Arsenal
Majors Ins: Petr Cech
Major Outs: Abou Diaby, Lukas Podolski
Rating: 6/10. They solved the goalkeeper problem - even if Petr Cech started badly against West Ham - but lack cover for Francis Coquelin and while they were led up the garden path in their chase for Benzema, they needed to look for an upgrade on the dependable Olivier Giroud.
Aston Villa
In: Scott Sinclair, Micah Richards, Mark Bunn, Idrissa Gueye, Jordan Amavi, Jordan Ayew, Jose Angel Crespo, Jordan Veretout, Adama Traore, Joleon Lescott, Matija Sarkic, Rudy Gestede, Tiago Ilori
Out: Christian Benteke, Fabian Delph, Ron Vlaar, Shay Given, Aleksandar Tonev, Ron Vlaar, Andreas Wiemann
Rating: 6/10. Losing key players like Benteke and Delph were a blow, but bringing in a number of promising youngsters in bulk means the summer has not been disastrous, while Joleon Lescott will bring experience to the defence alongside ex-Manchester City stalwart Micah Richards. The youth and nature of the signings means we will have to see whether it has been a truly positive summer.
Bournemouth
In: Artur Boruc, Sylvain Distin, Adam Federici, Tyrone Mings, Max Gradel, Christian Atsu (loan)
Out: Ian Harte
Rating: 7/10. Some canny purchases have been made with a real emphasis on Premier League experience e.g. Boruc and Distin which should give the side, who have made a solid start to life in rarefied air, a boost.
Chelsea
In: Falcao, Baba Rahman, Pedro, Asmir Begovic, Papy Djilobodji
Out: Juan Cuadrado, Petr Cech, Didier Drogba, Filipe Luis, Oriol Romeu
Rating: 6/10. Chelsea’s gap at the top last year made this a tricky summer in terms of the need for investment. But while Radamel Falcao, Asmir Begovic and Rahman plug gaps and add depth in key areas, Pedro is the real key signature. However, early season frailties suggest more could have been done in summer.
Yohan Cabaye (Crystal Palace FC / PA Wire/Press Association Images)
Crystal Palace
In: Yohan Cabaye, Alex McCarthy, Conor Wickham, Bakary Sako, Patrick Bamford
Out: Jerome Thomas, Owen Garvan
Rating: 8/10. Riding a wave of Padriola optimism, Yohan Cabaye was the key acquistion in midfield to add lustre to a solid unit. They could probably still do with a top level striker with Wickham and Bamford promising but still (particularly in the latter case) inexperienced.
No major exits to halt momentum which is always a plus point.
Everton
In: Tom Cleverley, Gerard Deulofeu, Ramiro Funes Mori, Aaron Lennon
Out: Antolin Alcaraz, Sylvain Distin,
Rating: 5/10. Very little significant movement in and out other than the £9M splurged on defender Ramiro Funes Mori from River Plate. Thus far, interest in Coleman and Stones has not materialised into exits, but Everton could do with more options in defence where they are light when injuries occur.
Leicester
In: Robert Huth, Shinji Okazaki, Gokhan Ilner, Yohan Benalouane, Christian Fuchs
Out: Esteban Cambiasso, Chris Wood, David Nugent, Paul Konchesky, Matthew Upson
Rating: 7/10. Losing the influential Esteban Cambiasso was a blow but experienced Swiss international Ilner could be the man to adequately replace him. Huth was impressive on loan last season and signing him permanently from Stoke is a smart move to shore up the defence. A solid window for the Foxes all in all as they look to establish themselves as a top flight side after surviving the last campaign.
Liverpool
In: Joe Gomez, James Milner, Roberto Firmino, Christian Benteke, Nathaniel Clyne, Danny Ings, Adam Bogdan
Out: Brad Jones, Steven Gerrard, Sebastian Coates, Mario Balotelli (loan), Rickie Lambert, Raheem Sterling, Glen Johnson, Javier Manquillo, Lazar Markovic, Fabio Borini
Rating: 7/10. The centre-forward issue appears to be much improved with Benteke's arrival, while full-back problems are also upgraded. James Milner is also likely to prove a wily and versatile option in the centre of midfield. However while Liverpool appear stronger, worries at centre-back remain, which were only exacerbated by Dejan Lovren's horror show against West Ham. Getting rid of fringe players like Balotelli and Borini is also key, although Sterling certainly would not fall under that category.
Raheem Sterling and Manuel Pellegrini (Dave Thompson / PA Wire/Press Association Images)
Manchester City
In: Raheem Sterling, Nicolas Otamendi, Fabian Delph, Kevin De Bruyne, Patrick Roberts,
Out: Dedryck Boyata, Micah Richards, Scott Sinclair, Frank Lampard, James Milner, John Guidetti, Alvaro Negredo, Stevan Jovetic, Edin Dzeko, Matija Nastasic
Rating: 9/10. Sterling, Otamendi and De Bruyne are excellent acquisitions, while the additions also address City’s previously elevated age profile. The only worry might be strenght in depth at centre-forward if injuries affect Aguero and Bony all at once.
Manchester United
In: Memphis Depay, Matteo Darmian, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Sergio Romero, Anthony Martial
Out: Tom Cleverley, Angel Di Maria, Nani, Jonny Evans, Robin van Persie, Rafael, Adnan Januzaj, Chicharito Hernandez, Anders Lindegaard
Rating: 7/10. Schneiderlin and Darmian already look at home in the United side, while Memphis is a player with immense quality. United are definitely stronger than they were at the start of Van Gaal’s tenure, but lack depth and elite quality at centre-forward - even with the big money arrival of France youngster Anthony Martial from Monaco - while more options in defence are light. Also the David de Gea situation still looms over the club given that he did not get his dream move to Real Madrid.
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