Di first weekend of Premier League season don finish, but clubs still get one week to do last-minute transfer business. Di window go close on Tuesday, 1 September at 23:00 BST. Many managers don see wetin dem need after di opening games, and now dem dey scramble to add players before time wan finish.
Arsenal, di Premier League champions, don already strengthen for midfield with Bruno Guimaraes, for wing with Christos Tzolis, and for defence with Ezri Konsa. But dem still dey look for forward. Dem get long-standing interest for Julian Alvarez, and although di deal difficult because many factors, di Gunners ready to act if chance come. One Arsenal fan, Watson, say Alvarez na di guy wey fit take dem to promised land for Europe.
Over to Aston Villa, wetin dem need? Plenty, afta many star players comot dis summer. Ollie Watkins transfer saga dey hot, with Al-Hilal trying to sign di striker. Villa dey look for replacement, with Nicolas Jackson na target. Dem also need winger and defender afta Ezri Konsa move to Arsenal. Dem don open talks for Club Brugge central defender Joel Ordonez, but Southampton reject dia bid for Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Amy Finley, Villa fan, say di club desperately need striker, and she welcome another centre-back too.
Bournemouth dey used to dem dey pick dia players, so dem just dey hope to come through di final eight days unscathed. Big clubs dey circle for forward Eli Junior Kroupi and midfielder Alex Scott, but di Cherries say dem no dey for sale. For incoming, Bournemouth almost done, as dem dey close in on move for Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio.
Brentford dey for fortunate position to choose dia deals carefully. Dem dey look at left-back, with West Ham‘s El Hadji Malick Diouf linked. But e no be urgent matter, as Keane Lewis-Potter, Rico Henry, and Aaron Hickey dey available. Michael Johnston, Brentford fan, want another forward option, especially for left side, and mention Mykhailo Mudryk as dream signing.
Brighton get wahala. Yankuba Minteh dey expected to leave for Liverpool, and Carlos Baleba go join Manchester United. Dis one fit create space for Brighton to bring new forward and midfield. Dem dey stick to dia data-driven plan, as chairman Tony Bloom talk say dem must continue to evolve. Maz Mirzadeh, Brighton fan, say dem need defensive midfielder with physical presence and winger wey don prove imself for top level.
Chelsea supporters dey want new star forward or goalkeeper, but Xabi Alonso feel im squad complete. However, plenty work dey to reduce squad from 39 players to about 25. Di priority na outgoings, as dem no want frustrated players. Savage Dan, Chelsea fan, say di club need focus more on outgoings, and if dem go bring anybody, e go be top-drawer goalkeeper.
Coventry dey hunt for Mykhailo Mudryk as chelsea winger dey look to get im career back on track afta serving 20-month suspension for meldonium. Defensive cover likely needed by Frank Lampard. But Conna Chahal, Coventry fan, say di club don do enough to stay up.
Crystal Palace get change with loss of Maxence Lacroix and new manager Pierre Sage. Dem dey build depth for Europa League, but still need bodies. Sage want senior centre-back, and injury to Chadi Riad don amplify di need. Ollie Thomas, fan, say Axel Disasi na good start, but permanent move go better.
Everton simply must sign right-back before window shut. Dis na problem wey don dey for more than year. Merlin Rohl take di job for opening game against Crystal Palace, but e no be im proper position. David Moyes fit also look for striker, with Liam Delap linked.
Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa happy with business, but more fit do to balance squad. Dem try sign central defender, with Rennes‘ Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal explored. John Charles, fan, say Fulham need right winger and right-sided centre-back.
Hull City don dey busy, but dem still dey work on adding Mohamed Ali-Cho and Ilyas Ansah. Dem also dey look at Pablo Garcia and Sorba Thomas. Goalkeeper, midfielder, and right-back fit also dey for agenda. Ryan Frankish, fan, say if dem bring di players wey dem need, dem go compete.
Ipswich don spend over £150m on 12 new signings since returning to Premier League. Boss Gary O’Neil expect more, with striker and midfielder fit arrive. Fringe players like Anis Memeti fit go.
Leeds don push boat out to sign James Trafford from Manchester City, so big money signing off. Dem dey interested for Mykhailo Mudryk on loan, but no deal yet. Dem dey also consider back-up for forwards Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha. Lewis Deighton, fan, say dem need left-back and maybe more forward.
Liverpool priority remain wide attacking areas. Expectation say at least one or two wingers go come. Andoni Iraola talk say personnel no be issue for defensive midfield, but di 2-2 draw with Newcastle show dem need address dat area. Nahyan Chowdhury, fan, say di club need defensive midfielder to plug disconnect between defence and midfield.
Manchester City fit be one of busiest sides. Savinho don go, Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez dey on dia way out. Dem agree deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi with Lille, and for winger Allan. Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez still dey for radar. Steven McInerney, fan, say City need numbers, especially midfielders.
Manchester United sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £65m. Now all eyes dey on left-back situation. Dem get long-standing interest for Newcastle’s Lewis Hall, but dem dey also assess Alejandro Balde and Jorge Salinas. Jay Motty, fan, say left-back essential, as dem no fit expect Luke Shaw to play every game.
Newcastle young signings no dey fear, but manager Matthias Jaissle fit use another midfielder after selling Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. Dem dey progress for Nico Gonzalez move. Another forward fit help ease burden on William Osula and Yoane Wissa.
Nottingham Forest still dey work on deals. Striker and full-back ideal, with talks for Liam Delap and Dodo. Boss Oliver Glasner don play down midfield need.
Sunderland don sign Dayann Methalie and Jules Ahoka, but right wing still dey. Geny Catamo dey linked. Since Eliezer Mayenda don leave, another forward probably needed.
Spurs spend heavily, but if Dominic Solanke no dey used as main striker, Roberto de Zerbi must look elsewhere. Richarlison take di starting role for loss to Brentford. Kish Patel, fan, say Tottenham need forward players wey fit turn quick attacks into decisive moments.
