5 of the most exciting signings made by Premier League sides so far

#1 Stephen Lichtsteiner- Arsenal

Swiss Legend Lichtseteiner prepares to take a throw-in

Now, you could be forgiven for wondering why of all the amazing players like Naby Keita, Lucas Torreira or Fred signing this season, this list ends with a 'washed up'/'declining 34 year old signed on free is the most exciting signing this season.

First take a look at this. From the almost ever-reliable Football Manager 2018 is this profile-

FM 18 says it all

For a 33/34 year old, Lichtsteiner is very quick, brave, composed, strong, very competent in a technical sense, cost nothing apart from wages, has won a league title in every one of his last six seasons, played over a 100 games for his country, has been an unqualified success at all his previous clubs and is still better 'past his peak' than most players are at their peak!

Make no mistake, Lichtsteiner isn't moving to Arsenal as only a back-up to Bellerin. He brings experience, versatility and a winning mentality that is tremendous for a club who were seemingly in a terminal decline from their former 'elite of the elite' status.