Premier League Big 6 Summer signings rated. How have the new signings performed since joining their respective clubs in the summer.
With the race for a top 4 finish getting closer by the season, the big 6 of the Premier League stocked themselves with new arrivals to strengthen their side and achieve their respective goals. In January now, we have enough data to see how many of them have helped improve their sides and how many have languished in a new outfit.
Also read: The Big 6 and their weirdest transfer rumours this January
With that out of the way, let us now look at the all the new entrants in the big 6 and what difference have they made in their new teams.
Premier League Big 6 Summer signings rated
Manchester City
Angelino
Angelino was bought back to the club from PSV in the summer. However, he hasn’t done anything of note since rejoining Manchester City. A cumulative showing of 422 minutes in 24 games shows how sparingly he has been used and when he does play, he hasn’t shown a good enough reason to be picked more regularly.
Rating: 4.5/10
Rodrigo
Manchester City met the terms of Rodrigo’s €70 million release clause to bring him in as a future replacement for the ageing Fernandinho. However, the loss of Laporte to a long-term injury saw the two playing together several times.
Rodri has so far proven to be a versatile player for Manchester player and already adds more to the side’a attacking play, Fernandinho is still superior of the two when it comes to the defensive aspect of the game. This is where Rodri will himself admit that he still has work to do.
Rating: 7/10
Joao Cancelo
With Benjamin Mendy on the left and Kyle Walker on the right, Cancelo has seen limited game time this season so far. However, considering the number of games City will play in the 2nd half of the campaign, Cancelo will likely play more games.
However, whenever Cancelo has played, he has proved to be an excellent purchase for the side. He is easily one of the best in his position and is a versatile enough to play on the right side in the wings and can play on the left at the back as well.
Rating: 6/10
Scott Carson
The 34-year old joined Manchester City on loan from Derby County this season as a back up to Ederson and Claudio Bravo. He is yet to play a match for the side and is merely there in the unlikely scenario that the keepers ahead of him get injured or suspended.
Rating: Withheld
Liverpool
Adrian
With Simon Mignolet leaving the club in the summer, Liverpool signed Adrian on a free transfer in the summer. Adrian has mostly warmed the bench with Alisson on goal. However, Adrian has still played a number of matches following the Brazilian’s injury and suspension and has proved to be a worthy stand by.
Rating: 6.5/10
Sepp vab den Berg
The Dutch centreback joined the club in the summer for a fee of £1.3 million, which could potentially rise up to £4.4 million if all agreed clauses are activated. He is yet to make his Premier League debut but has made 3 appearances in the Carabao Cup.
Although the fans understand the need to be patient with the recently turned 18-year old, he still has a lot to add to his game before making the transition to the first team.
Rating: Withheld
Harvey Elliot
Harvey Elliot joined Liverpool in the summer. The 16-year old has since impressed many with his showing in the youth games. His performance has earned him a senior spot in 3 Carabao Cup matches, 2 Fa Cup matches and even one substitute appearance in the Premier League.
Rating: Withheld
Tottenham
Tanguy Ndombele
Tottenham’s record signing has had a mixed season so far. He made a glorious debut providing an assist with his first touch after coming in as a substitute against Juventus in the pre-season. He also scored a goal on his Premier league debut against Aston Villa.
However, the rest of his season at North London has been plagued with injuries. The midfielder has on very few occasions played out the entire 90 minutes and has even failed to make the squad several times. When fit, Ndombele is often their most consistent player. However, his failure to remain so for long durations has cost him and his side heavily this season.
Rating: 6/10
Giovani Lo Celso
Tottenham bought in Giovani Lo Celso from Real Betis in the summer on a loan with an option to buy. The 23-year-old has been phenomenal for the club so far in the few chances he has received. His goal involvement may be less than desirable but his work rate is second to none in the league.
He can help guide the ball forward while also offering much more in defence than the players Totteham currently have in advance positions. It seems but a formality that he will officially become a Tottenham player by next summer much to the delight of the fans.
Rating: 5.5/10
Ryan Sessegnon
Ryan Sessegnon joined Spurs for a reported fee of £25 million. Sessegnon has only played a handful of times for Tottenham this season and despite the obvious quality on display, this hasn’t necessarily translated into performances.
Sessegnon has been employed as a left-back and a left wing. However, it is the more defensive option that he looks comfortable in. It is still early days and Tottenham would do well to be patient with him. However, as of now, he hasn’t added much value to the squad.
Rating: 5/10
Jack Clarke
The 19-year old is another who Tottenham have purchased with an eye to the future from Leeds United for a fee believed to be in the region of £10 million, with further add ons. As part of the deal, Clarke was immediately sent back to Leeds United on loan. However, the lack of playing time given to him has seen Tottenham call the teenager back and sent to Queen Parks Rangers now.
