The English FA moved the goalpost for English clubs in the transfer window. The official transfer window closes 31st August 2018 but buying activity for Premier clubs will cease on 9th August, a day before the start of the new Premier League season. However, Premier League clubs can still sell players out to other clubs.
It is less than three weeks till the window shuts and almost all teams have been busy in the market making purchase and fortifying their squad for the new campaign.
We are taking a look at the 20 Premier League clubs business done so far and highlight key additions.
ARSENAL Transfer in
Stephan Lichtsteiner
Bernd Leno
Sokratis Papastathopoulos
Lucas Torriera
Matteo Guendouzi
Arsenal have added experience in Lichtsteiner. The Switzerland captain is a seasoned campaigner who will bring his winning mentality into the Gunners locker room; he has won Seven Serie A titles with Juventus. In addition, Lucas Torriera is a midfield enforcer who would bring steel and energy into the Arsenal midfield. With Petr Cech in the twilight of his glorious career and David Ospina uncertainty, Bernd Leno can become a safe pair of hands for Unai Emery’s team.
AFC BOURNEMOUTH Transfer in
David Brooks
BRIGHTON Transfer in
Leon Balogun
Joseph Tomlinson
Florin Andone
Jason Steele
Bernado Fernandes da Silva Junior
Hugo Keto
David Button
Yves Bissouma
Percy Tau
Brighton have brought in several new players and it would take a while for these players to settle in. One of them is Nigerian international Leon Balogun who will provide depth in central defence for Chris Hughton team. Florin Andone is a mobile forward; his pace, agility and battling spirit will compliment Glenn Murray.
BURNLEY Transfer in
No transfer yet
CARDIFF CITY Transfer in
Josh Murphy
Greg Cunningham
Alex Smithies
Bobby Reid
CHELSEA Transfer in
Jorginho
Maurizio Sarri wasted no time in signing one of Serie A best midfield player in Jorginho. The Italy international is a pass master; he has an eye for threading excellent through balls, he will offer more energy and creativity in the middle of park just like Cesc Fabregas used to when the Spaniard was much younger. Jorginho has made tremendous improvement in his game under Sarri while both were in Napoli. He expected to light up the Premier League as he loves to dictate play.
CRYSTAL PALACE Transfer in
Vicente Guaita
EVERTON Transfer in
No transfer yet
FULHAM Transfer in
Jean Michael Seri
Maxime Le Marchand
Jean Michael Seri transfer to Fulham is probably one of the biggest statement in this transfer window. This acquisition shows Fulham’s ambition. Seri should play a pivotal role for the Cottagers as they aim to retain their Premier League status. The former Nice midfielder was one of the most sought after player in Ligue 1 last season with several big European clubs including Manchester City indicating interest earlier. Fulham’s ability to convince Seri says alot about the determination of the West London club to compete in the big league.
HUDDERSFIELD TOWN Transfer in
Ben Hamer
Terence Kongolo
Ramadan Sobhi
Juninho Bacuna
Jonas Lossl
Erik Durm
Adama Diakhaby
Terence Kongolo has made his transfer to Huddersfield Town permanent after his successful loan spell last season; David Wagner team will benefit from his versatility. The highly rated Dutch defender didn’t cut it at AS Monaco but he has been handed an opportunity to relaunch himself as one of the best young defenders in Europe with this move to the Premier League club.
LEICESTER CITY Transfer in
Ricardo Pereira
Johnny Evans
James Maddison
Danny Ward
Johnny Evans arrival at Kings Power stadium means a new central defense partnership is likely to be formed with England international Harry Maguire. Departed Robert Huth and captian Wes Morgan were the heartbeat of Leicester successful 2016 Premier League winning campaign. However, both players are much older now and have lost the pace required at this level.
LIVERPOOL Transfer in
Fabinho
Naby Keita
Xherdan Shaqiri
Alisson Becker
Liverpool have made massive statements with their summer acquisition till date but Alisson Becker arrival from AS Roma is a hugely significant one for the Reds. The Anfied club haven’t had a reliable goalkeeper since the exit of Pepe Reina; both Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet do not seem to cut it at this level.
MANCHESTER CITY Transfer in
Riyad Mahrez
MANCHESTER UNITED Transfer in
Diogo Dalot
Fred
Lee Grant
Michael Carrick’s retirement means a new midfield man is required to take his place. Fred doesn’t have the passing ability of Carrick but the former Shakhtar man offers something different with his industrious play. He is a typical Jose Mourinho type of player – energy, work rate, physical play.
NEWCASTLE UNITED Transfer in
Martin Dubravka
Ki Sung-yueng
Kenedy
After a successful loan spell, Martin Dubravka has made his move to St. James Park permanent. The goalkeeper was outstanding in goal for Newcastle during the second half of last season and won the Magpies some important points that ensure safety. Brazilian Kenedy is back for a full season and will provide width for Rafa Benitez team in attack and defense.
SOUTHAMPTON Transfer in
Stuart Armstrong
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Angus Gunn
Jannik Vestergaard
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR Transfer in
No transfer yet
WATFORD Transfer in
Ben Wilmot
Gerard Deulofeu
Marc Navarro
Adam Masina
Ken Sema
Ben Foster
Former Barcelona starlet Gerard Deulofeu has made his move to the Hornets permanent. Deulofeu has hopped around several clubs within a short period in his career. This transfer could be the appropriate time for him to settle somewhere and fulfill his potentials at Vicarage Road. Ben Foster is an experienced goalkeeper who will provide competition and depth to Watford.
WEST HAM UNITED Transfer in
Ryan Fredericks
Issa Diop
Lukasz Fabianski
Jack Wilshere
Andriy Yarmolenko
Fabian Balbuena
Felipe Anderson
Manuel Pellegrini has the ability to put together a solid working unit within a short period. He laid the foundation of the new Perez era at Real Madrid in 2009. In his first season with Manchester City, he won the Premier League by fitting the puzzle together nicely and looks like he could do a huge rebuilding job in London. West Ham have a decent goalkeeper in Lukasz Fabianski. If he stays fit, Jack Wilshere is an excellent central midfielder who can provide the platform for Andriy Yarmolenko and Felipe Anderson to provide the creativity required for strikers Chicharito, Marko Arnautovic, etc.
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERES Transfer in
Benik Afobe
Willy Boly
Raul Jiminez
Rui Patricio
Leo Bonatini
Ruben Vinagre
Paulo Alves
Nuno Espirito Santo is putting together a strong squad for Wolves first season back in the Premier League. Rui Patricio is a standout acquisition for the West Midlands club. The Portuguese international brings experience and calm and should help secure points which would be vital in maintaining their Premier League status.
Transfers compiled for all Premier League clubs are concluded business conducted by 19.00hrs BST 20 July 2018.