The Best Premier League Signings of the Summer

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With over $6 billion spent on Premier League transfers this summer, the EPL is showing, once again, that it is the wealthiest and most prestigious league in Europe. That total includes deals for players leaving England too, but there has been a lot of business done over the last few months.

The summer transfer window is now closed and the new season is already a few games old, so we have already seen how some of these players have fared at their new clubs. All the best sports betting sites have Manchester City down to win the title once again – and some of these moves could play a pivotal role in whether that does indeed happen or not.

The addition of one new player does not guarantee success – unless that player is Erling Haaland, of course – but these moves all made the headlines and could be crucially important as the season progresses.

Declan Rice – West Ham to Arsenal

Mikel Arteta's side surprised everyone last season by pushing Manchester City almost all the way in a two-horse race for the league title. The Spanish coach had been laying the groundwork for Arsenal's rise over the last few years though, getting rid of players he deemed unsuitable for his plan.

Granit Xhaka was one player who enjoyed an incredible renaissance under Arteta. But his move to the Bundesliga left a very big hole to fill in the middle of the field. Arsenal conducted its business very early on and brought in one of England's most exciting midfield prospects. Rice's ability to turn defense into attack has already paid dividends.

Josko Gvardiol – RB Leipzig to Manchester City

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