Top 5 Premier League transfers this season

Transfers are interesting; they are exciting, they get you agitated, they can make you insanely happy and no matter how you feel about them, they’re going to happen. Some teams get it right (see Robin Van Persie), while some teams get it hilariously wrong (see Andy Carroll).

Let’s not moan about all the wrongs here and have a look at some of the best Premier League trades this season so far.

5. Dimitar Berbatov – Fulham

Berbatov scored two goals in his home debut for Fulham and everybody knew the big Bulgarian wasn’t going to be stopped this easily. Age might have taken the best out of him, but I’m sure there is pretty much left in the tank.

Plus, when he pulled that “keep calm and pass me the ball” stunt after scoring against Southampton, it was just priceless.

4. Michu – Swansea City

On 20 July 2012, Michu signed a three-year contract with Premier League side Swansea City for a fee of £2 million – for freaking £2 million! And that guy is third on EPL scoring list – well done Swansea!

He’s probably got the best nickname in the league. Hell, I want a jersey with Michu written on the back, it sounds so cool!

So Swansea got a leading scorer and a very good marketing asset for £2 million – I guess that’s enough.

Oh, and he also did save a third tier Spanlish La Liga club (his former club) by buying some of their shares. Okay, that’s more than enough.

3. Santi Cazorla – Arsenal

Harry Redknapp on BBC’S Match of the Day – “He’s been the best summer signing so far this season”. Well, either Harry forgot about RVP or he just thought domestic transfers aren’t called transfers any more.

Anyway, I’m not saying Santi is a bad pick, but surely he isn’t the best you see and I’ve got two more names ahead of him.

Santi has been phenomenal for Arsenal and he’s like the next version of Cesc Fabregas, only with a much better looks.

He’s been the floor general of Arsenal this season. With 5 assists & 7 goals so far, Santi is looking to be the next promising Arsenal star to move to another club in 5 years under Arsene Wenger.

2. Eden Hazard – Chelsea

Having won Ligue 1’s Player of the Season twice in successive years with Lille OSC, everybody wanted Hazard until Chelsea snatched him up for heavy £32 million price. Sure, it looked a steep amount but now when he has scored 5 goals and created 6, it looks like it was all worth it.

Hazard has been completely menacing this season with his Messi like dribbling and his towering presence on the offence, he is surely a top transfer this season.

1. Robin Van Persie – Manchester United

Sir Alex described him as their Christmas gift they got early and the fans simply love him. Robin Van Persie, with his £24 million move from Arsenal, is definitely the pick of this season.

He snatched wins at Southampton and Manchester City single handedly. He leads the league in scoring (17 goals) and is 4th in the number of assists (6 assists). Robin Van Persie is just the best of the rest in this list and is probably the best player in the EPL even!

Robin Van Persie might have made some people unhappy with his move to United but that just doesn’t mean that he isn’t playing at the top level right now.

I think it’s time we all start giving respect to Robin. After all, he is a player who would be proud to have seen.

HONORABLE MENTION: Steven Fletcher - Sunderland

A guy signed at £14 million, scores 2 goals in his debut and then scores 5 in his first 4 matches. He then goes on to win the Premier League player of the month award for September. He surely deserves a place on this list, doesn’t he?