Summer transfer window verdict: How each Premier League club fares | transfer window

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After a busy day of deadlines, our football editors return to the transfer window for each of the 20 clubs.

Arsenal

Arsenal did most of their business quickly and decisively, landing Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber early in the window. Long-term target David Raya arrived from Brentford later and the side looked well placed until an unfortunate injury to Timber, who will miss much of the season. This is the only black spot of the summer, although Mikel Arteta also ran a risk by not finding a quality replacement for Bukayo Saka. Granit Xhaka was the most important departure and they chose to take advantage of Folarin Balogun, who signed for Monaco. A number of other fringe players have been moved. Verdict: 4/5 Nick Ames

AstonVilla

It was an unforgettable window. Villa broke their transfer record to sign Moussa Diaby for a northern fee of £50m and the striker, who has pace to burn, took over, while Youri Tielemans, Nicolò Zaniolo, Pau Torres and Clement Lenglet arrive with an impressive pedigree. Inserting buyout clauses into the sales of highly rated college trio Cameron Archer, Aaron Ramsey and Jaden Philogene sounds like an elite operation. Verdict: 5/5 Ben Fisher

Bournemouth

Bournemouth’s biggest – and most striking – additions are sidelined, £20m Tyler Adams for a few weeks and £25m Alex Scott, one of the most exciting talents of the country, maybe a few months. The arrival of Hungarian left-back Milos Kerkez has been a coup and they are better equipped this season than last, with Andoni Iraola tasked with finishing mid-table. But a deadline decision for Patson Daka has fallen apart and the only concern is that the goalscoring burden remains on Dominic Solanke. Verdict: 4/5 boyfriend

Brentford

The focus will be on those who fled to Brentford. Neither Brennan Johnson nor Johan Bakayoko were signed after a long chase as the Bees looked to become even more dangerous at the break. They replaced David Raya with Mark Flekken and only time will tell if he’s on the same level, while Nathan Collins was a smart long-term company in defence. Verdict: 3/5 Gonna lose

Brighton

There is rich anticipation at every window around Brighton affairs. Most clubs would shudder at the prospect of losing key players, but the Seagulls gladly take the huge profit and reinvest it. They moved quickly to bring in João Pedro, Mahmoud Dahoud and James Milner, but the most interesting deal is that of Ansu Fati who will have the chance to fulfill his promise at La Masia in the Premier League. Verdict: 4/5 Wu

Burnley

The club’s owners have backed Vincent Kompany to the bitter end in their bid to build on last season’s Championship triumph and cement themselves in the Premier League. Another summer of frantic transfer activity saw 14 players arrive at Turf Moor for a total outlay of over £90million, with no inbound transfer fees, to create a well-balanced squad of experience and young potential. Verdict: 4/5 Andy Hunter

chelsea

Another summer of spending sprees at Stamford Bridge. Many experienced players have left the club and Chelsea broke the British transfer record for the second time this year, when they bought Moisés Caicedo from Brighton for £115m. But is Mauricio Pochettino’s young team ready to challenge the heights? Pochettino hopes the signing of Cole Palmer will make a difference to his side’s unconvincing attack. Verdict: 3/5 Jacob Steinberg

Crystal Palace

After losing Wilfried Zaha on a free transfer, the most important thing for Roy Hodgson was to keep Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze, which they managed to do. Arrivals were quiet but Jefferson Lerma will add toughness, Rob Holding composure and Dean Henderson competition in the goalkeeping department, but fans will have wanted to see a new striker. Verdict: 3/5 Wu

Everton

Given the financial constraints they face, Sean Dyche and Director of Football Kevin Thelwell have done well to tackle long-standing issues from the start. The failure to further strengthen or replace several deadline-day starts, however, left a poor and battered side in a weaker position both creatively and defensively than when Dyche called for major changes at the end of the season. last. Verdict: 2/5 Andy Hunter

Fulham

It was a tough window for the west Londoners, frustrated to lose Aleksandar Mitrovic to the Saudi Pro League. Doubts also existed over Marco Silva’s future as a manager and the mood soured when João Palhinha traveled to Germany to complete his move to Bayern Munich on deadline day. Much to Fulham’s relief, Palhinha’s decision fell apart at the last minute. They will hope to start having made some nifty additions including the signing of Alex Iwobi from Everton. Verdict: 3/5 JS

liverpool

There have been a few hiccups along the way – Moisés Caicedo, Roméo Lavia and (continued) disruption from the Saudi Pro League – but Liverpool have managed to completely overhaul their midfield with four talented additions. The combined £150m outlay for Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo explains the club’s decision not to go for Jude Bellingham. The new midfielder offers a greater goal threat and, with an average age of 24, long-term development. Verdict: 4/5 ah

