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Mykhailo Mudryk, Bradley Barcola and Omar Marmoush have all been linked with moves away from their current clubs [Getty Images]
The first weekend of the Premier League season is complete but clubs still have one week of the transfer window remaining to secure last-minute squad additions.
Results are one thing but for many managers and sporting directors their opening match was an eye-opener in what positions need to be strengthened, who is no longer needed and what gaps still need to be plugged.
With the transfer window closing on Tuesday, 1 September at 23:00 BST, BBC Sport takes a look at what each top-flight club still needs and fans also have their say.
Arsenal
Alex Howell, football reporter
The Premier League champions have already strengthened the middle of the pitch with Bruno Guimaraes, the wing with Christos Tzolis and their defence with Ezri Konsa.
But Arsenal are still in the market for a forward and have a long-standing interest in Julian Alvarez.
Although it appears to be a difficult deal due to many factors, the Gunners will be ready to act if there is a chance to get it done.
Watson, Arsenal fan
If you want someone who is Premier League proven, who has won it all from the World Cup to the Champions League, Julian Alvarez looks like the guy that can take Arsenal to the promise land of finally getting over the line in Europe. Especially when there aren't that many elite forwards in the world.
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Aston Villa
Nick Mashiter, football reporter
What don't Aston Villa need after a raft of star departures this summer?
Ollie Watkins' transfer saga, with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal trying to sign the striker, leaves Villa looking for a likely replacement with Nicolas Jackson a target.
A winger is also on the agenda while they need a defender after Ezri Konsa's move to Arsenal, and have opened talks for Club Brugge central defender Joel Ordonez after bids for Southampton centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis were rejected.
Amy Finley, Aston Villa fan
It is clear Aston Villa desperately require a striker more than anything right now.
Although I massively rate Victor Lindelof and Pau Torres, the display against Brighton has worried me slightly.
Therefore, I would welcome another centre-back as well.
It looks like we will be OK in midfield once Johan Manzambi is fit and with the addition of Leon Goretzka.
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Bournemouth
Nizaar Kinsella, football reporter
Bournemouth are used to being picked off and will simply be hoping to come through the final eight days of the transfer window unscathed.
It is clear that big clubs are circling for forward Eli Junior Kroupi and midfielder Alex Scott, who the Cherries insist are not for sale.
In terms of incomings, Bournemouth are largely done as they close in on a move for Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio.
Brentford
Phil McNulty, chief football writer
Brentford are in the fortunate position of being able to choose their deals carefully after some excellent squad strengthening.
The Bees have been looking at left-back, with West Ham's El Hadji Malick Diouf strongly linked, but it hardly seems a matter of urgency with Keane Lewis-Potter able to play as a wing-back with Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey also in the mix.
There is experienced striking cover in the shape of former England international Callum Wilson and an all-round depth to Keith Andrews' squad that was missing last season.
Do not expect it to be a hectic closing few days in the transfer window.
Michael Johnston, Brentford fan
Another forward option - particularly down the left - would take this window for Brentford from a nine to a 10 out of 10.
Mykhailo Mudryk's name has been doing the rounds in recent weeks and Brentford have history there, having chased him prior to his move to Chelsea.
Get someone like Mudryk in, and I don't think the transfer window could've gone much better for Andrews.
Brighton
Simon Stone, football reporter
It is anticipated Yankuba Minteh will leave for Liverpool, which might create space at Brighton for another forward and Carlos Baleba's impending exit for Manchester United may see the club make a move for midfield reinforcements.
It is possible there may be other exits but, as usual, Brighton will stick to their data driven recruitment plan.
"We must continue to evolve, invest and innovate while remaining true to the principles that have brought us this far," was chairman Tony Bloom's message to fans before the 4-0 win against Aston Villa.
Maz Mirzadeh, Brighton fan
With Baleba's anticipated departure and Minteh looking likely that he might leave as well, we need to bring a defensive midfielder who can bring a physical presence to our midfield and a winger who is proven at the top level.
We have a lot of games this season with European football, so we need to have the squad depth to compete on all fronts if we want to secure a top-10 finish again.
Chelsea
Nizaar Kinsella, football reporter
Chelsea supporters may want another star forward or a new goalkeeper to replace the unconvincing Robert Sanchez, but Xabi Alonso feels his squad is largely complete for this summer.
However, there is a huge amount of work to do to reduce the squad from 39 players to around 25 within the next eight days. That is the priority, as the Blues will not want frustrated players in their squad this season.
Savage Dan, Chelsea fan
Chelsea need to focus more on the outgoings than incoming players.
With no Europe it's important we do not carry a squad that's too heavy, as we won't have too much room for rotation.
If we were to bring anybody in, I think the priority is a top-drawer goalkeeper.
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