Saka Returns to Arsenal Training; Wood Out for Nottingham Forest
Key Takeaways
- Bukayo Saka returns to training for Arsenal before Real Madrid match.
- Chris Wood (18 goals) out for Nottingham Forest's FA Cup quarter-final with injury.
- Chelsea faces deadline for Earl's Court stadium bid amid ownership tensions.
- Premier League transfer window to close September 1st, aligning with Europe.
- Premier League to have two summer transfer windows due to Club World Cup.
Team Updates
Saka returns to training; Wood out with injury
On March 27, 2025, Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka returned to training after recovering from a hamstring injury, potentially in time for the Champions League match against Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest will be without their top scorer, Chris Wood (18 goals), for their FA Cup quarter-final against Brighton due to a hip injury sustained while on international duty with New Zealand.
Chris Wood to miss FA Cup quarter-final
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Antony discusses time at Old Trafford
Hudson-Odoi aims for England return
Stadium Developments
Chelsea faces deadline for Earl's Court stadium bid
On March 27, 2025, Chelsea faces a deadline to bid for the Earl's Court site for a new stadium due to difficulties redeveloping Stamford Bridge. A competing proposal from the Earl's Court Development Company (ECDC) and internal tensions within Chelsea's ownership complicate the decision-making process.
Transfer Rumors
Premier League clubs agree to keep transfer window open until August
On March 27, 2025, Nuno Espirito Santo commented on Premier League clubs agreeing to keep the summer transfer window deadline day to the end of August, rather than closing it before the season starts on August 16, 2025. Premier League clubs voted against moving the deadline day to before the season starts and chose to align with the rest of Europe.
Premier League transfer window closes September 1st
Premier League to have two summer transfer windows
Carragher disappointed by Alexander-Arnold's potential Real Madrid move
Arsenal eyes Isak as striker target
Onana to reject Saudi Arabia offer
Managerial Moves
Iraola top target if Spurs sack Postecoglou
International Duty
Gibbs-White's mixed international period with England
On March 27, 2025, Morgan Gibbs-White experienced a mixed international period; he was initially left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad but later drafted in for the injured Cole Palmer. However, he was then left out of England’s first game against Albania and remained on the bench for the second game against Latvia.
Match Highlights
Video highlights Mohamed Salah's time at Chelsea
Video highlights Raul Jimenez's football journey
On March 25, 2025, the Premier League YouTube channel published a video titled "REMARKABLE football story! Raul Jimenez 📖🇲🇽," highlighting Raul Jimenez's journey to becoming the top-scoring Mexican in the Premier League and his Concacaf Nations League Final glory. The video has 14K views and 1.2K likes.