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Premier League clubs spent a record £1.4bn in the summer transfer window, 40% more than any top flight league across Europe. They have completed a total of 197 transfers in the winter transfer window and 482 during the summer.
There were some expensive deals, including the like of Alvaro Morata to Chelsea, Romelu Lukaku to United, Lacazatte to Arsenal, Bernardo Silva to City, Davinson Sanchez to Tottenham, and many more. On the other hand, some of the clubs have pulled off great deals for less.
On that note, let's have a look at the top bargain buys of 2017
#6 Pascal Gross (Brighton)
Just 5 months into Premier League after Promotion, Brighton is having a great time in England's top flight league. They are 12th in the table right now, above Stoke, West Ham, Southampton, and Newcastle. They have made quite a few signings during the summer transfer window but none turned out better than Pascal Gross.
Gross made 95 key passes last season, highest of any midfielder in Europe's top 5 leagues. Signed from the German side Ingolstadt for a paltry £3m, Gross is turning out to be a huge success in his debut Premier League season.
The 26-year-old is excellent in set-pieces, covers a lot of ground, and is physically strong. With 4 goals and 5 assists, Gross is on the list of Premier League's top creative players and has a cross accuracy of 30%. Without any doubt, a great signing for the Brighton side.
#5 Richarlison (Watford)
One of the league’s most exciting sides, Marco Silva's Watford have been playing an attacking brand football. They have made some great signings during the summer transfer window and is placed 10th in the league table.
Signed from Brazilian side Fluminese for £11 million, Richarlison turned out to be quite a revelation in Premier League ever since his move to Watford. The Brazillian has settled quickly into Marco Silva's fluid 4-2-3-1 formation and soon proved to be a crucial element in Watford’s pressing game.
WIth 4 goals and 5 assists, Richarlison is key to Watford's style of play. He has 65 shots on goal, only behind Harry Kane and Mo Salah. He possesses a lot of energy, is impressive at aerial challenges, and his defensive work rate has been phenomenal. Definitely one of the most successful signings of the summer.
#4 Sead Kolasinac (Arsenal)
The 24-year-old Bosnian international is one of the unsung heroes of Arsenal's underwhelming Premier League campaign. Signed on a free transfer, Kolasinac proved to a bargain for Arsene Wenger, just halfway through his debut season.
With a goal and 4 assists, Kolasinac is regarded as one of the most versatile players in the Premier League. Physically strong, Sead Kolasinac is tailor-made for the English football. Kolasinac has 73% tackle success and 66% win rate in aerial battles.
He is already a fan favorite at the Emirates and one of Wenger's most trusted players. Regarded by many as the 'signing of the summer', Kolasinac has already proved to be one of the best defenders in Premier League this season.
#3 Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)
The Nigerian international has sparkled since arriving at the King Power Stadium in January and currently one of Premier League's best defensive midfielders. The 21-year-old moved to Leicester City in a £17 million transfer deal and has successfully filled the void left by the departure of N'Golo Kante.
With 83 tackles, Ndidi has made more successful tackles than anyone in the Premier League this season. In 20 appearances so far this season, Ndidi assisted 3 goals and has made 40 accurate long balls.
He possesses excellent ball-winning skills, is extremely good in the air, and is a great asset at set-pieces. His energy and discipline make him a valuable player to Craig Shakespeare. In his short tenure at the King Power Stadium, Ndidi showed that he has the potential to become a true world-class defensive midfielder.
#2 Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City)
The Brazilian forward took the Premier League by storm ever since his arrival at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola paid £27 million for the unknown 19-year-old back in January and it turned out to be a masterstroke by the Spaniard.
In 27 Premier League appearances, Gabriel Jesus has scored 15 times and assisted 6 more. He is a key part of Pep's City revolution and the 20-year-old is currently one of the most prolific finishers in World football.
The ex-Palmeiras boy is capable of playing in several attacking positions and is renowned for his dribbling, pace, and creativity. His linkup play with Silva and de Bruyne has been one of the highlights this season. His best years are ahead of him and £27 million looks a real deal considering the current market pricing.
#1 Mo Salah (Liverpool)
Signed from Roma for a fee of €42m in the summer, the ex-Chelsea winger has become one of the most prolific goal scorers in European football.
With 15 goals and 5 assists, Mo Salah has contributed to more Premier League goals than anyone this campaign. With a shooting accuracy of 52%, the Egyptian is one of the most deadly finishers right now.
Jurgen Klopp has brought the best out him and Salah has been an improved player this season. Salah possesses an excellent first touch and his ball control is simply phenomenal. He is brilliant in one-on-one against the defenders and beats them more often than not.
In a market where teams spend €100 million plus for world-class forwards, Mo Salah is easily the bargain of 2017.
