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Ranking The Top 10 Premier League Transfers

Transfer Summer 2016: The Best Signings So Far

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Ranking The Top 10 Premier League Transfers
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The Premier League has been home to some of the biggest names in football, and to add to that it's by far the most exciting league to watch.

Out of all the deals made in the summer, who really caught your eye ahead of the new Premier League season?

1. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (from PSG to Manchester United)

Undoubtedly the biggest transfer of the summer, on a free, with so much speculation on where the Swede would end after his contract expired, the likeliest destination was a reunion with Jose Mourinho, and possibly also a take jab at his "enemy" Pep Guardiola.

2. N'Golo Kante (from Leicester City to Chelsea)

A key role in Leicester City's surprising title-winning campaign, the heart of the midfield, it was only a matter of time until other clubs would come swooping in for the French international. Luckily, Antonio Conte was the man to convince him to join him at Stamford Bridge.

3. Ilkay Gundogan (from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City)

It was noticeable last season that City needed work in their midfield. Luckily, Guardiola was quick, recognized the issue and got business done. Although, the German comes with risks injury-wise, he'll be an asset to the team once he's fully fit and ready to storm the league.

4. Henrikh Mkhitaryan (from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester United)

Voted as the Bundesling Player's Player Of The Year, finishing the league as the assist leader with 15 assists, a move to the Premier League was inevitable and Jose Mourinho was the man to get his signature. If he continues his form from Dortmund, he'll be the key in United's title challenge.

5. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (from Bayern Munich to Southampton)

Considered one of the hottest prospects of Europe, the Premier League will prove to be a challenge for the 20-year-old. His arrival has caused excitement, and surely so as he may prove to be vital to the team as was Morgan Schneiderlin prior to his Utd switch.

6. Eric Bailly (from Villareal to Manchester United)

Louis Van Gaal had a lot of problems during his tenure, finding a partner for Chris Smalling was one of them. Phil Jones struggled with fitness and Daley Blind didn't knock on well. Bailly may be the solution to this problem, with his ruthless strength and well mannered passes, he is first choice as the heart of the defense in the club.

7. Sadio Mane (from Southampton to Liverpool)

A player that was "bound" to join Manchester United last year, he ended up at Liverpool lured in by Jurgen Klopp. Over the last two seasons, he's been highly regarded as one of the most exciting and agile players of the PL. He's direct and has an eye for a great strike.

8. Granit Xhaka (from Borussia Monchengladbach to Arsenal)

Sure, there's plenty to offer in Arsenal's midfield, but with the record of troublesome injuries, it leaves Arsene Wegner short on players. He might just be the man with the toughness and grit that the midfield ever so needs and for that, he's a major coup.

9. John Stones (from Everton to Manchester City)

Just what City needed, a young England international and a quality young defender who embodies just what Guardiola looks for in a player. While the transfer was 47 million pounds, making him the second most expensive defender, with his skillset and potential to be world-class, he's worth it in the long term.

10. Michy Batshuayi (from Olympique Marseille to Chelsea)


At the price of 33 million pounds, the enthusiasm isn't as big for the Belgian striker, but with Diego Costa's future in doubt, he might see some action under Conte and surprise a couple of people. Maybe even as a super-sub.

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