Transfer window 2026: What does your Premier League club still need?
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What does your Premier League club still need with a week to go?
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Image caption: Mykhailo Mudryk, Bradley Barcola and Omar Marmoush have all been linked with moves away from their current clubs
Published 25 minutes ago
The first weekend of the Premier League season is complete but clubs still have one week of the transfer window remaining to secure last-minute squad additions.
Results are one thing, but for many managers and sporting directors, their opening match was an eye-opener regarding positions that need strengthening, players no longer needed, and gaps that still need plugging.
With the transfer window closing on Tuesday, 1 September at 23:00 BST, BBC Sport takes a look at what each top-flight club still needs, and fans also have their say.
Arsenal
Alex Howell, football reporter
The Premier League champions have already strengthened the middle of the pitch with Bruno Guimaraes, added wingers Christos Tzolis and secured defender Ezri Konsa.
However, Arsenal are still in the market for a forward and have a long-standing interest in Julian Alvarez. Although it appears a difficult deal due to many factors, the Gunners will be ready to act if there is a chance to get it done.
Watson, Arsenal fan
If you want someone who is Premier League proven, who has won it all from the World Cup to the Champions League, Julian Alvarez looks like the guy that can take Arsenal to the promise land of finally getting over the line in Europe. Especially when there aren't that many elite forwards in the world.
Alvarez's Arsenal dilemma amid summer's most bitter transfer tussle
Published 16 hours ago
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Aston Villa
Nick Mashiter, football reporter
What don't Aston Villa need after a raft of star departures this summer?
Ollie Watkins' transfer saga, with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal trying to sign the striker, leaves Villa looking for a likely replacement with Nicolas Jackson a target. A winger is also on the agenda while they need a defender after Ezri Konsa's move to Arsenal, and have opened talks for Club Brugge central defender Joel Ordonez after bids for Southampton centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis were rejected.
Amy Finley, Aston Villa fan
It is clear Aston Villa desperately require a striker more than anything right now. Although I massively rate Victor Lindelof and Pau Torres, the display against Brighton has worried me slightly. Therefore, I would welcome another centre-back as well. It looks like we will be OK in midfield once Johan Manzambi is fit and with the addition of Leon Goretzka.
Watkins' departure would cut deepest - and Villa did not see it coming
Villa in talks with Club Brugge for defender Ordonez
Published 14 hours ago
Bournemouth
Nizaar Kinsella, football reporter
Bournemouth are used to being picked off and will simply be hoping to contain the damage this summer.