As of now, Clarke is yet to make an appearance for Tottenham. However, the youngster is said to be a versatile forward who can play on either side of the wings and even play in the centre if required and could prove to be an asset to the club in the future.
Rating: Withheld
Kion Etete
Following a successful trial with Tottenham, the 18-year old joined the club in the summer from Notts County for £200,000. The tall striker is said to be one for the future and could become a Tottenham regular sometime in the future. However, at the moment, he is yet to represent the senior side although he regularly plays in the youth team.
Rating: withheld
Chelsea
Christian Pulisic
Technically, Pulisic became a Chelsea player by January last year. However, he only joined the club in the summer, making this his first season in the Premier league. The American winger found it hard to find a place in the Chelsea squad in the beginning. However, a perfect hat-trick against Burnley helped him get more chances in the playing 11 before he sealed his place in the starting lineup.
In 12 starts for Chelsea, Pulisic has recorded 5 goals and 2 assists in the Premier League for the Blues and has become an integral component of Frank Lampard’s side. So much so, that the club have struggled in the league since his absence through injury in the last month or so.
Rating: 6/10
Mateo Kovacic
Despite a transfer embargo, Chelsea managed to bring in Kovacic after triggering the buy option on his loan deal from Real Madrid. He has easily been one of Chelsea’s best player this season and has won the Chelsea fans over with his vision, range, and abilities.
Kovacic has played 15 games for Chelsea this season and has made 9 starts so far. He has a passing accuracy of 90% and has contributed to 3 assists and a goal in the premier league. He has also played all but one game for Chelsea in the Champions league so far.
Rating: 6.5/10
Manchester United
Daniel James
Daniel James joined Manchester United from Swansea for a reported fee of £15 million. He had a terrific start to life at Old Trafford scoring a goal on his debut after coming on as a substitute. He scored 3 goals in 4 matches to be named United’s player of the month for August.
Since then however, James has suffered a dip in form and despite being one of the better players in the squad, is yet to recreate the magic from his first month with the club.
Rating: 5/10
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
The 22-year old joined the club from Crystal Palace summer and has become a constant name in the playing 11. The right back has endeared the fans with his tackling. However, his lack of attacking presence is a cause of worry for the club.
Wan Bissaka is undoubtedly an upgrade on what the club had in it’s ranks. However, he is far from a finished product at the moment.
Rating: 5.5/10
Harry Maguire
The World’s most expensive defender has been at the receiving end of a lot of criticism since joining Manchester United in the summer. However, contrary to belief, the England international has undoubtedly improved the backline at Old Trafford.
However, just like the two players above him, the improvements have not come with consistency. Although, Maguire has been more reliable than the James and Wan-Bissaka.
Rating: 6.5/10
Arsenal
Gabriel Martinelli
Martinelli has been a sensation for Arsenal this season. He has played 13 games for Arsenal in the premier league and has made 5 starts. He has scored 3 times in the league and a further 3 more in the Europa league and 4 in the Carabao Cup.
In total, he has played 22 games for Arsenal this season and has scored 10 goals despite only making 12 starts. At 18, Martinelli is definitely one for the future at the Emirates.
Rating: 6/10
Dani Ceballos
Ceballos joined Arsenal on a season long loan deal from Real Madrid in the summer. However, barring the game against Burnley where he provided 2 assists, the Spaniard has had a rather lacklustre time at the Emirates with reports claiming that he wants Real Madrid to find him a new club.
Rating: 4.5/10
Nicolas Pepe
Arsenal’s club record signing has shown flashes of brilliance but on the whole has flattered to deceive. A return of 3 goals and 3 assists so far is way below expectations. However, fans will agree that the quality is there for all to see and will hope that Mikel Arteta manages to salvage the player into the player the fans want him to be.
Rating: 6/10
Kieran Tierney
Kieran Teirney joined Arsenal in the summer from Celtic despite being injured. He made his first team debut for Arsenal in the EFL Cup on September 24. However, he suffered another injury a little over a month later and is yet to return since.
The left back has played well in the 11 games he played for Arsenal. However, he has spent more time in the medical room than on the pitch since his arrival at North London.
Rating: 4/10
David Luiz
David Luiz joined Arsenal from Chelsea in the summer to fix their backline, Luiz has been very questionable in defence and has looked clueless at times. However, it was always going to be a tough ask expecting him to fix Arsenal woes at the back.
Luiz is undoubtedly a leader and it shows on the field. However, he is clearly past his prime and for all his efforts and apart from the odd good game, he is much more susceptible to brain fades in the game now.
Rating: 5/10
William Saliba
French teenager, William Saliba was purchased from Saint-Etienne and sent back on loan to the same club as part of the deal. The 18-year old defender has played 5 games this season so far and will join Arsenal next season.
Rating: Withheld
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