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What does your Premier League club still need in the transfer window?

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The first weekend of the Premier League season is complete but clubs still have one week of the transfer window remaining to secure last-minute squad additions. Results are one thing but for many managers and sporting directors their opening match was an eye-opener in what positions need to be strengthened, who is no longer needed and what gaps still need to be plugged. With the transfer window closing on Tuesday, 1 September at 23:00 BST, sources takes a look at what each top-flight club still needs and fans also have their say. Arsenal Alex Howell, football reporter The Premier League champions have already strengthened the middle of the pitch with Bruno Guimaraes, the wing with Christos Tzolis and their defence with Ezri Konsa. But Arsenal are still in the market for a forward and have a long-standing interest in Julian Alvarez. Although it appears to be a difficult deal due to many factors, the Gunners will be ready to act if there is a chance to get it done. Watson, Arsenal fan If you want someone who is Premier League proven, who has won it all from the World Cup to the Champions League, Julian Alvarez looks like the guy that can take Arsenal to the promised land of finally getting over the line in Europe. Especially when there aren't that many elite forwards in the world. Aston Villa Nick Mashiter, football reporter What don't Aston Villa need after a raft of star departures this summer? Ollie Watkins' transfer saga, with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal trying to sign the striker, leaves Villa looking for a likely replacement with Nicolas Jackson a target. A winger is also on the agenda while they need a defender after Ezri Konsa's move to Arsenal , and have opened talks for Club Brugge central defender Joel Ordonez after bids for Southampton centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis were rejected. Amy Finley, Aston Villa fan It is clear Aston Villa desperately require a striker more than anything right now. Although I massively rate Victor Lindelof and Pau Torres, the display against Brighton has worried me slightly. Therefore, I would welcome another centre-back as well. It looks like we will be OK in midfield once Johan Manzambi is fit and with the addition of Leon Goretzka. Bournemouth Nizaar Kinsella, football reporter Bournemouth are used to being picked off and will simply be hoping to come through the final eight days of the transfer window unscathed. It is clear that big clubs are circling for forward Eli Junior Kroupi and midfielder Alex Scott, who the Cherries insist are not for sale. In terms of incomings, Bournemouth are largely done as they close in on a move for Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio. Brentford Phil McNulty, chief football writer Brentford are in the fortunate position of being able to choose their deals carefully after some excellent squad strengthening. The Bees have been looking at left-back, with West Ham's El Hadji Malick Diouf strongly linked, but it hardly seems a matter of urgency with Keane Lewis-Potter able to play as a wing-back with Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey also in the mix. There is experienced striking cover in the shape of former England international Callum Wilson and an all-round depth to Keith Andrews' squad that was missing last season. Do not expect it to be a hectic closing few days in the transfer window. Michael Johnston, Brentford fan Another forward option - particularly down the left - would take this window for Brentford from a nine to a 10 out of 10. Mykhailo Mudryk's name has been doing the rounds in recent weeks and Brentford have history there, having chased him prior to his move to Chelsea . Get someone like Mudryk in, and I don't think the transfer window could've gone much better for Andrews. Brighton Simon Stone, football reporter It is anticipated Yankuba Minteh will leave for Liverpool , which might create space at Brighton for another forward and Carlos Baleba's impending exit for Manchester United may see the club make a move for midfield reinforcements. It is possible there may be other exits but, as usual, Brighton will stick to their data driven recruitment plan. "We must continue to evolve, invest and innovate while remaining true to the principles that have brought us this far," was chairman Tony Bloom's message to fans before the 4-0 win against Aston Villa . Maz Mirzadeh, Brighton fan With Baleba's anticipated departure and Minteh looking likely that he might leave as well, we need to bring a defe

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