Ranking the 10 best signings from the summer transfer window (2021)

#6 Raphael Varane (Real Madrid to Manchester United)

Raphael Varane in action for Manchester United

Raphael Varane, one of the best centre-backs in the game, ended a decade-long association with Real Madrid this summer by moving to Manchester United.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner has been a solid performer for club and country over the years. Varane arrived at Old Trafford having won three La Liga and four Champions League titles in Madrid.

Raphaël Varane to Manchester United, here we go! 🔴 #MUFCAgreement almost done between Man Utd and Real Madrid, just final details to be completed and then paperworks time. It’s a “matter of hours or days”. Here-we-go. 🇫🇷Varane has a total agreement on personal terms too. 🤝

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 26, 2021

Renowned for his strength, pace and ball-playing prowess, Varane looks like the perfect player to complement his captain Harry Maguire. The Red Devils will hope the Frenchman acclimatizes quickly to the pace of the Premier League.

Varane has made a decent start to life in the Premier League, providing an assist in United's 1-0 win at Wolves.

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#5 Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund to Manchester United)

Jadon Sancho in action for Manchester United

Jadon Sancho is one of the most exciting young wingers in the game at the moment.

After making his name as a world-class player during his highly successful four-season stint at Borussia Dortmund, Sancho was snapped up by Manchester United. The Old Trafford club shelled out close to €100 million for the player to land him after a year-long pursuit.

This is his home.This is where he belongs.Jadon Sancho is 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗.#MUFC x @Sanchooo10 pic.twitter.com/LAIBn7ie7V

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 23, 2021

Sancho, who made 114 goal contributions during his time at Dortmund, has made a modest start to life at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old made his first start for United last weekend but is yet to score or assist in three games.

However, with world-class teammates around him, it shouldn't take long for Sancho to start delivering the goods up front.

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#4 Achraf Hakimi (Inter Milan to PSG)

Achraf Hakimi in action for PSG

Achraf Hakimi is one of the best goalscoring full-backs in the game. The Moroccan first made his name at Borussia Dortmund during a loan stint from Real Madrid.

Hakimi enjoyed a dazzling debut season in the Italian top flight, recording seven goals and ten assists for Inter Milan. He has now arrived on a €60 million transfer from the Serie A champions to PSG. Hakimi has hit the ground running at his new club, scoring on his debut against Troyes.

1 - Achraf Hakimi is the first Paris player to score for his debuts in Ligue 1 since Metehan Guclu in April 2019 v Nantes. He is the 2nd Moroccan to score for PSG in the top-flight after Talal El Karkouri in December 2002. Rocket.🚀#ESTACPSG pic.twitter.com/MRRBbSYnGJ

— OptaJean (@OptaJean) August 7, 2021

Hakimi will now look to help a star-studded PSG team win the holy grail of European football - the UEFA Champions League - this season. The Moroccan is guaranteed trophies as the club's domestic dominance is almost a given.