Premier League summer windows ranked: Leeds top, Everton bottom | OneFootball

The transfer window is closed and the spending eye-watering. NY Times reports the 20 Premier League clubs laid out a combined £3.5bn.

Leeds United top the list after targeted fixes, a major upgrade in goal with James Trafford and keeping core pieces. Brentford are next, buoyed by Mamadou Sangare and stability, while Manchester City’s upheaval brought Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernandez and Ayyoub Bouaddi but left no direct deputy for Erling Haaland.

Brighton again recruited cleverly, though a reliable No nine remains a concern. Newcastle traded proven performers for high-upside youth.

Tottenham invested north of £300m yet still lack a dependable goalkeeper and centre-forward, with Mykhailo Mudryk an odd fit. Arsenal strengthened defence and midfield via Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa but did not land the attacking difference-maker, despite Christos Tzolis’ bright start.

Aston Villa replaced their spine with Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson, Joao Gomes, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Zion Suzuki, a high-variance mix. Chelsea’s attack of Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro looks lively and Maxence Lacroix bolsters defence, but the late Enzo Fernandez saga left midfield thin and Moises Caicedo is injured.

Manchester United retooled midfield around Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba behind Bruno Fernandes, but ignored left-back and another elite centre-half. Liverpool added Bradley Barcola and Ronald Araujo, yet the right flank and a true No six were overlooked, so Andoni Iraola’s approach will be tested.

Hull’s 18 signings felt scattergun. Crystal Palace gambled. Fulham lost goals and their coach. Coventry underwhelmed. Everton finish bottom, threadbare and striker-light.

Source: NY Times

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