Premier League Transfer news: Guehi Targeted, Nunez Draws Interest, sterling faces Chelsea Axe – August 29th, 2023
Breaking: Newcastle United are intensifying their pursuit of Crystal Palace center-back Marc Guehi, potentially derailing Liverpool’s efforts to secure the 24-year-old England international. This comes as Chelsea are reportedly making meaningful progress in offloading several players, adn a major shift in Premier League broadcasting rights is set for 2025.
Transfer Window Heat-Up:
The final days of the summer transfer window are seeing a flurry of activity, with several Premier League clubs heavily involved in both incoming and outgoing deals.
Newcastle’s Defensive Push: According to both The Times and The Daily Mirror, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is prioritizing strengthening his defense with guehi. Together, Howe is expected to hold discussions with Swedish striker Alexander Isak regarding his future role within the squad. The Magpies are also reportedly close to agreeing a deal with RB Leipzig for Slovenian forward Benjamin Sesko, 20, after receiving positive signals from the player.
Liverpool Forward Situation: The Times reports that AC Milan and Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal are preparing bids for Liverpool’s Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez, 24. Nunez, who joined liverpool from Benfica for a reported £85 million in June 2022, has faced scrutiny despite showing flashes of brilliance.
Chelsea Clear-Out: Chelsea are actively streamlining their squad. The Daily Mail reports that Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Lesley Ugochukwu, and Armando Broja are nearing permanent moves to other Premier League clubs. This suggests a strategic shift under manager Mauricio Pochettino to reduce squad size and potentially free up funds for further acquisitions.
United’s Antony Stance: Manchester United winger Antony, 23, has reportedly rejected offers to leave the club for a third time this summer, holding out for a potential return to former club Real Betis, according to The Daily Mirror.
Rodrygo Remains at Real Madrid: Despite interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, and Tottenham, real Madrid’s Brazilian winger Rodrygo, 22, has decided to remain at the Bernabeu and compete for his place, as reported by The Daily mirror.
Sterling’s Chelsea Future in doubt: A stark indicator of his position at Chelsea, Raheem Sterling, 30, is conspicuously absent from the first-team section of the club’s official website, lacking both a profile and photograph, as highlighted by The Sun. This, alongside eight other unnamed players, suggests he is outside of Pochettino’s immediate plans.
Townsend’s 16th Club: Veteran winger Andros Townsend, 32, has continued his nomadic career by signing for Kanchanaburi Power in Thailand, marking his 16th different club, according to The Sun.
Beyond the Premier league:
LIV Golf Relegation Threat: Ian Poulter, 47, faces potential relegation from LIV Golf, with the league implementing a stricter system where even team captains are not guaranteed safety from the bottom places, as reported by The Daily Telegraph.
FIFA Faces Lawsuit: FIFA is facing a class-action lawsuit concerning its transfer rules, potentially impacting every professional footballer who has played in the EU or UK as 2002, according to The Athletic. The lawsuit is being spearheaded by a newly formed Dutch foundation.
Rangers’ Champions League Qualifier: Rangers will be without Mikey Moore for their crucial Champions League qualifier against Viktoria Plzen, but new signing Oliver Antman could feature in the first leg at Ibrox, as reported by the Daily Record.
Future of Premier League Broadcasting:
In a significant growth for football fans, Sky Sports will broadcast at least 215 live Premier League games per season starting in 2025-26, a considerable increase from the current 128. This means 80% of all televised premier League matches will be exclusively available on Sky Sports, marking a major shift in the broadcasting landscape.
