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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.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Hammers will start the season with an away trip to Sunderland, while Burnley will host Wolves at Turf Moor.<\/p>\n Graham Potter must make a positive start to the Premier League season<\/a> if he is to take the pressure off his position as manager.<\/p>\n However, amid the fixture announcement, there was a significant nugget of information regarding Josh Brownhill\u2019s future.<\/p>\n West Ham have been linked with a move for Burnley midfielder Brownhill<\/a> after a magnificent campaign in the Championship.<\/p>\n The Irons are said to be long admirers of the central-midfielder who is out of contract at the end of the month.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Brownhill will be available on a free transfer<\/a> if he does not sign a fresh deal, and also has interest from Everton.<\/p>\n 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\u2019s future.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cJosh Brownhill \u2013 Burnley are still awaiting a response to contract offers.\u201d<\/p>\n Brownhill was an outstanding performer last season (Sofascore<\/a>)<\/p>\n The midfielder enjoyed a stellar season in the Championship, finishing as the joint second top scorer on 18 goals.<\/p>\n Brownhill<\/a> also contributed six league assists as the Clarets finished the season in second with 100 points, behind Leeds on goal difference.<\/p>\n While many supporters might bemoan adding newly promoted players to their mix, that would be a lazy thought process.<\/p>\n Brownhill has made over 100 Premier League<\/a> appearances and has progressed with every season at Turf Moor.<\/p>\n The fact that he could be available on a free transfer will certainly prick the ears of top-flight clubs, and rightly so.<\/p>\n Burnley\u2019s captain is a leader, a hard worker, and a creative threat in the hub of Scott Parker\u2019s<\/a> midfield and would be a real loss for the Clarets.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n![\"West](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/west-ham-graham-potter-2-1024x575.png\")
Potter has endured a difficult time as Hammers boss (Credit: Imago)Josh Brownhill news shared amid Burnley fixture announcement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Josh Brownhill\u2019s 2024\/25 Championship statistics<\/strong><\/td>\n Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Appearances<\/td>\n 42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Goals<\/td>\n 18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Assists<\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Touches<\/td>\n 52.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Accurate passes<\/td>\n 31.8 (82%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Big chances created<\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n ![\"West](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WEST-HAMZONE-819x1024.png\")
West Ham\u2019s 2025\/26 Premier League fixturesBrownhill would be a steal for West Ham on a free transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n