EPL 2016-2017: 5 best signings of the summer transfer window so far

#2 Viktor Fischer – AFC Ajax to Middlesbrough (£3.8 million)

While the transfer moves of Middlesbrough might not hit the headlines, they might be the biggest winners of this transfer window having made some excellent signings like Victor Valdes, Viktor Fischer and Alvaro Negredo.

The signing of Viktor Fischer, in particular, represents a major coup for Aitor Karanka and his men. The youngster’s performances with Denmark at the U-17 World Cup had made him a target for clubs such as Manchester City, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Manchester United. However, the player decided to move to Ajax in a bid to find regular first team action and experience natural growth as a footballer.

Also Read: Scout Report: Victor Fischer – The deal of the season for Middlesbrough?

The youngster earned rave reviews with his performances at Ajax with former manager Frank de Boer even comparing him to Barcelona’s Andreas Iniesta. Injuries last season largely limited his playing time, but, Fischer is confident, hard working and technically gifted and his signing is already being touted as the best signing of the season.

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