"A busy summer with the arrival of more than 250m in reinforcements has proved to be invaluable given the number of injuries that have hit Arsenal, particularly in defence. But that also makes any more expensive incomings unlikely in January, especially after the timely return of the influential Gabriel Magalhaes this week. A loan signing or two could be on the cards, however, with Arsenal not having filled either slot so far after bringing in Neto from Bournemouth and Raheem Sterling from Chelsea last season."
"There remains little wiggle room for Unai Emery to strengthen his squad owing to financial regulations but the Villa manager is keen to bolster his frontline with Ollie Watkins still the team's only bona fide No 9. A 12m (10.5m) deal for Gremio's teenage winger Alysson is advanced and another young forward could be sought to complement Villa's attack. Loanee Harvey Elliott has not featured for almost three months"
"There is an acceptance that an elite Premier League club Manchester City are at the front of the queue will trigger the 65m release clause inserted into the contract extension Antoine Semenyo signed last summer. The noise surrounding the forward has been unrelenting but Bournemouth have been preparing for this scenario and while Andoni Iraola recognises it is impossible to replace Semenyo with a like-for-like signing, they have proved savvy when it comes to succession planning."
A busy summer brought more than £250m of reinforcements to Arsenal, which has proved invaluable amid numerous injuries, particularly in defence. The arrival of Gabriel Magalhaes back from injury reduces urgency for expensive January signings. Arsenal could still pursue one or two loan signings to add right‑back cover and provide playing time options; Ethan Nwaneri's possible loan requires a decision after only three starts this season. Aston Villa faces financial constraints but seeks attacking reinforcements, with a £12m deal for Gremio winger Alysson advanced and potential further young forwards under consideration. Bournemouth expect Manchester City to trigger Antoine Semenyo's £65m clause and have succession plans in place.
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