Which ten players have undergone the most important Premier League transfers so far this summer…
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10) Enner Valencia (West Ham United)
West Ham lacked goals last season, and with Andy Carroll already ruled out of the start of the Hammers season through injury, United make a crucial addition when they won the race to sign Enner Valencia from Pachuca. The Ecuadorian was one of the stars of this summer’s World Cup, scoring three goals despite his team not making it past the group stage.
9) Steven Caulker (QPR)
The England international may have been relegated with Cardiff City last season, but he was one of the few bright sparks of the Bluebirds campaign, playing in every single minute of the Welsh side’s campaign, and chipping in with several useful goals. His partnership with ex-England and Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand looks solid.
8) Lazar Markovic (Liverpool)
Liverpool were desperate to expand their squad ahead of their return to Champions League football, and they did just that with the signing of Lazar Markovic. The Reds have lacked options out wide for several years, but the Anfield faithful now have the prospect of Markovic, as well as Raheem Sterling, terrorising defences to look forward to.
7) Bafetimbi Gomis (Swansea City)
Swansea City fans will have feared the worst when they saw Michu depart for Napoli and Wilfried Bony being linked with the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham. They will have therefore been delighted when manager Gary Monk picked up a quality striker in French international Gomis on a free transfer from Lyon.
6) Bojan Krkic (Stoke City)
Mark Hughes made his biggest move yet to stamp his own mark on Stoke City, who are quickly moving away from their reputation as being a one-dimensional team full of big-tackling, defensive minded players who hit the ball long for several towering forwards. The former Barcelona starlet is undoubtedly one of the coup’s of the summer.
5) Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)
The former Barcelona man was not necessarily a crucial addition to what is an extremely talented Arsenal midfield, but his ability to also play alongside the front-man (Giroud) means he could prove a dynamic choice for the Gunners next season. His undoubted quality and world class reputation are a statement of intent from Arsene Wenger and co.
4) Romelu Lukaku (Everton)
Keeping hold of the big Belgian striker, especially on a permanent basis, is a huge statement of Everton’s intentions as a club moving forward. A renowned ‘selling club’, often tight on cash, splashing out £28m on a single player certainly proves Roberto Martinez’s desire to take the Toffees closer to the Champions League places.
3) Ander Herrera (Manchester United)
Could the Spaniard be the answer to Manchester United’s problems? A fee of almost £30m suggests that the Old Trafford bosses believe he can be. A lack of creativity in United’s aging midfield has been highlighted as an issue for several years, and Herrera could finally go some way to sorting that problem.
2) Diego Costa (Chelsea)
Chelsea’s major downfall last season was their lack of a world class striker, with the struggling Fernando Torres, ageing Samuel Eto’o and distrusted Demba Ba failing to provide the goals the Blues craved on a regular basis. The addition of the former Atletico Madrid front-man could be the final piece in the Stamford Bridge puzzle.
1) Dejan Lovren (Liverpool)
Liverpool’s sloppy, unreliable defensive play which spanned much of last season, was the prime reason that the Reds failed to capture their maiden Premier League crown. While the likes of Suarez, Sturridge and Sterling were in sparkling form going forward, the mistakes of Sakho, Toure and Agger let them down. Lovren, who was in inspirational form for Southampton throughout last season, could prove to be a crucial addition to the Liverpool armory.
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