Today's PL summary — 5 Oct 2026

Here is FTZ's pick of the hottest Premier League stories from 5 Oct 2026.

1. Micky van de Ven is a target for Liverpool and Manchester United despite recently signing a new contract with Tottenham. Any potential sale could break the £80m record for a defender.

2. Arsenal can afford to sign Erling Haaland from Manchester City, but the striker reportedly prefers a move to Spain, specifically Real Madrid, as his dream destination.

3. Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer have expressed their agreement on Liverpool's interest in Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who made his first England start in a 7-0 win against Croatia.

4. Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer have expressed their agreement on Liverpool's interest in Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who made his first England start in a 7-0 win against Croatia.

5. Bournemouth are unhappy with how England handled Alex Scott's injury, which could see him sidelined for up to eight weeks after he played through pain during the match against Croatia.

6. Arsenal face four injury doubts against Leeds after England confirm Ezri Konsa setback There is better news for Mikel Arteta elsewhere on the injury front Bookmark Comments Go to comments Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Ezri Konsa has pulled out of the England squad ( PA ) Become an Independent.

7. The Italian defender, signed for £47million in the summer, has been pictured in first-team training over the past few weeks. The 23-year-old, who is of course a target for Chelsea, felt something prior to the Three Lions' thrashing of Croatia but played 70 minutes anyway.

8. Arsenal FC handed new Ezri Konsa injury scare as early England exit confirmed Arsenal handed new Ezri Konsa injury scare as early England exit confirmed Centre-back ruled out of Czech Republic clash and returning to Gunners for assessment.