Nurudeen Salihu (london Bureau Chief)
As the Premier League 2025/26 season nears, all 20 clubs are actively preparing their squads for the challenges ahead. Below is a verified summary of each club’s current transfer situation and plans, sourced from trusted outlets and official announcements.
Arsenal
Manager: Mikel Arteta
Plan: Reinforce midfield creativity and physicality. Targets include Martin Zubimendi and Amadou Onana. Some departures expected to fund signings, including Kieran Tierney and Eddie Nketiah.
Source: The Guardian
Aston Villa
Manager: Unai Emery
Plan: Strengthen wing options with pace — linked to Nico Williams. Focus on trimming veteran squad members to sharpen team balance for European competition.
Source: Sky Sports
Bournemouth
Manager: Andoni Iraola
Plan: Focus on Premier League survival. Adding experienced loan signings and shoring up defence to avoid early relegation battles.
Source: BBC Sport
Brentford
Manager: Thomas Frank
Plan: Maintain attacking threat despite Bryan Mbeumo interest from Man United. Preparing to find or develop replacements quickly.
Source: Sky Sports
Brighton & Hove Albion
Manager: Roberto De Zerbi
Plan: Continue youth development. Interest in Federico Redondo confirmed. Will reinvest proceeds from possible sales like Enciso.
Source: Brighton & Hove Albion Official
Chelsea
Manager: Enzo Maresca
Plan: Seek creative midfielders and forwards. Linked to Michael Olise (recently transferred to Bayern) and other talents. Balancing new arrivals with midfield trimming.
Source: The Athletic
Crystal Palace
Manager: Oliver Glasner
Plan: Solidify defence while retaining attacking stars like Eberechi Eze. Minor squad tweaks to improve consistency.
Source: Crystal Palace Official
Everton
Manager: David Moyes
Plan: Focus on financial sustainability. Smart loans and bargain buys are priorities as rebuilding continues.
Source: Liverpool Echo
Fulham
Manager: Marco Silva
Plan: Secure Premier League safety. Key player Palhinha could be sold; fresh attacking options sought, including potential Neymar strike talks.
Source: Football Insider
Liverpool
Manager: Arne Slot
Plan: Rebuild for title challenge. Signed Jeremie Frimpong and close on Milos Kerkez. Pursuing Florian Wirtz in a major deal (€150m) to boost creativity and depth.
Source: Liverpool FC Official
Leeds United
Manager: Daniel Farke
Plan: Use loans, free transfers, and savvy signings to avoid second-season struggles in the top flight.
Source: The Guardian
Manchester City
Manager: Pep Guardiola
Plan: Add young versatile players like Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders to maintain dominance domestically and in Europe.
Source: Manchester City Official
Manchester United
Manager: Rúben Amorim
Plan: Rebuild attacking and midfield identity. Matheus Cunha signed, Bryan Mbeumo targeted. Releasing Sancho and Martial to streamline squad.
Source: Manchester United Official
Newcastle United
Manager: Eddie Howe
Plan: Consolidate Champions League success. Linked with Serhou Guirassy; aim to retain Bruno Guimarães and improve squad depth.
Source: Newcastle United Official
Nottingham Forest
Manager: Steve Cooper
Plan: Protect key players like Brennan Johnson; reinforce defence to ensure Premier League stability.
Source: Forest Official
Burnley
Manager: Scott Parker
Plan: Secure survival with experienced loan signings such as Tom Lawrence to add Premier League know-how.
Source: Burnley Official
Wolves
Manager: Victor Pereira
Plan: Keep core talents like Alcaraz and Lavia. Add midfield balance with targets including Alex Scott to avoid relegation battles.
Source: Wolves Official
Sunderland
Manager: Tony Mowbray
Plan: Cement Premier League status. Retain Jack Clarke, add creative players like Matt O’Riley to deepen squad without losing identity.
Source: Sunderland Official
Tottenham Hotspur
Manager: Thomas Frank
Plan: Transition squad with discipline. Jeremie Frimpong signed, Richarlison on way out, building a high-press, aggressive team.
Source: Tottenham Hotspur Official
West Ham United
Manager: Graham Potter
Plan: Major squad overhaul as several key contracts expire. Lucas Paquetá’s future uncertain due to FA investigation. Rebuild midfield and defence accordingly.
Source: The Sun, West Ham Zone
Conclusion
The Premier League’s summer window reflects diverse ambitions — from elite clubs like Liverpool and Man City investing heavily to newly promoted sides prioritizing survival. Nigerian fans
