Transfer news: Premier League clubs' summer window 2026 plans
Arsenal
- Arsenal aim to strengthen their squad, focusing on left wing and central midfield.
- Top targets include Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, but Atletico's determination to keep him may force Arsenal to look elsewhere.
- Interest in Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, but his future is uncertain until after the World Cup.
- Also tracking Anthony Gordon, but his move to Barcelona may impact their plans.
- Considering other options like Kvaratskhelia, watched players at RB Leipzig, and Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi.
- Financial sustainability is a priority, so sales may be necessary.
Aston Villa
- Need to freshen the squad and add numbers, but may have to sell to stay within UEFA's financial rules.
- Morgan Rogers is a key target, with interest from multiple clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United.
- Emi Martinez's future is uncertain, with interest from Juventus.
- Looking to sign a new goalkeeper, central midfielder, wingers, and a striker.
Bournemouth
- Keeping Rayan, Alex Scott, and Kroupi Junior is a priority, but all are considered not for sale.
- Rayan has a high release clause, while Kroupi's future is uncertain.
- Focus on signing a left-sided centre-back and a new striker.
- Reviewing goalkeeping options, with a focus on signing Lazio's Christos Mandas.
Brentford
- Looking to freshen the squad in multiple positions, with a focus on left wing and central midfield.
- Signed young centre-back Jannik Schuster.
- Trying to sign winger Said El Mala, but family requests may impact the deal.
- Exploring other targets like Feyenoord's Leo Sauer.
- Uncertainty around Mathias Jansen and Rico Henry's long-term deals.
- Expecting a big season from Fabio Carvalho, with Ethan Pinnock's future uncertain.
Brighton
- Planning changes to the squad, with interest in some key players.
- Signed young winger Zadok Yohanna.
- Targeting right-back, centre-backs, central midfield, and striker.
- Van Hecke's move to Tottenham is a possibility, with a £30m offer made for Luka Vuskovic.
- May need to bring in two new centre-backs, with Charlie Cresswell a top target.
- Carlos Baleba and Matt O'Riley are targets for Manchester United and Champions League clubs.
Chelsea
- New manager Xabi Alonso aims to improve the squad with exceptional talent and character.
- Expecting fewer promising youngsters and more established names.
- Key areas of concern: goalkeeper, centre-back, central midfield, and left winger.
- Interest in Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, along with other clubs.
- Evaluating the future of Enzo Fernandez, valued at over £100m.
- Cucurella's sale to Real Madrid may require a new left-back.
Coventry
- Aiming to stay in the Premier League, but face a huge ask with limited financial resources.
- Open to new players to improve in multiple positions, with priorities at left-back, centre-back, and wings.
- Goalkeeping is another area that needs addressing.
- Linked with Francisco Moura and Matheus Martins.
Crystal Palace
- Preparing for a Europa League campaign, with Pierre Sage as the new head coach.
- Aiming to keep key players like Ismaila Sarr, Maxence Lacroix, and Adam Wharton.
- Wanting to convince Daichi Kamada to stay, with Jefferson Lerma's contract extended.
- Looking to sign another right wing-back, centre-back, central midfielders, and an attacking midfielder.
Everton
- Priorities: right-back, striker, and a new defensive midfielder.
- Idrissa Gana Gueye's future is uncertain, with interest from other clubs.
- Bidding for Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney, facing competition from other clubs.
- Interest in West Ham's Jarrod Bowen, but the Hammers' relegation may impact their plans.
- Looking into the possibility of a loan for Liam Delap.
Fulham
- Transfer business is uncertain due to the need for a new head coach.
- Talks with former Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa are progressing.
- Need to refresh the squad, with a focus on at least one striker and a winger.
- Interest in Celtic midfielder Arne Engels and a young attacking midfielder.
Hull
- Expected to have the smallest budget, but aiming to add depth to the squad.
Ipswich
- Ambitious plans after earning promotion, with a focus on multiple positions.
- Working to bring in new players within the next week to make headway with summer recruitment.
Leeds
- Facing a big summer window to solidify their place in the Premier League.
- Goalkeeper situation is a priority, with talks continuing with Karl Darlow.
- May need to find a new No 1 if Darlow moves on.
- Looking to sign a striker, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha's injury records a concern.
- Wilfried Gnonto's future is uncertain, with interest from Freiburg.
Liverpool
- Planning to sign two wingers to replace Mohamed Salah, with Yan Diomande as a top target.
- Right-back is a pressing area, with uncertainty around Joe Gomez's future.
- Lack of Premier League experience may lead to revisiting their stance later in the window.
- Kostas Tsimikas' return from loan could ease the need for a left-back replacement.
- Ryan Gravenberch's emergence as a No 6 may impact plans for a holding midfielder.
Manchester City
- Working on the mega-signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
- Wanting to add a striker and a right-back, with competition for Yan Diomande.
- Monitoring Feyenoord's Givairo Read for the right-back position.
- James Trafford's future is uncertain, with potential interest from other clubs.
Manchester United
- Aiming to sign midfielder Ederson and at least one more midfielder.
- Interest in West Ham's Mateus Fernandes and Bournemouth's Alex Scott.
- Marcus Rashford's future is uncertain after Barcelona's decision.
- Joshua Zirkzee's potential exit could open the door for a versatile forward.
- Considering adding a left winger and monitoring options for left-back.
Newcastle
- Taking a different approach with a focus on younger players and a complete rebuild.
- Expected to bring in six to 10 new arrivals, with a focus on European signings due to inflated domestic prices.
- Early move for Osasuna's Victor Munoz is an example of their transfer approach.
- Wanting to add a striker and a left-winger, with potential signings at each position.
Nottingham Forest
- Wanting to sign two central midfielders, with Elliot Anderson's potential departure a key factor.
- Prioritising the signing of a goalkeeper and a central defender.
- Confirmed departures of Stefan Ortega, Angus Gunn, Willy Boly, and Nicolo Savona.
- Potential sale of Taiwo Awoniyi may impact their striker search.
Sunderland
- Aiming to add depth to the squad after a transformative window last year.
- Dan Neil, Dennis Cirkin, Bertrand Traore, and Niall Huggins are leaving as free agents.
- Discussions ongoing over signing Luthsharel Geetruida permanently.
- May need to explore options for right-back and holding midfield cover.
Tottenham
- Early work on rebuilding the squad with Roberto De Zerbi, signing centre-back Marcos Senesi.
- Wanting to add another defender and pursue Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke.
- Improving the technical quality of the squad is a priority.
- Searching for a winger to replace Heung-Min Son, with Man City's Savinho on their list.
- De Zerbi wants to bring in another striker with versatility.
