Arsenal strengthened significantly with Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze adding attacking threat, Martin Zubimendi improving midfield quality, and several signings supplying defensive and squad depth including Piero Hincapie. Aston Villa had a slow summer but bolstered the squad late with Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho on loan, while young players such as Evann Guessand are being given opportunities. Bournemouth generated substantial transfer income and reinvested effectively, integrating Adrien Truffert, Bafode Diakite and exciting additions like Amine Adli, Ben Gannon Doak and Alex Jimenez, plus Djordje Petrovic as a permanent goalkeeper to stabilise the side.
Headline moves for Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze have given Mikel Arteta the firepower and creativity he asked for, while Martin Zubimendi has added class to midfield. The arrival of Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Nrgaard, Noni Madueke and Kepa Arrizabalaga has also added depth to Arsenal's squad that is already being called on after a series of early season injuries, while the late signing of the exciting Ecuador defender, Piero Hincapie, should prove to be a shrewd addition.
Villa retained their talented spine but struggled to enhance their squad until deadline day, with Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho joining on loan to give Unai Emery's side much-needed fresh impetus. Both arrive with points to prove. Sancho is seen as a low-risk signing, similar to Marcus Rashford in January, but it has not been an entirely joined-up window. Evann Guessand made his first Villa start in Sunday's collapse against Crystal Palace and Villa will hope he evolves into a key threat.
Not only have they generated 215m in sales but they have replaced key parts with minimal fuss. It has not been simple but Adrien Truffert and Bafode Diakite, in particular, have slotted in seamlessly and there is excitement at the promise of Amine Adli, Ben Gannon Doak and Alex Jimenez, a deadline-day addition from Milan. Bournemouth consider Djordje Petrovic, a permanent No 1, a significant piece of business that will allow them to kick on under Andoni Iraola.
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