LONDON: Manchester City have not yet held their victory parade after edging Liverpool in a thrilling Premier League title race but already they are plotting for next season.A huge summer splurge on transfer fees is likely after Premier League spending fell last year, in part due to a short window for clubs to complete their business between the end of the World Cup and a new transfer deadline, which fell before the season began.
The champions may have claimed a remarkable 198 points over two title-winning campaigns, but Pep Guardiola promised they will come back stronger next season and are likely to invest heavily for a variety of reasons. A centre-back is also thought to be a priority, with City among clubs chasing Ajax wonderkid Matthijs de Ligt. Nicolas Otamendi and, perhaps, captain Vincent Kompany could depart.Liverpool were the biggest Premier League spenders by a distance last summer and their £170-million investment was richly rewarded with the third-highest Premier League points tally ever and a return to the Champions League final.
Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino has not signed a single player since January 2018 AFP/Adrian DENNIS But they could be replacements for Christian Eriksen who is out of contract in 2020 like another key player Toby Alderweireld.Chelsea may not be able to do any business at all as they are currently banned from signing players for the next two windows by FIFA.
An ageing defence that conceded 51 goals in the Premier League cost the Gunners a top-four finish and reinforcements are needed across the whole backline.United face by far the biggest rebuilding job after a disastrous season. They fail to qualify for the Champions League and finish as close to the relegation zone as to City in the league.
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