Revisiting Premier League’s Biggest Transfer Moves of 2022

Gibbs-White was on a deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers, but the young attacking midfielder made a name for himself while on loan with Sheffield United in the Championship, scoring 11 goals. This earned him a move to newly-promoted Nottingham Forest, where he has continued to impress, making his England debut in 2024 as Forest competes for a Champions League spot.

Brighton has a knack for identifying and developing talent, then profiting from their big-money transfers to larger clubs. Bissouma, a Malian international defensive midfielder, followed this path, moving from Brighton to Tottenham Hotspur, where he has featured regularly in both the Premier League and European competitions.

American players are no longer a novelty in Europe, and Aaronson’s impressive performances for Red Bull Salzburg earned him a move to Leeds United. However, Leeds‘ relegation in Aaronson’s first season led to him spending the following year on loan with Union Berlin, before returning to the newly-promoted Leeds side.

Despite being a seasoned Brazilian defender with over 100 caps for Sevilla, Carlos’ move to Aston Villa has been hampered by an Achilles injury. After limited playing time in his first season, he was loaned to Fenerbahce in Turkey for the 2024-25 season, as he approaches his 32nd birthday.

Wolves quickly reinvested the Gibbs-White money into the transfer of Guedes from Valencia. The Portuguese forward has been a regular for Wolves, though the club has struggled to avoid relegation in the 2024-25 season.

Zinchenko was a relatively unknown quantity when Manchester City signed him, but he proved his worth by earning playing time for the talent-laden club. His move to Arsenal has seen him feature more prominently, though further additions to the Gunners’ squad have led to an on-again, off-again role.

Aguerd joined West Ham from Rennes, but an ankle injury has limited his playing time. The Moroccan international was loaned to Real Sociedad for the 2024-25 season as West Ham evaluates his long-term fit with the club.

Scamacca joined West Ham after a breakthrough season in Italy, but injuries have plagued him in England. After one season with the Hammers, he was loaned to Atalanta, where he regained his goal-scoring form, before a torn ACL ended his 2024-25 campaign early.

Botman, a young Dutch center-back, has been a key figure for Newcastle United since joining the club. However, a torn ACL in March 2024 sidelined him for several months, highlighting the injury concerns that can arise with high-profile transfers.

Onana, a young Belgian midfielder, joined Everton from Lille and quickly established himself as a key player. However, his impressive performances caught the eye of Aston Villa, who signed him for £50 million just a year later, highlighting the challenge of retaining top talent.

Arsenal’s signing of Vieira, a young Portuguese midfielder from Porto, was a bet on potential, as the player had yet to prove himself outside of his home country. To date, the move has not fully paid off, with Arsenal opting to loan Vieira back to Porto for the 2024-25 season to gain more playing time.

Paqueta’s £36.5 million move to West Ham was the club’s largest transfer fee ever paid. The Brazilian international has proven to be a valuable addition, becoming a linchpin of the Hammers’ lineup despite some off-field controversies.