Summer transfer needs for all 20 Premier League teams

It is never too early for clubs to plan transfers. Although the window may be closed, you can guarantee that all 20 Premier League clubs are still working furiously behind the scenes to draw up shortlists, set targets and chart their course for next season.

They won’t have all the answers yet – for many, they depend on demotion or European qualification – but what should they at least be thinking about? They already know what needs attention?

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Need: even more aggressive juice

Arsenal spent £162 million to bring it Victor Gyokres, Eberechi Eze And noni maduke to boost their attacking squad last summer, but there is a strong argument to be made that they still need more. with kai havertz And gabriel jesus Facing serious injury issues and the club lacking a top-shelf left wing threat, they should be in the market for some type of forward.

Aston Villa

Need: Plan for possible major departures

Aston Villa Due to UEFA agreements they are working on a very tight budget, so any move they make must be carefully considered. They are also in a difficult position, given that one or more key players could potentially leave the club, meaning replacements will be needed. The earnings from Champions League football may eliminate the need for them to make any deals they don’t want, but if they fall short, there are further options. morgan rogers and goalkeeper emiliano martinez Will remain in the eyes of others. Villa need to know who they will target if that happens.

AFC Bournemouth

Requirement: Find center back position

Bournemouth face all kinds of questions at center back for the second year in a row. revolves around the most important Marcos SenesiWhose contract is due to expire this summer and has been linked with a range of top clubs barcelona And juventus. If the Argentina international left, it would happen Veljko Milosavljevic Are you ready to move forward and start over? If not, the Cherries may need to sign two new defenders this summer (fortunately, they are very good at it).

brighton and hove albion

Requirement: A natural right side

Brighton may have gone a little astray this season, but when taking a look at their team, there aren’t too many issues to address from a qualitative or quantitative perspective. One upgrade they could do is at right back, where they have plenty of options but no specialist outside back. Joel VeltmanWhose contract expires at the end of the season. If the Seagulls were to be ready and willing to sign a central midfielder carlos baleba Leaves the club.

brentford

Requirement: Manage some departures carefully

brentford Are in an incredible location. The squad is good; they have a star striker igor thiago (17 league goals), an excellent goalkeeper Caoimhin KelleherAnd everything in between. If they finish in the European places, they will need to rise further up the ranks. If not, it might be time for some of the old guard – like Ethan Pinnock And Rico Henry — to depart. Only time will tell.

burnley

Requirement: Promotion of players for the next year

Possibly doomed to relegation, Burnley should have an eye on who can get them promoted from the second tier next season. They are facing a serious problem in midfield josh cullen His ACL is torn, James Ward-Prowse has only replaced him on loan, and Florentino Luis would not want to stick with him.

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chelsea

Requirement: Some experienced, stable presence

chelseaThe policy of investing heavily in young players brings some big benefits – but also some negatives. Chief among them is the team’s lack of maturity and discipline, which has resulted in seven red cards in the league this season (no other team has more than three). Although this may be a departure from policy, it may be time for Chelsea to consider adding some adults to the room.

crystal Palace

Need: Where do you even start?

Heading into the summer, Palace are surrounded by major uncertainties. We don’t know who will replace Oliver Glasner as manager, and the team looks weak in many areas. If they stick to a back-three system, they will likely need a center back and a right wing back. Regardless of size, they will need to sign some new center midfielders as both Daichi Kamada And jefferson lerma are out of contract, and Adam Wharton There is definitely interest from top clubs in this.

everton

Requirement: A full back truck

everton There is a need to sign at least two, maybe three full backs this coming summer. Nothing! james garner, gerrad branthwaite Or jake o’brien Naturally there are the full backs, yet they have all played there recently because David Moyes is short of options. Is the only consistently available first-team full-back Vitaly MykolenkoWhose contract expires this summer. There is no doubt that they would love to sign the winger Jack Grealish Even permanently – once his loan from Man City ends – but it all depends on the fee.

