We’re at the stage of the season now where it’s becoming apparent what’s required to give teams the boost they need to improve in the second half of the season.
Of course, in Manchester City’s case in particular, there isn’t really much that needs doing to this near-unstoppable side, but below we’ve gone through one recommended signing for each of the big six.
Read on to see who we think could be the player needed at City, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham…
Manchester United – Milan Skriniar
Milan Skriniar looks ideal for Manchester United
Linked with Manchester United by various sources in recent times, it’s been claimed that Inter Milan centre-back Milan Skriniar could cost as much as £88million, according to the Manchester Evening News.
The 23-year-old looks one of Europe’s top defenders at the moment, and would instantly improve a problem position for the Red Devils.
Jose Mourinho surely cannot go on with players like Chris Smalling and Eric Bailly as regulars in his side, so it would surely be worth splashing that much cash on Skriniar if possible.
Liverpool – Adrien Rabiot
Adrien Rabiot’s PSG future is in doubt and Liverpool must pounce
A player subject of a huge amount of speculation at the moment, Paris Saint-Germain look at serious risk of losing Adrien Rabiot in the near future.
Sport report that PSG could now be ready to cash in on the France international in January so as to avoid losing him on a free in the summer.
Liverpool are thought to be one of a number of clubs in contention for Rabiot, according to the Metro, and the Reds could certainly do well to land him on the cheap as they arguably still look in need of improving in midfield as summer signings Fabinho and Naby Keita struggle to make the desired impact at Anfield.
Arsenal – Nicolas Pepe
Nicolas Pepe seems an ideal fit for Arsenal
Nicolas Pepe is having a superb season for Lille, and looks like he could really do a job for Arsenal at the moment.
The Sun have linked the Gunners with the in-form Ivory Coast international, and the recent injury to Danny Welbeck surely makes their need all the more pressing.
Still, one imagines if Pepe keeps on playing like this, other big clubs will be in for him as his value soars, making it harder for Arsenal to compete. Still, if they can do it, it could give them that added spark needed to cement a place in the top four.
Manchester City – Jordi Alba
Jordi Alba’s Barcelona future looks in some doubt
As reported by ESPN and various others, Jordi Alba has not been offered a new contract by Barcelona yet, leading to some speculation over his long-term future at the Nou Camp.
While Manchester City have not been linked with the Spain international, the recent injury sustained by Benjamin Mendy means they should perhaps be at the front of queue for him if he becomes available, especially as it would most likely be on a cut-price fee.
Alba’s current deal expires in 2020, and if he doesn’t get a new one soon, January could be a good time for City to try their luck with a bid. Other than covering for injuries, it’s hard to think where else Pep Guardiola could really improve this side, but Mendy will be a big loss and Alba would be a very capable replacement.
Chelsea – Edinson Cavani
Chelsea should do all they can to sign a striker like Edinson Cavani
Another PSG star whose future has looked in doubt for some time as his relationship with Neymar continues to attract headlines, Edinson Cavani would be a superb signing for almost any club if he were to move this winter.
Don Balon recently linked him as an option for Real Madrid to help fix their struggles up front, but we have already insisted Chelsea should be in the running as well.
The prolific Uruguay international would be a major upgrade on both Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud, who just aren’t doing the business for the Blues at the moment, and who look like costing them a genuine shot at the title as there’s just no one else to get them out of trouble if Eden Hazard isn’t on top form.
Tottenham – Ben Chilwell
Ben Chilwell is surely going to earn a transfer to a big club soon and Tottenham need a left-back
Finally, Tottenham should, like City, perhaps be in the market for a new left-back this January.
Having failed to make a signing all summer, Spurs fans may well feel there are a number of areas they could do with improving in, but it’s fair to say Mauricio Pochettino could also be justified in feeling pretty happy with most of his options in each position.
At left-back, however, Danny Rose and Ben Davies have looked like weak links as they’ve rotated in that position this season, and Leicester City starlet Ben Chilwell is one of the best emerging players in the league in that area.
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