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The Premier League's global attraction has helped the English top-flight invest heavily in the transfer market. While some of the big teams across Europe are struggling financially, Premier League teams have made much better use of the transfer window.
Plenty of teams outside the traditional top-six have also been able to make big-money signings in recent times. This has enabled the Premier League to become more competitive, which has arguably made it the best domestic competition in the world.
New signings in the Premier League to watch out for
The 2021-22 Premier League season is almost upon us as Brentford host Arsenal in the first game of the season on Friday, August 13.
As always, there have been plenty of rumors regarding transfers all summer. Notably, several blockbuster new signings have already been completed as clubs look to finalize their squads for the new season.
While some of these signings have already played in the Premier League, others are set to enter their first season in the English top-flight.
So here's where we take a look at the five Premier League debutants to watch out for in the 2021-22 season:
#5 Patson Daka (Leicester City)
Leicester City have been the Premier League's savviest recruiters in recent seasons. And they have managed to do it once again after signing Patson Daka from Red Bull Salzburg for £23 million.
Daka made his international debut for Zambia at the age of 16 and arrives at Leicester after helping Salzburg win four back-to-back Austrian league titles. He is an incredible finisher and his numbers last season were ridiculous.
The 22-year-old netted 27 goals in just 21 starts for Salzburg, registering 1.24 strikes per 90 minutes. His goals per game ratio was only bettered by Robert Lewandowski and Atalanta striker Luis Muriel in Europe's top five leagues.
Daka made his professional debut for Leicester City alongside new signings Ryan Bertrand and Boubakary Soumare in their Community Shield win over Manchester City. He had a decent game and Leicester will be hoping that Daka can fill the boots of Jamie Vardy in the long term.
#4 Leon Bailey (Aston Villa)
Aston Villa have been one of the most active teams in the transfer market amongst Premier League clubs and have made plenty of new signings. One of those signings is 23-year-old Jamaican international Leon Bailey, who arrived from Bayer Leverkusen for a fee of £25 million.
Bailey had joined Bayer Leverkusen in 2017 and was a regular in the Bundesliga, playing 156 matches for the club, scoring 39 goals and setting up another 26.
The Jamaican is electric going forward and is direct in his attacking style of play. His performance attracted a lot of interest from other clubs, but Villa were quick to snap him up.
Although Villa captain Jack Grealish has left for Manchester City, the arrival of Leon Bailey along with new signings Emiliano Buendia and Ashley Young should usher in optimism.
It definitely helps offset some of that potential disappointment and excites the fans at Villa Park.
#3 Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur)
Tottenham Hotspur have also been active in the transfer market, bringing in a couple of new signings to the Premier League. Argentina centre-back Cristian Romero is the latest to join the north London side on loan from Atalanta, with an option to buy him next summer for £42.5 million.
Romero played a key role in helping Atalanta qualify for the Champions League. The centre-back made 42 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring three goals and providing five assists. His impressive performances saw him win Serie A's 'Defender of the Season' award.
He was also a key part of the Argentina squad that won the Copa America 2021. La Albiceleste managed to keep a clean sheet in each of the three games Romero played.
With the departure of Toby Alderweireld, Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo will be hoping Romero can fill the void in the Premier League next season.
#2 Raphael Varane
Premier League giants Manchester United were in the market for a couple of new signings to fill certain positions and one of them was a reliable centre-back. With a host of defenders linked with the club, it was Raphael Varane who the club managed to sign from Real Madrid this summer.
The 28-year-old four-time Champions League, three-time La Liga and World Cup-winning central defender arrived at Old Trafford for just £41 million. This definitely makes the defender one of the potential bargains of the summer.
Varane made 360 appearances for Real Madrid since joining them in 2011. He also chipped in with 17 goals for the club during this time while winning numerous major honors.
At United, Varane will be the ideal partner for captain Harry Maguire at the heart of the defense and the two could forge a formidable centre-back pairing in the Premier League for years to come.
#1 Jadon Sancho
Manchester United have finally managed to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for £72.9 million this time around after coming very close to signing him last summer.
The Premier League side have been long-term admirers of the England international and were desperate to bolster their right wing with his signature.
Sancho managed to score 50 goals and provide 64 assists for Borussia Dortmund in 137 appearances across all competitions. His performances helped the club to consistently finish in the top four and he also managed to win the German Cup with the team last year.
Known for his pace and trickery, Sancho is expected to help United take another step towards the top of English football this season. If he does enjoy a sparkling debut season in the Premier League, Manchester United could be serious contenders for the title.
