With the 2025/26 season now in the books, clubs will no doubt already be turning their attention towards the next campaign as they look to achieve their objectives – whether that be lifting a title, building on the season just gone, or simply avoiding the drop.

In order to achieve those goals, all teams will need to be active in the summer transfer market to strengthen the squads already at their disposal. Needless to say, the World Cup is likely to slow negotiations down somewhat, but the Premier League is still expected to outspend every other league once again.

For that reason, it is difficult to know exactly where clubs will turn for new recruits. We’ve asked AI to come up with a rough guide to three signings every club could make this summer, and if it comes off, some sides could be in for a serious squad overhaul and a major step up in quality, while others could be left disappointed.

AI Predicts Three Signings For Every 26/27 Premier League Club

Arsenal – Julian Alvarez, Bradley Barcola, Carles Lukeba

Stan Kroenke and the rest of Arsenal’s hierarchy have already said they will do everything they can to ensure their first Premier League title in 22 years isn’t just a one-off. With that, the Gunners are expected to spend big to turn their fortunes into a dynasty, and signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, then arming him with Bradley Barcola, is one hell of a statement. Not sure another defensive signing is necessary, though, so where Carles Lukeba would fit in is anyone’s guess.

Aston Villa – Jonathan Rowe, Oscar Mingueza, Ibrahim Mbaye

Budgets are tight at Aston Villa right now, as proven by the fact they only spent £60 million last summer. But after Unai Emery led them to a Europa League triumph, he must be rewarded somehow, and giving him two pacey wingers in Jonathan Rowe and PSG youngster Ibrahim Mbaye could be just what the doctor ordered after Leon Bailey left last summer.

Bournemouth – Nathan Ake, Benjamin Nygren, Alvaro Rodriguez

Marco Rose has big boots to fill after Andoni Iraola’s exit. But with Marcos Senesi also leaving, a reunion could be on the cards for Nathan Ake, which could help bring some much-needed experience back to a squad that must learn to cope with the demands of juggling domestic and continental football next season. Both Nygren and Rodriguez could be gambles, but ones that have worked in the past for a progressive-thinking side.

Brentford – Said El Mala, Jannik Schuster, Matvii Ponomarenko

Reports suggest Brentford are already closing in on a club-record £39 million deal to sign Said El Mala from FC Koln. The 19-year-old scored 13 Bundesliga goals last season and could strike a formidable partnership with Igor Thiago, who could soon face competition for his place from young Dynamo Kyiv bagsman Matvii Ponomarenko.

Brighton & Hove Albion – Zadok Yohanna, Costinha, Charlie Cresswell

Brighton love to unearth hidden gems, and AI believes they could do just that again this summer. Zadok Yohanna is a Swedish winger, known for his directness, while Costinha is a more experienced Portuguese right-back. The most interesting acquisition they are predicted to make, though, is bringing Charlie Cresswell – a former Leeds academy prospect – back to England after his stint with Toulouse.

Chelsea – Mike Maignan, Maxence Lacroix, Morgan Rogers

It’ll come as a bit of a shock that Chelsea haven’t been tipped by AI to sign a winger or one of their former players, considering their penchant to keep dipping their toes into the market for just that. Instead, they are finally expected to part ways with Robert Sanchez, replacing him with one of the best goalkeepers in the world, while also adding Premier League-ready talent in the shape of Lacroix and Rogers.

Coventry City – Carl Rushworth, Caleb Taylor, Troy Parrott

Coventry City’s three signings offer a worrying insight into a recruitment plan that very much relies on Championship-level players stepping up to the big time. Carl Rushworth won the second tier’s Golden Glove last term with the Sky Blues and seems like the best option long-term in between the sticks, but Caleb Taylor and Troy Parrott certainly have a lot to prove.

Crystal Palace – Hayden Hackney, Danilho Doekhi, Jadon Sancho

Surely Jadon Sancho’s time in the Premier League is up? Well, not according to AI, who think Crystal Palace might be the next club to take a chance on him. Following his failures at Man United, Chelsea, and Aston Villa, the Eagles can probably bet their bottom dollar on reaping more success from Hayden Hackney, Middlesbrough’s own Adam Wharton type midfielder, and Danilho Doekhi, Union Berlin’s powerhouse centre-back.

Everton – Ngal’ayel Mukau, Georgios Vagiannidis, Mohamed Amoura

Everton’s predicted trio of signings look, on paper, like a commentator’s worst nightmare. But, tactically, they all look to have the same physical traits of high energy, strength, and desire – this will no doubt help David Moyes in his transition away from the ageing players within his current squad.

