Ahead of the Premier League's transfer deadline day, this article rounds up seven deals judged to be shrewd business, highlighting emerging talent and squad depth signings across the division. It includes Brighton's swoop for Millwall winger Azeez, a promising Championship performer, alongside Danso's move to Sunderland after a difficult, injury-hit spell at Tottenham as backup to Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.

The piece uses statistical breakdowns to justify each transfer, noting Azeez topped the Championship last season for open-play crosses (227) and expected assists from crosses (6.71 xA) in a reported £12.5m deal rising to £15m. It also praises 18-year-old PSG forward Mbaye, who has already featured at the Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup for Senegal, and Danso, the Premier League's top clearance maker last season (8.2 per 90), who could pair well with Dan Ballard in Sunderland's low-block defensive setup.