Overview
- Liverpool open their title defence against Bournemouth without suspended midfielder Ryan Gravenberch while Alexis Mac Allister, Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley are doubts due to injuries.
- Arsenal travel to Old Trafford this Sunday with striker Viktor Gyökeres and Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko both poised to make their Premier League debuts.
- Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak continues after Newcastle rejected a reported £110 million bid and the Sweden international will miss Newcastle’s opener at Aston Villa.
- Newcastle have softened their valuation of Brentford’s Yoane Wissa to around £35 million as they seek a replacement for Callum Wilson before completing the transfer.
- Tottenham are reportedly best placed to secure Eberechi Eze following the expiry of his £68 million release clause, with Arsenal no longer in contention.