Most expensive summer transfers XI for 2015
The 2015 summer transfer window is finally over. While the Premier League spent a record £897.9m in transfers, they weren’t the only league that was active. Several top European clubs made some stellar signings in a summer that saw cash being splashed around for fun. But who would make it into the most expensive transfers XI? How many players from the Premier League make it onto the team?To ensure clarity, the players were chosen based on who was the most expensive transfer in their respective position. As a result, the likes of Roberto Firmino and Julian Draxler, who were two of the 10 most expensive transfers in the summer, don’t make it into the side.Formation: 4-1-3-2
#1 Goalkeeper: Petr Cech
If there is one signing that Arsenal have been crying out for since the departure of Jens Lehmann, it was the signing of a world-class goalkeeper. With the signing of Petr Cech from Chelsea for £10m, the Gunners finally filled that void.
While the transfer fee, which is the sixth-biggest for any goalkeeper in history, seems like a lot for someone who just turned 33, the shelf life of a goalkeeper is longer than most outfield players. If Cech helps Arsene Wenger’s side win a few trophies, including the Premier League during his time with the club, then even at £10m it might yet turn out to be a steal.
Cech has already been instrumental in saving crucial points for the Gunners, as evident from his reflex saves against Liverpool at the Emirates.