Cole Palmer, Alexis Mac Allister and Kai Havertz miss out as stats name Premier League signing of the season

By premiernews On Apr 11, 2024

As the Premier League season approaches a gripping climax, all the big questions are being asked.

Luckily, WhoScored.com is here to help us answer one of the biggest questions: who is the Premier League signing of the season?

Szoboszlai has come to life at Anfield without any problems, but he definitely has a lot more to giveCredit: Getty

With plenty to choose from, they've given us the top ten according to their popular ranking system, and a couple of omissions may surprise you…

10. Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) – rating 6.97

After a good start to the season, Dominik Szoboszlai He seems to have gotten out of control a bit, although an injury cut his campaign short.

The Hungarian has scored three goals and given two assists Liverpool in his debut season in England.

Although it is feasible to suggest that this latter performance should be higher, as the 23-year-old averages 2.2 key passes per 90.

9. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) – 6.99 rating

On the contrary, while Szoboslazi started brilliantly, Kai Havertz he felt flattered to deceive in the first months of his stay in Arsenal but it has really started to shine after being deployed to the front.

The 24-year-old now has nine goals and five assists in the 2023/24 Premier League campaign.

Most of these contributions have occurred in 2024 playing in attack.

As such, Havertz now has a WhoScored.com rating of 6.99 this season.

Havertz swapped Chelsea for Arsenal last summer and, after a rocky start, is proving to be worth the £65million outlay.Credit: Getty

8. James Ward-Prowse (West Ham) – Score 7.06

James Ward-Prowse He bagged his sixth league goal of the season in West Ham's 2-1 win over Wolves over the weekend as he continues to excel for the Hammers.

The central midfielder has proven to be a solid addition to the West Ham XI following his grand arrival from Southampton last summer, with his 37 key passes from set pieces ranking him third in England's top flight this season.

Ward-Prowse feels at home in east LondonCredit: Getty

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7. Ross Barkley (Luton) – Rating 7.15

Ross Barkley He has been a revelation for Luton after his free arrival.

The midfielder has scored four and provided four assists for the Hatters this season and is the driving force from midfield for Rob Edwards' side, having completed the fifth-most dribbles (57) in the division.

Barkley has recovered with Luton and has a chance of earning an England recallCredit: Getty

6. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) – rating 7.16

One of Liverpool's most consistent players this season. Alexis Mac Allister has taken his game to the next level in recent weeks.

Now given more freedom moving forward, the Argentine has scored four goals and provided five assists for the Reds in 2023/24.

Wataru Endo's form in defensive midfield has helped the Argentine earn a rating of 7.16 on WhoScored.com.

Mac Allister is already a crucial player for LiverpoolCredit: AFP

5. Mohammed Kudus (West Ham) – rating 7.18

Having initially struggled to secure a regular place in West Ham's first team following his summer arrival from Ajax, Mohammed Kudus He has become a key man for the Hammers.

No West Ham player has achieved a better rating on WhoScored.com than Kudus (7.18) in the Premier League this season.

The 23-year-old has completed more dribbles (91) than any other player.

Kudus is thriving at the London StadiumCredit: Getty

4. Jeremy Doku (Man City) – 7.25 rating

After a brilliant start in life in city of manchesterJeremy Doku's performances have fallen, with the Belgian earning a WhoScored.com rating of 7.25 this season.

The goal and four assists against Bournemouth in November seem a long time ago, but Doku still impresses when called upon.

The 21-year-old has completed the second-most dribbles (72) in the Premier League this season.

Doku has provided key points for Manchester City this seasonCredit: Getty

3. James Maddison (Tottenham) – rating 7.31

At a point, James Maddison was the most outstanding player in the Premier League, however, the injury in the eventual 4-1 defeat against Chelsea In November, the Tottenham midfielder's form dipped.

That said, Maddison has still shined in North London, as evidenced by a 7.31 rating on WhoScored.com.

Maddison has taken to life in North London like a duck to water and is a real fan favourite.Credit: Getty

2. Cole Palmer (Chelsea) – rating of 7.34

While his move to Chelsea attracted attention last summer, Cole Palmer has been one of the few bright lights for the struggling Blues this season, having earned a 7.34 rating on WhoScored.com.

Palmer has 16 goals and nine assists in England's top flight this season, the latter second only to three players, all of whom have ten assists.

Without him, Chelsea would be much worse off, and that's an understatement!

'Cold' Palmer does not play for ChelseaCredit: Getty

1. Declan Rice (Arsenal) – 7.35 rating

Overtaking Palmer to top spot as the Premier League's highest-rated new signing, Declan RiceThe WhoScored.com rating of 7.35 is the seventh best overall in England's top flight this season.

The 25-year-old has proven to be a useful attacking outlet for the Gunners this season, having scored six and provided five assists.

His 91 per cent passing success rate is also solid, with Rice settling in superbly at the Emirates.

Rice has been in impressive form this season since arriving from West Ham.Credit: AFP

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