Who will be the 2024-25 Premier League's best signing? GOAL writers make their predictions

Mark Doyle: Riccardo Calafiori should prove an excellent addition to Arsenal’s squad. The classy and versatile Italy international is the kind of technically-gifted player that Mikel Arteta absolutely adores. Expect Calafiori to impress no matter whenever he plays, and wherever he plays - whether it’s at centre-back, left-back or even in midfield. However, the most exciting addition to the Premier League could well be Savinho, the Brazilian box of tricks that Manchester City have brought in following his loan spell at Girona. Even neutrals should enjoy watching Savinho and Jeremy Doku tormenting full-backs with their devastating dribbling skills.

Amee Ruszkai: This is a tough one because it hasn't been that eye-catching a transfer window from Premier League teams, and perhaps the fact I'm going to choose a loan-turned-permanent deal best sums that up, as I'll say Omari Hutchinson's £18m move to Ipswich. The former Chelsea and Arsenal youngster absolutely lit up the Championship last season to help the Tractor Boys win promotion, and keeping hold of him could go a long way to helping them stay up on their top-flight return, as he has the ability to win matches on his own.

Stephen Darwin: Riccardo Calafiori looked the part at Euro 2024 and he should command a place in Mikel Arteta's starting XI from the off, with left-back having been a problem area in the Gunners' failed title pursuit. Solid defensively and comfortable on the ball going forward, he'll complement the likes of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard perfectly when he is played on the left, while he's also just as adept at slotting in at centre-back. In what has been a pretty uninspiring transfer window so far, Calafiori to Arsenal looks the best of the bunch.

Richard Martin: Savinho spearheaded Girona's unlikely La Liga title bid last season, ravaging defences down both the left and right wing with his unpredictable runs, notching nine goals and 10 assists as the Catalans finished third to gatecrash the Champions League. The Brazilian has been compared to Vinicius Jr for his dribbling ability and is set to lead the Selecao's attack alongside the Real Madrid star for many years to come. He has been valued as a £100-million ($127m) player, but Manchester City signed him for £30m ($38m) from sister club Troyes thanks to their multi-club model. If Pep Guardiola can add tactical discipline to the 20-year-old's toolkit, then City will have another formidable forward among their armoury.

Tom Maston: While I believe the arrival of teenagers Leny Yoro, Archie Gray and Dean Huijsen into the Premier League will all prove to be transfer masterstrokes over the course of the next few years, I'm not sold on how much of an immediate impact they will have in 2024-25. Therefore, I'm going to go for Aston Villa winning the battle to sign Ian Maatsen from Chelsea. The Netherlands full-back wasn't given a fair chance at Stamford Bridge last term, but was superb while on loan at Borussia Dortmund during the second half of the season as his front-footed approach caused opposition defenders nightmares in both the Bundesliga and Champions League. The £37.5m fee might seem a bit steep, but at just 22, Maatsen has plenty of time to repay that amount and then some at Villa Park.

Krishan Davis: It's been a pretty quiet transfer window so there's not much to go off, but signing a player of Daichi Kamada's quality feels like a real coup for a club the size of Crystal Palace - especially on a free transfer. The attacking midfielder struggled in Italy last season with Lazio, but a reunion with Oliver Glasner in south London could bring the best out of the Japan international, who is an ideal fit for the Austrian's attacking brand of play. He could well be expected to step up as Palace's No.10 if Eberechi Eze moves on.

Matt O'Connor-Simpson: Riccardo Calafiori was hardly a bargain at £42 million (£53.5m), but all the signs point to him being a perfect fit for Arsenal’s backline. The Gunners already had the tightest defence in the Premier League last season and the Italian’s physicality and timing in the tackle will only make them more fearsome without the ball. Calafiori should help unlock Arsenal’s much-maligned left side too, lessening the creative burdens on Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka while getting the best out of Gabriel Martinelli. Overall, it looks like very smart business.

James Westwood: Tottenham's £30m capture of Archie Gray was the biggest coup of the summer. The 18-year-old was the driving force behind Leeds' Championship promotion bid, displaying technical quality and composure far beyond his years, and will add a new dimension to Ange Postecoglou's midfield. Gray should slot straight into the Australian's line up because he's already shown he's physically ready for the step up to Premier League level, and Spurs might be more than just top-four contenders if he hits the ground running.

Joe Strange: West Ham have been crying out for a proper No.9 to lift the goal-scoring burden from Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio, and in Niclas Fullkrug they finally have their man. The 6'2 German, who impressed off the bench at Euro 2024 and scored twice, looks well-equipped for the physicality of the Premier League and will relish getting on the end of balls into the box from the Hammers’ array of talented attacking midfielders, including fellow summer signing Crysencio Summerville. He might not challenge for the Golden Boot, but Fullkrug’s selfless style is likely to cause opposition defences plenty of problems - and make him a hit with supporters.