Rating every London Premier League club's transfer window - including Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs

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The summer transfer window brought us some dazzling deals, but who came out on top?"

The 2024 summer transfer window closed at the end of August. All clubs had the chance to improve the quality of their squads for what promises to be another riveting campaign for most in the league and some across Europe.

Interestingly, we are witnessing an increasing number of deals being done to balance the books, as clubs engage in ‘convenience transfers’ to stay in line with the Premier League’s sustainability rules.

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London, home to the most Premier League clubs, saw a busy window as teams aimed to improve and maintain their Premier League status - some for survival, others to challenge for the title. This is how every top tier club from the capital they performed:

Arsenal - 7/10

The Gunners finished 2nd in the 2023/24 season, just two points behind Manchester City. Mikel Arteta already had a strong squad going into the new season, and fans expected signings that could help them topple Pep Guardiola’s irrepressible Manchester City. Arsenal made David Raya’s initial loan move from Brentford permanent after the Spanish goalkeeper proved he’s worthy of being the number-one shot-stopper for a title-challenging club.

The statement signing of Ricardo Calafiori strengthens the defence with his ability to play both centrally and as a left-back. Spanish Euro 2024 midfielder Mikel Merino was also signed from Real Sociedad, offering more in midfield than Kai Havertz, who seems to be the starting number 9 for Arteta. The transfer window would’ve been a 9/10 if they had signed what proved to be the difference between themselves and the defending champions - a lethal number 9 like City’s Haaland. Instead, the Gunners signed Raheem Sterling, who adds experience and goals but isn’t an out-and-out striker.

Chelsea - 6/10

The new Chelsea owners had another transfer window to right their wrongs. As in the last two windows, the club signed many youngsters for the future when the ‘present’ needs fixing. They attempted to address the ‘present’ by signing more creators to help the club’s player of the season, Cole Palmer. Bright sparks like Joao Felix and his Portugal teammate Pedro Neto will enliven the attack, but one key element is still missing: a clinical striker. Enzo Maresca instead signed Jadon Sancho on deadline day, who is too similar in style to the two Portuguese players he recruited earlier in the window.

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The Blues failed to address their primary issue - a striker to finish the chances the team creates. While Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is a good player, he wasn’t a pressing need.

Tottenham Hotspur - 6/10

Ange Postecoglou started his first season at Spurs with great energy, but the team lost momentum after injuries to a few key players. Last season, the team lacked depth, especially in midfield, and this wasn’t properly addressed. It seems they are counting on their returning midfielders to stay fit this season.

They did sign Lucas Bergval from Djurgardens for £8m, but he was a January addition if we’re sticking to the facts. Spurs will hope the 18-year-old lives up to expectations when needed. £65m signing Dominic Solanke is an upgrade on Richarlison, who seems to have lost his passion for the game. However, the £25m and £30m paid for Wilson Odobert and Archie Gray from Burnley and Leeds, respectively, seem too high for players with little top-flight experience.

Fulham - 6/10

Fulham lost their biggest talent, Joao Palhinha, to Bayern Munich. Sander Berge was signed from Burnley to replace the Portuguese midfielder, but in terms of quality, he doesn’t compare to Palhinha. The signing of Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal will enhance the attacking part of the team, but it may not be enough. Jorge Cuenca and the experienced Joachim Andersen should improve the team’s defence.

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Crystal Palace - 6/10

The Eagles lost Michael Olise to German giants Bayern Munich but managed to keep other prized assets like Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze. They also added Daichi Kamada for free to bring creativity to the midfield, along with Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal. It’s hard to tell if they are weaker than last season, but two defeats and a draw in the first three games suggest this will be a tough campaign.

Brentford - 5/10

The absence of Ivan Toney will be a significant loss, but the Bees made some good signings, including Fabio Carvalho from Liverpool. The 23-year-old Brazilian Igor Thiago was signed from Club Brugge to step in for Toney, but he has big shoes to fill.

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