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3. Liam Bridcutt – Brighton and Hove Albion to Sunderland (£3m)
Gus Poyet has been chasing Briductt from his former club Brighton pretty much since he joined the Wearside club and finally clinched his signing on deadline day. Bridcutt slotted in to his new team perfectly playing 90 minutes in the 3-0 win over fierce rivals Newcastle United on Saturday.
The test will be whether he can step up to the top flight after doing so well in the Championship for so long. In 11 matches this season he has completed 81% of passes which will help improve Sunderland’s ball retention and distribution. He also made 17 interceptions in those matches showing an excellent reading of the game.
4. Jason Puncheon – Southampton to Crystal Palace (undisclosed)
Tony Pulis will be happy to have secured Puncheon on a permanent deal after the player, who joined on loan under Ian Holloway, has impressed for the Eagles this season, penalty against Tottenham Hotspur aside.
Puncheon, who had a mixed time in his spell with the Saints, has created 30 chances in 20 games this season and five in his side’s last two games, which they have won both of. He has also scored three times and won 51% of his 67 attempted take ons.
He is a direct winger who likes to get at his opponent and has a quick, explosive burst of pace which enables him to beat his man. For Palace this season he has been a constant threat to opposition and an important outlet.
Jason Puncheon stats
5. Pablo Armero – Napoli to West Ham United (loan)
It is no secret that Sam Allardyce wanted to and really needed to improve his defence ahead of the Premier League relegation battle. Many Hammers fans were distraught at the signing of Roger Johnson, but they can now breathe a sigh of relief with the capture of this Colombia international.
Only missing seven Serie A games for parent club Napoli this season and has done well. 54% of 28 tackles won and he is even better in the air winning 82% of headed duels. What will appeal as well is his pass completion of 84% which will enable West Ham to play out from the back.
Pablo Armero stats
