Transfer season is well and truly under way, with multiple Premier League clubs already confirming one or more new signings ahead of the 24/25 EPL season. We'll share our analysis on what to expect from each of these new arrivals from a Draft EPL Fantasy perspective between now and when the transfer window slams shut on September 1. Our second installment looks at players confirmed by their respective clubs between July 2nd and July 20th. To see part 1 and coverage of Maatsen, Minteh, Barkley and way more, click here.
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24/25 Premier League Summer Transfers Analysis
Below, DraftLad will cover each Premier League transfer individually, providing his analysis of how they will be expected to perform in the upcoming 24/25 season. We use a five-star rating model to rank the new signings relative to their draft value; use these as a guide to help get your Draft Premier League season off to a flyer!
We’ve ranked the transfers, based on a star rating, from 1 to 5:
⭐️ = Steer clear
⭐️⭐️ = Wait and see
⭐️⭐️⭐️ = Could be worth a punt
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ = Great prospect
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ = The Premier League signing you’ve been waiting for!
The Premier League Summer Transfer Analysis covers signings that were confirmed by their respective clubs between July 2nd and July 20th (no Lindstrom, Sarr, or Calafiori just yet - look for Part 3 soon!). Part 1 here. If you would like to see the converted fantasy points scored by many of the below players this past season (in their respective leagues) check out our table here: https://www.thedraftsociety.com/transfers-fpts PP90 = fantasy points per 90. GPP90 = ghost points per 90. PPS = fantasy points per start.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Position: Central midfielder (M in Fantrax)
Team: Chelsea
Signed From: Leicester City for €34m
Prospects: The 25yo English midfielder, KDH joins his former Leicester boss, Maresca at the Blues this off-season. He was integral to the Foxes promotion campaign last season, with an excellent 12 goals, 14 assists, 14.2 PPS, 9.7 GPPS, 12.3 PPS without sets, and 14.9 PP90 in 41 starts. He played predominantly as the most advanced central midfielder in Maresca's evolving 3 man mid and accrued fantastic attacking numbers. The offense ran through him and he attained over 90th percentiles for CM's in xG, xA, shot-creating actions, key passes, successful dribbles, and more. He contributed little defensively but didn't need to with Ndidi and Harry Winks as his midfield companions. So he seems a perfect fit for the system his manager intends to implement at the Blues, perhaps more than any of their current players, so where's the hesitation?