Transfer Grades: Bony, Deulofeu, Olsson, Gayle and Toulalan

The transfer window has been flung open and this summer could be spectacular for player movement given the number of high profile clubs that have changed manager or who are coming off perceived down seasons. Over this summer, I will be explaining and analysing the major moves around and giving each one of them a grade.

Wilfried Bony – Vitesse Arnhem to Swansea (£12m)

What’s the deal? Bony took the Eredivisie by storm with his combination of pace, power and goals and looks ready for the Premier League.

Is the price right? Yes, this is a fair price. He has all the raw physical tools that cost money, is young and has a proven goals pedigree. It also shows good ambition on Swansea’s part.

Why sign him? Swansea did all they did last year without a proper striker in the squad. Michu can do a job upfront but he’s best as a supporting forward arriving from deeper areas to pose a goal threat. Bony gives a small and technical Swansea team raw pace and makes very dangerous runs for the clever passers to find.

Why sell him? Bony made no secret of wanting to test himself in the Premier League and they’ve made a big profit on him

Will it work? Yes. Swansea will not be short of supply for him so even if he takes a while to find his stride they can keep providing him with bullets. Plus, with his pace and power he’s always going to pose a threat.

Grade: A Great ambition from Swansea and a good club for Bony to go to. They’ve shown they can make stars that haven’t necessarily proven themselves yet and he’ll be the guaranteed starter given that he’s the club record signing.