Five new transfers in the Bundesliga to watch out for

With the transfer market now operating in full swing, there have been several big-money and big-name signings who have signed up with several clubs in Germany. But, there are a select few who will definitely catch the eye more than the rest.

Here are – in this author’s opinion – the five players who have swapped clubs this summer to keep an eye out for this Bundesliga season.

5.) Adam Szalai (Schalke 04 and Hungary)

A gimmick amongst Bundesliga fans is that Schalke can only win the league if they lift the trophy on the PlayStation. Adam Szalai may be the man to correct that. Finishing a very respectable fourth last season, the arrival of the Hungary international ensures that the goalscoring burden for the Gelsenkirchen outfit is does not rest solely on the shoulders of Netherlands striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.

In time, Szalai could also replace the Hunter at the Veltins Arena. The Dutchman is 30 and his best years likely to soon be behind him, while 25-year-old Szalai (pronounced ‘Sorloi’) can effortlessly slot in to the role of primary striker. He comes off the back of three very successful seasons with Mainz, having scored 15 goals for them last season.

With Schalke competing in the Champions League this season, they will need added firepower up front and Szalai could be the man to give them just that.