Isak, Gyokeres, Woltemade, Sesko - how have big-name striker signings fared?

The summer transfer window was dominated by high-profile striker moves, with Viktor Gyokeres joining Arsenal, Alexander Isak moving to Liverpool, and Benjamin Sesko signing for Manchester United, as Premier League clubs focused on strengthening their attacking options.

Speculation was rampant throughout the window, with reigning champions Liverpool, runners-up Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea all actively bolstering their forward lines, leading to dramatic events including strikers going on strike and clubs outbidding rivals.

With the international break allowing clubs to reflect on their first seven league matches, attention has turned to assessing the performance of big-name forward signings, with an analysis of nine players to determine their impact so far.

Thierno Barry, signed by Everton for £27 million from Villarreal, has struggled in his start, failing to score in nine appearances across all competitions and mostly featuring as a substitute, despite leading in off-ball runs per 90 minutes with 17.7 in the Premier League, where he has recorded no goals or assists in 208 minutes.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who left Everton on a free transfer to join Leeds United, has seen more regular play under manager Daniel Farke, scoring one goal in five Premier League appearances and contributing with flick-ons, though his overall output remains limited with just one goal and no assists in 357 minutes.