Transfer News Podcast | Premier League Transfer Rumours & News

Hello and welcome to the Transfer News Podcast! I'm your host, Archer, and today we're diving deep into the injury and suspension updates across the Premier League. You know, I was going to start a fitness program for injured footballers, but then I realized it would just be a bunch of millionaires sitting around watching Netflix and getting paid. So instead, let's talk about who's actually missing from action! Starting with Arsenal, they're currently dealing with five players on the sidelines. Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are both expected back around the first of June with hamstring and knee issues respectively. Gabriel Magalhães is also nursing a hamstring problem with an unknown return date, which could be concerning for the Gunners' defensive stability. Riccardo Calafiori has a knee injury with no clear timeline for return, and Takehiro Tomiyasu is also out until June with a similar knee issue. That's a significant portion of Arsenal's defensive options limited as they push for the title. Over at Aston Villa, they're looking relatively healthy with Leon Bailey and Ross Barkley both carrying knocks but given a seventy-five percent chance of playing in their next fixture. Villa have also sent Filip Marschall and Kaine Kesler-Hayden out on loan to MK Dons and Preston North End respectively for the remainder of the season as they focus on their European push. Bournemouth are dealing with a handful of injury concerns. Justin Kluivert has a fifty-fifty chance of featuring due to a muscle issue, while Marcus Tavernier (ankle), Enes Ünal (knee), Ryan Christie (groin), and Luis Sinisterra (hamstring) are all sidelined with no confirmed return dates. That's a significant blow to their attacking options as they look to secure their Premier League status. Brentford have their own injury troubles with Igor Thiago nursing a knee problem, Gustavo Nunes lacking match fitness, and Josh Dasilva out with a knee injury – all with unknown return dates. Fabio Carvalho is expected back by the twenty-fifth of May with a shoulder issue, while Aaron Hickey is working on building up his match fitness. The Bees have also confirmed Mathias Jorgensen has joined Anderlecht permanently. Brighton are particularly hard-hit with injuries currently. Georginio Rutter should return from his ankle issue by the twenty-fifth of May, while James Milner has a hamstring problem with no set return date. Jan Paul van Hecke is suspended until the nineteenth of April, and Ferdi Kadioglu has a toe injury expected to keep him out until late May. Tariq Lamptey should be back from his ankle issue by the nineteenth of April, while Joël Veltman's foot injury has no timeline. Igor Julio is out until June with a hamstring strain, Adam Webster until the twenty-fifth of May with a similar injury, and Jason Steele's shoulder problem should see him back by the twenty-sixth of April. That's a significant defensive crisis for Roberto De Zerbi to manage. Chelsea have several absentees to contend with. Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended with an unknown return date, while Marc Guiu Paz has just a twenty-five percent chance of featuring due to hamstring issues. Malang Sarr has left permanently for RC Lens, and both Roméo Lavia and Wesley Fofana are out with muscle injuries and no confirmed return dates. Omari Kellyman's hamstring problem should keep him sidelined until June, while Alfie Gilchrist has headed to Sheffield United on a season-long loan. Crystal Palace have a few concerns, with Eddie Nketiah and Marc Guéhi both suspended until the sixteenth of April. Cheick Doucouré isn't expected back until June with a knee injury, while Maxence Lacroix and Chris Richards both have a seventy-five percent chance of playing despite head and calf issues respectively. Chadi Riad is also out until June with a knee problem. The defensive suspensions could prove particularly troublesome for Oliver Glasner's side in the coming fixtures. Everton are managing without Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has a hamstring injury with no clear return date – a familiar story for their striker. Orel Mangala is out until June with a knee issue, Jesper Lindstrøm has a groin injury with an unknown return timeline, and Vitalii Mykolenko has a seventy-five percent chance of featuring despite a knock. The Toffees will be especially concerned about Calvert-Lewin's absence as they continue their relegation battle. Fulham have Harry Wilson rated at fifty percent to play due to a foot problem, while Reiss Nelson isn't expected back from his hamstring injury until the twenty-fifth of