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West Bromwich Albion spent around £35 million in the summer, smashing their transfer record to bring in striker Salomon Rondon.

James McClean signed from Wigan Athletic at the start of the window, and the club parted with a fee reported to be around £8m for Hull defender James Chester.

However, a player who joined towards the end of the transfer window who could be the best signing of the bunch.

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Johnny Evans signed from Manchester United for £6m that could potentially rise to £8m.

He made his debut this weekend against Southampton and despite being forced off with an injury, shone at the heart of the defence.

He was a commanding presence and looks capable of leading from the back, a hole which was left after the departure of Joleon Lescott to local rivals Aston Villa.

The former Sunderland loanee was confident on the ball, playing passes from the back to the more creative players in the side.

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The players in front of him failed to muster any chances for the whole 90 minutes, but Evans looked assured and put his body on the line for his new side.

After years of being in and out of the side at the Red Devils, fans, including myself, were sceptical about the arrival, wondering whether he was capable to perform each week after looking like a weak link in the United side.

However, he has learned from the best, playing with the likes of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic for the duration of his career and playing under possibly the greatest manager the Premier League has ever seen in Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Despite being 27 years old, the defender plays with experience and has the abilities to play at the top flight for a long time. He has key attributes which can cement him as a favourite among the Baggies fans, especially after such an impressive debut.

It is also refreshing to see a defender who wants to play the ball out from the back, who has the ability to drive forward, much like Ferdinand did at United and launch counter attacks.

Too many times, under Pulis and managers before him, Albion defenders have been far too keen to lump the ball down field in a hope the strikers will create something out of nothing.

Evans has set the standard high for the future after an outstanding debut, but he has the ability to back it up. He has the ability to lead the line and drive Albion forward from the back.

He could not only be the best bit of business Albion have done this season, but also the bargain of the season in the Premier League.