The transfer deadline is nearing, and Premier League clubs are entering the final stretch with unfinished business still hanging over them. Some have already settled their squads, but many others are still searching for one more solution before the window closes.<\/p>\n
The closing days of the market often strip away caution. Decisions become rushed, fees rise, and clubs move with a different sense of urgency. With that in mind, each of the 20 sides still appears to have one signing that would sharpen their outlook for the season ahead.<\/p>\n
Arsenal have made progress, with Bruno Guimar\u00e3es and Christos Tzolis among the notable arrivals, yet their attack still looks capable of more. Juli\u00e1n Alvarez remains a difficult target because of his Barcelona “dream”, but the champions are expected to push late for the unsettled striker, even after the hostility he faced at the weekend.<\/p>\n
Aston Villa, meanwhile, are dealing with a more immediate transition. Their opening-day defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion exposed gaps in defence, while Ollie Watkins is determined to join Al Hilal. Nicolas Jackson and Jean-Philippe Mateta are both under consideration, with Chelsea said to value Jackson at $88.6 million and Crystal Palace having already resisted Villa\u2019s approach for Mateta.<\/p>\n
At the other end of the spectrum, Bournemouth and Brentford look relatively settled. Brighton & Hove Albion could still use added depth for Thursday-night football, while Chelsea may yet revisit the goalkeeper position after Robert S\u00e1nchez\u2019s latest error. Emiliano Mart\u00ednez, expected to leave Aston Villa after Zion Suzuki\u2019s arrival, fits that discussion.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, Crystal Palace need defenders, Everton still have not addressed right back, and Fulham may return for Abdelhamid A\u00eft Boudlal after an earlier bid was rejected. Hull City want more physical presence up front, Ipswich Town are linked with Exequiel Palacios, and Leeds United would not mind one more creator.<\/p>\n
Liverpool are chasing Bradley Barcola, Manchester City continue their expensive midfield rebuild, Manchester United want Alejandro Balde, Newcastle United are watching Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Nottingham Forest need balance on the flanks, Sunderland are looking for right-wing reinforcement, and Tottenham Hotspur still want another forward before the deadline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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