Premier League 2018-19: Incoming Transfers XI

Defenders: Lucas Digne, Yerry Mina, Caglar Soyuncu, Stephan Lichsteiner

Mina came up with crucial goals at the World Cup

The biggest deal for a defender was completed on deadline day when Yerry Mina was snapped up by the Toffees for a fee around £30m. In a refreshing change, Premier League clubs this summer bought players based on their form, rather than reputation.

The full-back slots go to Lucas Digne and Lichtsteiner. Stephan Lichtsteiner arrived at Arsenal on a free transfer from Juventus. He is a stable option at Right Back and will bring lots of experience to this otherwise inexperienced back line.

Digne at Left Back was a no-brainer as he is a top-notch full-back. In Digne, Everton has signed a long-term replacement for Leighton Baines. Digne would want to resurrect his career after spells at Roma and Barcelona.

As for the Centre Backs, I have gone with Mina and Soyuncu. Mina was impressive at the World Cup, proving influential at both ends of the pitch. Mina was out of favor at Barcelona and his move to Merseyside is a step in the right direction.

On the other hand, Soyuncu was a constant fixture in Freiburg’s side. His biggest asset is his reading of the game and he came up with 2.1 interceptions per game along with 3.4 clearances. Soyuncu is just 22 years old and represents a shrewd acquisition on Leicester’s part.

This back four will allow Lichtsteiner and Digne to bomb forward while the height of Mina would help in countering any aerial threat. All in all, this defensive line would be a tough nut to crack for any opposition.