Lukas Podolski
Signing fee: Around £10m
Previous Club: Cologne
Position: Striker
Verdict: Podolski who can play as a left winger and also as a second striker could just be perfect for Arsenal. With more than 100 International caps for Germany he is got all the experience and the physical attributes that is needed to play in the premier league.
Prediction: Podolski would be a success provided he puts his head down and work hard.
Olivier Giroud
Signing fee: £12.8m
Previous Club: Montpellier
Position: Striker
Verdict: Giroud was the top scored in the French league last season with 21 goals in 36 appearances for Montpellier. He is a physical player who is good in air and can hold the ball upfront. Just breaking into the International team for France he will have all the confidence in the world to try and prove his worth in the Premier league
Prediction: Would initially struggle with the pace and intensity of the premier league but can manage it by the second half of the season
Jan Vertonghen
Signing fee: Undisclosed fee
Previous Club: Ajax
Position: Central Defender
Verdict: A central defender with more than 150 appearances for Ajax who and is only 25. Definitely a nice fit for Tottenham. His versatility of playing at left back he adds more value to his case.
Prediction: A decent First season
Marko Marin
Signing fee: Around £10m
Previous Club: Werder Bremen
Position: Winger, Attacking Midfielder
Verdict: A Ridiculous signing considering the fact that he is not a proven midfielder even in the Bundesliga. He has lots of talent in the bag but has to work hard if we wants to shine in the Premier league
Prediction: Will have a long and tough First season in the premier league and will have to work hard for the starting place.
Eden Hazard
Signing fee: £32m
Previous Club: Lille
Position: Attacking Midfielder, Winger
Verdict: With a price tag of £32m , Chelsea fans would be hoping to see some first class football from the Belgium Midfielder. Hazard is one of the hottest prospects of Europe and with the age on his side he can learn quickly and adapt to life in Premier league
Prediction: Will initially take time to settle down, but once he settles down he can add an attacking flare up front for Chelsea
shinji kagawa
Signing fee: Initial amount of initial £12m, which could go up to £12m depending on performances
Previous Club: Borussia Dortmund
Position: Attacking Midfielder, Winger
Verdict : A talented , strong Asian lad who has pace and skills. Would be perfect for Manchester United as he comes as a bargain buy from Sir Alex Ferguson
Prediction: Would have a good Number of assists , provided he starts enough matches.
