Viasport — Ranking Premier League Clubs’ Transfer Window

So many clubs been in their transfer activities, leaving me us both impressed and baffled. Some moves are incredible, while others just make us scratch our heads. So, let's dive into a ranking of each club's summer transfer business. We’re sure this will spark some debate.

20th - Wolves

This has been one of the worst summer transfer windows. Wolves lost a plethora of key players. It's like waking up on Christmas morning to find out you've been robbed. Ruben Neves left for Saudi, Nathan Collins for Brentford, and Conor Coady to Leicester. They made Matheus Cunha a permanent deal, and hero Matt Doherty is back from Atletico Madrid, but it feels like a mere consolation.

19th - Luton Town

Their summer shopping is barely existent. The new signings, like goalkeepers Thomas Kaminski and Tim Krul are hardly groundbreaking. One bright spot might be Rotherham winger Chiedozie Ogbene, but overall, it's a weak transfer season.

18th - Sheffield United

At first glance, their window looks bad with the loss of key players. But they've got some potential in signings like Austin Trusty, Vini Souza, and Gustavo Hamer. Their gamble on young striker Cameron Archer could be a risk or reward.

17th - Crystal Palace

They've hardly made any significant moves, with the exception of a £20 million deal for Brazil's Matheus Franca and a quality buy in Dean Henderson from Manchester United. Their other acquisitions, like Rob Holding from Arsenal, are underwhelming.

16th – Nottingham Forest

In true Nottingham Forest standard, they ended up signing 10 players on deadline day, once again doing a ridicolous amount of transfers during a window. Ibrahim Sangaré joins from PSV Eindhoven, while Anthony Elanga comes from Manchester United. It’s all over the place once again, but some decent players have joined. Brennan Johnson was sold to Tottenham for a staggering 55 million pounds, and that might have saved their window.

15th – Brentford

Their transfer decisions have been questionable, especially letting go of their main goalkeeper David Raya. Though they've signed a few potential talents, it mostly seems like they're overpaying for mediocre talent.

14th – Fulham

Their decision to sell Alexander Mitrovic was shocking. However, some of their acquisitions, like Calvin Bassey and Adama Traore, show promise. The window has been a mixed bag.

13th - Burnley

Burnley has been active this window. They signed James Trafford from Man City and brought in players like Zeki Amdouni from Basel for £18 million and Sander Berge from Sheffield United. However, many of these signings seem flashier than substance, lacking the potential to excite fans.

12th - Everton

We have mixed feelings about Everton's transfer window. While we appreciate the signing of Ashley Young on a free, as well as the addition Arnaut Danjuma on loan, and 26-year-old winger Jack Harrison from Leeds, we’re not completely sold on their moves. Furthermore, they spent £40 million on two strikers, including 19-year-old Youseff Chermiti from Sporting Lisbon with only four professional goals and 25-year-old Portuguese striker Beto, who netted 10 goals last season but hasn't played for Portugal. Overall, Everton's window was decent but risky.

11th - Tottenham

They made the monumental decision of selling Harry Kane to Bayern Munich for £100 million. While they've signed some promising talents like Mickey van de Ven from Wolfsburg and Manor Solomon, the highlight is acquiring James Madison from Leicester for £40 million. Despite the good moves, the missed chance to sign Barcelona's Ansu Fati and the mediocre deal for Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest disrupts their window.

10th - Brighton

There's a buzz around Brighton's transfers. While they've made commendable signings like João Pedro and Mahmoud Dahoud, they've also let go of crucial players, albeit getting over 100 million pounds for Moises Caicedo. The loan deal for Ansu Fati, however, is intriguing.

9th - Arsenal

Arsenal had a questionable window. They sold Granit Xhaka and replaced him with £100 million-rated Declan Rice from West Ham. They also brought in Jurrien Timber from Ajax and Kai Havertz from Chelsea, though the latter seems like a potential flop. The decision to let Kieran Tierney go on loan and not strengthen their attacking options further complicates matters.

8th - Newcastle

Newcastle made some future-focused signings. They sold Allan Saint-Maximin to Al-Ahli to fund the acquisition of Harvey Barnes from Leicester. Noteworthy signings include a £60 million Sandro Tonali from AC Milan and Tino Livramento from Southampton. The aim seems to be building a team for the coming years.

7th - Manchester United

Manchester United made some commendable moves. They secured a capable goalkeeper, enhancing their defensive options, and brought in midfield strength with Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat. Overall, their signings seem to improve the squad.

6th - Manchester City

A mixed bag for the champions. Allowing your treble-winning captain go off to Barcelona for free is actually shocking, regardless of contract length. Selling Cole Palmer to a Premier League rival is also a weird one. Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte both left for Saudi Arabia. However, Manchester City has enough squad depth to let 15 more players leave wherever they like. They are stacked with talent and world class players, and have brought in even more. Josko Gvardiol has joined from RB Leipzig, Jeremy Doku from Rennes, and Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea. It’s difficult to say if they’ve strengthened their squad all around after the departure of the previous mentioned players, but it needs to be said that the players brought in are class. An above average transfer window, and we are sure they will win the league this year as well.

5th - Liverpool

Throughout the summer, Liverpool's fans have voiced concerns about the transfer window. But, is it really that bad? Just consider the players that have been sold – were they essential? Liverpool has also made notable additions: Dominik Szoboslai from RB Leipzig might be the new Steven Gerrard, Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton, and Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich. All are top-notch acquisitions. Not to forget the £20 million addition, Watari Endo, even if he's destined for the bench. Despite the outcry from fans, Liverpool's window looks promising.

4th - Chelsea

Chelsea's approach to this transfer window feels like a massive clean-up. It's as dramatic as the infamous Red Wedding from Game of Thrones, with 10 first-team players sold. Some sales might be regrettable. Selling Cesar to Atletico Madrid could leave a leadership vacuum, reminiscent of John Terry's departure to Aston Villa. However, they've also added fresh talents like Robert Sanchez, Axel Disasi, Romeo Lavia, and Nicholas Jackson Moises Caicedo cost them a staggering 115 million from Brighton. And impressively, they secured Cole Palmer from Manchester City for £40 million.

3rd - Aston Villa

Villa's transfer window has been exceptional. Securing Yuri Tielemans, despite his recent form, at a bargain is commendable. The acquisition of high-demand players like Pau Torres and Moussa Diaby showcases their ambition. Adding Barcelona's French center-back Clement Lenglet on loan was also a masterstroke.

2nd - Bournemouth

Bournemouth's transfer window has been surprisingly robust. They retained their star players and invested over £100 million. Notable transfers include Alex Scott from Bristol City and Tyler Adams, the USA captain. Following in Pep Guardiola's footsteps, they've also revamped their defense with Milos Kerkez and Max Aarons. By Bournemouth's standards, this window might be their best ever.

1st - West Ham

A month ago, West Ham's transfer window seemed bleak, especially after selling Declan Rice for £100 million. However, their August dealings turned things around. They've acquired talents like Edson Alvarez, James Ward-Prowse from Southampton, and the star playmaker from Ajax, Mohammed Kudus. While there may be doubts about the £20 million signing Konstantinos Mavropanos, the potential return of Jesse Lingard under David Moyes is promising. This window might be West Ham's best in recent years.

Ranking Premier League Clubs’ Transfer Window