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

#1 N’golo Kante – Leicester City to Chelsea FC (£32 million)

N’golo Kante has been unstoppable in the last 12 months and his performances in the middle of the park was a key component in Leicester City’s fairytale Premier League triumph. It is no wonder that he was linked with all the top clubs across Europe.

Chelsea won the race to sign the in-demand French midfielder and Antonio Conte and Co will be congratulating themselves on securing the signing of the best defensive midfielder in Europe.

Ranieri praised Kante’s energy, awareness and reading of the game.

“It will not surprise me the day he crosses the ball from the flank and gets into the penalty area to head it,” the Italian said.

“He is someone who knows where the ball will go, knows where the opposition will move, knows everything first.”

Leicester City will definitely miss the services of Kante this season. For £32 million, Kante is definitely the best signing of this transfer window.

Click here for a full list of all the completed transfers this window.

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