The Guardian, drawing on Opta data, has picked out nine notable new signings across the Premier League to watch this season, with clubs including Newcastle, Arsenal, Brentford, Everton and Leeds all adding players who could make an immediate impact. The feature blends statistical analysis with scouting insight to highlight who might fill the void left by departed stars or emerge as breakout performers in the top flight this term.

– Bazoumana Touré (Newcastle) – a pacy 20-year-old left-footed winger from Hoffenheim, seen as a creative alternative to Anthony Gordon, with strong chance-creation and crossing numbers from the Bundesliga.
– Christos Tzolis (Arsenal) – signed to replace Leandro Trossard, the Greek winger created more chances than anyone else in the Belgian Pro League last season and excelled from set pieces.
– Mamadou Sangaré (Brentford) – a Mali international midfielder from Lens whose possession-recovery and buildup-play numbers ranked among the best in Europe's top five leagues.
– Hayden Hackney (Everton) – a Middlesbrough academy product who built a strong reputation in the Championship before his move.
– Further prospects are also named at Leeds, Coventry, Aston Villa, Hull and Ipswich, rounding out the nine newcomers profiled.