The 2020-21 Premier League season has reached its conclusion, and it is time to look back at some of the best signings that have transformed teams in the English top-flight this season.
Here at Anytime football, we look at the 10 best Premier League signings that have made a considerable impact over the past year.
Ruben Dias – Manchester City
The Portuguese international completely transformed the Manchester City defence and helped them win the Premier League title at a canter.
City struggled defensively last year, and they were comprehensively beaten by Liverpool to the title, but the arrival of Ruben Dias has propelled them to the top of English football once again.
Wesley Fofana – Leicester City
Leicester City signed the young Frenchman at the start of the season, and few would have expected the 20-year-old to have the impact he has had so far.
Wesley Fofana helped his side challenge for a top-four finish in the Premier League, and the youngster helped them win the FA Cup this season.
Edouard Mendy – Chelsea
Before his arrival, Chelsea’s goalkeeping position was a major weakness, but the Senegalese has been outstanding since he stepped foot into Stamford Bridge.
The 29-year-old has kept the second most clean sheets in the Premier League this season, and he has helped his side secure a top-four finish and reach the Champions League final.
Edinson Cavani – Manchester United
The Uruguayan international has 15 goals and six assists across all competitions, and he has proven to be a priceless signing for the Old Trafford outfit on a free transfer.
It will be interesting to see if Edinson Cavani can help Manchester United win the Europa League later this week.
Vladimir Coufal – West Ham
The Czech defender joined West Ham for a fee of just £4 million at the start of the season, and he has been one of the best right-backs in the country since then.
Vladimir Coufal is one of the main reasons why the Hammers have managed to secure Europa League football for the next season.
Jesse Lingard – West Ham
The Manchester United player joined West Ham on loan during the January transfer window, and he has picked up nine goals and four assists in 16 games.
Few players have managed to make an impact similar to that of Lingard this season, and it will be interesting to see if the Hammers decide to sign Jesse Lingard permanently.
Ollie Watkins – Aston Villa
Aston Villa struggled in the absence of a natural goal scorer last season, and they went on to spend £30 million on Ollie Watkins at the start of the season.
The former Brentford striker has been a major success for the West Midlands club, and he has 14 goals and five assists in the Premier League this season.
Emiliano Martinez – Aston Villa
The Argentine decided to leave Arsenal in search of regular first-team football at the start of this season, and his decision has been vindicated.
Emiliano Martinez has kept 15 clean sheets in the Premier League this season, and it was undoubtedly one of the top three goalkeepers this season.
Raphinha – Leeds United
The Brazilian winger signed for Leeds United on the deadline day, and Raphinha has been a significant hit at Elland Road.
The 24-year-old winger has six goals and nine assists this season, and the £17 million signing has helped the Whites finish in the top half.
Joe Willock – Newcastle
The on-loan Arsenal midfielder has been outstanding for Newcastle United since joining in February this season, and Joe Willock has scored in his last seven matches for the magpies.
Only Alan Shearer can boast such a record for the North East club, and Willock is now the youngest player to score in seven successive Premier League matches.
