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#14 Southampton
Player: Jannik Vestergaard
Transfer fee: Borussia Monchengladbach
Bought for: £22 million
The Switzerland international has been brilliant since his arrival last summer from Monchengladbach. The defender was bought to replace Virgil van Dijk and has done a good job so far. The 6’5’’ centre-back is winning 3.7 aerial duels per game and a whopping 7.3 clearances per game. He has made 23 appearances for Southampton this season and has been an integral part of Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side.
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#13 Bournemouth
Player: Jefferson Lerma
Transfer fee: £25 million
Bought from: Levante
The Cherries had to break the bank for the Columbian defensive-midfielder who had an impressive World Cup campaign last summer. He has been an integral part of Eddie Howe’s side and has made 26 appearances for him. The midfielder is winning 1.4 tackles and completing 1.7 interceptions this season in the Premier League. The 24-year-old is adapting quickly to the Premier League and has put some impressive performances this season.
