Five Premier League Stars to Watch This Season

The 2026-27 Premier League season kicks off on Friday, showcasing major marquee signings across the league.

Chelsea secured midfielder Morgan Rogers for a British record £117 million from Aston Villa.

Fresh off a Europa League victory, the 24-year-old midfielder joins manager Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge to help revitalise the squad following a tenth-place finish last season.

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Manchester City responded by signing Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million.

The 23-year-old England international faces the massive challenge of stepping into midfield roles vacated by Rodri and Bernardo Silva.

Five Premier League stars to watch this season (News Central TV) — Elliot Anderson. Credit: Reuters

Under new manager Enzo Maresca, Anderson aims to help City reclaim the Premier League title after two years without the trophy.

League champions Arsenal strengthened their core by signing Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for £75 million.

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The Brazilian midfielder joins Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard to bolster an already dominant squad.

Meanwhile, Tottenham completed a record move for Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali to lead manager Roberto De Zerbi’s squad rebuild.

At Liverpool, 21-year-old defender Jeremy Jacquet arrived from Rennes in a £60 million transfer to reinforce the defensive line alongside captain Virgil van Dijk.

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