This season will likely be remembered more for its transfer flops than its successes. However, there have been some shrewd acquisitions that have thrived at their new clubs. We take a look at 21 of the best Premier League signings of the 2023-24 campaign.
Big Money Payoffs amongst all the Premier League Signings:
- Declan Rice (Arsenal, £100m):
Arsenal’s record signing has lived up to the hype, becoming their leader and guiding them to new heights. His presence and influence are worth every penny.
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea, £42.5m):
Chelsea’s most impactful signing, Palmer has challenged for the Golden Boot despite often lacking support from his teammates.
- Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool, £35m):
A bargain compared to other midfielders, Mac Allister has been a calming influence in the centre of the park for Liverpool.
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- Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham Forest, £5m):
A steal for Forest, Hudson-Odoi has repaid their faith with important goals throughout their campaign in the English Premier League.
- Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth, £10m):
Bournemouth’s go-to number 10, Kluivert offers work rate and goals. They haven’t lost a game in which Justin scored for them.
- Joao Pedro (Brighton, £30m):
Pedro has finally lived up to his potential at Brighton, scoring consistently and helping them reach the Europa League knockout stages.
- Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace, £22m):
Already a key player for Palace, Wharton has drawn comparisons to Declan Rice.
- Matheus Cunha (Wolves, £44m):
Cunha has finally found his scoring touch under a new manager and helped address Wolves’ goal-scoring woes.
- Jeremy Doku (Manchester City, £55.5m):
Doku has adapted quickly to Pep Guardiola’s system, adding a direct attacking threat to City’s game.
- Edson Alvarez (West Ham, £35m):
A solid replacement for Declan Rice, Alvarez offers tireless work rate and tackles in midfield.
- Murillo (Nottingham Forest, £15m):
A technically gifted defender, Murillo has been a surprise starter for Forest and is likely to attract bigger clubs.
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Bargains and Redemptions
- James Maddison (Tottenham, £40m):
Maddison was a steal before injury hampered his season. He’ll be a key player next year if he fully recovers.
- Wataru Endo (Liverpool, £16m):
- A surprise starter for Liverpool, Endo has become a key cog in their midfield, allowing others to flourish.
- Pedro Porro (Tottenham, £39m):
Porro has been a revelation for Tottenham, offering defensive solidity and attacking creativity.
- Mohammed Kudus (West Ham, £38m):
Kudra’s unpredictability and skill have excited West Ham fans despite a challenging season.
- Pau Torres (Aston Villa, £31.5m):
A key part of Aston Villa’s progress under Unai Emery, Torres offers exceptional distribution and defensive awareness.
- Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham, £17.2m):
Vicario has been crucial in making Tottenham’s high line work with his excellent ball-playing skills and goalkeeping.
- Kai Havertz (Arsenal, £65m):
After a slow start, Havertz has silenced his critics with a string of impressive performances for Arsenal.
- Ross Barkley (Luton Town, Free):
Barkley’s resurgence at Luton has been a feel-good story, becoming their creative spark.
- David Raya (Arsenal, Loan):
Vindicated Arteta’s decision to replace Ramsdale, Raya has been exceptional with his distribution and commanding presence in the box.
- Micky van de Ven (Tottenham, £34.5m):
A key part of Tottenham’s high line, van de Ven’s pace offers vital cover for the defence. He is been a fail-safe for Tottenham this entire time, since his arrival.
This list shows that while some big-money Premier League signings haven’t panned out, there have been bargains and unexpected heroes who have made a significant impact on their new clubs.
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