The surprise departures of Chris Wood and Jonjo Shelvey to Nottingham Forest, plus Karl Darlow’s loan switch to Hull City, opened up three places, but they haven’t been filled by new signings Anthony Gordon and Harrison Ashby, who fall under the under-21s criteria.
Rules states players born on or after January 1, 2001, are eligible over and above the limit of 25 players per squad.
Each Premier League club must submit a squad list after each transfer window closes. It can contain no more than 17 players who do not fulfil the “Home Grown Player” criteria. The remainder of the squad, up to a total of 25 players, must be homegrown.
Here’s the 25-man squad head coach Eddie Howe has named - according to the Premier League website.
25. Allan Saint-Maximin
Saint-Maximin is eyeing a big second half to the campaign after a frustrating beginning due to a hamstring injury. | Getty Images
26. Anthony Gordon (under-21)
Howe has long been an admirer of Gordon, and he’s finally got his man after United agreed a £45m fee with Everton. | Getty Images
27. Alexander Isak
It’s a cliche, but like Howe has said, Isak will be like a new signing during the second half of the campaign. | Getty Images
28. Callum Wilson
Wilson hasn’t looked as fit or sharp since returning from the World Cup break, but no one should bet against him ending his goal drought soon. | Getty Images