Take five: Super signings

Memphis Depay (PSV to Manchester United)

Depay has some way to go to reach those heady heights but the 21-year-old’s pace and trickery could light up the Premier League.

There’s end product to go with the style too, as 22 goals in 30 games last season proves, while his prowess from free-kicks will add a dimension United have lacked since Ronaldo’s exit. His £25m (€35.7m) fee may, in time, be seen as a bargain.

Petr Cech (Chelsea to Arsenal)

With the possible exception of Jens Lehmann, Arsenal have not had a goalkeeper who inspires confidence since David Seaman. Until now.

Roman Abramovich’s decision to let Cech join a title rival was one of the more surprising transfers of the summer and could lead to friction with Jose Mourinho should Arsenal emerge as the big threat to Chelsea.

Cech’s experience, assurance and winning mentality will be a huge asset to Arsenal and Chelsea could rue their owner’s act of generosity to one of his greatest servants.

Aleksandar Mitrovic (Anderlecht to Newcastle)

Magpies supporters have had little to cheer in recent seasons, but they could have a new hero to worship in the Serbian. The 20-year-old has the physique to thrive in England and a record of 36 goals in 69 games shows he knows where the net is.

The Premier League is a step up in class, but Mitrovic, who has spoken of his ambition to emulate Alan Shearer, has the confidence and raw ability to prove good value at £13m (€18.5m).

Dimitri Payet (Marseille to West Ham)

The Hammers look to have done a shrewd bit of business in landing a player who topped the assist chart in Ligue 1 with 17 in 36 games last season. From Europe’s top five leagues last season, only Lionel Messi made more successful through ball passes. Payet doesn’t score enough, but if he maintains his delivery rate, he’ll be a snip at £10.7m (€15.3m).

Yohan Cabaye (Paris St Germain to Crystal Palace)

It speaks volumes for the Eagles’ growth in their time in the Premier League that they could attract a player of such class.

Cabaye will add star quality and guile to a workmanlike side and his range of passing should bring the best out of speedsters Yannick Bolasie and Wilfried Zaha. Snaring the former Newcastle star for £10m (€14.3m) might just prove the transfer coup of the summer.