English Premier League Summer Transfers 2018: The English Premier League is all set to commence from the 11th of August and after a magnificent World Cup the transfer market has become immensely busy. The biggest summer transfer so far has to be Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus. The 5-time Ballon d’Or winner moved to the Italian league in a £ 100 million move and is all set to appear in the famous white and black stripes. The English Premier League like always has been splurging money in abundance but how have the teams fared? Who’s included who in their squads and can the teams now compete with Pep’s Manchester City? Let’s take a detailed look at the English Premier League summer transfers 2018. Also, play fantasy football on FanFight & win cash daily.
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE SUMMER TRANSFERS 2018
ARSENAL
The major change for Arsenal Football Club this year was the casting out of Arsene Wenger. The French legend managed the London based club for 22 years, winning the Premier League 3 times and the FA Cup on 7 occasions. Unai Emery was signed by the Premier League giants on a two-year deal. Since his introduction, the likes of Stephen Lichtsteiner and Sokratis Papastathopoulos have been acquired. They’ve also signed Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira from Sampdoria. The complete list of players signed by Arsenal for the season 2018/19
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
STEPHEN LICHTSTEINER |
DEFENDER |
JUVENTUS |
FREE |
|
BERND LENO |
GOALKEEPER |
BAYERN LEVERKUSEN |
£19.2m |
|
SOKRATIS PAPASTATHOPOULOS |
DEFENDER |
BORUSSIA DORTMUND |
£17.7m |
|
LUCAS TORREIRA |
MIDFIELDER |
SAMPDORIA |
£26.5m |
|
MATTEO GUENDOUZI |
MIDFIELDER |
LORIENT |
£8m |
AFC BOURNEMOUTH
Bournemouth finished 12th in the previous season and with two new signings Eddie How will be looking to better his numbers this season. The cherries have built a reputation for playing fearless football and this season won’t be any different.
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
DAVID BROOKS |
MIDFIELDER |
SHEFFIELD UNITED |
£11.5m |
|
DIEGO RICO |
DEFENDER |
LEGANES |
£10.7m |
BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
Brighton’s transfer balance this season is -£44.3m but with the signings of Bissouma and Jahanbhaksh, the club will be looking to compete sturdily in the 2nd half of the table.
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
LEON BALOGUN |
DEFENDER |
MAINZ 05 |
FREE |
|
FLORIN ANDONE |
FORWARD |
DEPORTIVO |
£5.3m |
|
JOSEPH TOMLINSON |
DEFENDER |
YEOVIL |
UNDISCLOSED |
|
BERNARDO |
DEFENDER |
RB LEIPZIG |
£9m |
|
HUGO KETO |
GOALKEEPER |
ARSENAL |
FREE |
|
DAVID BUTTON |
GOALKEEPER |
FULHAM |
UNDISCLOSED |
|
YVES BISSOUMA |
MIDFIELDER |
LILLE |
£15m |
|
PERCY TAU |
FORWARD |
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS |
£3m |
|
ALIREZA JAHANBAKHSH |
MIDFIELDER |
AZ ALKMAAR |
£17m |
BURNLEY
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
VINNIE STEELS |
MIDFIELDER |
YORK CITY |
FREE |
CARDIFF CITY
One of the three promoted teams this season added 4 players to the squad. One in each position. How will The Bluebirds compete in English Football’s top tier? They play their first game of the season against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
JOSH MURPHY |
MIDFIELDER |
NORWICH CITY |
£11m |
|
GREG CUNNINGHAM |
DEFENDER |
PRESTON |
£4m |
|
ALEX SMITHIES |
GOALKEEPER |
QPR |
£3.5m |
|
BOBBY REID |
FORWARD |
BRISTOL CITY |
£10m |
CHELSEA
Antonio Conte after last year’s disastrous season was sacked and in came Maurizio Sarri. The manager with him also got the highly rated Jorginho. The Italian midfielder cost £50.4 million. Chelsea travel to the John Smith’s stadium for their opening game.
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
JORGINHO |
MIDFIELDER |
NAPOLI |
£50.4m |
|
ROB GREEN |
GOALKEEPER |
HUDDERSFIELD TOWN |
FREE |
CRYSTAL PALACE
Crystal Palace haven’t done any business this season but have managed to hold on to their squad to a nicety. They play Fulham in their season’s opener at The Craven Cottage.
