EPL transfer window and pre-season preparations

30 Jul, 2025

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EPL transfer window and pre-season preparations

1. High-Profile Transfers and Rumors:

 * Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal: This is a major done deal, with Arsenal signing the Sporting CP striker for £63.5m. There's a lot of analysis around his Fantasy Premier League price and whether he can challenge Bukayo Saka as Arsenal's top attacker.

 * Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United: This transfer from Brentford to Manchester United for £71m is also a significant talking point, with discussions about his fit in Erik ten Hag's (or a new manager's) plans.

 * Eberechi Eze to Arsenal or Tottenham: The Crystal Palace midfielder, with a £68m release clause, is a highly sought-after player, and a North London derby for his signature is generating considerable buzz.

 * Liverpool's transfer activity: They've agreed to sell Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich for £65.5m and are being linked with Newcastle's Alexander Isak, though Newcastle are reportedly resistant to selling. Liverpool have also signed Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth for £40m and Hugo Ekitike.

 * Chelsea's ins and outs: Joao Felix has moved to Al Nassr for £43.7m, and there are ongoing talks for Jorrel Hato from Ajax. Chelsea have also signed Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro.

 * Other notable transfers: Christian Norgaard moving to Arsenal, Sean Longstaff to Leeds, and various other confirmed deals and ongoing rumors are keeping fans engaged.


2. Pre-Season Summer Series:

 * The Premier League Summer Series is underway, with teams like Manchester United, West Ham, Everton, and Bournemouth participating. Match highlights and early performances from new signings are being closely watched. For example, Manchester United's 2-1 victory over West Ham, with Bruno Fernandes scoring twice, has been a highlight.


3. Managerial Changes:

 * Tottenham Hotspur's sacking of Ange Postecoglou and appointing Thomas Frank from Brentford has been a big story. This also led to Brentford appointing Keith Andrews as their new manager.


4. 2025/26 Season Preparations:

 * The release of the 2025/26 Premier League fixtures on June 18th was a key event, allowing fans to start planning and speculating about the upcoming season.

 * Discussions are ongoing about which teams had the best transfer windows so far and the potential impact of new signings on the upcoming title race, especially with Liverpool being the defending champions.

 * The reintroduction of promoted sides Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland, and the return of the Tyne-Wear derby, are also topics of interest.

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