Josh Brownhill update emerges on Sky Sports after new West Ham reveal
West Ham and Burnley have learned the order of their Premier League opponents for the 2025/26 season, but the news came with a twist.
The Hammers will start the season with an away trip to Sunderland, while Burnley will host Wolves at Turf Moor.
Graham Potter must make a positive start to the Premier League season if he is to take the pressure off his position as manager.
However, amid the fixture announcement, there was a significant nugget of information regarding Josh Brownhill’s future.
Josh Brownhill news shared amid Burnley fixture announcement
West Ham have been linked with a move for Burnley midfielder Brownhill after a magnificent campaign in the Championship.
The Irons are said to be long admirers of the central-midfielder who is out of contract at the end of the month.
Brownhill will be available on a free transfer if he does not sign a fresh deal, and also has interest from Everton.
While Sky Sports announced the fixtures for the 2025/26 Premier League season, their reporter Peter Stevenson revealed (18 June, 09:09) important information from a source at Burnley regarding the 29-year-old’s future.
He said: “Josh Brownhill – Burnley are still awaiting a response to contract offers.”
| Josh Brownhill’s 2024/25 Championship statistics | Total |
| Appearances | 42 |
| Goals | 18 |
| Assists | 6 |
| Touches | 52.1 |
| Accurate passes | 31.8 (82%) |
| Big chances created | 8 |
The midfielder enjoyed a stellar season in the Championship, finishing as the joint second top scorer on 18 goals.
Brownhill also contributed six league assists as the Clarets finished the season in second with 100 points, behind Leeds on goal difference.
Brownhill would be a steal for West Ham on a free transfer
While many supporters might bemoan adding newly promoted players to their mix, that would be a lazy thought process.
Brownhill has made over 100 Premier League appearances and has progressed with every season at Turf Moor.
The fact that he could be available on a free transfer will certainly prick the ears of top-flight clubs, and rightly so.
Burnley’s captain is a leader, a hard worker, and a creative threat in the hub of Scott Parker’s midfield and would be a real loss for the Clarets.
Potter would be wise to prioritise a move for Brownhill, who is an underrated star, especially after years of severely wasting transfer funds at the London Stadium.
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