With two-and-a-half weeks until the transfer window swings open on New Year's Day, clubs in the Premier League and beyond are knee-deep in planning for how best to attack the market.
Manchester United newcomer Ruben Amorim will be keen to bolster his squad, while Liverpool and Arsenal both have strong incentives to buy as they hunt down the title. Manchester City, meanwhile, are in the unusual position of needing to strengthen after making a woeful start to the season.
Scanning down the table, there are six teams separated from the rest in a looming scrap for relegation. Whichever sides recruit the wisest next month will boost their chances of survival.
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