January transfer window: What is your PL team planning as winter market opens?
The January transfer window is officially open - allowing all 20 Premier League clubs to tinker with their squads ahead of the second half of the season.
The winter window opened on New Year's Day and will close for English clubs at midnight on Thursday February 1, 2024.
With January signings able to make or break a season, Sky Sports takes an in-depth look at what each top-flight team is planning ahead of this crucial month.
Mikel Arteta has admitted Arsenal "need players" and - despite growing calls from supporters of a striker like Ivan Toney - we understand they are focusing more on the defence.
They only have one out-and-out left-back in Oleksandr Zinchenko and backup right-back Cedric Soares has not played in the Premier League this season, with his contract expiring in June.
There is also interest from other clubs in midfielders Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny so changes there have not been ruled out.
As for a striker, they come at a premium especially in January and Arsenal have to be mindful of FFP. They deferred their permanent payment to Brentford for David Raya until next summer for this season, bringing him in on an initial loan instead. This would need to be addressed if they are to try and sign Toney, for example.
There has also been speculation over the future of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale but it would take a big offer to tempt the Gunners into a sale.
Aston Villa are understood to be in the market for several positions as the look to capitalise on their superb start and cement a Champions League place.
Right-back, given centre-back Ezri Konsa has been covering for Matty Cash, and attacking midfielders are thought to be the priority, with Unai Emery wanting to be versatile with his systems.
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