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It was a busy transfer window for Premier League clubs this summer. Astronomical figures were spent and high-profile deals were completed as English clubs proved their financial mettle in the transfer market once again.
A number of top superstars were snapped up by EPL outfits during the transfer window. Some of these players are already off to a bright start to life in the English top-flight. With their incredible displays on the pitch, they've caught the attention of the fans, who continue to sing their names as they show us what they are capable of.
On the other hand, there are also a number of big-money signings who have failed to hit the ground running in the division. Here, we take a look at three players who are yet to find their feet since they swapped clubs in mega deals in the EPL this summer:
#3 Tanguy Ndombele
When Tanguy Ndombele made his famous switch from Lyon to Tottenham Hotspur this summer, many expected a lot of improvements from the Spurs in the centre of the pitch. However, those improvements are yet to surface.
Ndombele joined the Premier League outfit in a big-money deal that cost Daniel Levy a whopping £55 million. However, he hasn't done much to improve the team's performances on the field and he is still far below the level he displayed in the French league to earn the move.
Tottenham currently sit at the 11th position on the Premier League table with a disappointing 13 points. They have won just three of their 11 games in the English top-flight so far, drawing four and losing the remaining four.
Their performances in the Champions League haven't been impressive either; Pochettino's men were recently thrashed 7-2 by Bayern Munich.
#2 Nicolas Pepe
Arsenal broke their transfer record to secure the signing of Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe this summer. The attacker earned a big move to the Emirates following an impressive campaign with SC Lille last season where he bagged 23 goals and 12 assists in 41 appearances.
Given his price tag and potential, it is normal that the Gunners faithful expect a lot from him. Unfortunately for both parties, Pepe is yet to start delivering the goods in North London. He's been a mere shadow of the player he was in the French league.
The Ivory Coast International has recorded just a goal and two assists to his name from 10 appearances in the Premier League so far this season. He's been accused of spurring decent goalscoring chances on multiple occasions.
However, Pepe showed us what he is capable of with a spectacular brace in Arsenal's recent Europa League triumph over Vitoria de Guimaraes. The Gunners will be hoping he produces such performances for them consistently in the Premier League.
#1 Harry Maguire
Manchester United believed they had secured their own version of Virgil van Dijk when they successfully lured English defender Harry Maguire to Old Trafford. Maguire became the most expensive defender in history when he left the King Power Stadium for the Premier League giants in a deal worth £80 million.
Contrary to expectations though, the ex-Leicester City superstar is yet to produce the anticipated impact that accompanied his transfer. He's represented the Red Devils on 11 occasions in the Premier League so far this season but hasn't done much to improve the backline.
United have struggled at the defensive end in the Premier League this season. They've conceded 11 goals from just 11 games in the English top flight so far. They will surely need Maguire to step up and start delivering the goods as they aim to rejuvenate their shaky backline.
