The 10 data-led transfers that flew under the radar this summer | OneFootball

For a second summer, Premier League spending topped €4billion, outstripping Europe’s major leagues combined. According to NY Times, 16 of 20 clubs passed €100million, yet quieter, data-led deals elsewhere stand out.

Bournemouth’s Alvaro Rodriguez, six ft 4in, is a rare dribbling target man who has scored against Barcelona and Real Madrid, suited to Marco Rose’s link-play. Paris FC’s Patrick Zabi drives from deep and disrupts attacks.

Benfica’s Alessandro Circati has rebounded from an ACL tear, excels on the right of a back three and times challenges well, filling the gap after Antonio Silva’s exit. Celtic winger Haissem Hassan is an elusive dribbler seeking end product.

Frosinone have landed Romano Schmid, prolific for chance creation and passes into the box since Werder’s return to the Bundesliga. Atletico Madrid add Lee Kang-in from PSG, a busy creator who presses, links play and has already scored.

Ipswich’s headline recruit Exequiel Palacios brings World Cup pedigree, elite recoveries and line‑breaking passing from Leverkusen’s unbeaten champions. Winsley Boteli’s bargain move to Sion has exploded with 10 goals, his two‑footed power and variety hinting at a bigger stage.

Hoffenheim invest in eighteen-year-old Nathan De Cat from Anderlecht, a tall, versatile anchor who reads play and can operate wider. Dusan Tadic arrives at NEC on a free, returning to an all‑action team ready to exploit his enduring creativity.

Source: NY Times

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