Transfer News Podcast

Hello and welcome to another episode of Transfer News Podcast! I'm your host, Archer, coming to you with the latest injury and suspension update that's going to have you questioning whether Premier League players are made of glass or just really enjoy those physio massages. Let's dive right into the chaos, shall we? Starting with Arsenal, who currently have several key players on the sidelines. Bukayo Saka is battling a hamstring issue with a fifty-fifty chance of playing in the next fixture. Kai Havertz is also nursing a hamstring problem but isn't expected back until the first of June. Gabriel Jesus is out with a knee injury with no clear return date, while Takehiro Tomiyasu is also sidelined until June with his own knee issues. Fábio Vieira has joined Porto on loan for the two thousand and twenty-four to twenty-five season, while young players like Karl Hein and Maldini Kacurri have been loaned out to Real Valladolid and Bromley respectively. Moving to Aston Villa, they've been quite active in the loan market with numerous outgoings. Ollie Watkins has a seventy-five percent chance of returning from his knee injury for the next match, while Ross Barkley is fifty-fifty with a calf problem. Moussa Diaby has made a permanent transfer to Al Ittihad, and Jhon Durán is on loan at Al-Nassr. Villa have loaned out several players including Samuel Iling-Junior to Bologna, Emiliano Buendía to Bayer Leverkusen, and Diego Carlos to Fenerbahçe, showing their willingness to streamline the squad. Bournemouth are dealing with their share of injuries too. Enes Ünal is out with a knee injury with no return date specified. Luis Sinisterra has a seventy-five percent chance of playing through a hamstring issue, while Marcos Senesi and Julián Araujo are both at fifty percent with fitness concerns. Adam Smith is nursing a muscle injury with no clear return timeline. On the transfer front, Philip Billing has gone on a season-long loan to Napoli, while Max Aarons has joined Valencia temporarily. Brentford have quite a few injury concerns. Igor Thiago is out with a knee injury alongside Josh Dasilva, who also has knee issues. Gustavo Nunes has a back problem, and both Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey have only a twenty-five percent chance of playing due to fitness issues. Fábio Carvalho is expected back on the twenty-fifth of May from a shoulder injury, while Michael Kayode has a fifty percent chance of returning from his knee concern. Ivan Toney has made a permanent move to Al-Ahli, which is certainly a significant loss for the Bees. Brighton have been particularly active in the transfer market. Pascal Groß has moved permanently to Borussia Dortmund, Deniz Undav to Stuttgart, and Billy Gilmour to Napoli. On the injury front, new signing Matt O'Riley is dealing with a knee issue, giving him a fifty percent chance of featuring. James Milner is sidelined with a hamstring problem with no return date set. Lewis Dunk and Joël Veltman both have a fifty percent chance of playing through rib and foot injuries respectively, while Jason Steele should be back from his shoulder injury by the twenty-sixth of April. Chelsea are managing several fitness concerns. Cole Palmer has a seventy-five percent chance of playing through a muscle issue, while Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, and Marc Guiu all have hamstring problems giving them a fifty percent chance of featuring. Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended with no clear return date. The Blues have been busy with transfers, with Romelu Lukaku moving permanently to Napoli, Conor Gallagher to Atletico Madrid, and João Félix going on loan to Milan. Crystal Palace have Will Hughes suspended until the fifth of April, while Jean-Philippe Mateta has a fifty percent chance of playing through a head injury. Cheick Doucouré isn't expected back from his knee injury until the first of June, and Joel Ward and Chadi Riad are both out with no specified return dates. Jeffrey Schlupp has been loaned to Celtic, and several young players have been sent out on loan to gain experience. Everton have Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Iliman Ndiaye both dealing with injuries. Calvert-Lewin has a hamstring issue while Ndiaye is suffering from a knee problem, with neither having a clear return date. Dwight McNeil has a fifty percent chance of playing through his knee injury, and Orel Mangala isn't expected back until the first of June. Fulham have Harry Wilson at fifty percent with a foot injury, while Antonee Robinson has a seventy-five percent chance of playing through a knock. Reiss Nelson is hampered by a hamstring issue but should return by the twenty-fifth of May. Kenny Tete is fifty-fifty with a knee injury. Tim Ream has made a permanent transfer to Charlotte FC. Ipswich Town are dealing with multiple injuries, particularly in attack. Sam Szmodics