Goalkeeper:
Claudio Bravo: Barcelona to Manchester City for £15 millionThe former Barcelona keeper has moved to Manchester to fill the boots (gloves) as Pep's sweeper keeper which has ultimately ousted England's Joe Hart out of the club. The 28 year old moved for £15 million, for most positions such a fee for an ageing player would ring alarm bells yet as a goalkeeper Bravo is sure to last longer than most and is not even yet to reach his peak! Then again at the end of the day is he really that much of an improvement on Joe Hart?
Value for money: 2/5
Notable others: Loris Karius,
Eric Bailly: Villareal to Manchester United for £30 million
Very few can criticise Manchester United's new rock at the back who has helped Jose Mourinho's side to clean sheets against Hull and Southampton so far this season. The former Villareal defender is one of the fastest centre backs in the Premier League and as a result has proven he can cope with the sizzling pace of Long of Southampton or Wilson of Bournemouth. However the Ivory Coast man is also blessed with strength in abundance and is happy to impose himself in whichever challenge comes his way.
Value for money: 4/5
John Stones: Everton to Manchester City for £47 million
Having watched Stones's performance against a mediocre West Ham team one can see what he offers to the Manchester City team not only defensively but also further forwards. As well as winning the majority of his aerial duels and also producing the cleanest of tackles Stones was more than content to step up into a CDM spot and spray the ball around, after all it was his 1-2 with David Silva which lead to City's opener vs West Ham. A hot prospect for club and country. Perhaps £47 million was too much however - as a result Everton have been spending like children in a sweet shop!
Value for money: 2/5
Shkodran Mustafi: Valencia to Arsenal for £35 million
Arsenal's desperate attempts to fill the void left in central defence by Mertesacker's injury is finally complete. The 24 year old German would slot in alongside Koscielny to try and secure the Arsenal back line which conceded 4 goals at home to a rampant Liverpool. A crucial signing.
Value for money: 3/5
Notable others: Joel Matip, Ashley Williams, David Luiz
Midfielders
Ngolo Kante: Leicester to Chelsea for £32 million
Leicester fans adored Kante. Football pundits applauded Kante. Football fans envied Leicester of Kante. And now Chelsea have their hands on the midfield machine. I guess you just Kante hate him? The Frenchman has continued his emphatic performances for Leicester and France at the Euros in a Chelsea shirt, repeatedly winning the ball back and distributing it with a certain calmness. Never flustered, Kante is one of the most admirable players in the league and is definitely worth the £32 million!
Value for money: 4/5
Granit Xhaka: Borussia M to Arsenal for £35 million
Xhaka was never going to capture all the headlines or score the goals, instead the Switzerland midfielder is sure to go about his role of controlling possession and grabbing an assist from time to time from the heart of the Arsenal midfield. Xhaka has not been granted much of an opportunity, a poor start off the bench vs Liverpool was soon followed by a masterclass display against Watford with an 86% pass accuracy bettered only by Carzola in the Arsenal midfield. However £35 million may be a figure too high for a somewhat limited player.Value for money: 2/5
Paul Pogba: Juventus to Manchester United for £90 million
Strength: Check
Pace: Check
Composure: Check
Passing: Check
Aerial ability: Check
Silky skills; Check
An acceptable haircut: Debatable ...
Is there anything the Frenchman can't do? I can't imagine the 24 year old will flop at Manchester United and I can only see him spending the next 6-8 years commanding their midfield. When people question whether he is worth the money ask them if there's anyone better...
Value for money: 3/5
Sadio Mane: Southampton to Liverpool for £36 million
The former Southampton mane (pun intended) follows the likes of Clyne,Lovren and Lallana to Merseyside for a whopping £36 million which is certain to leave Southampton owners very happio and less Sadio at the former's departure. Mane provides sheer pace, fantastic movement as well as goals to Liverpool's attack, in fact Mane has acquired 36 goals and assists in just over 70 Southampton appearances. The start to his Liverpool career has been extremely promising with a sublime solo goal against Arsenal followed by a MOTM performance vs Tottenham nailing him down as a fan favourite!
Value for money: 2/5
Notable others: Georginio Wijnaldum, Victor Wanyama, Ilkay Gundogan, Moussa Sissoko
Wingers:
Leroy Sane: FC Schalke 04 to Manchester City for £37 million
Value for money: 3/5
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The Armenian captain has not been given much of a chance so far with the likes of Mata, Rooney and Martial all starting ahead of him. Nevertheless the stats don't lie and the Bundesliga Player of the
Season still has loads of potential to offer at Manchester United especially after being in involved in nearly 50 goals for Borussia Dortmund last year. Give him a chance!
Value for money: 4/5
Notable others: Nolito,
Striker:
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: PSG to Manchester United for free (just forget the wages!)
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Value for money: 3/5
Notable others: Michy Batshuayi, Christian Benteke, Lucas Perez
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