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| Premier League guide to the players who could be in and out | Premier League guide to the players who could be in and out |
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| Arsenal | Arsenal |
| Plan for the summer: To follow last summer's purchase of Mesut Özil with at least two more top-level, statement signings. A striker was the priority last time out. It seems even more essential now. A right-back to replace Bacary Sagna and a new defensive midfielder are also needed by the FA Cup winners. | |
| Transfer kitty: £60m | Transfer kitty: £60m |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Karim Benzema, right (Real Madrid) David Hytner | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Karim Benzema, right (Real Madrid) David Hytner |
| Aston Villa | Aston Villa |
| Plan for the summer: In short, it is impossible to talk about transfers, both in and out, when the only deal that really matters to Randy Lerner, the Villa owner, is whether he can sell the club. | |
| Transfer kitty: £0-£100m, depending on whether a takeover happens and who becomes the new owner. | Transfer kitty: £0-£100m, depending on whether a takeover happens and who becomes the new owner. |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: That Larry Ellison, Oracle Corporation co-founder and CEO, worth $41bn, is going to buy the club. Stuart James | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: That Larry Ellison, Oracle Corporation co-founder and CEO, worth $41bn, is going to buy the club. Stuart James |
| Burnley | Burnley |
| Plan for the summer: Will probably need a goalscorer because Danny Ings might not be quite so prolific in the Premier League and Sean Dyche is known to be a fan of James McArthur, Wigan Athletic's Scottish midfielder, who is believed to be coveted by a number of top-flight clubs and may be receptive to offers. | |
| Transfer kitty: £20m | Transfer kitty: £20m |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: James McArthur (Wigan Athletic). Paul Wilson | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: James McArthur (Wigan Athletic). Paul Wilson |
| Chelsea | Chelsea |
| Plan for the summer: Atlético Madrid striker Diego Costa should complete a £31.8m move and José Mourinho would like to add a second forward, potentially Mario Mandzukic, and a left-back, most likely Atlético's Filipe Luís. David Luiz and Romelu Lukaku could depart. | |
| Transfer kitty: £60m (with money coming in through sales) | Transfer kitty: £60m (with money coming in through sales) |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Diego Costa (Atlético Madrid). Dominic Fifield | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Diego Costa (Atlético Madrid). Dominic Fifield |
| Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace |
| Plan for the summer: Upgrading the spine and squad to continue this club's development, with Tony Pulis hoping to recruit experienced Premier League personnel. He would like another centre-half, an attacking midfielder – Spurs pair Michael Dawson and Gylfi Sigurdsson have been mentioned – and a striker, an area where Palace were not prolific last term. | |
| Transfer kitty: £25m | Transfer kitty: £25m |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Wilfried Zaha (Manchester United). DF | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Wilfried Zaha (Manchester United). DF |
| Derby County | Derby County |
| Plan for the summer: Derby were the top goalscorers in the Championship and their chief executive, Sam Rush, has said the club will not spend big if they are promoted. That said, Steve McClaren's side would certainly be stronger with Premier League experience in defence. Craig Gardner has been mentioned as a potential midfield signing. | |
| Transfer kitty: £10m | Transfer kitty: £10m |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Lukasz Fabianski (Arsenal). James Riach | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Lukasz Fabianski (Arsenal). James Riach |
| Everton | Everton |
| Plan for the summer: Roberto Martínez is prepared to blow his entire transfer kitty on Romelu Lukaku but even that might not be enough to prise the striker from Chelsea. Alternatives include Wilfried Bony and Loïc Rémy, while the loan market will be raided again and a right winger is wanted. | |
| Transfer kitty: £20m plus sales | Transfer kitty: £20m plus sales |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Wilfried Bony (Swansea City). Andy Hunter | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Wilfried Bony (Swansea City). Andy Hunter |
| Hull City | Hull City |
| Plan for the summer: The club hope to turn Jake Livermore's loan move from Tottenham Hotspur into a permanent transfer. With Steve Harper's contract expiring, they are also on the prowl for a new goalkeeper. Steve Bruce is also eager to bring in at least one more upgrade at centre-back. | |
| Transfer kitty: £35m | Transfer kitty: £35m |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Kasper Schmeichel (Leicester City), Morgan Amalfitano (Marseille). Paul Doyle | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Kasper Schmeichel (Leicester City), Morgan Amalfitano (Marseille). Paul Doyle |
| Leicester City | Leicester City |
| Plan for the summer: Leicester's Thai owner has targeted the top five within three years and is apparently willing to spend £180m to get there. For the time being, City must prioritise a proven Premier League goalscorer, as well as a left-back, centre‑half and further strength in centre midfield. | |
| Transfer kitty: £20-25m | Transfer kitty: £20-25m |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Robert Snodgrass (Norwich City). JR | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Robert Snodgrass (Norwich City). JR |
| Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Plan for the summer: Quality not quantity is Brendan Rodgers's objective as he seeks proven starters for a Champions League campaign. He wants more creativity in the final third, hence the move for Adam Lallana, another striker, a left-back (Ryan Bertrand) and a central defender. And to keep Luis Suárez, of course. | |
| Transfer kitty: £60m, plus sales | Transfer kitty: £60m, plus sales |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Adam Lallana, right (Southampton) AH | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Adam Lallana, right (Southampton) AH |
| Manchester City | Manchester City |
| Plan for the summer: Uefa's FFP ruling will have an impact on City's strategy but the champions require at least one central defender – Porto's Eliaquim Mangala is the prime target – and a first-choice left-back. A central midfielder, potentially Porto's Fernando, and a No2 right-back are also on the list. | |
