By Martin Graham
Premier League teams have already spent more than £2bn this summer, but with the deadline closing on Monday, 1 September, more business is expected.
What clubs needs before deadline
AFC Bournemouth
Rebuilt after losing Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi.
Added Adrien Truffert, Bafode Diakite, Ben Gannon-Doak and Amine Adli.
Still want another defender and possibly a striker to compete with Evanilson.
Arsenal
Signed Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres.
Kai Havertz’s knee injury changed plans, leading to Eberechi Eze’s expected arrival.
Further moves will likely involve sales only.
Aston Villa
Sold Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle to manage finances.
Seeking attacking reinforcements, Nicolas Jackson is on the list.
Possible return for Marco Asensio from PSG.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Joao Pedro was sold to Chelsea.
Signed Charalampos Kostoulas, Olivier Boscagli and Diego Coppola.
May add in attack if injuries hit Danny Welbeck or Georginio Rutter.
Brentford
Dango Ouattara was brought in after Bryan Mbeumo’s departure.
Yoane Wissa wants Newcastle to switch; the outcome affects replacements.
Jordan Henderson and Antoni Milambo added in midfield.
Could still strengthen at fullback.
Burnley
Completed 13 permanent signings.
Further activity depends on Maxime Esteve’s future or covering for injured Jordan Beyer.
Chelsea
Enzo Maresca focused on attack, with Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons linked.
Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku and Tyrique George could depart.
Want to move on Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell.
May look at defense after Levi Colwill’s injury.
Crystal Palace
The futures of Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze are uncertain.
Jeremy Jacquet, Bilal El Khannouss and Christos Tzolis are among possible targets.
Defensive and attacking replacements are likely needed if sales go through.
Everton
David Moyes wants a right-sided attacker: Tyler Dibling, Malick Fofana and Abdul Fatawu are options.
Right-back targets include James Justin and Kellen Fisher.
Looking for a defensive midfielder to ease Idrissa Gueye’s load.
Fulham
Manager Marco Silva wants three or four signings, mainly in wide areas.
Talks are ongoing for Shakhtar’s Kevin and Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson.
Raheem Sterling is also available and based in London.
Leeds United
Interested in right-back James Justin.
Close to completing Noah Okafor from AC Milan.
May look for another striker depending on injuries to Ethan Ampadu, Lukas Nmecha and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Liverpool
Added Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike and Giovanni Leoni.
Central defense is a priority after Jarell Quansah’s departure.
Marc Guehi is the top target.
Still pushing for Alexander Isak; a left-sided attacker could also be considered.
Manchester City
Main business done after James Trafford signing.
Any late activity may depend on Ederson’s future, with Donnarumma linked.
Spurs’ interest in Savinho continues, but Pep Guardiola appears content.
Manchester United
Spent £200m on Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko.
The goalkeeper situation remains unresolved, with Onana struggling and Bayindir inconsistent.
Donnarumma linked but difficult deal.
Midfield target Carlos Baleba is likely postponed until next summer.
Newcastle United
Summer dominated by Alexander Isak’s unsettled future.
Signed Anthony Elanga, Jacob Ramsey and Malick Thiaw.
Need a striker after Callum Wilson’s exit.
Pursuing Yoane Wissa, Nicolas Jackson and Goncalo Ramos.
Nottingham Forest
Spent £140m on seven signings.
Close to landing Douglas Luiz from Juventus.
Exploring extra depth in midfield, goalkeeper, and full-back positions.
Sunderland
Made 11 signings already.
Still want wide attacking options and a central defender.
Strong interest in Abdul Fatawu and Jhon Lucumi.
Tottenham Hotspur
Lost Son Heung-min and James Maddison to injury.
Missed out on Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.
Exploring Savinho deal or alternatives such as Maghnes Akliouche.
May also target a central defender, with Marc Guehi admired.
West Ham United
The main priority is midfield after a heavy defeat to Sunderland.
Interested in Mateus Fernandes and Marc Casado.
Seeking both a defensive shield and a creative midfielder.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Signed Jackson Tchatchoua to cover right-back and wing-back.
Looking at attacking midfielders, with Christantus Uche linked.
May add a striker and possibly another central defender.
Martin Graham is an MFF sports writer
