Which signings were the best - and worst - value for money last summer?

Which signings were the best – and worst – value for money last summer?

With the World Cup over and attention snapping quickly back to the 2018/19 season, there’s an additional sense of urgency in the transfer market. We’ve cast our eye back to the deals done in the Premier League and EFL last summer, comparing what each signing achieved on the pitch with their total cost to the club – based on reported fees and wages – to see which players represented the best and worst value for money in a range of categories.

Steve Claridge talks Portsmouth, Leicester, Birmingham, Bradford and Millwall

Steve Claridge talks Portsmouth, Leicester, Birmingham, Bradford and Millwall

Steve Claridge played more than 1,000 senior games during a lengthy career before finally retiring in 2012 and has since stayed in the game as a media pundit. In an exclusive interview, he gives us his thoughts on the season so far for former clubs Portsmouth, Leicester, Birmingham, Bradford and Millwall.

Steve Walsh interview: Leicester legend backing Craig Shakespeare

Steve Walsh interview: Leicester legend backing Craig Shakespeare

Former captain Steve Walsh is seen as a Leicester City legend due to the success he enjoyed during a long career with the Foxes. In an exclusive interview, he gives us his thoughts on how the team is doing under Craig Shakespeare, his hopes for Harry Maguire, Demarai Gray and Adrien Silva, plus the promotion prospects for his first club Wigan Athletic.

Nigel Martyn Q&A: Former England keeper on Palace, Everton, Leeds and Bristol Rovers

Nigel Martyn Q&A: Former England keeper on Palace, Everton, Leeds and Bristol Rovers

In an exclusive interview with bwin, former England goalkeeper Nigel Martyn discusses how his former clubs have started the season. He gives us his thoughts on the managerial change at Crystal Palace, Everton’s prospects without Romelu Lukaku, Leeds’ bid to return to the Premier League and his hopes for Bristol Rovers, as well as the England goalkeeping situation.

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