First Impressions
What did pundits and fans alike think about their new star signing when they arrived? Find out below...
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Leeds: 5ft 8 gem was dubbed a "luxury" when he signed, then he became better than Beckford
One former Elland Road star seemingly proved the doubters wrong after emerging as a true club legend.
Liverpool: Once disliked by Klopp, 5 ft 9 gem became one of the "greatest ever"
The Anfield side really did hit the jackpot when signing this unrefined gem way back when.
Aston Villa: £17m flop was better than Grealish when he arrived, now he's "non-existent"
Aston Villa have seen an abundance of talent come and go at Villa Park over the years, with one star generating huge excitement when he first arrived.
Spurs: £30m flop was meant to be 'more skilled than Bale', now he's been sold
One former Tottenham man ultimately proved to be a "frustrating" signing, after showcasing early promise.
Leeds: Orta signing was first compared to Augustin but now he's 'top-class'
The forward has been in excellent form for Daniel Farke's side so far this season.
Newcastle: Magpies star once failed to outscore Gayle, now he's 'sensational'
After initially dividing opinion, this star has now now comfortably been better than Moussa Sissoko for the Toon...
Spurs: £13m flop was compared to Mousa Dembele when he signed, now he's an outcast
The Lilywhites' big-money acquisition has really failed to live up to expectations.
Leeds: £1m dud was meant to be the next Rooney, now he's struggling
Previously thought of as the heir to Wayne Rooney, one Elland Road asset has not lived up to the hype...
Man United: £36m flop was the 'next Thierry Henry' when he signed, now he's a 'waste'
The Red Devils seemingly can't let go of one underwhelming, long-serving asset who hasn't lived up to the hype.
Leeds flop was tipped to be "better than" Klich when he signed, now he's already left
One promising talent failed to make the grade at Elland Road, prior to leaving the club this year.
West Ham: Once compared to Payet, this Irons flop was less prolific than Diop
This erstwhile Hammer left with his tail between his legs after initially impressing...
Spurs: £34m flop was tipped for the Ballon d'Or before signing, now he's 'useless'
The Lilywhites are yet to see any return in investment from their "useless" dud.
Leeds: Flop was dubbed Messi 2.0 when he signed, now he's 'surplus to requirements'
One signing of the recent past has failed to live up to the hype at Elland Road over the past few years.
Leeds: £25m flop was compared to Mbappe before signing, now he's a waste of money
The Whites got it all wrong on £25m dud who was compared to Kylian Mbappe before signing.
Spurs: £25m flop was meant to be the next Bale, now he's a "Championship player"
One former wonderkid has not had the desired impact since making the move to N17.
Arsenal: £30m star was a 'mistake' when he signed, now he's "the best player"
The Gunners' 'mistake' of a signing worked out rather well in the end...
Leeds: £25m flop was compared to Hernandez when he signed, now he's not at the club
The Whites' "standout" signing did not build upon his strong first impression at Elland Road.
Newcastle: Flop was once dubbed the next Sterling, now he's got no club
The Magpies once had a talent touted for greatness, but he sank into calamity and peril...
Man United flop was compared to Roy Keane after signing, now he's already left
Manchester United had a talent with the world at his feet but he's now left Old Trafford behind.
Newcastle: £25m dud was compared to Ameobi after signing, now he's already left
In recent times, Newcastle have got it right in the transfer window, but on this occasion, they got it wrong.