9. Aly Cissokho – Valencia to Aston Villa, £2.4m
The Frenchman spent last term on loan with Liverpool, where for the most part he struggled to get a foothold in the side. However, he showed glimpses of why he was so highly regarded not loo long ago, and will be looking to prove that he is capable of being a regular starter in the English top flight. Cissohko will add a physical presence that a lightweight Villa side lacked last term, and will make them harder to break down.