Top 5 signings of the 2017 summer transfer window

#1 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Seldom have players had as much of an impact at a new club as Salah with Liverpool

All things considered, the best signing of summer 2017. Period.

He has had the biggest impact at a new club and has far surpassed even the most optimistic of expectations from fans. He was impressive with Roma in the last couple of seasons, but the way he has performed this season has been simply astonishing.

What was most surprising - perhaps even more so now, with the benefit of hindsight - is that in the current transfer market, Liverpool got Salah at a bargain price of 'just' €42m (which could rise to €50m including add-ons) when U-21 players, while being extremely talented, are being transferred for outright ridiculous sums (Dembele to Barça for €105m last year and Mbappe to PSG for €180m to be completed this summer).

His displays have meant that he is the front-runner to be named the PFA Player of the Year - alongside the remarkable Kevin De Bruyne - in just his first season with Liverpool, despite Manchester City romping to the league title.

A wide player who is hard-working and has a great eye for goal, he has caused massive problems to Premier League backlines this season with his dizzying pace and quick feet.

Being a winger, he has put up extremely impressive statistics for the season so far: 37 games, 31 goals, nine assists.

Liverpool's approach has really aided his style of play. Be it breaking away during counter attacks, or closing down defenders using the high press, Salah has blossomed playing in a system that suit his strengths.

He has formed a formidable trio along with Roberto Firmino and Mane and they have wreaked havoc throughout the season.

As reliable as Firmino has been throughout the season, the Egyptian really has been their go-to man.

Starting 25 of his 27 appearances in the PL (missing just one match), averaging 4 shots per game and 2.4 dribbles in the Premier League, Salah has easily been the most impressive attacking player in the league.

Also, with 23 goals in the league alone, he is second in the Golden Boot charts behind the back-to-back winner and the best No.9 in the league - Harry Kane. Truly remarkable stuff.

On the title front, early exits in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, and Manchester City having practically wrapped up the league means the Champions League remains the only real chance of silverware for the club this season.

Despite passage to the quarter-finals in Europe pretty much confirmed (they won 5-0 away to Porto in the Round Of 16 first leg), Liverpool aren't exactly considered tournament favourites.

Trophyless or not, Salah has had a brilliant first season on a personal front. Realistically, finishing second in the league and reaching perhaps the final four stage in the CL would make his season even more special - and Liverpool will be hoping their talisman keeps firing on all cylinders till the end of the campaign.