Premier League clubs receive performance evaluations after summer transfer window closure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Premier League teams have concluded a high-activity summer transfer window with varying degrees of roster turnover. Arsenal earned a B+ grade for securing additions such as Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa while offloading fringe players. Chelsea, graded A-, built a strong squad under Xabi Alonso that includes recent arrivals Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix. Conversely, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace received lower marks for their extensive squad departures and thin depth ahead of upcoming European competition. Coventry City faces scrutiny following a period of roster changes that failed to produce statement signings. Clubs across the league now shift focus to their current squad compositions as the season progresses.
- •Arsenal added Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa to their championship-winning roster.
- •Aston Villa significantly altered their squad composition through multiple high-profile departures.
- •Chelsea retains a strong squad outlook with the inclusion of Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix.
- •Crystal Palace enters a busy schedule with concerns regarding limited squad depth.
- •Brentford utilized a selective approach by prioritizing specific upgrades in midfield and wide areas.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Premier League transfer window grades: Ranking all 20 clubs on their summer business
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