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Six signings that didn’t get enough credit for helping transform their clubs
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The immediate impact made by the likes of Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United and Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool is obvious to see, but there are plenty of signings that more subtly made a big difference at their clubs. 
There are times when it can be cheaper, less high-profile additions that have a huge influence in turning their side’s fortunes around, which is something to consider when there’s a clamour to go out and sign the biggest superstars around.
Here are six of our picks for unheralded signings that played a major role in bringing silverware to their clubs. Tweet us with any more at @planetfutebol or comment below. ....

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