With the January transfer window approaching, Premier League clubs are finalising their plans. Arsenal are unlikely to make expensive signings after a busy summer, but loan deals could be pursued to provide cover at right-back. Mikel Arteta must also decide whether to loan out 18-year-old Ethan Nwaneri, who has made only three starts this season.
Aston Villa have limited room to manoeuvre due to financial regulations, but are close to a €12m deal for Grêmio winger Alysson. Unai Emery wants to strengthen his forward line, while loanee Harvey Elliott's future is uncertain after three months without playing. Villa may seek to terminate his loan early.
Bournemouth expect Antoine Semenyo's £65m release clause to be triggered, with Manchester City leading the chase. They are preparing for his departure and will target a winger, centre-back, and possibly a midfielder and goalkeeper. Brentford, flush with cash from summer sales, are eyeing Tottenham's Brennan Johnson or Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo. Vitaly Janelt may leave on a pre-contract, with Quinten Timber a possible replacement.
Brighton are looking to add a right-back, central midfielder, and forward, with Carlos Baleba attracting interest but not expected to leave. Several key players are out of contract in the summer. Burnley, desperate to avoid relegation, need to address their goal-scoring issues with a new striker or creative player, and are monitoring captain Josh Cullen's injury.
