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What do the Premier League title contenders need before the transfer deadline?

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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City's spending is done for this summer - but where might his title rivals strengthen before the window closes?

With the clocking ticking down to Wednesday's night's deadline, there will be plenty of clubs itching to complete some last-minute business. 

So who needs what before close of play on Deadline Day? Are there big signings in the offing? Click on the links for analysis of what each of the title favourites need to do.

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ARSENAL

Patience was wearing thin among Arsenal supporters as the club struggled to address key areas of their squad, but with the arrivals of Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez imminent, will the Gunners go into the market again? 

Click here for our analysis of what Arsenal need

Shinji Okazaki of Leicester controls the ball under pressure from Granit Xhaka and Laurent Koscielny
Image: Granit Xhaka is Arsenal's only major summer signing so far

CHELSEA

Antonio Conte has made no secret of his desire to strengthen Chelsea's squad. Could they break the bank on a centre-back? And do they need another striker?

Click here for our analysis of what Chelsea need

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Chelsea substitute Michy Batshuayi celebrates after scoring against Watford
Image: New signing Michy Batshuayi scored in Chelsea's win at Watford

LEICESTER

Claudio Ranieri has already added five new players to his Premier League title-winning squad. Could their slow start to the season prompt more activity?

Click here for our analysis of what Leicester City need

Claudio Ranieri bacchetta il suo Leicester che ha perso nel debutto stagionale in Premier League contro l'Hull City (Getty)
Image: Leicester kept hold of Jamie Vardy but are there new signings on the way?

LIVERPOOL

Liverpool's thrilling win over Arsenal was forgotten as they slumped to defeat against newly-promoted Burnley before drawing with Spurs. Does Jurgen Klopp need to go back into the transfer market?

Click here for our analysis of what Liverpool need

Jurgen Klopp gestures on the touchline at Turf Moor
Image: Liverpool's defeat by Burnley left Jurgen Klopp with plenty to ponder

MANCHESTER UNITED

Jose Mourinho has already broken the transfer world record with Manchester United's deal for Paul Pogba, but is he about to raid a Premier League rival for another new signing?

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic (C) celebrates with teammates Paul Pogba (R) and Anthony Martial
Image: Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba have already impressed at United

TOTTENHAM

New signings Victor Wanyama and Vincent Janssen have already made an impression, but Mauricio Pochettino wants to see more new faces at Spurs before the deadline.

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Mauricio Pochettino (L) and Victor Wanyama celebrate
Image: Victor Wanyama scored his first Tottenham goal against Crystal Palace

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