3- Kieran Trippier
The 32-year-old England international has had a whirlwind career thus far, having played for Burnley, Spurs, Atlético Madrid, and now Newcastle United. Moreover, a manager and a player might both be judged by their first signing together at a new club.
Critics said the money was the only factor in Trippier’s decision to join Newcastle when it was disclosed earlier this year. Eddie Howe’s move to bring in Trippier, though, has proven to be a brilliant one. His crossing skill is among the greatest England has ever produced for a player at his position, and his reputation precedes him. Since playing in La Liga for Atléti, Trippier has developed into one of the league’s most complete defenders, a threat from set-pieces and with the ingenuity to break through even the most solid of defences. In addition, Trippier has been the finest right back in the Premier League throughout the course of the last calendar year.