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
VICENTE GUAITA |
GOALKEEPER |
GETAFE |
FREE |
EVERTON
Everton spent in excess of £150 million in the previous season but the rub of the green didn’t seem to go their way. This season, the inclusion of Richarlison might help them better their ranking on the points table. They play Wolves in their season’s opener.
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
RICHARLISON |
WINGER |
WATFORD |
£40m |
FULHAM
Fulham have made their way back into the Premier League and they’ve done some really smart business. The likes of Seri, Schurrle & Mitrovic are certain to add impetus to their attack. Can they hold poise and survive the Premier League’s pressure?
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
JEAN MICHAEL SERI |
MIDFIELDER |
NICE |
£25m |
|
MAXIME LE MARCHAND |
DEFENDER |
NICE |
£7.5m |
|
FABRI |
GOALKEEPER |
BESIKTAS |
£5m |
|
ANDRE SCHURRLE |
FORWARD |
BORUSSIA DORTMUND |
LOAN |
|
ALEKSANDAR MITROVIC |
FORWARD |
NEWCASTLE UNITED |
£22m |
HUDDERSFIELD TOWN
In Kongolo and Diakhaby, Huddersfield Town have made impressive signings. They’ll be tested from the word go. They play Chelsea first followed by a trip to the Etihad.
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
JONAS LOSSL |
GOALKEEPER |
MAINZ 05 |
£2.3m |
|
BEN HAMER |
GOALKEEPER |
LEICESTER CITY |
FREE |
|
TERENCE KONGOLO |
DEFENDER |
MONACO |
£17.5m |
|
RAMADHAN SOBHI |
FORWARD |
STOKE CITY |
£5.7m |
|
JUNINHO BACUNA |
MIDFIELDER |
FC GRONINGEN |
UNDISCLOSED |
|
ERIK DURM |
DEFENDER |
BORUSSIA DORTMUND |
UNDISCLOSED |
|
ADAMA DIAKHABY |
FORWARD |
MONACO |
£8m |
LEICESTER CITY
They let go of Riyad Mahrez to Manchester City but the 2016 champions have signed some quality players. Norwich City’s James Maddison, Porto’s Ricardo Pereira and Danny Ward from Liverpool make smart inclusions. They play Manchester United in the 2018/19 season’s opener.
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PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
RICARDO PEREIRA |
DEFENDER |
PORTO |
£17.5m |
|
JONNY EVANS |
DEFENDER |
WEST BROM |
£3.5m |
|
JAMES MADDISON |
MIDFIELDER |
NORWICH CITY |
£24m |
|
DANNY WARD |
GOALKEEPER |
LIVERPOOL |
£12.5m |
LIVERPOOL
They played brilliant football last year and this year they’ve signed some world class footballers. Liverpool spent £170 million and are strong contenders to nick the Premier League title this year. Jurgen Klopp has created a monster. Their quest for the title begins against West Ham United.
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
FABINHO |
MIDFIELDER |
MONACO |
£40m |
|
NABY KEITA |
MIDFIELDER |
RB LEIPZIG |
£52.8m |
|
XHERDAN SHAQIRI |
WINGER |
STOKE CITY |
£13.5m |
|
ALISSON |
GOALKEEPER |
AS ROMA |
£65m |
MANCHESTER CITY
Pep was very clear about his ideas for this year’s summer transfers. He said he wouldn’t get in many players and he’s lived up to it. However, Riyad Mahrez’s inclusion has only strengthened the already strong City legion. Can he defend the League title? City play Arsenal in their first fixture.
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
RIYAD MAHREZ |
WINGER |
LEICESTER CITY |
£60m |
|
CLAUDIO GOMES |
MIDFIELDER |
PSG |
FREE |
|
PHILIPPE SANDLER |
DEFENDER |
PEC ZWOLLE |
£2.6m |
MANCHESTER UNITED
The signing of Fred was a masterstroke and the special one is bound to include some big names before the transfer window closes. Can the Red Army lift the coveted title this year?
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
DIOGO DALOT |
DEFENDER |
PORTO |
£19m |
|
FRED |
MIDFIELDER |
SHAKHTAR DONETSK |
£43.7m |
|
LEE GRANT |
GOALKEEPER |
STOKE CITY |
£1.5m |
NEWCASTLE UNITED
Newcastle haven’t done massive business this year but they’ve got able resources in their squad. Their season kicks off as they take on an unchanged Tottenham HotSpur.
