Premier League news: Takeover a step closer plus new rule change that will impact Manchester United & Man City

While Manchester United and Man City fans await concrete transfer news, we take a look at what is making headlines elsewhere in the Premier League.

Premier League team news will come out earlier ahead of 2024-25 fixtures

Manchester United and Manchester City supporters will not have to wait for an hour before kick-off to learn the team news for fixtures in the 2024-25 season, it has been revealed.

Traditionally, there has been a strict embargo in the Premier League for clubs to only release starting XIs 60 minutes ahead of matches. However, from August, it has been decided that England’s top flight will align itself with UEFA’s rules. Line-ups and substitutes will now be made public 75 minutes before games get underway.

Everton takeover moves a step closer

Dan Freidkin is in talks about an Everton takeover from Farhad Moshiri.

Everton supporters will be hoping that the purchase of Moshiri’s 94% majority takeover is a smooth transaction. That was far from the case after Moshiri agreed to sell the club to 777 Partners. After eight months of the Miami-based firm failing to be given the green light by the Premier League, the plug was pulled at the end of last month. All eyes now are on when there will be official confirmation that Friedkin has earned exclusivity to complete an Everton takeover.

Ivan Toney could be on the move this summer

Ivan Toney could be on the move from Brentford this summer.

The 28-year-old striker has been subject to serious transfer interest from some of the Premier League’s top clubs. Toney is currently away with England at Euro 2024 having scored 72 goals in 141 games for Brentford since his arrival from Peterborough United in 2020.

Tottenham Hotspur have been credited with an interest in Toney and have reportedly submitted a formal proposal to sign the Brentford striker. According to Football Transfers, Spurs have agreed personal terms with the player but have seen a £40million offer rejected by Brentford, who want £65million. Toney is expected to be on the move this summer with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United also credited with an interest.