10 Premier League newcomers that will shine this season

Premier League clubs have already put their newfound cash to use. After landing a £5-billion television deal, England's top tier has attracted a whole other level of talent over the past few months - both on the pitch and on the touchline.

Here are 10 newcomers who could make all the difference during their first year as Premier League professionals:

Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Manchester United)

Former Borussia Dortmund playmaker Henrikh Mkhitaryan will fill the No. 10 role at Old Trafford, finally giving Manchester United a proper creative spark in the centre of the pitch. United has struggled in recent years to play with a central attacking midfielder, and the attack has suffered as a result. Mkhitaryan's former teammate, Shinji Kagawa, failed to make an impact in his previous spell with the Red Devils, and Marouane Fellaini offered little relief as a stopgap solution in the hole.

Mkhitaryan is the real deal. He scored 11 goals and contributed a further 15 assists in the Bundesliga last season, showing just how versatile of a player he is. He will fit into Jose Mourinho's favoured 4-2-3-1 formation as the man behind Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and offer the big Swede lots of service.

Marten de Roon (Middlesbrough)

Middlesbrough made Marten de Roon one of its many summer signings. The Dutchman was also the most expensive acquisition, at a reported £11.7-million (€14-million) fee.

Nicknamed "The Bulldog of Bergamo," De Roon established a reputation as a tough midfielder during his single season with Atalanta last year. He made more tackles (122) than any other Serie A player over the 2015-16 campaign. Don't expect many goals from the 25-year-old, but he will be a steady influence in Boro's bid to stave off immediate relegation to the Championship.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Southampton)

When Pep Guardiola first took over Bayern Munich in 2013, he immediately identified Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's potential. He was considered a midfielder in the mould of Sergio Busquets and Guardiola himself; a player who could read the game well and distribute the ball.

But Hojbjerg never realised his potential at Bayern, and after loan spells at Augsburg and Schalke, the 20-year-old has arrived at Southampton with a new challenge. He will assume the void left by Victor Wanyama, who joined Tottenham earlier this summer, and offer a similarly high work rate. The south coast outfit - a production line of talent over the past decade - has yet another younger player they can develop.

Granit Xhaka (Arsenal)

Serving as Borussia Monchengladbach's captain at just 23 years old last season, Granit Xhaka will bring more life to Arsenal's midfield. He's an emotional leader who can sometimes go a little overboard - he kicked Darmstadt's Peter Niemeyer in a particularly violent incident last December - but his skills are manifold. Because Arsenal no longer has the likes of Tomas Rosicky or Mikel Arteta in its ranks, it will look to Xhaka to play the right passes and keep the attacks going.

The Switzerland international is expected to saddle beside Aaron Ramsey in the middle of the park, and although he will leave the scoring to his Welsh teammate, Xhaka will be the one to create the plays. Former Switzerland manager Ottmar Hitzfeld compared the player to Bastian Schweinsteiger, and for all of Xhaka's strengths, it is his intelligence on the ball that outshines the rest.

Ahmed Musa (Leicester City)

Two goals and a brilliant all-around performance against Barcelona earlier this month made for a brilliant introduction to the Ahmed Musa show. He showed off his pace and tireless work ethic in the summer friendly, dashing at Barcelona defenders and racing to steal the ball.

Having played off the left flank with CSKA Moscow last season, Leicester City's record £16.6-million signing could easily replace Marc Albrighton in Claudio Ranieri's 4-4-2 formation. The 23-year-old could also take Shinji Okazaki's spot and play beside Jamie Vardy to create an ultra-quick attack. There are more exciting matches to come at the King Power Stadium.

Isaac Success (Watford)

Isaac Success is another Nigerian forward who moved to the Premier League this summer. He still has a lot to prove, but Watford apparently believed in him enough to spend a club-record £12.5-million on the 20-year-old. Success has switched between all three of owner Giampaolo Pozzo's sides, from Udinese to Granada and now the Hornets.

His output last season looks disappointing on the surface - a six-goal haul in 30 league appearances isn't much to praise - but he's only beginning his ascent. One of several promising players to come out of Nigeria's youth system, he has both the pace and power to challenge Premier League defenders. He will also add another dimension to the Watford attack, and help Odion Ighalo and Troy Deeney in the goal-scoring department.

Leroy Sane (Manchester City)

It goes without saying that Guardiola wanted Leroy Sane desperately to begin his tenure at the Etihad. He's one of the rising stars of German football, showing his creativity with Schalke and earning a call-up to Die Mannschaft for Euro 2016. Sane's a fantastic dribbler and efficient playmaker, and he's just 21 years old. At the very least, he will replace the wasteful Jesus Navas on the right wing of Guardiola's formation.

Eric Bailly (Manchester United)

One of United's four heavy investments this summer, Eric Bailly impressed in last Sunday's Community Shield tie against Leicester. He interrupted plays and gave off a calming aura in the centre of the defence. United has been desperately looking for someone to pick up the defensive mantle after the departures of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, and Bailly could well be that next cornerstone. He doesn't have much top-flight experience, but he has the necessary skills to react to pacy Premier League strikers like Vardy.

At £30-million, Bailly represents United's most costly defensive reinforcement since Ferdinand's arrival from Leeds United in 2002.

Fernando Llorente (Swansea City)

Swansea City has undergone a comprehensive transformation this summer, with the attack bearing the most dramatic of changes. January signing Alberto Paloschi has already returned to Italy, and last summer's free transfer, Andre Ayew, sealed a £20.5-million switch to West Ham this week.

Fernando Llorente is now the man tasked with scoring the goals at Liberty Stadium. He could well follow in the footsteps of Michu, another Spanish striker who relaunched his career in the Premier League. Llorente showed during his days with Juventus that he can log lots of minutes. His hold-up play is strong, and he can also link up well with teammates.

Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea)

Chelsea has the latest heir to Didier Drogba's throne, and the club would be wise to keep him this time. Armed with all of the qualities that Drogba possessed during his heyday at Stamford Bridge, Michy Batshuayi will provide the Blues with verve upfront. He can beat defenders in one-on-one situations and poach goals inside the penalty area. Batshuayi is going to make Chelsea supporters forget about Diego Costa and his antics, and bring joy back to the stands in west London.