The best five deals of the transfer window

Considering Arsenal were pleading poverty at the start of the window, the capture of a player who has been of interest to every big club on the planet was a huge statement of intent from the Emirates’ new-look recruitment team.

1 Nicolas Pepe (Lille to Arsenal): Considering Arsenal were pleading poverty at the start of the window, the capture of a player who has been of interest to every big club on the planet (and for a club record €75m) was a huge statement of intent from the Emirates’ new-look recruitment team.

Winger Pepe has the potential to excite Arsenal fans, and after their recent frustrations, they are in need of some excitement. There’s every reason to believe he’ll be a huge hit in the Premier League.