Top 5 Bosman Transfers of the Premier League Transfer Window So Far
Recent transfer windows in England have brought to the fore the financial strength of the English clubs. Driven by multi-billion pound broadcast deals and numerous commercial arrangements, teams in the English top flight have not been shy of breaking the bank to sign the players they desire.
Nonetheless, there have been instances in the recent past where managers have landed key players on a free transfer and in this segment, we profile the top 5 Bosman transfers you need to watch out for in the upcoming season of the Premier League.
#5 Jérémy Pied
Southampton’s new manager Claude Puel played a huge role in bringing Jeremy Pied to St Marys Park. Having previously managed the player Lyon and Nice, Pied was more than happy to join his former manager on a free transfer. A player believed to be in the mould of Southampton’s first choice right-back in the last season, Cedric Soares, Pied brings attacking threat and defensive stability to his new employers.
While he might not have been as creative as Soares in terms of chances created per 90 minutes last season, the Frenchman would definitely thrive in the presence of creative forces at Southampton and is expected to add to the attacking firepower of the side.
The only major concern with regards to the player is his ability to stay focused during the course of the game. He has a tendency to make defensive errors presenting the opposition with an opportunity and in a league where a single goal can make a world of differenc, he will need to improve on this aspect of his game.