Wheeler's Premier League Notebook: Transfer Window Grades

Welcome back, Premier League football. We've missed you dearly.

The international break and EURO 2016 qualifiers meant we have been without our favourite league since the end of August. Two weeks of misery, and more importantly reflection on the transfer window come and gone, leading to even more hype and anticipation for the debuts of all new signings across the Barclays Premier League this weekend.

Since no games have yet been played following a flurry of transfer activity, it's still appropriate to dole out the grades for each club on their ins and outs through the summer window. An incredible 835 million was spent this summer, shattering the previous record of 630 million spent in 2013. It was a dizzying process, sifting through rumour and speculation leading to eventual dealing.

Call this a proper refresher on how your team and others faired in the transfer market. The report card may be late arriving, but nonetheless fitting heading into Match-day four.

Arsenal

Grade: B+ Net Money Spent: 46 Key Players In: Alexis Sanchez, Danny Welbeck, Mathieu Debuchy, Calum Chambers Key Players Out: Bacary Sagna, Thomas Vermaelen, Carl Jenkinson (loan)

The grade would have been an 'A' if another top defensive midfield player was brought to the Emirates. That miss aside, it was a very good summer for Arsene Wenger. Sanchez fits perfectly in the Arsenal team, possessing pace and precision in attack. Welbeck could turn into a coup, especially with Olivier Giroud out long-term. Whether Welbeck can be a consistent finisher remains up for debate, but his speed will work well with all the talent on the ball.

Louis Van Gaal's comment Welbeck wasn't up to standard for United was accurate. Welbeck has a long way to go before being in the same conversation of the likes of Falcao, Rooney or Van Persie. He will have every opportunity in the coming months. A running start against Manchester City Saturday, coming off a brace for country is as high pressure an introduction one can have. The pick-up of Chambers represents Wenger's keen eye for the future. He will be relied upon to replace Vermaelen over the short-term with no other suitable replacement brought in.

Aston Villa

Grade: D+ Net Money Spent: 6 Key Players In: Tom Cleverley (loan), Carlos Sanchez, Aly Cissoko, Philippe Senderos Key Players Out: Antonio Luna (loan), Karim Al Ahmadi, Marc Albrighton

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Wheeler's Premier League Notebook: Transfer Window Grades