Liverpool and Arsenal have both suffered injury blows during the final international break of the season, while Manchester United are plotting a summer swoop for Jarrad Branthwaite
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The international break is in full swing, with the likes of France, Germany, Spain and Brazil all in action over the past 24 hours. England, meanwhile, are set to enter a new era under Thomas Tuchel when they take on Albania in a World Cup qualifier this evening.
And a number of Premier League sides have unfortunately suffered injury blows already which could have an effect on the rest of the season. Clubs are also starting to plan for the summer transfer window.
Sides are expected to be vary active next summer after a number of big clubs endured disappointing campaigns, including the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Here, Mirror Football takes a look at some of the latest news from the Premier League...
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Man Utd want Branthwaite
According to a report from the Sun, Manchester United have made Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite their top transfer target for the summer.
United attempted to sign Branthwaite last summer, but were unable to agree terms with Everton who were holding out for £70million. However, the report claims that Everton's asking price has dropped to £50m and United are willing to meet it.
Branthwaite, though, is said to be holding out for a move to a team playing Champions League football and United's only hope of qualifying for the competition is by winning the Europa League.
Jarrad Branthwaite
Manchester United are plotting a summer swoop for Jarrad Branthwaite
Alisson suffers concussion
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson suffered a suspected concussion after a clash of heads with Davinson Sanchez during Brazil's 2-1 win over Colombia on Thursday.
Alisson was forced off as a result of the clash and Brazil's team doctor Rodrigo Lasma has offered an update on the 32-year-old, stating: "Alisson suffered a head injury. He was replaced due to a suspected concussion, so now we will follow the protocol recommended by the CBF. He will undergo the recommended imaging tests. First, we will perform a CT scan, followed by a diffusion MRI.
"If all the tests are negative and normal, we will then perform a cognitive test, and then we will evaluate the player. If everything is normal, we will conduct a series of observation tests over the next few days to see whether or not he would be able to travel with us and go to Argentina for our next game."
BRASILIA, BRAZIL - MARCH 20: Alisson Becker of Brazil and Davinson Sanchez of Colombia receive medical attention after suffering a head injury during the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Brazil and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on March 20, 2025 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Alisson suffered a suspected concussion while playing for Brazil
Calafiori picks up knee injury
Arsenal have also suffered a blow after defender Riccardo Calafiori suffered an issue with his knee as Italy were beaten 2-1 by Germany on Thursday.
Calafiori slipped and fell awkwardly during the match and, although he was able to play the full 90 minutes, Italy boss Luciano Spalletti revealed after the game that he was set to undergo tests to discover how serious the injury is.
"We still don’t know if he’s injured," Spalletti said after the game. "Ricky felt something strange in his knee but we still don’t know."
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