Fulham – Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Isaac Price, Solly March

Top of Fulham’s to-do list is finding a new manager after Marco Silva honoured the final year of his contract before seeking a move to Benfica. Until a new head coach is decided, the Cottagers can’t make much progress in the market, and that’s perhaps why they’ve been tipped to have a pretty nondescript summer, focussing on signing players who already know their way around English football.

Hull City – Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Joe Gelhardt, Lewis O’Brien

Before the season gets underway, Hull City will be most bookmakers’ favourites for the drop. Signing experienced players should be the priority as the Tigers prepare for a relegation dogfight, but they’ve instead been linked with players who have had a mixed bag of success in the Premier League, though Lewis O’Brien’s hardworking style could fit Jakirovic’s brand nicely.

Ipswich Town – Enzo Boyomo, Tim Iroegbunam, Victor Munoz

Osasuna will be sick of the sight of Kieran McKenna’s recruitment team if they are twice raided by Ipswich Town – firstly, to nab the Spanish club’s highly-rated defender in Enzo Boyomo, and then again for their young striker, Victor Munoz. They are also tipped to complete a trio of signings that could easily become the spine of their newlook squad with defensive midfielder Tim Iroegbunam.

Leeds United – Harry Wilson, Roony Bardghji, James Trafford

Signing Harry Wilson and Roony Bardghji could completely change Leeds United’s attacking fortunes, especially since they already have Dominic Calvert-Lewin lurking in the opposition box. Finalising their transfer window by bringing in James Trafford could mean Daniel Farke oversees one of the best summers the club has ever seen as they look to consolidate on last season’s successful survival mission.

Liverpool – Yan Diomande, Denzel Dumfries, Adam Wharton

None of Liverpool’s predicted signings need an introduction, which would ordinarily suggest they would be instant hits on Merseyside – particularly Yan Diomande, their priority to replace Mohamed Salah, and Adam Wharton, who has an innate ability to pull the strings from the middle of the park. However, last summer was also an expensive one for the Reds, and so anything could happen.

Manchester City – Elliot Anderson, Pedro Porro, Alexander Nubel

Elliot Anderson would be a very good signing for Man City, who are slowly but surely preparing for life after Rodri. The England international is one of the best system players in the world, and his tempo-setting for both club and country has been instrumental over the last couple years. But signing Pedro Porro looks to pose the same risks as Rayan Ait-Nouri, while Alexander Nubel’s likelihood of dethroning Gianluigi Donnarumma make his potential acquisition a non-event.

Manchester United – Mateus Fernandes, Carles Baleba, Lewis Hall

AI took inspiration from Michael Carrick’s wishlist to come up with three signings Manchester United could make, with the arrival of Mateus Fernandes, Carles Baleba, and Lewis Hall very much in the offing over the next couple months. With Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte leaving, and Ederson already joining from Atalanta, the Red Devils’ midfield could look completely different going into the upcoming campaign.

Newcastle United – Abde Ezzalzouli, Giorgio Scalvini, Hugo Bueno

After scoring 18 goals and registering a further 10 assists for Real Betis last season, Abde Ezzalzouli’s £51 million release clause could be daylight robbery for Newcastle as they look to deal with Anthony Gordon’s exit. The Magpies would then still have enough to profit from Wolves’ relegation to sign Hugo Bueno, while also acquiring the services of Atalanta’s 22-year-old, 6ft4in defender Giorgi Scalvini.

Nottingham Forest – Jean-Philippe Mateta, Jan Ziolkowksi, Maxime Esteve

Nottingham Forest raiding Crystal Palace for Jean-Philippe Mateta would surely be the final nail in the coffin for the latter’s respect for the former, after the same club denied them Europa League qualification two seasons ago. But Forest won’t mind one bit, with them copping a powerful, prolific striker, who can single-handedly turn games on their head surely helping the Tricky Trees rediscover their potential to upset the apple cart.

Sunderland – Yacine Titraoui, Jhon Lucumi, Soufiane El-Faouzi

Yacine Titraoui is a dynamic, press-resistant midfielder who could provide long-term cover for Granit Xhaka, Jhon Lucumi is a ball-playing defender, and Soufiane El-Faouzi is a highly-versatile, tireless midfielder. None of these signings will whet the lips of anyone, but if anyone can get the best out of the unknown quantities, it’s Regis Le Bris, who already has Sunderland punching above their weight anyway.

Tottenham – Savinho, Jan Paul van Hecke, Jonathan David

Tottenham fans will view many of their current players like new signings next season considering how many are returning from long-term injuries. The return of James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, and Mohammed Kudus could be enough alone to help the club avoid ever being dragged into a relegation dogfight again. But, just for safe measure, bringing Savinho, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Jonathan David in would put that notion beyond doubt.