The January transfer window is open and Premier League clubs can start making moves until Jan 31. at 6pm ET when the window shuts.

Let the deals begin.

Some clubs need more than others, and given the current situation with absentees across multiple teams, the January transfer window could be busier than usual.

Add into the mix that the top four, top six and relegation battles are all so close, and that means plenty of clubs will be on the hunt for new additions to kick on in 2022.

 

Arsenal – Central striker

With Alexandre Lacazette’s contract situation unclear and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stripped of the captaincy and his future uncertain, Arteta needs to start planning for who will be up top next season. Eddie Nketiah is an option but it’s likely that Arsenal will be looking to add a young center forward in the coming transfer windows.

 

Aston Villa – None

Villa’s squad is strong and the likes of Danny Ings, Leon Bailey and Morgan Sanson haven’t featured much this season due to injury. You get the sense that if Steven Gerrard wants to bring in a few of the attacking players from Glasgow Rangers (ahem, Alfredo Morales) it could happen. But Villa look set in all departments.

 

Brentford – Right back

The Bees are team which has been hit hard by injuries, so they will hope to get plenty of starters back soon. The only area they could use some help is at ring wing-back. Bringing in a true right back there will allow Sergi Canos to play further forward and Brentford could do with his creativity in attack.

 

Brighton and Hove Albion – Central striker

This has been the main need for the Seagulls for many years. Neal Maupay and Danny Welbeck will get you 7-12 goals per season each, which is more than fine, but can Brighton find that 20-goal striker to take them to the next level? It’s tough.

 

Burnley – Central striker

See above. Burnley are solid defensively and have a lot of honest players but Chris Wood is out of form and Ashley Barnes has been missing for most of the season. Some help in attack for Maxwel Cornet is crucial for their survival hopes.