| Transfer kitty: £50m-£75m (dependent on FFP ruling) | Transfer kitty: £50m-£75m (dependent on FFP ruling) |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Eliaquim Mangala (Porto). Jamie Jackson | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Eliaquim Mangala (Porto). Jamie Jackson |
| Manchester United | Manchester United |
| Plan for the summer: With Louis van Gaal incoming, the club are focusing on rebuilding. A central defender – Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels is a target – a left-back – almost definitely Luke Shaw – and central midfielder – Toni Kroos is on the list – are the very least Ed Woodward, the executive vice-chairman, need to bring in. | |
| Transfer kitty: potentially £150m | Transfer kitty: potentially £150m |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich). JJ | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich). JJ |
| Newcastle United | Newcastle United |
| Plan for the summer: Major reconstruction. With a number of players leaving – Hatem Ben Arfa, Loïc Remy and Shola Ameobi among them – Alan Pardew must rebuild a side looking desperately short of strikers, creativity and pace. Pardew is keen to introduce more British players into his largely Francophone dressing room. | |
| Transfer kitty: £40m | Transfer kitty: £40m |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Andros Townsend (Tottenham Hotspur). Louise Taylor | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Andros Townsend (Tottenham Hotspur). Louise Taylor |
| Queens Park Rangers | Queens Park Rangers |
| Plan for the summer: Tony Fernandes has never been shy of spending in the past but the club have to be wary of financial fair play sanctions and already face a significant fine. QPR have plenty of players capable of performing in the Premier League, if they get there, but could do with a new centre-half and proven top-flight goalscorer. | |
| Transfer kitty: £15m | Transfer kitty: £15m |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United). JR | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United). JR |
| Southampton | Southampton |
| Plan for summer: It all depends on whether Adam Lallana, Morgan Schneiderlin and Luke Shaw leave. If they stay then Southampton can concentrate on finding extra cover in central defence and the wide positions. If they go, and Mauricio Pochettino does, too, then a major rebuild will be required. | |
| Transfer kitty: £30m | Transfer kitty: £30m |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Fabio Quagliarella (Juventus). Jacob Steinberg | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Fabio Quagliarella (Juventus). Jacob Steinberg |
| Stoke City | Stoke City |
| Plan for summer: Mark Hughes was trying to bring in a striker last summer and will probably try again, this time possibly with a little bit more money to spend. Stoke are also interested in Steve Sidwell, just relegated with Fulham. | |
| Transfer kitty: The Coates family will back Hughes for the right player but would prefer not to spend large amounts on players with no resale value. | Transfer kitty: The Coates family will back Hughes for the right player but would prefer not to spend large amounts on players with no resale value. |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Mame Biram Diouf (Hannover). PW | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Mame Biram Diouf (Hannover). PW |
| Sunderland | Sunderland |
| Plan for the summer: With several players out of contract, Gus Poyet and his new director of football, Lee Congerton, are contemplating a major reconstruction project. Forward positions need strengthening and Poyet will hope to persuade Jack Colback to sign a new contract while also converting loans for Marcos Alonso and Santiago Vergini into permanent deals. | |
| Transfer kitty: £30m | Transfer kitty: £30m |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Fabio Borini, right (Liverpool). LT | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Fabio Borini, right (Liverpool). LT |
| Swansea City | Swansea City |
| Plan for the summer: Huw Jenkins, the chairman, has said Swansea's squad "needs a shake-up". The priority will be keeping hold of Wilfried Bony. A commanding centre-back will be needed if Ashley Williams departs, a right-back is likely to be on the wish list and it remains to be seen if Michu will stay. | |
| Transfer kitty: £15m-30m, depending on players out | Transfer kitty: £15m-30m, depending on players out |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Mouth's a bit dry at the moment. SJ | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Mouth's a bit dry at the moment. SJ |
| Tottenham Hotspur | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Plan for the summer: The key will be to retain the goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and defender Jan Vertonghen, who have both been linked with summer moves to Champions League clubs, and then to redress the imbalances in the squad. A new left‑winger, a striker and a centre-half will be sought. And a new manager, of course. | |
| Transfer kitty: £50m | Transfer kitty: £50m |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Romelu Lukaku, right (Chelsea). DH | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Romelu Lukaku, right (Chelsea). DH |
| West Bromwich Albion | West Bromwich Albion |
| Plan for the summer: Lots of change afoot. The club have decided not to renew the contracts of Liam Ridgewell and Steven Reid, so new full-backs are needed, especially as Billy Jones has yet to agree a new deal. New strikers are also required. Midfield could also do with bolstering, as Morgan Amalfitano's loan from Marseille has ended. | |
| Transfer kitty: £40m | Transfer kitty: £40m |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Tim Sherwood to be appointed manager. PD | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Tim Sherwood to be appointed manager. PD |
| West Ham United | West Ham United |
| Plan for summer: It is essential that Sam Allardyce finds quality cover for Andy Carroll, who missed a large chunk of the season through injury, and he must also address the squad's lack of creativity. A new left-back would also be handy. However, the uncertainty over Allardyce's future means everything is up in the air. | |
| Transfer kitty: £20m | Transfer kitty: £20m |
| Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Joleon Lescott (Manchester City). JS | Most mouthwatering rumour so far: Joleon Lescott (Manchester City). JS |