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
MARTIN DUBRAVKA |
GOALKEEPER |
SPARTA PRAGUE |
£4.5m |
|
KI SUNG-YUENG |
MIDFIELDER |
SWANSEA CITY |
FREE |
|
KENEDY |
WINGER |
CHELSEA |
LOAN |
|
FABIAN SCHAR |
DEFENDER |
DEPORTIVO LA CORUNA |
£3.6m |
SOUTHAMPTON
They almost got relegated in the previous season. The Saints, however, have always managed to challenge the best sides. This season, with the inclusion of Vestergaard and Mohamed Elyounoussi they’ll fight for a place in the top half of the table.
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
STUART ARMSTRONG |
MIDFIELDER |
CELTIC |
£7m |
|
MOHAMED ELYOUNOUSSI |
FORWARD |
BASEL |
£16m |
|
ANGUS GUNN |
GOALKEEPER |
MANCHESTER CITY |
£10m |
|
JANNIK VESTERGAARD |
DEFENDER |
BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH |
£18m |
WATFORD
Watford are going to miss the services of Richarlison in the midfield but The Hornets still have a decent side to compete against the League’s mightiest. Can they better their numbers?
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
BEN WILMOT |
DEFENDER |
STEVENAGE |
UNDISCLOSED |
|
GERARD DEULOFEU |
FORWARD |
BARCELONA |
£11.5m |
|
MARC NAVARRO |
DEFENDER |
ESPANYOL |
£3m |
|
ADAM MASINA |
DEFENDER |
BOLOGNA |
£3.5m |
|
KEN SEMA |
MIDFIELDER |
OSTERSUND |
£1m |
|
BEN FOSTER |
GOALKEEPER |
WEST BROM |
£4m |
WEST HAM UNITED
West Ham acquired Felipe Anderson from Lazio and the midfielder will be a certain starter for The Hammers. They also have signed Yarmalenko from Dortmund and he too is a nifty footballer. Manuel Pelligrini will manage the side and if the players adapt to his style of football the opponents will have a lot of defending to do.
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
RYAN FREDERICKS |
DEFENDER |
FULHAM |
FREE |
|
ISSA DIOP |
DEFENDER |
TOULOUSE |
£22m |
|
LUKASZ FABIANSKI |
GOALKEEPER |
SWANSEA CITY |
£7m |
|
JACK WILSHERE |
MIDFIELDER |
ARSENAL |
FREE |
|
ANDRIY YARMALENKO |
FORWARD |
BORUSSIA DORTMUND |
£17.5m |
|
FABIAN BALBUENA |
DEFENDER |
CORINTHIANS |
£3.5m |
|
FELIPE ANDERSON |
MIDFIELDER |
LAZIO |
£33.5m |
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERER’S
Rui Patricio had a good outing at the FIFA World Cup 2018. The shot-stopper’s move from Portugal is a massive positive and with the likes of Benik Afobe and Diogo Jota, the Wolves have their goal scoring department strongly guarded. Can they avoid the feared relegation zone? Their first fixture; Everton at home.
|
PLAYER |
POSITION |
FROM |
FEE |
|
BENIK AFOBE |
FORWARD |
BOURNEMOUTH |
£10m |
|
WILLY BOLY |
DEFENDER |
PORTO |
£10m |
|
DIOGO JOTA |
FORWARD |
ATLETICO MADRID |
£12.6m |
|
RAUL JIMENEZ |
FORWARD |
BENEFICA |
LOAN |
|
RUI PATRICIO |
GOALKEEPER |
SPORTING CP |
FREE |
|
LEO BONATINI |
FORWARD |
AL-HILAL FC |
£5m |
|
RUBEN VINAGRE |
DEFENDER |
MONACO |
£2m |
|
PAULO ALVES |
MIDFIELDER |
LIVERPOOL |
FREE |
|
JOAO MOUTINHO |
MIDFIELDER |
MONACO |
£5m |
|
JONNY CASTRO OTTO |
DEFENDER |
ATLETICO MADRID |
LOAN |
The final day of the English Premier League summer transfers 2018 is only 8 days away and teams like Tottenham Spurs and Crystal Palace are yet to make major signings. There are plenty of rumours surrounding the English Premier League but how many of them will go through? This year’s league is going to be an absolute humdinger and fantasy football on FanFight is only a week away.
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