This summer, the Premier League saw an unprecedented spree of transfers, with a staggering 155 players signed for a combined total of £3.11 billion ($4.2 billion). This amount could cover half of the annual GDP of the Isle of Man!

Among these 155 newcomers, some are destined to become legends for their clubs, while others might struggle to make a mark and could be loaned out to lower leagues soon. So, how do they stack up?

Below, we unveil our carefully curated list ranking these transfers from worst to best, taking into account not just skill but also their cost-effectiveness and urgency in fulfilling team needs.

Starting the Countdown: The Least Impactful Signings

155. Marcus Bettinelli (Chelsea to Manchester City) - Nominal fee, 1-year contract. One appearance in four years at Chelsea; expect minimal impact at City.

154. Marc Guiu (Chelsea to Sunderland) - Loan for a year. Brief three-game stint before being recalled, leaving fans wanting more.

153. Armando Broja (Chelsea to Burnley) - £20m. With a poor scoring record in prior seasons, hopes are dim for him to keep Burnley afloat.

A Mixed Bag of Transfers

152. Tom King (Wolves to Everton) - Nominal fee, 2-year deal. A backup keeper with limited game time at Wolves.

151. Loum Tchaouna (Lazio to Burnley) - £12.9m. Young and speedy, but a risky signing with little first-team experience.

150. Freddie Woodman (Preston to Liverpool) - Free. Now a third-choice goalkeeper who may hardly see the pitch, but aids homegrown quotas.

Potential to Prove Themselves

149. Angus Gunn (Norwich to Nottingham Forest) - Free. Brings experience but serves primarily as a non-playing third-choice goalkeeper.

148. Max Weiss (Karlsruher to Burnley) - £4.3m. A relatively cheap backup, he was a reliable figure in the German second division.

147. Sebastiaan Bornauw (Wolfsburg to Leeds) - £5.2m. This towering defender provides safety in the back but may see limited action initially.

The Gradual Rise of Worthy Transfers

146. Jadon Sancho (Manchester United to Aston Villa) - Loan. A panic buy on deadline day, Villa hopes Sancho can reconnect with his former glory.

145. Mark Travers (Bournemouth to Everton) - £4m. A backup keeper who hasn’t found his footing in previous clubs.

144. James Justin (Leicester to Leeds) - £10m. A one-time England international striving for redemption after injuries.

The Countdown Continues

As we reach the top of our list, players like Randel Kolo Muani, Tijjani Reijnders, and Joao Palhinha emerge not only as signings but as potential game-changers who could light up the Premier League.

Stay tuned as we continue to unveil more rankings on this exciting summer transfer saga!