Throughout the Premier League era there have been hordes of transfer hits and misses, but today we're looking at those signings who proved game-changing for their club and the competition, the ones who really moved the needle. At number 10 on the list is Petr Cech. Austrian goalkeeper Jurgen Macho was one of first faces through the door as the Roman Abramovich era began at Chelsea, arriving on a free transfer from Sunderland, only to tear his cruciate ligament and never play for the club.
What was all the panic about? Crystal Palace may have left significant transfer business until after the window had officially closed but they can be content with their summer's work.
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Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST). Le Bris confirmed Habib Diarra will be sidelined for around six to eight weeks with a hamstring injury: "It's frustrating, but we have to manage it and we will find solutions... It's a shame because I was so pleased with his pre-season and he's getting more mature about his game, about clarity on the pitch, about his qualities and how they fit with the demand of the Premier League."
Ipswich boss Gary O'Neil has been speaking to the media before Friday's Premier League game against Liverpool at Portman Road (20:00 BST). O'Neil confirmed summer signing Emersonn is "fine" after landing awkwardly and jarring his knee at Old Trafford, while Jaden Philogene is "close" to a return. The transition at the football club, the amount of players we've signed, a new coach, the amount of work that's gone in - for the team to have recorded a win against Sunderland and looked as organised as they did for 55 minutes against Manchester United is positive.
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