Premier League's Unsung Heroes: Metro Sport Debates Season's Most Underrated Signings

In a recent 'Transfer Talk' episode by Metro Sport, analysts engaged in a lively debate to identify the Premier League's most underrated new signings of the season. The discussion featured two prominent contenders: Granit Xhaka and João Palhinha. One analyst passionately advocated for Granit Xhaka, who joined Sunderland for £13 million. The analyst emphasized Xhaka's significant impact, citing his assists for winning goals against Brentford and Forest, as well as an equalizer against Villa. "His impact for Sunderland, who at one point were third for a newly promoted team, has been absolutely unbelievable," stated the analyst. He further suggested that clubs like Everton and Aston Villa, who missed out on Xhaka, "must be kicking themselves." Conversely, another analyst presented a strong case for João Palhinha of Tottenham Hotspur. While acknowledging Xhaka's contributions, he argued that Palhinha has consistently delivered in crucial moments. "He's a player that has turned up in situations where they've needed him," the analyst remarked, highlighting Palhinha's goal against City and an equalizer against Wolves. He added that Palhinha's numerous tackles in midfield represent "an improvement on what they had last season." The debate concluded with both analysts inviting viewers to share their own picks for the most underrated signing.