The
largely abhorred International break is behind us and Premier League will be
kicking off again after a short hiccup. Last time when a ball was kicked in the
League, some of the below mentioned players might not have known their fate as one day of the Transfer deadline day was remaining. However as Manchester United
turned out to be the highest spenders this season in the League, clubs like
Liverpool and Arsenal have also strengthened their squads. Let’s take a look at
the players who have swapped clubs.
Radamel Falcao
Two
times Europa League winner and one time UEFA Super Cup winner Falcao will be
looking to prove the doubters wrong. Most costly signing being criticized by
many for the money being paid, still Manchester United have pulled out a gem in
the extra time of transfer deadline day. While Robin Van Persie is out due to
injury with Rooney playing in that deep role, Falcao is expected to spear-head
a Manchester United attack that has scored only 2 goals in 3 games this season.
Esteban Cambiasso
Big
game experience in addition to a Champions League medal to his name, Premier
League new-comers Leicester City have pulled out a gem when they signed the 34
year old. Amid a young Leicester City squad, Cambiasso can prove to be a big
game winner as well as an influencing figure amongst the Leicester City team.
Also having played with managers like Jose Mourinho, Cambiasso will provide
something to Leicester than even money can’t buy that is a big game experience
which would be necessary for the survival of new-comers.
Hatim Ben Arfa
Not
long since Wenger was criticized when he agreed to sell Robin van Persie to rivals
Manchester United, Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is in a battle to save his job
after an unexpected event took the St. James Park by storm on transfer deadline
day. Ben Arfa was loaned to Hull City amid speculation mounting that Alan
Pardew is fighting for his job. Although it’s just a loan spell, Newcastle fans
were not ready as they boasted 87% votes in favor of sacking there manager just
days after the transfer window was closed and 3 weeks into new Premier League
season.
Loic Remy
Remy
was targeted throughout the summer by teams like Liverpool and Arsenal amid
scares regarding his previous injuries. However after the departure of Fernando
Torres on a 2 year loan and with Didier Drogba on the wrong side of 30’s,
Chelsea felt the urge of activating the release clause in the French
International contract. After scoring 10+ goals last season for Newcastle, Remy
was itching for a move away from his club as Chelsea successfully negotiated
his transfer.
Luke Shaw
Without
even kicking a ball in this season for Manchester United, the English left back
had his position endangered as Rojo has been signed by Luis Van Gaal. However
with the work rate he puts in and the talent he possesses and showed for
Southampton last season, he is still the 1st choice for many pundits to fill
the void that has been left by Patrice Evra departure from Old Trafford.
Mourinho’s decision of testing Remy in the game against Swansea City and start career in Barclays Premier League 2014-15. This was really a good deal for Chelsea during the transfer season
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