Transfer news: Premier League clubs' summer window 2026 plans
Arsenal
- Arsenal aim to strengthen their first XI, targeting top quality players.
- Left wing and central midfield are key areas of focus.
- Financial sustainability is a priority, with potential sales to balance the books.
- Key targets include Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, but Atletico are determined to keep him.
- Interest in Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, but his future is uncertain until after the World Cup.
- Anthony Gordon is a potential target, but his move to Barcelona is a possibility.
- Arsenal are also linked with RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Eintracht Frankfurt's Jean-Matteo Bahoya.
Aston Villa
- Villa need to freshen their squad and add numbers, but may have to sell to stay within UEFA's financial rules.
- Morgan Rogers is a key player in the squad, with interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United.
- Emi Martinez is a target for Juventus, while Ollie Watkins is also sought after.
- Villa are in the market for a new first-choice goalkeeper and a central midfielder.
Bournemouth
- Bournemouth aims to keep key players like Rayan, Alex Scott, and Kroupi Junior.
- Rayan has a high release clause, while Kroupi is monitored by several top clubs.
- Bournemouth is focused on signing a left-sided centre-back and a new striker.
- They are also reviewing their goalkeeping options and the future of right-back Alex Jimenez.
Brentford
- Brentford looks to freshen their squad in multiple positions.
- They have signed young centre-back Jannik Schuster and are targeting left wing and central midfield.
- Interest in winger Said El Mala, but his family's request for his brother's signing created a deadlock.
- Brentford is now looking at other targets, including Feyenoord's Leo Sauer.
- Uncertainty around Mathias Jansen and Rico Henry's long-term deals.
- Fabio Carvalho has interest from elsewhere, but Brentford expects him to have a big season.
Brighton
- Brighton is making changes to their squad, with interest in some key players.
- They have signed young winger Zadok Yohanna and are targeting right-back, centre-backs, central midfield, and striker.
- Talks with Tottenham over Jan Paul van Hecke, and a £30m bid for Luka Vuskovic.
- Carlos Baleba is a target for Manchester United, while Matt O'Riley is sought after by several Champions League clubs.
Chelsea
- New manager Xabi Alonso aims to improve the squad with exceptional talent and character.
- Key areas of concern are goalkeeper, centre-back, central midfield, and left winger.
- Interest in Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, along with Manchester United.
- Chelsea is looking at goalkeeper Mike Penders and midfielder Adam Wharton.
- The future of Enzo Fernandez is pivotal, with Real Madrid's interest.
- Cucurella's sale to Real Madrid means a replacement left-back is likely.
Coventry
- Coventry faces a challenge to stay in the Premier League after promotion.
- They are open to new players to improve in most positions, with left-back, centre-back, and wings as priorities.
- Goalkeeping is an area that needs addressing, with a £20m bid knocked back.
- Reports link Coventry with Porto's Francisco Moura and Brazil's Matheus Martins.
Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace aims to strengthen their squad for Europa League and keep key players like Ismaila Sarr and Maxence Lacroix.
- They want to convince Daichi Kamada to stay and have triggered an option in Jefferson Lerma's contract.
- With a new head coach, they are looking at signing right wing-back, centre-back, central midfielders, and an attacking midfielder.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta's future is uncertain, and Palace is expected to go to the market for a replacement.
Everton
- Everton boss David Moyes prioritizes right-back, striker, and defensive midfielder.
- They have made an offer for Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney, facing competition from other clubs.
- Interest in West Ham's Jarrod Bowen, but the Hammers' relegation may impact the move.
- Everton was in for Liam Delap last summer and is now considering a loan.
- The club is also looking for another winger, backup goalkeeper, and left-back.
Fulham
- Fulham's transfer business is up in the air due to the need for a new head coach.
- They are in need of a refresh and have holes to fill regardless of the new coach's ideas.
- At least one striker is needed, with Raul Jimenez gone and Rodrigo Muniz returning from injury.
- Fulham wants to negotiate a lower option price for Bayern Munich's Jonah Kusi-Asare.
- They will also need at least one winger and are looking at Celtic midfielder Arne Engels.
Hull
- Hull City is expected to have the smallest budget but aims to add depth to their squad.
- They will target quality, athleticism, and speed to be competitive.
Ipswich
- Ipswich has ambitious plans after earning promotion back to the Premier League.
- They are willing to spend to stay in the top flight, with plans to bring in 10 new players.
Leeds
- Leeds faces a big summer window to solidify their place in the Premier League.
- Goalkeeper situation is a priority, with talks continuing with Karl Darlow.
- They may look to sign a striker again, relying on Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha's injury records.
- Facundo Buonanotte is unlikely to return, and signing a forward with versatility has been on the agenda.
Liverpool
- Liverpool plans to sign two wingers to replace Mohamed Salah, with Yan Diomande as a top target.
- They are prioritizing versatile players and are seeking to rebuild their forward line.
- Right-back is a pressing area, with uncertainty around Joe Gomez's future.
- Liverpool does not consider signing a new centre-back a priority, but their lack of experience may change their stance.
Manchester City
- Manchester City is working on the mega-signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
- They want to add a striker and a right-back, with Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi on their list.
- City is closely monitoring Feyenoord's Givairo Read for the right-back position.
- Back-up goalkeeper James Trafford's future is uncertain.
Manchester United
- Manchester United is poised to sign midfielder Ederson from Atalanta.
- They are looking to replace departing Casemiro and are considering West Ham's Mateus Fernandes.
- Marcus Rashford's future is uncertain after Barcelona's decision.
- United is also considering adding a versatile forward and a left winger.
Newcastle
- Newcastle is taking a rebuild approach with a focus on younger players.
- They aim to bring in six to 10 new arrivals, with a focus on European signings due to inflated domestic prices.
Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest wants to sign two central midfielders, with Elliot Anderson's potential departure.
- They are prioritizing a goalkeeper and a central defender.
- Forest is expected to knock back offers for their stars like Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Sunderland
- Sunderland's outstanding summer window last year set them up for an incredible campaign.
- They aim to add depth to their squad, which will now play three games a week.
- Dan Neil, Dennis Cirkin, and others are leaving as free agents.
- Sunderland is exploring potential options for left-wing and right-back.
Tottenham
- Tottenham has started rebuilding their squad early, signing centre-back Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson.
- They want to add another defender and are pursuing Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke.
- Improving the technical quality of the squad is a priority, and they are searching for a central midfielder.
- Tottenham is also looking for a winger to replace Heung-Min Son.
