The transfers of Hakim Ziyech, Donny van de Beek and Nathan Aké in the Premier League are among the top five transfers in this transfer period, according to Micah Richards. The former defender of, among others, Manchester City, who works as an analyst in England, has high expectations of especially Ziyech and Van de Beek at Chelsea and Manchester United respectively.

Richards tops the transfer of Timo Werner from RB Leipzig to Chelsea at the top of his list. Shortly afterwards, Van de Beek received an honorable mention from the former right-back. “He has a lot of technique and is also comfortable on the ball”, Richards concludes in conversation with the Daily mail. “A compliment to Manchester United for the way they did it. There were hardly any transfer rumors and suddenly Van de Beek played for United.” A truly excellent transfer. “

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The English analyst lets Ziyech close the top three. “I have been wondering for some time when he is going to make a big step. Every time I saw him play for Ajax in a European context, it became clear to me how good he is and can still be. He plays “without fear and is not only a winger of the wing. but wants to show tricks to the public. Ziyech wants to attack and then attack again. Ziyech will play a key role in a possible Chelsea title race.”

Richards gave fourth place to Abdoulaye Doucouré, who recently traded Watford for Everton. The top five are closed by Aké. The versatility of the Orange International is particularly striking. Pep Guardiola loves him and sees Aké as a central defender, a left-back and maybe even a controlling midfielder. He wanted to get Aké a year ago. I wonder how he handles the pressure you get when you’re a player. of Manchester City. He has experience as a player for Orange, but that’s a different story. Richards also says: “I wonder how he will function with Aymeric Laporte. Two left-footed midfielders side by side are usually unsuccessful.”