The Premier League is constantly evolving, not only in terms of the participating teams from one season to the next, but also in the players who represent them. For all clubs in the Premier League, it is essential to make smart and savvy business decisions in the transfer windows, ensuring the clubs can compete in the best league in world football.
The transfer windows provide title-contending teams with a chance to address their weaknesses in a bid for the title, and newly promoted teams with an opportunity to make their mark in the league. For the clubs in between, we often see smart scouting to help them bridge the gaps. The Premier League transfer windows not only directly impact the result of a season, but they also affect Premier League betting odds for fans. In this article, we will cover some smart signings in the latest summer transfer window that may impact a team's future in the Premier League.
Headline Signings
Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz is a German attacking midfielder who has joined the reigning champions, Liverpool this summer. Liverpool spent a British record-breaking £116.5m to bring Wirtz to Merseyside from Bayer Leverkusen and will hope he has what it takes to help win back-to-back titles. Wirtz will slot into the Liverpool squad, likely operating in his favoured ‘10’ position, or even playing out at left wing to replace Luiz Diaz or Darwin Nunez.
Viktor Gyokeres
The prolific talisman has put pen to paper with Arsenal for a five-year contract. The Swedish striker joins the Gunners from Portuguese side Sporting after netting an impressive 54 goals in the 2024/25 season. Arsenal have been lacking a true striker with a knack for finding the back of the net for a while. Mikel Arteta and Arsenal fans hope that Viktor Gyokeres is the missing piece to the puzzle, which can finally help them over the line and win the Premier League title.
Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka is a well-established name in the Premier League, having joined newly promoted Sunderland from Bayer Leverkusen. The challenge of staying in the league is becoming increasingly difficult as the years pass, with the gulf in class widening. In an attempt to make their mark yet again in the Premier League, they have signed experienced defensive midfielder Xhaka, who will certainly solidify their defence.
Hidden Gems
Dan Ndoye
Dan Ndoye is Nottingham Forest's latest addition, who joins from Bologna for a fee worth £34m. With Anthony Elanga leaving for Newcastle, it became important for Nuno and Nottingham Forest to find a replacement. Dan Ndoye had gained interest around the footballing world for his impressive performances for Bologna in the UEFA Champions League and Switzerland in the UEFA European Championships. He is a direct replacement for Elanga, as both players typically play on the right wing.
El Hadji Malick Diouf
El Hadji Malick Diouf joins West Ham United from Slavia Prague for a fee worth up to £19m. West Ham United have been lacking a strong left back, and it seems Graham Potter has got his man this transfer window. Diouf is an attacking left-back or left-wing back who can contribute to both attacking and defending.
Jhon Arias
During the most recent Club World Cup, amongst all the European giants, it was John Arias who captured the eyes of fans worldwide. Jhon Arias joins Wolves after his exceptional performances for Fluminense. With Wolves losing their star man Cunha to Manchester United, Arias joined as a direct replacement, taking over the number 10 position previously worn by Cunha. At 27, with three Player of the Match awards in the Club World Cup, Wolves have a gem for the upcoming Premier League season.
Young Talents
Estevao Willian
Despite officially signing Estevao in the previous transfer window, he has finally joined Chelsea and is expected to be integrated into the first team immediately. He joins as one of the brightest talents in world football, with lightning speed, quick feet, and bags of potential to become one of the best in the world. Estevao can operate anywhere across the frontline, and aged just 18, we expect to see big things from this Brazilian in the coming years.
Cristhian Mosquera
Cristhian Mosquera is a 21-year-old Spanish centre back who has joined Arsenal in the latest transfer window. He joined from Valencia in the La Liga for £13m, and is expected to be a backup to Saliba and Gabriel in the coming season. It was the under-21 UEFA European Championships where Cristhian Mosquera impressed the footballing world, showcasing his speed and technical ability.
Charalampos Kostoulas
Brighton has a strong track record of buying under-the-radar youngsters and turning them into world-class footballers. The transfer of Charalampos Kostoulas comes as their second most expensive in the club's history. Kostoulas joins from Olympiakos for £30m after just one full year of professional football. Charalampos Kostoulas is an 18-year-old second striker who is full of potential and excitement for Brighton fans.
