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The new English Premier League season is rapidly approaching, so it's time to take a look at those who will be closely watched in the first round starting this Saturday, those for whom money flowed freely, some fans rejoiced, others cried - I present to you fifteen, in my opinion, the biggest and most interesting signings of this summer.
15. Toby Alderweireld, 26 years old, London's "Tottenham Hotspur"
In his debut season in the Barclays Premier League, playing on loan at Southampton, Alderweireld looked excellent, and the defense of the "Saints" was the best in the entire league. After the season, there was no doubt that the defender would return to Atletico only temporarily to sort out formalities, and continue his career specifically in the English Premier League. This player, who can play as both an edge and a center defender, should bring stability to Spurs and replace the departed Younes Kaboul. It is also expected that Toby and his compatriot Jan Vertonghen will form a Belgian duo at the heart of defense.
14. Morgan Schneiderlin, 25 years old, "Manchester United"
I included Morgan Schneiderlin in the Top 15 transfers because he is truly a high-class player, sought after by various prestigious European clubs for a second season in a row. The 25-year-old Frenchman is a player who excels both in attack and defense, capable of passing the ball very accurately. But the question is, is this purchase really necessary for Louis van Gaal's team? Naming the current "Red Devils" midfielders, one hand would not be enough. It seemed the decision would be either Schneiderlin or Schweinsteiger, but United's generous owners bought both. Problems related to having too many high-class players are a good problem to have, according to Valdas Dambrauskas, so let's hope that Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is also happy about it.
13. Dimitri Payet, 28 years old, London's "West Ham United"
This is still one of the weirdest transfers of the season. We know that Payet had to leave Marseille due to financial problems within the club, but why did this sought-after player in the summer market decide to join the mid-table West Ham in the Premier League? Was it the contract? It's hard to believe that the "Hammers" could offer him a very attractive one. The chance to play in the UEFA Europa League? West Ham's participation in this season's tournament is still in doubt, as they struggled even against Maltese Birkirkara. The desire to test himself in the strongest league in the world? Maybe. However, the French midfielder, who can play both on the wing and in attacking midfield positions, is a great addition to the London team, especially after Stewart Downing departed and the team's captain Kevin Nolan reached the peak of his career.
