Crystal Palace Eyes £50m Move for Jarrod Bowen as Premier League Transfer Rumors Heat Up
Crystal Palace is making headlines with plans to launch a £50m bid aimed at bringing Jarrod Bowen back to the Premier League, according to The Sun. This move signifies the club's ambition to strengthen its squad ahead of the upcoming season. In addition to this, Al Hilal is reportedly eyeing a double raid from the Premier League, targeting Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal and Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, as highlighted by the Daily Mail. Unai Emery has not denied rumors that Ollie Watkins refused to play during Aston Villa's disappointing 4-0 defeat against Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Sunday, as noted by The Guardian. This situation raises concerns about player morale and team dynamics. Meanwhile, Manchester United has set its sights on Alejandro Balde, who was notably left out of Barcelona's squad for their LaLiga opener against Elche, reported by the Daily Mirror. Liverpool and Newcastle fans united in tribute to Kevin Keegan before their clash during the opening weekend of the Premier League season, as mentioned by the Daily Star. In EFL football, Milutin Osmajic of Preston North End, known for his controversial past, is set to leave England for Serie A after agreeing to a move to Genoa, according to the Daily Mail. In European football, Paul Pogba has significantly reduced the price of his Cheshire mansion amid his exit from AS Monaco, cutting £450,000 off the asking price of £3.95m. Diego Simeone revealed it was planned for Julian Alvarez, an Arsenal target, not to stand with his teammates post-match to acknowledge Atletico Madrid supporters, as per the Daily Mirror. Lastly, Harry Kane of Bayern Munich has been voted 2026 player of the year in Germany, surpassing his teammate Michael Olise, reported by The Guardian.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-08-23