The transfer window shuts for Premier League clubs on September 1, leaving the likes of Man Utd, Liverpool and Arsenal with just two weeks to complete any outstanding business
There are just two weeks to go before the transfer window shuts, and plenty of Premier League clubs may feel they have work to do in the transfer maeket. Among them are reigning champions Liverpool, despite the Reds making a winning start to the season on Friday.
Arne Slot's side have already spent big this summer, breaking the Premier League transfer record to sign Florian Wirtz. Their defensive issues came into focus during the win over Bournemouth, though, and Slot could be tempted to reinforce further.
Last season's runners-up Arsenal looked more solid at the back on Sunday as they pipped Manchester United. It was a tricky afternoon for new striker Viktor Gyokeres, though, and the Gunners may feel they need to give the Swede more support.
United themselves were able to take some positives from their performance if not the result. Questions remain for them, thoughm especially in goal after Altay Bayindir's struggles for Arsenal's winner.
Two weeks is plenty of time for any of the three teams to get more business done. Here, Mirror Football examines some of the deals which could yet go through.
Manchester United
United's need for a new keeper became more acute when Bayindir flapped at a corner to allow Riccardo Calafiori to score Arsenal's winner at Old Trafford. Fellow senior keeper Andre Onana didn't even make the bench, despite head coach Ruben Amorim indicating the Cameroon international wasn't injured, and a new starting keeper could well arrive this month.
Emi Martinez is one option, with the Aston Villa keeper absent through suspension this week, while Gianluigi Donnarumma's future might hinge on how serious rivals Manchester City are about a deal and Inter Milan could beat United to cheaper target Senne Lammens.
Further forward, Amorim is certainly a fan of Carlos Baleba as United seek out defensive midfield reinforcements. Brighton won't let the Cameroonian leave on the cheap, though, so United may need to sell before they can buy.
Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia are among those who could fetch a fee, with Roma keen on both, but it could be that the pair follow Toby Collyer by leaving on loan rather than permanently. Harry Amass has also been tipped to leave on loan, with Diego Leon's arrival leaving United in better shape down the left.
There are three more out-of-favour players who could leave permanently to potentially bring in funds for a Baleba swoop. Alejandro Garnacho is wanted by Chelsea while Real Betis remain keen on Antony, and AC Milan target Rasmus Hojlund looks closer to an exit after being left out of the squad to face Arsenal on Sunday.
Arsenal
Arsenal have been busy already this summer, taking a focused approach under new sporting director Andrea Berta. They're only likely to add one more senior star, if that, but midfield creativity looks to be the order of the day.
The development of Ethan Nwaneri has seen the Gunners cool their interest in Eberechi Eze, with Tottenham now looking the most likely to sign the Crystal Palace star. Arsenal could yet make a last-gasp move for the England international, but the priority right now appears to be cashing in on fringe players to raise some funds - even if they don't end up spending it all right now.
With Gabriel Martinelli starting at Old Trafford and Noni Madueke coming off the bench, Leandro Trossard looks to be the odd man out. There has been well-documented Saudi interest in the Belgian, though he may yet wait for an offer from Europe.
Fabio Vieira, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Reiss Nelson all spent time out on loan last term and all three could yet move for the right price. Vieira has been eyed by Stuttgart, and all that remains is agreement on the price.
Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko could also leave if the right offer comes in, with Fenerbahce chasing Zinchenko. We could also see a late summer exit for backup goalkeeper Karl Hein, with Tommy Setford promoted from the under-21s into the senior set-up.
Liverpool
You might look at a team spending £300m and think 'surely they're done for the summer'. Liverpool have also brought in a sizeable sum through sales, though, and this - combined with their lack of spending 12 months ago - leaves some wiggle room.
The defending for Antoine Semenyo's goals at Anfield suggests a new centre-back could be crucial. Giovanni Leoni arrived too late to feature in that game, and is still a teenager, so Marc Guehi could yet join from Crystal Palace.
At the other end of the pitch, Alexander Isak remains more likely than not to join Liverpool after Newcastle left him out of their squad to face Aston Villa on Saturday. We're unlikely to see any additional incomings, but Liverpool could still cash in on some fringe players.
Ben Doak was left out entirely on Friday, and is due to complete a permanent move to Bournemouth. Kostas Tsimikas looks the next-most likely to depart after being relegated to third choice left-back, with Nottingham Forest among the interested parties.
Harvey Elliott could also leave for the right price after staying on the bench against Bournemouth, though Federico Chiesa's goalscoring cameo has seen talk of a departure for the Italian start to cool. There could also be some more loan departures after Luca Stephenson's move north of the border, with James McConnell and Lewis Koumas both in demand.