Today's PL summary — 16 Sept 2026

Here is FTZ's pick of the hottest Premier League stories from 16 Sept 2026.

1. Next Arsenal transfer imminent as striker bids farewell to Liverpool - London Evening Standard.

2. Should Arsenal keep trying to sign Rodrygo Goes? The north London giants should have a vast scouting network that could perhaps help them find the next big thing if they’re unable to convince a genuine superstar like Vini Jr to join.

3. Liverpool attacker bids farewell in short statement before sealing Arsenal transfer Liverpool attacker bids farewell in short statement before sealing Arsenal transfer Arsenal are set to complete the signing of 16-year-old forward Vincent Joseph from Premier League rivals Liverpool.

4. Inside the Isak Move PL Transfer Grades Ranking All 155 PL Moves Maddest Moments Yves Bissouma joins Ajax on one-year contract after Tottenham exit The Mali international was able to join a club as a free agent outside the transfer window after leaving Spurs this summer. Alex Davidson/Getty Images By Colin Millar Sept.

5. Lewis Koumas on playing ‘the Liverpool way’, showing hunger and hopes for the future.

6. The Gunners beat their London rivals 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on September 6, but not without controversy. Riccardo Calafiori’s goal was ruled out for offside, while Kai Havertz’s equaliser was allowed to stand despite a tight offside call.

7. Who is JJ Gabriel's dad? It’s understood that Man Utd believe they can convince the wonderkid to stay and are able to challenge the request as Premier League rules state all parties - the club, player and their parent or carer - must agree to the cancellation for it to be valid.

8. He initially impressed on loan at Chelsea 's sister club Strasbourg by winning September's Young Player of the Month award in the French top flight, but then came in for criticism from then-manager Liam Rosenior. Instead, he joined Argentine giants River Plate on a two-year loan spell.