After the summer transfer window closed, all 155 senior Premier League signings were ranked by The Athletic.
They ranked them from best to worst, from number one to number 155.
The Athletics I have now repeated the exercise.
Ranking all 155 Premier League signings based on how they’ve done so far.
Players who were injured and/or were given little chance are lower on the list.
The reassessments are therefore based on the impact achieved so far…
Here are Newcastle United’s six signings, with their new ranking in the list of 155 before their names, then showing how many places they have risen or fallen, compared to their original rating at the start of September.
7. Nick Woltemade, Stuttgart to Newcastle
An increase of 29 places from 36
The Athletic’s reported transfer fee: £69.3 million (with add-ons)
Reported contract duration: six years
What we said then: They can’t exactly call him their first choice, but Newcastle finally have a striker in the door and yes, he’s a very good one. Has excellent technical skills. The surname will be pronounced ‘Walt Made’ by thousands of Geordies.
What we’re saying now: Scorer of one of the biggest penalties in Premier League history. Alan Shearer and Les Ferdinand are also the only players to score in their first three Premier League home games for Newcastle. A unique talent who will be one of the players to watch this season.
10. Malick Thiaw, Milan to Newcastle
An increase of 60 places from 70
The Athletic’s reported transfer fee: £34.6 million (with add-ons)
Reported contract duration: four years
What we said then: His signing ends a three-year search for Fabian Schar’s eventual successor in central defense. Thiaw, 24 years old and capped three times by Germany, is comfortable on the ball, can play in a high line and is good at switching plays.
What we say now: possible successor? He has already ousted Schar and looks like a great player. Rolls Royce type, very quiet under pressure, good technique, fast and solid in the air. Could form a solid collaboration with Sven Botman.
63. Anthony Elanga, Nottingham Forest to Newcastle
Down 16 places from 47
The Athletic’s reported transfer fee: £55 million (with add-ons)
Contract duration: five years
What we said then: How much?! Anyway, it’s hard to see how this won’t be a good addition given Elanga’s rapid improvement at Forest over the past two years.
What we say now: No goals and one assist in 10 games. It was a slow start.
122. Aaron Ramsdale, Southampton to Newcastle
Down 38 places from 84
Transfer fee: loan (reported fee of £4m – £5m)
Contact duration: one year
What we said then: It looks like he has a real redemption story on his hands at Newcastle, given the inconsistent form of their current first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope. The epitome of good competition.
What we say now: There is no sign of Pope being ousted yet, but Ramsdale will be hoping for a good run in the League Cup.
123. Jacob Ramsey, Aston Villa to Newcastle
Down 66 places from 57
The Athletic’s reported transfer fee: £44 million (with add-ons)
Reported contract duration: five years
What we said then: Very ‘pure profit’, this. Newcastle were short on cover in midfield and Ramsey, with his dynamism, athleticism and positive attacking mentality, gives them a new option. Injury history is a concern.
What we say now: Hasn’t played since August due to an ankle injury.
145. Yoane Wissa, Brentford to Newcastle United
Down 70 places from 75
Reported transfer fee: £55 million (with add-ons)
Reported contract duration: four years
What we said then: was Wissa really worth the effort and money? He probably won’t even make Newcastle’s top XI, but he will be a good addition to their forward line in a busy European season.
What we’re saying now: Haven’t played yet this season, although that’s his own fault as he could have played for Brentford before the deadline if he hadn’t made it abundantly clear he wanted out. Anyway, now sidelined with a knee injury.
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