fulham

Need: Future-proofing the forward line

fulham Tried (and failed) to sign the USMNT. psv eindhoven striker ricardo pepi In January, which is a clear indication of what may be the priority this summer. Raul Jimenez’s contract is about to expire, as is that of midfielder Harry Wilson, while the winger’s contract is about to expire Samuel Chukwueze Is on loan only (with the option to make the transfer permanent). This trio have scored 20 of the Whites’ 40 league goals; The best way to find out who stays, who goes and who needs to come in – and fast.

leeds united

Need: A new goalkeeper

Leeds got most of last summer’s recruitment right, but missed out in one key area: between the posts. lucas perrySigned for €15 million from lyonStruggled and lost my place carl darlowWho has spent most of his career as a backup at this level. The Whites are expected to be in the market for a goalkeeper once again this summer.

liverpool

Need: Long Term Solutions in Defense

jeremy jacket is on the way to liverpool From Rennes for €60 million, and youth giovanni leoni He will recover from his ACL tear in time for next season, but there are still big questions looming over this Liverpool defensive line. Center back Ibrahima Konate‘s contract is about to expire, has been left back andy robertson almost moved Tottenham Hotspur in January, and there is injury doubt to all of his right back. Big changes can happen.

Manchester City

Need: A long-term solution right behind

due to credit mattheus nunesA midfielder who has converted into a solid right back. He has written commendably in the post-kyle walker Era, in keeping with the city’s confidence in the Academy product Rico Lewis It appears to have reduced. But a club with City’s spending power probably needs a specialist to call upon, and that’s the most obvious way to upgrade this XI in the summer.

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Manchester United

Need: You guessed it! central midfield

Central midfield has been a point of concern for United over the past year, and the need to sign a player for this position has become even more acute since then. casemiro Announced he would be leaving the club this summer. It can get really expensive – the club has been linked repeatedly nottingham forestElliot Anderson, crystal Palace‘S Adam Wharton And newcastle united‘S bruno guimaresamong others – but United’s brass couldn’t put it off any longer.

newcastle united

Need: Defensive reinforcements… and a striker?

Newcastle’s situation going forward needs to be explored. yoanne wissa, nick voltmade And Anthony Elanga It cost United £167 million to sign last summer, but Eddie Howe has struggled to make a move. Do you give them another season, or spend again? Regardless of that call, the defensive line needs to be addressed. Of the center backs only Malik Thiaw Fit and available throughout the season, and the club are in desperate need of adequate cover for the full back Lewis Hall And Tino Livramiento Very.

nottingham forest

Requirement: A manager and a consistent playing style

It’s hard to perfect your recruitment when you go through four managers in a season – and all those managers coach different playing styles. Forest have a wealth of players, many of whom are excellent, and what they need most is a consistent direction to travel.

Sunderland

Requirement: One forward and one left

newly promoted Sunderland They have spent most of the campaign in the top half of the table, which is a miraculous achievement. This is a well-built team that, unlike last summer, does not require massive changes. If the Black Cats can find a forward who can lift this team, they should pounce. This cover is also worth seeing Renildo Left back, who has missed time due to injury and suspension.

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Tottenham Hotspur

Requirement: A progressive passing center midfielder

If Tottenham are to avoid relegation, they will need to hit their midfield setup, which is loaded with runners and ball-winners – but interestingly, lacks players who can pass the ball forward and through the lines. Many of their other problems will resolve themselves when key players return to fitness, but midfield balance can only be decided through the transfer market.

west ham united

Need: A defensive leader if they are to survive

West Ham are in perfect shape, but if they manage to avoid relegation, they will need to add a defensive leader – possibly a centre-back – to prevent the same desperate battle next season. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo loaned out axel disassi From chelsea in January to address this, but this is only a short-term solution.

wolves

Requirement: Plan for the Championship

Wolves have shown great spirit recently with some good results against big teams, but planning for the Championship next season is still a smart move. They’ve already made moves by swapping Jorgen Strand Larsson for Adam Armstrong in January and other moves like that.