Luton

The most notable signing was Ross Barkley, the kind of risk a Premier League newcomer can take. The rest of the recruiting work has focused on bringing in players who will take the club forward in the next few years as, in all likelihood, they will be relegated but end up with a stronger squad than the one that presented itself. Verdict: 4/5 Wu

Manchester City

The perfectly executed signings of Matheus Nunes, Mateo Kovacic, Josko Gvardiol and Jérémy Doku once again shone a light on the commercial prowess of sporting director Txiki Begiristain. Still, a good question is how good Nunes/Kovacic will prove as a replacement for late Ilkay Gündogan and long-term injured Kevin De Bruyne and similarly Doku regarding Riyad Mahrez (who also left). This means that triple winners cannot achieve the maximum score. Verdict: 4/5 jamie jackson

Manchester United

Whichever way you slice it, United entered the window with Harry Kane, Erik ten Hag’s No.1 target to fill the vacancy of an elite No.9 and end it with Rasmus Højlund, 20, untested on these shores. André Onana, Sofyan Amrabat, Mason Mount, Jonny Evans and Sergio Reguilón arrived but Højlund must shoot instantly and consistently or it was another missed opportunity to kick off. Verdict: 2.5/5 not a word

Newcastle United

In an ideal world, Eddie Howe would have signed a right centre-back as cover and competition for Fabian Schär, but FFP restrictions dictate Newcastle had to be – reasonably – cautious in this window. It’s only the beginning, but £55million Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali already looks like a great signing capable of improving the team’s ball retention and passing accuracy , while Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall are gifted young full-backs, providing the team with added depth. Allan Saint-Maximin will be missed but his replacement, Harvey Barnes, should prove more reliable. Verdict: 4/5 Louise Taylor

Nottingham Forest

The focus has been on quality not quantity, with a slightly more measured approach than 12 months ago, helped by the return of former head of recruitment GeorgeSyrianos as a consultant. The workforce has more depth and the arrival of Ibrahim Sangaré is the icing on the cake. The late surge means it will take patience for all to freeze. Verdict: 4/5 Wu

SheffieldUnited

You gain some, you lose some. If Paul Heckingbottom is still suffering from losing his two stars from last season’s promotion campaign – Sander Berge and Iliman Ndiaye – amid a turbulent summer at Bramall Lane, at least the manager has brought in a huge and promising young striker from England Under-21s. forward, Cameron Archer. He shone on loan at Middlesbrough from Aston Villa last season and Leicester left-back and England Under-21 left-back Luke Thomas also looks like a nice acquisition, but most of Heckingbottom’s new signings have even less of experience. Last season’s failed buyout has many reasons to answer. Verdict: 2/5 LT

Tottenham

No showcase in which a club sells the heartbeat of the locker room can be considered successful. Harry Kane will be missed. But Spurs have managed to sign players for the new style they will play under Ange Postecoglou; Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven and James Maddison took over. Ditto Destiny Udogie, which is similar to a new signature. Brennan Johnson brings more rhythm and intensity. The team is still lacking in key areas. Verdict: 3/5 David Hytner

Western ham

The original aim was to force Arsenal to pay at least £100million for Rice. Then West Ham had to fill the void left by the departure of their captain and the first efforts were not convincing. There were tensions between David Moyes and the club’s new technical director, Tim Steidten, but the outlook is now much better. Steidten’s negotiating skills have impressed and West Ham appear to have spent Rice’s money well, buying James Ward-Prowse, Edson Álvarez, Konstantinos Mavropanos and Mohammed Kudus. Verdict: 3.5/5. JS

wolves

A window of austerity has appeared in the last few days. Wolves were put in a tough spot when Matheus Nunes went on strike to force his £53m transfer to Manchester City, but the club’s record sale gave Wolves financial breathing room, sparking a wave of signatures in the last 48 hours, including Jean-Ricner. Bellegarde of Strasbourg. But the reality is that Wolves have lost key pieces of the puzzle in Nunes and Rúben Neves, even though it has cost them significant sums. Verdict: 3/5 boyfriend