The best Premier League transfer XI of the summer so far - including Tottenham, Liverpool, and Aston Villa signings

A whole host of big money deals will take place across the Premier League between now and September - but what of the deals that have been completed so far?
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The summer transfer window is a month old and hundreds of millions of pounds have switched hands between Premier League clubs and their rivals across the continent already.

The trading will continue for another seven weeks and there are several big deals set to be announced over the coming days, with Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber both said to be on the brink of joining Arsenal, and Newcastle United are making progress in their bid to sign Leicester City star Harvey Barnes.

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But what of the first month of the window and the deals that have been completed? 3AddedMinutes puts together a team of the players that have made eye-catching switches this summer.

GK - Guglielmo Vicario (Empoli to Tottenham Hotspur)

Guglielmo Vicario will rival Hugo Lloris for the Tottenham Hotspur number 1 shirt (Image: Getty Images)Guglielmo Vicario will rival Hugo Lloris for the Tottenham Hotspur number 1 shirt (Image: Getty Images)
Guglielmo Vicario will rival Hugo Lloris for the Tottenham Hotspur number 1 shirt (Image: Getty Images)

Speculation over the future of long-serving Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris has been ongoing over the last 12 months as he enters the final year of his current deal with the North London club. The French stopper will have new competition this season after Spurs completed a move for Empoli’s Guglielmo Vicario, who has received call-ups to the Italy squad but is yet to make his senior debut.

DEF - Nathan Collins (Wolves to Brentford)

Nathan Collins’ Premier League career hasn’t gone to plan so far, but he’s still young and is appreciated by all at Wolves.Nathan Collins’ Premier League career hasn’t gone to plan so far, but he’s still young and is appreciated by all at Wolves.
Nathan Collins’ Premier League career hasn’t gone to plan so far, but he’s still young and is appreciated by all at Wolves.

With much of the focus on the shrewd signings made by Brighton and Hove Albion in recent years, Brentford’s own business has gone under the radar, but bringing in Collins could be an inspired piece of work. The Republic of Ireland international has spent the past two seasons in the Premier League after joining Wolves from Burnley last summer and he will hope to continue his improvement under Thomas Frank.

DEF - Jordan Beyer (Borussia Monchengladbach to Burnley)

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A key figure in Burnley’s impressive Championship title win, Beyer is now a permanent member of Vincent Kompany’s squad after making a £12m switch to Turf Moor. A Germany Under-21, Beyer will look to prove himself in the Premier League in a bid to push towards a place at senior level this season.

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DEF - Mads Andersen (Barnsley to Luton Town)

Joined Barnsley back in 2019 from Danish side Horsens and made 175 appearances for the Tykes, scoring six goals during his four years at Oakwell. Has just been signed by the Hatters for an undisclosed fee this week, as he will now realise his dream of being a Premier League player next term.Joined Barnsley back in 2019 from Danish side Horsens and made 175 appearances for the Tykes, scoring six goals during his four years at Oakwell. Has just been signed by the Hatters for an undisclosed fee this week, as he will now realise his dream of being a Premier League player next term.
Joined Barnsley back in 2019 from Danish side Horsens and made 175 appearances for the Tykes, scoring six goals during his four years at Oakwell. Has just been signed by the Hatters for an undisclosed fee this week, as he will now realise his dream of being a Premier League player next term.

Luton are this season’s fairytale story but there is no doubt the Hatters are up against it as they prepare for life in the Premier League. Their summer transfer business will be crucial and the addition of former Barnsley defender Andersen could be a smart piece of business. Although the giant Dane is stepping up from League One, he has shown plenty of ability in making over 100 appearances for the Tykes during their time in the Championship.

MF - James Maddison (Leicester City to Tottenham Hotspur)

James Maddison of Leicester looks on during the Premier League match between Leicester City  (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)James Maddison of Leicester looks on during the Premier League match between Leicester City  (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
James Maddison of Leicester looks on during the Premier League match between Leicester City (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

The England star was always going to make a move back to the Premier League following Leicester’s relegation into the Championship - the only issue was where he would be plying his trade after Maddison reportedly received interest from a number of top tier clubs. Spurs won the race for his services and it will be intriguing to see how the attacking midfielder progresses under new manager Ange Postecoglou.

MF - Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton and Hove Albion to Liverpool)

A World Cup winner and a proven Premier League talent, Mac Allister has enjoyed a rapid rise during his time on the South Coast and has now become the latest Seagulls star to earn a big money move. Liverpool’s need for something of a refresh in their midfield options has been well-documented across the media and the Argentina international feels like he is exactly what they need if they are to move on from an underwhelming season.

MF - Sandro Tonali (AC Milan to Newcastle United)

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

The Italy international officially arrived at Newcastle last week as he become the latest eye-catching addition to Eddie Howe’s Champions League-bound squad. He will form part of a mouthwatering midfield duo with the highly-talented Bruno Guimaraes and will hope to help the Magpies progress in the Premier League and on their return to the continental football.

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MF - Youri Tielemans (Leicester City to Aston Villa)

It is safe to say Tielemans had a nightmare of a season when Leicester were relegated from the Premier League as the promise of his previous three campaigns at the King Power Stadium became a distant memory. However, signing a 60-time capped Belgium international with vast experience of the Premier League and European football on a free transfer is excellent business for Villa and you wouldn’t rule out something of a renaissance under Unai Emery.

FW - Dominik Szoboszlai (RB Leipzig to Liverpool)

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Dominik Szoboszlai. Picture: ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images

The Hungary international’s stats tell you everything about what he can offer Liverpool following his big money move from RB Leipzig. A total of 20 goals and 22 assists in 91 appearances for the Bundesliga clubs will add further spark to Jurgen Klopp’s squad and, perhaps more intriguingly, Szoboszlai’s versatility will hand the Reds boss a major boost and he looks for more flexability in his midfield and forward line.

FW - Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig to Chelsea)

Nkunku is the latest high profile player to arrive at Chelsea. (Getty Images)Nkunku is the latest high profile player to arrive at Chelsea. (Getty Images)
Nkunku is the latest high profile player to arrive at Chelsea. (Getty Images)

The ten-cap France international had been heavily linked with several clubs after firing 70 goals and providing 56 assists in just 172 appearances for RB Leipzig. He will now look to give Chelsea the regular goalscorer they have been lacking for a number of years and help Mauricio Pochettino become a success during his first season in charge at Stamford Bridge.

FW - Joao Pedro (Watford to Brighton and Hove Albion)

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Heavily linked with a move to Newcastle United over recent transfer windows, the Brazilian youngster will look to follow in the footsteps of several of his new team-mates by enhancing his reputation in the colours of Brighton this season. Twenty four goals and nine assists in 109 appearances for Watford may seem underwhelming but there is no doubt the 21-year-old has the potential and ability to shine in the Premier League.

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