Premier League 2018/19: Top Five summer signings

The premier league has only started, however, it has already provided us with some memorable matches and moments. Matches like Arsenal vs Chelsea (2-3), Liverpool vs Chelsea(1-1) and Manchester United vs Newcastle United (3-2) have shown why its still the best league in the world.

We've seen it all from Daniel Sturridge rescuing Liverpool with a long-range banger against Chelsea to Richardson tearing premier league defenses.

While players like Mohammad Salah, Alvaro Morata, Alexis Sanchez are struggling to find their form, the likes of Eden Hazard, Sergio Aguero, and Alexandre Lacazette are showing their class.

Summer transfer window is probably the one thing that proves vital in a club's Premier League journey as squad depth has always proven the crucial factor for their club's success or failure.

This summer transfer window saw many surprises with Riyad Mahrez signing for current champions Machester city from Leicester city for the club's record transfer fee, Arsenal finally ended their relationship with Jack Wilshere as the player was brought in by West Ham for free and Liverpool's signing Naby Keita arriving from German side RB Leipzig who is given their historic number 8 jersey previously worn by club legend Steven Gerrard.

Following are the five best Premier League signings of the summer:

5. Rui Patrício (Sporting CP - Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Southampton FC - Premier League

On 1 June 2018, Patrício submitted a request to terminate his Sporting contract with grounds for just cause, due to the dressing room violence from supporters as well as seeing a €18 million move to newly promoted Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers fell through.

The newly-promoted side are currently producing miracles as they drew against current champions Manchester City(1-1), as well as their neighbors Manchester United(1-1) and currently sitting in the seventh place with 15 points and Patricio, has proved to be an important factor during all these games. The Portuguese has already made 29 saves and kept four clean sheets during the first eight games.

4. Richarlison (Watford F.C - Everton)

Leicester City v Everton FC - Premier League

In July 2018, Richarlison transferred to fellow Premier League club Everton for a transfer fee starting at £35 million and potentially rising to £50 million, reuniting him with former Watford manager Marco Silva.

Richarlison scored twice in his competitive debut against Wolves and has was proved as a mega-threat against Arsenal. The Brazilian has already scored four goals in his six appearances in an Everton jersey.

Fact: Richarlison scored with each of his first three shots in the premier league as an Everton player.

On 27 August 2018, he received his first call-up to the senior national team by coach Tite, for friendlies against the United States and El Salvador. He made his debut against the Americans on 7 September at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as a 75th-minute substitute for Roberto Firmino in a 2–0 win

Although Everton are currently in the second half in the premier league table, he might just be the player that helps Everton to secure a place in Europa league next season.

3. Mattéo Guendouzi (Lorient - Arsenal)

On 11 July 2018, during the summer transfer window, it was announced that Guendouzi had joined Premier League team Arsenal for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £7m plus bonuses.

Guendouzi made his Premier League debut in Arsenal's opening fixture of the season against defending Champions Manchester City where he made 72 touches, the most for his team. He also made 17 tackles and interceptions(combined) in the opening two matchdays of the premier league; four more than any other player.

On September 6, he was voted August Player of the Month by Arsenal fans for his good performances on his first games with Arsenal. (the first player to achieve this under new manager Unai Emery). On October 4th, Guendouzi scored the first professional goal of his career, rounding off the scoring in Arsenal's 3-0 away win over Qarabağ FK.

2. Jorginho (Napoli - Chelsea)

Chelsea FC v Cardiff City - Premier League

On 14 July 2018, Jorginho signed for Chelsea on a five-year contract on the same day as Sarri was hired at the club.

Napoli and the Italian pass master did not disappoint his boss at their new club as in Chelsea's third league match of the campaign, a 2–1 win away at Newcastle United, Jorginho completed 158 passes, which was a new record for most successful passes by a Chelsea player in a single match in the Premier League, and the second all-time in the league, behind İlkay Gündoğan's 167 completed passes for Manchester City against Chelsea the year prior.

He sets the tempo of the team, and if they hadn't have bought him then it would have been a difficult role for anyone to play, especially with Cesc Fabregas injured early in the season

The 26-year-old is currently leading the league in passing stats with 776 passes to his name, 100 more than any other player in the premier league so far.

1.Lucas Torreira (Sampdoria - Arsenal)

After a summer of speculation, Torreira joined English club Arsenal on 10 July 2018 for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around £26.4m. Torreira registered his first assist of the season, by setting up Alexandre Lacazette's winning goal in a 3-2 win over Cardiff City. Since then he's probably the main reason why Arsenal have now gone nine games unbeaten in all competition following a 5-1 victory against Cardiff City.

Fact: Arsenal concedes on average 0.5 goals per 90 minutes when Lucas Torreira is on the pitch compared to 2.2 per 90 when he isn't.

Not just his individual performance but also because of him, the likes of Granit Xhaka has been now given a more attacking role which is proven key for Arsenal. You know you've made an impact when you've made Arsenal fans sing "We've got our Arsenal back."

Edited by Deepanshu Sharma