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With the close of the transfer window just two weeks away, Premier League teams are pushing to complete deals and strengthen their squads.
As has always been the case, there have been rumours galore about potential signings. With all the top six Premier League clubs in the market to bolster their rosters, the next two weeks could very well determine how these teams would fare in the season.
On that note, here's a look at the signings each top-six Premier League team could complete before the 2021 summer transfer window closes:
#1 Manchester City - Harry Kane
Manchester City have built a reputation of being extremely active during the transfer window over the years.
Known for signing top talent, City have already completed the signing of Jack Grealish earlier this summer. The reigning Premier League winners have been heavily linked with Harry Kane since the summer, and are determined to land him before the transfer window closes.
Kane's actions have further added fuel to the fire, with the Englishman reportedly missing a couple of training sessions with Tottenham Hotspur and sending the media into a frenzy. Although Kane was reported to have rejoined Spurs' training today, the fact remains that he has been wanting a move away from the London outfit for a while now.
It was reported that City have been lining up a bid to sign the striker, who has a massive price tag of €150 million. Should the transfer go through, there is no doubt the Premier League holders would cement their place as one of the strongest club teams in Europe.
#2 Manchester United - Eduardo Camavinga
Manchester United have made big moves in the transfer market, as they prepare to challenge for the Premier League title once again.
Having already completed the big-money signings of Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane, it looks increasingly evident they need to sign a marquee defensive midfielder as well. Known for their shrewd business, United have built a reputation of being able to get deals done once they zero down on the players they want.
Eduardo Camavinga has been on the radar of many top European clubs. Playing for Rennes in Ligue 1, the 18-year-old has impressed many teams, including Manchester United, with his tidy performances.
While he is relatively inexperienced, he has stepped up to the plate in style for Rennes. United have been linked with Camavinga in the past, but it remains to be seen if they will go all out for the young Frenchman before the transfer window closes.
#3 Liverpool - Saul Niguez
Liverpool are in the market for a central midfielder, as they look to improve their squad and challenge for the Premier League title.
After finishing third last season, the Reds are looking to lock horns with the elite in the Premier League. Liverpool have already completed the signing of Ibrahima Konate from Leipzig, in the process adding depth to their defensive line.
Saul Niguez has been in the transfer headlines, having initially been linked with Barcelona as part of a swap deal. Once the deal fell through, Saul was back on Liverpool's radar, as the Anfield club reckon his skill and experience could be useful in the Premier League.
With Georginio Wijnaldum's departure to Paris Saint-Germain, the Reds are out to sign a central midfielder to help boost their Premier League title hopes this season. But it remains to be seen if they are able to sign Niguez before the transfer window closes.
#4 Chelsea - Jules Kounde
Chelsea have been one of the most active Premier League teams in the transfer market this summer.
Known for making big-money signings, Chelsea came into this transfer window looking to sign an attacker as well as a central defender. Having completed the signing of Romelu Lukaku, the Blues are now on the lookout for a central defender.
Chelsea's current backline is heavily dependent on Thiago Silva, who turns 37 this year. Thus the Blues have been eyeing Jules Kounde, who currently plays for Sevilla in the La Liga.
The 22-year-old is a highly rated player, and it looks increasingly likely that he could be on the move before the transfer window shuts.
#5 Tottenham Hotspur - Dusan Vlahovic
Tottenham Hotspur have been on the lookout for a striker ever since the transfer window opened.
Having been linked with the likes of Martin Brathwaite and Lautaro Martinez, Spurs are now bracing for the potential departure of Harry Kane. With talks for Lautaro Martinez reportedly breaking down, Spurs were most recently linked with Dusan Vlahovic.
The Fiorentina man impressed last season, scoring 21 goals in the Serie A. The 21-year-old has reportedly been identified as a striker who could be successful in the Premier League, with Tottenham Hotspur interested in his services.
Atletico Madrid are also interested to sign Vlahovic, so it remains to be seen which of the two clubs eventually manage to snap him up.
#6 Arsenal - James Maddison
Arsenal have lacked a quality attacking midfielder for a while. Having lost several creative players over the past two seasons, the Gunners are left with only one orthodox attacking midfielder in Emile Smith Rowe. Although the youngster has been impressive, his inexperience is evident.
A team that was renowned for its attractive brand of football, Arsenal seem to have lost their attacking mojo under Mikel Arteta. The Premier League side has been linked with a vast array of attacking midfielders this summer, including Houssem Aouar, Martin Odegaard and James Maddison.
With only two weeks left before the transfer window closes, Arteta and Arsenal will hope to secure at least one more signing to bolster the squad. The lack of an attacking midfielder was evident on the opening day of the 2021-22 Premier League, as Arsenal lost 2-0 at newly promoted Brentford.
With Maddison, who has Premier League experience, reportedly carrying an asking price of £60 million, it remains to be seen if Arsenal are able to land the Englishman.