May. These aren't major concerns for Marco Silva's mid-table side. Ipswich Town, battling for survival, have Sam Szmodics projected to return from an ankle injury by the eighteenth of May, with Omari Giraud-Hutchinson seventy-five percent likely to feature despite hamstring concerns. Chiedozie Ogbene and Wes Burns are both out until June with Achilles and knee injuries respectively, while Freddie Ladapo has had his contract terminated by mutual agreement. Their attacking options are notably limited at a crucial time. Leicester City have Abdul Fatawu out until June with a knee injury, while Facundo Buonanotte is ineligible to face his parent club on the twelfth of April but should be available again from the twentieth. Liverpool's injury list includes Trent Alexander-Arnold with an ankle issue and no clear return date, which is a major concern for their creative output. Alisson has a seventy-five percent chance of featuring despite a head injury, Joe Gomez has a hamstring problem with no confirmed return timeline, and Tyler Morton is rated seventy-five percent likely to play as he builds match fitness. Manchester City's absences could prove crucial in the title race. Erling Haaland's ankle issue should keep him out until the tenth of May, Rodri's knee injury until the first of June, and John Stones' thigh problem until the eighteenth of May. Nathan Aké is also targeting the eighteenth of May for his return from a foot injury, while Manuel Akanji should be back from a muscle issue by the twenty-sixth of April. The absence of both Haaland and Rodri in particular could be season-defining for Pep Guardiola's side. Manchester United continue to face injury problems with Amad Diallo out until the twenty-fifth of May with an ankle issue. Kobbie Mainoo and Matthijs de Ligt both have a seventy-five percent chance of playing despite fitness and knock concerns respectively. Hannibal Mejbri has moved permanently to Burnley, while Jonny Evans and Lisandro Martínez have muscle and knee injuries with unknown return dates. Young Ayden Heaven is also sidelined with an ankle problem. The defensive injuries in particular have been a constant issue for Erik ten Hag this season. Newcastle United have Anthony Gordon rated seventy-five percent likely to play despite a knock, while Lewis Hall is out until June with a foot injury. Joe Willock has a fifty percent chance of featuring following a head injury, Jamaal Lascelles is sidelined until the twenty-fifth of May, and Sven Botman until the fourth of May – both with knee problems. The defensive absences have been a key factor in Newcastle's inconsistent form this season. Nottingham Forest have several key players with seventy-five percent chances of playing including Chris Wood (hip), Taiwo Awoniyi (hamstring), and Anthony Elanga (muscle). Ola Aina is dealing with a calf injury with no confirmed return date. Forest will be hoping these forwards can help secure their Premier League status. Southampton have Albert Grønbæk seventy-five percent likely to play despite a tendon issue, Flynn Downes suspended until the nineteenth of April, and Juan Larios with a fifty percent chance of featuring as he builds match fitness. The Saints are desperately trying to escape relegation and need all hands on deck. Tottenham's concerns include Dejan Kulusevski, who should return from a foot injury by the twenty-first of April, while Kevin Danso is targeting the same date for his comeback from a hamstring problem. Radu Drăgușin is out until June with a knee injury, and Luca Williams-Barnett remains with the under-eighteens. West Ham are missing Crysencio Summerville and Michail Antonio, both with unknown return dates due to hamstring and leg injuries respectively. Antonio's absence in particular has been felt in their attack. And finally, Wolves are without Saša Kalajdžić due to a knee injury with no set return date. Joe Hodge and Tawanda Chirewa are out on loan to Huddersfield Town and Derby County respectively. Enso González has a knee problem with no timeline, while Leon Chiwome and Yerson Mosquera are both expected back from knee injuries around the first of June. 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 this week. It's fascinating to see how these absences might impact the remaining fixtures of the season, particularly for teams fighting at both ends of the table. Thanks so much for listening to the Transfer News Podcast! Remember to subscribe on all major platforms or visit transfernewspodcast.com for more insights into the beautiful game. Until next time, I'm Archer, and remember – the only thing more painful than these injuries is listening to pundits try to pronounce some of these players' names!