Premier League clubs spent a record £1.9billion ($2.05bn) during the summer transfer window, more than Spain’s La Liga, Italy’s Serie A and Germany’s Bundesliga combined.
There were the headline-grabbing deals — Erling HaalandTo Manchester City Raheem SterlingTo Chelsea among them — but also plenty of transfers that had a lower profile but already look like proving shrewd business.
The Athletic writers evaluate which players have had the greatest impact on each club.
In Arsenal’s case, the question of which signing has been the most impressive has a straightforward answer: Gabriel Jesus.
It is difficult to overstate the significance of the Brazilian’s impact since his summer arrival from Manchester City. Four goals in seven Premier League games is an impressive tally, but Jesus has had a transformative effect on Arsenal’s front line that goes far beyond that. His movement, pressing, and dribbling abilities, as well as his penalty-box instincts, have given life to their attack.
