Jose Holebas – Watford: After a little controversy over his move from Roma to Watford, the dynamic Greek defender is ready to suit up for the Hornets, who are back in the Premier League for the first time in eight years.Petr Cech – Arsenal: Unless the Gunners add a striker before the transfer window closes, Cech will be Arsenal’s most important summer addition. But will the veteran goalkeeper be enough to turn the north London club into title contenders?
Jose Fonte – Southampton: For the first time since 2003, Southampton is back in European competition. A veteran defender for the Saints, Fonte will be vital to the team’s success at the back both in the Premier League and Europa League.John Stones – Everton: Despite being aggressively pursued by Chelsea, it appears the young central defender will be staying at Everton … at least until January. As much a threat offensively as he is rock-solid at the back, Stones makes the Toffees better simply by taking the field.JosĂ© Holebas – Watford; After a little controversy over his move from Roma to Watford, the dynamic Greek defender is ready to suit up for the Hornets, who are back in the Premier League for the first time in eight years.Bastian Schweinsteiger – Manchester United: In what will likely be the summer’s most shocking transfer, the addition of the long-time Bayern Munich man could signify the return of Manchester United. Just ask his German teammates; Schweinsteiger’s presence in the midfield is invaluable.Eden Hazard – Chelsea: The most important offensive player on the defending champions, the young Belgian had the best season of his career in 2014-15. With Diego Costa’s injury problems lingering, Chelsea needs more of the same from Hazard.Gylfi Sigurdsson – Swansea City: Swansea City had its best Premier League showing in 2014-15, finishing in its highest position ever and with the most points, but just missed out on Europe. Sigurdsson, arguably the Swans’ best midfielder, will be crucial to improving on the big steps taken last season.Harry Kane – Tottenham: One of the biggest questions heading into the 2015-16 campaign is whether or not the 22-year-old Englishman can repeat last season’s 21-goal performance. Tottenham’s success this season depends on it.Raheem Sterling – Manchester City: After a trying couple of months in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, Sterling’s rocky time in Liverpool has come to an end with a fresh start in Manchester. For the money he cost, the 20-year-old needs to show real progress after 2014-15.Roberto Firmino – Liverpool: Teammate Emre Can believes Firmino can help take Liverpool to the next level. The 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder is one of a handful on new Reds tasked with making the Merseyside squad a top-four side once again.
