Not all signings work out, but a few go on to become key parts of their team or even club legends and record-breakers. The latest example of a signing gone very right is Cole Palmer at Chelsea . There was a lot expected of the 22-year-old when he joined from Manchester City — and surprise that Pep Guardiola let him go — but few could have expected him to reach the heights he has already achieved at Chelsea, with him now being talked about as the best player in the Premier League .
From forwards who became world stars to loyal club men who were brought in for next to nothing, our writers have picked one signing from each Premier League club who went on to exceed expectations at their club. Some go way back and some are from the most recent transfer windows. Arsenal : Leandro Trossard Rewind to January 2023 and it looked like Mykhailo Mudryk was the man Arsenal would choose to bolster their attack to challenge Manchester City for the Premier League.
Instead, Chelsea signed the Ukraine winger and Arsenal pivoted to Leandro Trossard from Brighton. Trossard’s trajectory since has gone nowhere but up. The Belgian fit in seamlessly, assisting 10 and scoring one goal in his first half-season.
His influence switched in 2023-24 as he scored 17 goals and assisted two, becoming one of Arsenal’s most reliable forwards in their second title race with City. Advertisement He has been similarly effective this season, with two important goals, an assist and a cross deflected in to lead.
