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The summer transfer window featured many blockbuster moves. However, it was the drama in La Liga that got most people's attention as Paris Saint-German completed the signing of Neymar from Barcelona in a world record transfer worth €222 million. Elsewhere, Real Madrid superstar, James Rodriguez was transferred to the Bundesliga when Bayern Munich sealed a loan deal for the player.
Leonardo Bonucci's move from Juventus to AC Milan was another big hit while Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappe, Paulinho and Corentin Tolisso were also involved in epic moves.
Like the other divisions, the English Premier League also had a busy transfer window. Premier League clubs never trailed behind in the acquisition of world-class players. The likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal all splashed the cash.
The Premier League -- as expected -- broke the £1 billion mark once again. With over 10 matches played in the Premier League, some new signings have already started making their presence felt. Let's take a look at the top 5 players who are currently justifying their moves in the division:
#5 Richarlison de Andrade
When Watford signed Richarlison in the summer, little did they know how important the player would become. The Brazillian was signed from Fluminense in a deal worth £11.2 million back in August and the fee has so far proved to be a bargain.
Four vital goals and two assists in 11 appearances is a pretty good output for a new recruit, even more so considering he is still only 20. Richarlison's pace, strength, and technique are perfectly suited to the Premier League. His ability in the air is quite underrated.
Besides, the way he attacks from the left flank, cutting inside and dribbling to create chances and score goals is highly effective. According to Opta, up to 41 percent of Watford's attacks, this season have come from their left flank. It is the best ratio of any Premier League club and the youngster has embraced the role perfectly.
#4 Sead Kolasinac (Arsenal)
In one of the best transfers in the Premier League this season, Sead Kolasinac joined Arsenal from Schalke on a free transfer after his contract expired with the German club. The move proved to be a real bargain for the Gunners with the player making an instant impact at the Emirates.
Kolasinac has been very effective this season and has the physical qualities to play in the Premier League for a long time. He is six feet tall, the defender is quite a force when he makes a run on the left. He showed good promise and at Schalke but the way he has acclimatised himself at Arsenal has taken everyone by surprise.
The versatility of the Bosnia superstar has given Arsene Wenger more options. The coach has deployed the player in several positions this term including centre-back, left-back, and the defensive midfield. In fact, he has become an influential figure at the Emirates, scoring two goals and assisting three.
#3 Alvaro Morata
The controversy surrounding Diego Costa in the summer meant Chelsea needed a striker and a good one at that. After missing out on Romelu Lukaku who was signed by rival club, Manchester United, Conte decided to look elsewhere for his target. The ideal man for the job was Real Madrid forward, Alvaro Morata.
The Spaniard was reportedly fed up with his lack of adequate playing time despite his good form at the Santiago Bernabeu. Therefore, Chelsea offered the attacker a route out of Madrid to become their number 9. A sum of £70 million was paid to bring the player to the Premier League.
The move proved to be a blockbuster deal for the London side as the attacker settled in the team immediately. His performances ever since he switched to Chelsea have been really encouraging. He scored in his Premier League debut, just 10 minutes after he came off the bench to replace Michy Batshuayi, albeit in a losing cause in Chelsea's opening day defeat at the hands of Burnley.
In 10 Premier League appearances, the Spain International has scored 7 goals. He also has 1 goal to his name in the UEFA Champions League. He is very good in the air and at holding up the ball, with excellent movement, quick feet, and solid finishing ability. In fact, his aerial strength has been a big threat to opposing defences this season.
#2 Romelu Lukaku
A well-recognized name in the Premier League, Romelu Lukaku finished last campaign with 25 goals. His stellar performances with Everton last season drew attention from various elite teams in the division. It initially looked as though he would return to the Stamford bridge but the Red Devils were smart enough to snatch him away in a deal worth £75million, making him the second most expensive player in the club's history.
His transfer fee was initially questioned as rival fans accused Manchester United of splashing too much cash on players. That was a similar criticism that the Red Devils faced after they signed Paul Pogba from Juventus in 2016. However, unlike Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku settled in the team immediately.
The Belgian started his Manchester United career with a blitz, scoring a brace against West Ham on his debut. Since then, he has moved ahead with his impressive performances scoring 10 goals and bagging 3 assists in all competitions for the Red Devils.
As a matter of fact, the attacker has quickly developed into one of the most influential players in Jose Mourinho's squad. He is strong, powerful, brilliant in the air and enormously talented. He scores lots of goals; in all sorts of ways. Besides, his movement and ability to link-up with his teammates are really impressive.
#1 Mohamed Salah
Liverpool signed Mohamed Salah from AS Roma in the summer transfer window and that deal has proved to be a real bargain for the Merseyside outfit. The Egyptian joined Liverpool for £36.7 million after spending 2 years with the Italian side.
So far, Salah has exceeded the expectations. He made it into the Liverpool squad immediately after he arrived, scoring a brilliant goal against Wigan in his debut match. Ever since then, the former Roma player has gone ahead to stabilise his place as one of the best attackers in the Premier League this season.
Salah has scored 11 goals in all competitions for The Reds with 7 coming in the Premier League while the remaining 4 emanated in the UEFA Champions League. He also has 3 assists to his name this term.
The winger has proved to be a smart, mobile, diligent and a tactical player, with great skill and an eye for goal. Salah has often used his speed, dribbling skills, first touch, and ball control, as well as his capability to use both his pace and ability on the ball in order to beat opponents and create scoring chances for himself and for his teammates.
