There's been a lot of focus on poor Premier League signings over the past few seasons. Most of these sins have been committed by Chelsea and Manchester United, though these recruitment blunders have been witnessed throughout the league.
This seems to prove how difficult it can be to get good value for your money when every selling club knows how well-resourced you are. However, it's not all bad news for Premier League sporting directors. Amid this deluge of disappointment, there's been other signings that have thrived at their new clubs during the 2023-24 season.
From free agents rekindling the magic of their youth, to record-breaking fees being forgotten about in a matter of games, GOAL takes a look at some of the players that have bucked the trend. Here are the 21 best signings of the Premier League season: