Three summer signings nominated for August's Premier League POTM award

Ziyad Jamal

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The nominees for August's Premier League Player of the Month award were announced on Thursday (September 4).

Among the eight individuals up for the prize, three are players that have just settled at new clubs and made an instant impact in the opening month of the 2024/25 season.

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has been recognised for his impressive start with Arne Slot's side after netting two goals and registering an assist in his first three Premier League appearances.

The young French star already looks to be an important asset for the Premier League holders after joining from Eintracht Frankfurt for £79m in the summer transfer window.

Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool

Another new signing that had a splendid August was Chelsea forward Joao Pedro.

With two goals and two assists in just three league games, the Brazilian has shown he can make it at the top end of the Premier League after recently departing Brighton in a £60m deal.

Joao Pedro after scoring for Chelsea against AC Milan

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Jack Grealish has also been recognised for a productive opening month to the season.

He picked up four assists in just three games for Everton in August after joining on loan from Manchester City.

Jack Grealish

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All three summer signings up for the latest Premier League POTM award have a good shout of taking home the fan-voted prize, but they will face competition from the other nominees.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo are nominated, having both scored two league goals in August.

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi and Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai round out the list of nominees.

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Ziyad Jamal

Ziyad Jamal contributes to Sporting News - UK Wires as a freelance writer focusing on all sports. He has written for sites including GiveMeSport, Planet Sport and IBTimes UK. He graduated with a degree in BA (Hons) Football Business and Media at UCFB Wembley in 2021.