Premier League 2017/18: 5 most shocking signings of the summer transfer window

#3 Grzegorz Krychowiak: From Paris Saint-Germain to West Brom

Tony Pulis pulled off a masterclass two days before the deadline

Before having joined Paris Saint-Germain from Sevilla last season, Polish star Grzegorz Krychowiak had drawn regular links with clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United. This summer, after having endured a truly frustrating spell at the French capital, Krychowiak was on AC Milan’s radar, but it was Tony Pulis who pulled off a masterclass two days before the deadline.

While it is a loan deal, the very fact that a club like West Brom have signed a player like Krychowiak comes as a certain surprise. The defensive midfielder, who has to be one of the most underrated players in Europe when playing, will slot right into a Baggies side that thrives on using physicality and in playing direct football. Not just that, but the former Stade de Reims’ man’s capture has made many wonder if Pulis’s men can challenge for Europa League qualification, after having finished tenth last season.

It’s a massive revolution for a side that has already signed Oliver Burke from RB Leipzig and hasn’t lost a single game in its first three outings.