is expected back from an ankle injury by the eighteenth of May, while Conor Chaplin has a fifty percent chance of playing through a knee issue. Wes Burns won't return from his knee problem until the first of June, the same timeline for Chiedozie Ogbene's Achilles injury. Axel Tuanzebe is also sidelined with a hamstring problem with no return date specified. Leicester City have Abdul Fatawu out with a knee injury until the first of June, while they've loaned out several players including Tom Cannon to Stoke City and Harry Souttar to Sheffield United. Liverpool are managing several defensive injuries. Trent Alexander-Arnold has a twenty-five percent chance of playing through an ankle issue, while Ryan Gravenberch has a seventy-five percent chance of featuring despite a knock. Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are both out with muscle and hamstring injuries respectively, with no clear return dates. Tyler Morton is also sidelined with a shoulder problem. Manchester City's injury list is significant. Their biggest miss is Rodri, who's out with a knee injury until the first of June. Nathan Aké is expected back from a foot problem by the eighteenth of May, while John Stones should return from his thigh injury around the same time. Manuel Akanji should be back from his muscle issue by the twenty-sixth of April. Ederson has a seventy-five percent chance of playing through an abdominal injury, and Oscar Bobb is fifty-fifty with fitness concerns. João Cancelo has made a permanent move to Al-Hilal, while Kyle Walker has surprisingly been loaned to Milan. Manchester United are dealing with numerous injuries. Amad Diallo is out with an ankle problem, while Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw are both nursing knocks with no clear return dates. Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro both have a fifty percent chance of playing through various injuries. Jonny Evans, Altay Bayindir, Lisandro Martínez, and Tom Heaton are all out with no specific return dates. Antony has been loaned to Real Betis, while Scott McTominay has transferred to Napoli. Newcastle United have Anthony Gordon suspended until the seventh of April. Jamaal Lascelles is sidelined with a knee injury until the twenty-fifth of May, while Sven Botman should return from his own knee problem by the third of May. Lewis Hall is out with a foot injury until the first of June. Miguel Almirón has been loaned to Atlanta United, and Lloyd Kelly to Juventus. Nottingham Forest have Carlos Miguel at twenty-five percent with a hamstring issue, and they've loaned out several players including Lewis O'Brien to Los Angeles FC and Josh Bowler to Preston North End. Southampton have Will Smallbone out with a groin injury with no return date specified, while Ryan Fraser is fifty-fifty with a calf problem. Ross Stewart and Juan Larios both have a fifty percent chance of featuring due to fitness concerns, and James Bree is sidelined with a hamstring issue. Adam Armstrong has been loaned to West Bromwich Albion, and Ben Brereton Díaz to Sheffield United. Tottenham Hotspur have Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski both at fifty percent with calf and foot injuries respectively. Kevin Danso is out with a hamstring problem with no return date, while Radu Drăgușin isn't expected back from his knee injury until the first of June. Manor Solomon has gone on loan to Leeds United, and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg to Marseille. West Ham are managing several issues. Niclas Füllkrug has a fifty percent chance of playing due to fitness concerns, while Crysencio Summerville and Michail Antonio are both out with no clear return dates due to hamstring and leg injuries respectively. Kurt Zouma has been loaned to Al-Orobah for the rest of the season, and Nayef Aguerd to Real Sociedad. Finally, Wolves have Matheus Cunha suspended until the fifth of April, while Jørgen Strand Larsen has a seventy-five percent chance of playing through a hand injury. Saša Kalajdžić, Leon Chiwome, Enso González, and Yerson Mosquera are all dealing with knee injuries, with Chiwome and Mosquera expected back by the first of June. Daniel Podence has transferred to Al-Shabab, and Mario Lemina has been loaned to Galatasaray. And now, a word from our sponsor: Want to win your fantasy premier league mini leagues? Join Fantasy Football Hub today with thirty percent off using our link in the shownotes. That wraps up our injury and suspension update for today. The Premier League medical staff are certainly earning their paychecks this season! Thank you for listening to Transfer News Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe on all major platforms or visit our website at transfernewspodcast.com for more exclusive content. Until next time, this is Archer signing off and reminding you that in football, the only thing more unpredictable than injuries is VAR decisions!