Having looked at the best transfers around Europe, we consider to the smartest, most cost effective, intelligent signings made in the Premier League so far this summer.
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20. Demba Ba: West Ham United to Newcastle United – Free
Proved he could cut it in the Premier League, could be a bargain for Alan Pardew if he stays fit.
19. Craig Gardner: Birmingham City to Sunderland – £5.7m
Gardner could become the engine of the new look Sunderland midfield.
18. Jordan Henderson: Sunderland to Liverpool – £16m
Is young and will be expected to improve but could find it tough to break into the Liverpool team this season.
17. Oriel Romeu: Barcelona to Chelsea – £4.3m
A smart bit of business from Andre Villa-Boas getting this highly-rated holding midfielder for a bargain price.
16. Sebastian Larsson: Birmingham City to Sunderland – Free
A bargain signing who can be deadly with a dead ball.
15. Jay Bothroyd: Cardiff City to QPR – Free
A canny signing from Neil Warnock with Bothroyd desperate for a chance to impress in the Premier League.
14. Ali Al-Habsi: Bolton Wanderers to Wigan Athletic – £3.7m
Impressed on-loan so much last season, Al-Habsi was named Wigan’s player of the season and was signed permanently.
13. Stefan Savic: Partizan to Manchester City – £6m
Labelled the next Nemanja Vidic, if he turns out to be half as good it will be £6m well spent.
12. Stewart Downing: Aston Villa to Liverpool – £20m
Andy Carroll will love playing with Downing, but £20m is a lot for a one-trick pony.
11. Gael Clichy: Arsenal to Manchester City – £7m
Not the best left-back (and nowhere near the worst) in the Premier League but City have got him for a very good price.
10. Brad Friedel: Aston Villa to Tottenham Hotspur – Free
Hugely experienced keeper who hardly ever misses a game, a great alternative to butterfingers Heurelho Gomes.
9. Gervinho: Lille to Arsenal – £10.5m
Ivory Coast international may just surprise his Premier League doubters this term.
8. Sergio Aguero: Atletico Madrid to Manchester City – £38m
Not proven in the Premier League but his style should see him be a better signing than Edin Dzeko and Emmanuel Adebayor.
7. David de Gea: Atletico Madrid to Manchester United – £18m
£18m is a lot of money but De Gea has shown he can handle pressure and will not be fazed by stepping into Edwin van der Sar’s shoes.
6. Charlie Adam: Blackpool to Liverpool – £9m
His wand of a left foot and work-rate will mean he becomes an instant Kop idol.
5. Roger Johnson: Birmingham City to Wolverhampton Wanderers – £7m
Wise signing to help plug Mick McCarthy’s leaky defence.
4. Ashley Young: Aston Villa to Man United – £15.8m
Sir Alex Ferguson adds further quality his attack with the purchase of an England international at the peak of his powers.
3. David Vaughan: Blackpool to Sunderland – Free
Welshman makes immediate return to the Premier League, was a hugely effective player at Bloomfield Road and shown his ability at top tier level.
2. Shay Given: Manchester City to Aston Villa – £3.3m
Quality keeper who was too good for the City bench, perfect replacement for outgoing Friedel.
1. Phil Jones: Blackburn Rovers to Manchester United – £16.3m
The reason why all the top clubs were after him is because he is that good. Should develop at Old Trafford to become one of the best centre-backs in the world.