Premier League transfer needs: Who needs what in final week of the summer window?
With one week to go in the transfer window, who needs to strengthen and where?
As the final week of the summer transfer window approaches, several Premier League clubs are in need of strengthening various areas of their squads. Arsenal may require an additional left winger, potentially in the form of Kenan Yildiz. Aston Villa is in desperate need of reinforcements in defenders, goalkeepers, central midfielders, and forwards. In defense, Ordonez and Harwood-Bellis are linked, while Bournemouth would benefit from adding a striker, along with general squad cover for the upcoming Europa League campaign.
Brentford could use a backup option for Igor Thiago in the form of a striker, while Brighton & Hove Albion may need another midfielder if Ayari departs. Chelsea should secure a new goalkeeper, and a central midfielder may be on the horizon if Enzo Fernandez leaves. Coventry City could benefit from extra creativity out wide, potentially with Mudryk joining from Chelsea. Crystal Palace need a striker, center back, and central midfielder, with Adam Wharton possibly staying, requiring a central midfielder to fill any gaps.
Everton's squad seems solid, but they should consider adding a forward for extra depth. Fulham should prioritize acquiring a striker to compete with Gonzalo Garcia and Rodrigo Muniz. Hull City, having signed numerous new players, could use additional wingers to provide more chances for McBurnie to score. Ipswich Town might need an extra central midfielder, with Exequiel Palacios linked, while Leeds United could use a spark in attack, possibly through a loan move for Mudryk.
Liverpool requires a defensive midfielder to improve balance, along with a full back or two. Potential targets include Wharton from Palace, Tyler Adams from Bournemouth, and Bradley Barcola. Manchester City, despite recent big-money signings, may still need another midfielder, with Cody Gakpo linked. Manchester United has options in defense and could prioritize a left back and defensive cover.
Newcastle United has strengthened their central midfield and should focus on adding depth, with a striker in mind if Woltemade departs.
Nottingham Forest need to address their goalkeeper situation and explore a move for Liam Delap as a potential solution. Sunderland could benefit from adding more trickery out wide and general squad depth for their European challenge. Tottenham Hotspur has spent heavily this summer, pursuing forwards like Gakpo and Marmoush, and may also seek a new goalkeeper.
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