The trauma of the transfer window

1st of July has come and gone, but the situation with most clubs remains the same and we're all aware that conclusions won't be reached until the window shuts, on September the 2nd. Rumours are written daily on Twitter and in the media, with many newspapers contradicting each other as different journalists have different ideas on what will sell their paper. 

For the fans, it's once again a stressful summer, being left in the dark and not knowing whether your manager is going to strengthen the team and hold on to key players. The likes of Manchester City have gone quietly about their business and Liverpool seem to have made some shrewd signings, but the strain still remains as Liverpool fans ponder whether their main man Luis Suarez will remain at the club. However West Ham United and Norwich City have done well to seal Gary Hooper and Andy Carroll, Fulham grabbed Adel Taarabt on loan, whilst Newcastle United also acquired French international Loic Remy. 

Arsenal have again failed to sign anyone worth mentioning. Meanwhile their North London rivals have spent well, bringing in a much needed striker and adding to their midfield, but can they hold on to Gareth Bale?  Manchester United haven't addressed their issues, most notably in midfield, although managed to finalise some business in January for Wilfried Zaha. As a United fan I know that's not enough, and the troubles mount as Wayne Rooney wants out, with Chelsea knocking on the door. 

Having said that, there's less than four weeks to go until Jim White goes into overdrive on sky sports for deadline day, and you do feel things are about to move pretty quickly. You believe one transfer could trigger a domino effect. Bale going to Madrid could be astronomic. Levy would be mad to refuse a world record £85 million fee, and the plot thickens when you find out Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to sign a new deal since last October. Can Real Madrid pay such wages and does this tempt Manchester United? This could also potentially free up Wayne Rooney. 

The transfer window is simply one big merry-go-round, and no club is jumping off until September the 2nd. I hope Suarez and Rooney stay at their clubs, I think they owe the fans and should respect their contracts. Although Liverpool need to understand that Suarez probably wants European football, whilst Wayne Rooney is playing for the 20th time league Champions. Why would he want to leave? Arsenal desperately need to spend, otherwise they'll be fighting for top four again and they know it. Spurs and Liverpool have strengthened, but time will tell if they've spent well. As for the top three, City are ready and United are the champions, Mourinho is back and the next four weeks could be crucial in deciding the race for the title.