14 Jul 2015 13:07:11
Further to Wavy's post:

I think the right question for which team has had the best transfer window is 'which team has improved their squad the most?'.

Chelsea - Little change to their starting 11, Falcao may be a great alternate to Costa but they won't play too much together. Begovic is a fine replacement for Cech.
Verdict - No change to the best squad in the league.

Man City - Sterling is an incremental improvement to their squad. They haven't addressed their problems with the waning Toure and Kompany nor do they have a reliable back up to Aguero if he gets injured.
Verdict - Strong but ageing squad that needs world class investment in it's spine to move forward.

Arsenal - Brought in a world class keeper, something they haven't had in a long, long time. Still lack grit in midfield and a world class striker to share responsibility with Sanchez
Verdict - On their day the best team in the league. How many 'their days' will they have?

Man Utd - Spending their way out of trouble with a lot more to come. Darmian should be adequate or better at right back. Centre of midfield is solid but unspectacular (Chelsea's and Arsenal's are still better). Depay may be stellar but may be another Lamela. Still need a world class striker, centre back and probably goalkeeper.
Verdict - Fixed a lot of problems but still need work to challenge Chelsea.

Tottenham - Alderweireld won't change much. Seem to be relying on their youth players to continue their progression.
Verdict - No significant change to their team. Won't challenge for fourth.

Liverpool - Clyne improves the defence but there are question marks over every other defender and the keeper. Milner is a solid signing but doesn't take them up a level. Firmino is a like for like replacement for Stirling. Ings is a decent squad player.
Verdict - No significant improvement to the team. The addition of a top striker should mean we at least challenge for the Champions League.

Overall Verdict:

Man Utd are the only team to significantly improve their squad but even then there are question marks about if it's enough to let them challenge for the title again. Arsenal are stronger and if they can remain consistent they are Chelsea's strongest rivals for the title. Liverpool will have to do better than City or Utd to qualify for the CL, something they can't do without a reliable striker.

1.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 14:04:38
Well balanced post Imo I agree with most if not all

A united fan.

2.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 14:33:24
None of the temas have finished with their Summer window and I expect some significant movement from Arsenal Cheslsea, City and UTD in coming days.
It would be Arsenal and Chelsea for the title and Liverpool and City or the 4th spot.

3.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 14:52:19
Good post, I think we are marginally stronger than last year. We had so many young and new players last year that. At the very least I would hope Ibe, lallana, coutihno and markovic all have the potential to step up another level.

4.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 15:22:12
1)Tottenham have done decent business by signing Alderweireld,it will improve their defence.But still need to do a lot of work.

2)Utd did really good business by signing Basti but there is his injury woes and Schneiderlin is perfect fit for the club.Midfield is lot stronger but still need to sign players in striker and defense department,also they lack really good wingers.

3)Liverpool properly replaced both Gerrard&Johnson.Firmino is upgrade over Sterling.We need Striker and CDM.could have signed better goalkeeper.

4)Chelsea was a strong squad and made like to like replacements with players leaving.

5)Man city got a good player in Raheem.But they have to buy midfielders and defenders.

6)Arsenal made the best buy in Cech.but they are 2 signings away from being a title challenging squad.

Verdict:All in all each team improved their squads.But Utd's and Arsenal's signings are game changer in race for top 4 or title.If Utd lose De Gea and don't get an able replacement then
they will be vying for top 4 spot with Liverpool and City.

5.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 15:37:53
Excellent Post but i do think we are stronger this season than last, we have only lost sterling who has not been at his best for some time. I think Top 4 will be Chelsea, Arsenal, Man utd, Liverpool this season if we get a good pre season and coaching team do well with the players then we will finish top 4 man city may be buying but they need a lot of replacements for an ageing squad!

6.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 15:59:28
indian scouser - united don't have decent wingers?

di maria, depay, young, mata.

7.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 16:31:25
I agree to an extent but far to early to make these asumptions, the transfer window has only been open for a couple of weeks. I would expect 2 maybe three players to come in (Benteke, LB and possibly a playmaker). Liverpool have added some quality players and a new coaching team. Therefore, the hope is the management team can quickly help the players settle in and ensure their ideas are sink in quickly.YNWA

8.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 16:40:07
We replaced Gerrard and Johnson with better, hungrier players. Can't say Firmino's better than Sterling until we see it on the pitch, but I'm willing to say I really think he'll do the job for us.

Gomez, Bogdan and Ings improve our squad options. Ings in particular could play a lot this season. I personally think we should leave Benteke where he is because I like Origi and Ings and think they will give more effort running in behind and pressing, even if they aren't the finished product Ben is.

But it looks like we'll get him, and I certainly won't be complaining. Hoping that for the coming season we see Ibe out wide, Markovic behind the strikers, and Lucas starting at CDM.

9.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 16:52:40
i think the major deciding factor over the last number of years has been the champions being very strong defensively and at the moment Chelsea are still miles ahead of the rest.

Cech is a great signing for arsenal but they are still shaky at CB & DM.

City have just never been able to find a CB at the same level as Kompany and as a consequence have struggled when he's been injured.

United really need to hold on to De Gea and if they do I think they could push into the top two with the signings they've made. If they lose him I can see them going for Lloris who may struggle initially but would be quality.

If I was a spurs fan I'd be concerned if they were starting the season this weekend but no doubt they will strengthen.

We have definitely improved the first 11 but again I think the biggest mistake we've made is not getting someone to seriously put pressure on Migs. He showed potential towards the middle of last season but needs serious work with a coach to really break down his skill set and work on his deficiencies. I think we do have the quality at CB, we just need to find a good partnership that can work together.

I always head into every season with optimism and this year is no different. We cannot afford a slow start if we are going to challenge for top 4. Last year, even though we were so poor for large parts of the season, we could have snuck in had we maintained any sort of form going into the last 6 weeks or so. That's how close we are. I just pray the new coaching set up can sort out our defensive frailties and we can bang in the goals up top!

10.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 17:00:18
Should of clarified that this is only so far. There's still 7 weeks to go till the window closes and I expect all the sides to do more.