Premier League: The top 10 transfers of 2014 so far

Ahead of what promises to be another thrilling Premier League season, we take a look at 10 of the biggest and best close-season transfers.

Alexis Sanchez Arsenal

The second-largest transfer in Arsenal s history, with an estimated £32million fee, Arsene Wenger pulled off a major coup in bringing the Chile star to the Emirates Stadium from Barcelona.

Deemed surplus to requirements at Camp Nou ahead of Luis Suarez s arrival, Alexis turned down Liverpool to join Arsenal.

He was a key player in his country s run to the last 16 of the World Cup, and Arsenal fans will be hoping the fleet-of-foot forward can help fire them to a first Premier League title since 2004.

Diego Costa Chelsea

After his haul of 36 goals in all competitions helped Atlet…