford. No approach yet. [Ben Jacobs]
• Alfie Gilchrist set to leave Chelsea this summer with multiple Championship clubs interested. Saudi clubs have also made an approach with Gilchrist viewed as a strong profile fit by Saudi Pro League officials. [Ben Jacobs]
• Noni Madueke has today departed the Blues on a permanent deal with Arsenal. We thank Noni for his efforts during his time at Chelsea. [Chelsea]
• Arsenal confirm Noni Madueke has joined on a five-year contract. £48m+£4m fee. Deal driven by Andrea Berta, with Mikel Arteta playing a key role, as he tends to in player pitches. [Ben Jacobs]
• We can confirm Benjamin Sesko’s agent met with Man United officials on Thursday. The meeting took place in the evening in Madrid. This was 1st stage talks with Benjamin Sesko’s agent. [indykaila News]
• If Liverpool were to sell Luis Diaz I would expect them to ramp up their interest in Rodrygo. [Alex Crook]
• Alexander Isak has reportedly been given permission to discuss a move to Saudi Arabia. [DaveOCKOP]

Afternoon News

• Manchester City considering move for James Trafford to return to the club this summer… …but only if one of their two main GKs leaves. Contacts took place in the recent days as Man City have buy back clause, this is why Newcastle deal is not sealed yet. [Fabrizio Romano]
• Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Ethan Nwaneri over new deal! After progress in talks reported last weekend, Nwaneri and his camp have now agreed to sign new contract at the club. [Fabrizio Romano]
• Mathis Eboué, new Chelsea player. [Fabrizio Romano]
• Noni Madueke confirms he’s leaving Chelsea ahead of his £52m switch to Arsenal “I leave with only love and admiration for you guys…To Enzo Maresca, it was a privilege to play under you.” [Ben Jacobs]
• If we [Man United] go for Jackson and fund Chelsea again it’ll ruin this summer. [Mark Goldbridge]
• Understand Nicolas Jackson is on the shortlist for Manchester United, as the club are looking to bring in a new striker. Nothing advanced yet and there are more options, but MUFC are closely monitoring Jackson’s situation. [Florian Plettenberg]
• Chelsea and Arsenal among clubs attentive to Xavi Simons situation this summer. He’s prepared to leave Leipzig as revealed since May and Premier League top clubs are informed. No bids or talks yet. Nothing concrete with Barça so far. [Fabrizio Romano]
• Everton continue their pre-season campaign on Saturday (3pm BST) against Blackburn Rovers – and fans can watch live on evertontv. [Everton]
• Wishing Joe Hodge the best of luck as he embarks on a new challenge in Portugal. [Wolverhampton Wanderers]
• Spurs have registered an interest in Bournemouth’s Illia Zabarnyi. PSG remain keen. Bournemouth will demand a significant fee and are under no pressure to sell. [Alex Crook]
• Al Hilal are considering a move for Alexander Isak. [Gianluca Di Marzio]
• Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt are in contact today for Hugo Ekitike, the contacts are very good, it’s very positive, I can really imagine an agreement in the next couple of days as Eintracht are interested in a quick solution. [Florian Plettenberg]
• Bryan Mbeumo’s contract at Manchester United will be valid until June 2030 plus option until June 2031. Man United wanted the +1 option and it’s been included in the agreement. [Fabrizio Romano]
• Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United, here we go! Green light from Brentford and club to club agreement reached for £70m package. Contract agreed weeks ago with Mbeumo as he only wanted Man United move. [Fabrizio Romano]
• Newcastle had been insistent that they wanted to partner Hugo Ekitike with Alexander Isak, yet they walked away after Liverpool firmed up their own interest. [Theo Squires]

Morning News

• Diego Leon will wear the number 30 for Manchester United. [Manchester United]
• Luis Diaz has asked to leave Liverpool unless he offered bumper contract which has not arrived at this moment. [indykaila News]
• Alfie Gilchrist set to leave Chelsea this summer with multiple Championship clubs interested. Saudi clubs have also made an approach with Gilchrist viewed as a strong profile fit by Saudi Pro League officials. [Ben Jacobs]
• Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens is on Manchester United’s radar. Some initial talks have already taken place this summer with interest dating back to January. [Alex Crook]
• Armand Laurienté to Sunderland, here we go! Deal agreed with Sassuolo for French winger. Understand Sunderland will pay €20m fixed fee, no add-ons. Personal terms also agreed. [Fabrizio Romano]
• The Wolves family is uniting for Phil Parkes, our legendary goalkeeper and Hall of Fame inductee. Following a serious fall earlier this year, he has been informed that he will never walk again due to his injuries. We are sending our love, Lofty. [Wolverhampton Wanderers]
• FC Bayern are continuing to push to sign Luis Díaz. Negotiations and talks with Liverpool and the player’s camp are ongoing. [Florian Plettenberg]
• Kyle Walker-Peters has agreed to join West Ham on three year deal, here we go! After deal off with Besiktas, the fullback accepts to join West Ham as formal steps will follow soon. [Fabrizio Romano]