5 new signings who have exceeded expectations so far

#3 Memphis Depay - Barcelona

Depay arrived as a free signing for Barcelona

Memphis Depay joined Barcelona on a free transfer from Olympic Lyon this summer. Many had doubts as to whether the Dutchman would be able to step up at a big club like Blaugrana. But the attacker has managed to put them in their place with his performances.

Following the departure of Lionel Messi this summer, the Catalan giants needed someone to take up the difference-maker role for the team. With what we've seen so far, it wouldn't be far-fetched to say the new signing has done so to some extent.

The winger provided the assist for Barcelona's first goal of the season, sending a perfectly timed cross to Gerard Pique to head home against Real Sociedad. He scored one each in games against Athletic Bilbao and Getafe, single-handedly helping Blaugrana secure four points in two matches.

#2 Romelu Lukaku - Chelsea

Chelsea's big-money signing has stepped up to the plate

Romelu Lukaku scored in his debut appearance for Chelsea against Arsenal this season, following his £97.5 million transfer from Inter Milan. Since then, the Belgian has gone from strength to strength at Stamford Bridge and is easily one of the finest signings of the summer.

Lukaku has been a reliable figure for the Blues in front of goal this season, finding the back of the net four times in five games. Along with scoring, his hold-up play has helped other Chelsea forwards like Kai Havertz and Mason Mount look even more dangerous.

Thomas Tuchel will be happy to see his new signing firing on all cylinders as he looks to make a strong statement in the Premier League this season.

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#1 Cristiano Ronaldo - Manchester United

The attacker has been brilliant after signing for Manchester United for the second time this summer

Cristiano Ronaldo joined Manchester United from Juventus this summer in a deal worth €15 + €5 million in add-ons. The Portuguese arrived at Old Trafford with a point to prove after being singled out for criticism amid Juve's poor outing last season.

Ronaldo wasted no time in making his impact felt, scoring an impressive brace for the Red Devils in his second debut appearance against Newcastle United. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner followed it up with another brilliant effort in their Champions League clash with the Young Boys last week. Unfortunately, the Red Devils ended up on the losing side in that match.

Another effort from the Portuguese in the 2-1 triumph over West Ham United at the weekend raised his tally to four goals in four games. Thanks to the attacker's influence, Manchester United are now dreaming of claiming silverware this season.

The Red Devils currently rank third in the Premier League table with 13 points from five games. They are behind leaders Chelsea and Liverpool on only goal difference. Ronaldo has been, without doubt, the most impressive signing of the summer transfer window.