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Jadon Sancho's announcement by Manchester United yesterday captured the attention of Premier League fans across the world. Another top-quality player is now set to showcase his talent in the English top-flight.
Some of the best players in the world play in the Premier League. It was not surprising to see Manchester City and Chelsea play in last season's Champions League final, while Manchester United reached the final of the Europa League.
With such incredible talent on display on a weekly basis, fans of the league are spoilt for choice.
We look at the 5 most valuable players in the Premier League - July 2021, as per Transfermarkt.
#5 Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) | €90 million
Raheem Sterling endured a subdued 2020-21 season by his lofty standards, but was at his very best in the recently concluded Euros.
A prodigious talent, Sterling joined Manchester City from Liverpool in 2015 for £57.3 million after some scintillating performances for the Merseyside giants. The England international has been a crucial cog at Manchester City under the management of Pep Guardiola, and has won three Premier League titles with the club.
Sterling has made 292 appearances in all competitions, scoring 114 goals and providing 88 assists. The 26-year old was linked with a move away from Manchester City after last season's conclusion. But the forward's performances at the Euros will surely have made his club rethink his future.
#4 Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) | €100 million
One of the best players in world football, Kevin De Bruyne has barely set a foot wrong since joining Manchester City.
De Bruyne did not come cheap. Manchester City paid Wolfsburg £68.4 million for the midfielder's services, and he has not disappointed. A highly creative player capable of playing in midfield as well as in more attacking positions, the Belgium international has made 262 appearances in all competitions. De Bruyne has scored 67 goals and provided 107 assists in his time in Manchester.
The 30-year old won the PFA Players' Player of the Year for his performances last season. Despite not being fully fit, he was one of Belgium's best players at the Euros.
#3 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) | €100 million
Mohamed Salah, like Kevin De Bruyne, did not enjoy the best of spells with Chelsea.
In Salah's case, he made a considerable impact in Italy after leaving Chelsea, first with Fiorentina and later with Roma. The Egypt international was signed by Liverpool in 2017 for nearly £38 million, and is now seen by many as one of the best forwards in the world.
Salah has made 203 appearances in all competitions for Liverpool, scoring 125 goals and providing 47 assists. The 29-year old has won the Champions League and the Premier League with Liverpool, and has won the Premier League Golden Boot twice as well.
#2 Jadon Sancho (Manchester United) | €100 million
The Premier League's new shiny recruit, Jadon Sancho was finally announced as a Manchester United player yesterday.
After some time with the Manchester City academy, Sancho moved to Borussia Dortmund in search of regular first-team football. The forward enjoyed three world-class years with the Bundesliga giants, making 137 appearances in all competitions, scoring 50 goals and providing 64 assists.
The 21-year old is a creative and technical forward who will surely slot in well at Manchester United. Sancho has been a long-term target for the Old Trafford outfit, and the fans have received the news of his signing well.
#1 Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) | €120 million
One of the best strikers in the world, Harry Kane was arguably the best player in the Premier League last season.
He made 35 Premier League appearances, scoring 23 goals and providing 14 assists. As a result, Kane picked up the Golden Boot and the Playmaker of the Season awards. Despite his contributions, Tottenham Hotspur were disappointing last season and reports have suggested that Kane is looking to leave the club this summer.
The England international will cost quite a lot, though. Manchester City have already had a bid rejected, while Manchester United and Chelsea have been linked. It has been suggested that the 27-year old remains a priority signing for Manchester City as they seek to replace Sergio Aguero.
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