Top five Premier League signings of the season so far with Newcastle ace and Arsenal deal

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Premier League clubs spent heavily over the summer transfer window, breaking records yet again with their expenditure.

In an unprecedented market, Premier League sides splashed out over £3 billion on transfers in the hopes of improving their teams.

That broke the previous record of £2.3 billion by quite some distance.

Liverpool broke the record for the most-expensive player in the league twice, signing Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.

Now, over a month on from the transfer window officially closing, it’s fair to look at just how well some of the signings have adjusted.

So, with that said, here’s a look at the top five Premier League signings of the season so far.

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5 – Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

Following Alexander Isak’s move to Liverpool, there was some real concern surrounding Newcastle and their striker positions.

The Swedish international was clinical in his finishing, and the lack of his presence was clear in the first few weeks of the season.

With the arrival of Nick Woltemade, Newcastle have felt that pressure lifted.

The 23-year-old has bagged four goals in seven appearances for the club, with some impressive performances in that time.

He will be looking to continue that fine form after the break, as the Magpies push forward up the Premier League table.

4 – Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal)

Martin Zubimendi is the sort of player who can go under the radar.

The midfielder’s switch to Arsenal came one year after he rejected a move to Liverpool, coming as quite the double boost for Mikel Arteta.

In a short time at the club, the Spanish midfielder has made himself the heartbeat of everything the Gunners do.

Zubimendi’s ability to receive the ball from the backline means that Arsenal can play through the middle more frequently, while he can help sustain attacks and set the match’s tempo.

With a brace to his name too, the former Real Sociedad man is making an impact in almost every way, and that has seen the team reach the top of the table.

3 – Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)

While all eyes were fixated on the transfer saga surrounding Liverpool and Alexander Isak, their earlier deal to sign Hugo Ekitike has proven a better deal so far.

The forward signed from Eintracht Frankfurt and made an immediate impact, with five goals in ten appearances so far.

Ekitike has offered more than just his goals, though, adding plenty of technical quality to the front line as well as versatility.

It has been quite the start, but the dilemma over how he fits alongside Isak will continue to rage on.

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2 – Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)

Sunderland have adjusted to the Premier League well upon their return to the division, following a summer of impressive transfer business.

Perhaps the standout option of them all was Granit Xhaka, who made the move from Bayer Leverkusen.

The Swiss international brings plenty of experience with him, as well as the technical quality required for the top level.

So far, the new club captain has stepped up to the plate, with the Black Cats sitting comfortably so far.

An honourable mention must go to Robin Roefs, however, who has been outstanding as the new Sunderland goalkeeper as well.

1 – Jack Grealish (Everton)

Perhaps the most impactful signing of the season so far, for what he brings on the pitch and off it, is Jack Grealish at Everton.

For years fans have been begging to see the forward set free again, able to play at his free-flowing, creative best.

So far, Grealish has provided just that to an Everton faithful who have experienced some tough times in recent seasons.

The 30-year-old has one goal and four assists so far for the Toffees, and while he is in form, an England recall isn’t out of the question, and neither is the possibility of a European push.