Aston Villa enjoyed a very active start to Steven Gerrard’s first summer transfer window and, after three weeks, have brought in four permanent arrivals.
Alongside Newcastle United, the Midlands club have completed the most signings in the Premier League so far, while a number of sides are yet to bolster their squads at all.
With a month to go until Aston Villa return to competitive action, we have taken a look at the line-up made up of the best Premier League signings of the month...
5. Matt Targett - Newcastle
Newcastle confirmed the permanent signing of Targett from Aston Villa earlier this month after an impressive loan spell on Tyneside. The full-back made 16 appearances for the Magpies as they enjoyed a much improved second half of the season. | Getty Images
6. Marc Roca - Leeds United
Leeds United fans will be over the moon that they have managed to snap up Marc Roca from Bayern Munich for as little as €12m. The midfielder shone for Espanyol but struggled for minutes following his move to the Bundesliga. | Getty Images
7. Yves Bissouma - Tottenham
Bissouma had been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal before Tottenham stepped in and snapped him up for only £25m. The midfielder could prove to be a bargain if he can replicate his Brighton form. | Getty Images
8. Fabio Vieira - Arsenal
Fabio Vieira joined Arsenal for an initial €35m after a superb season with Porto in which he scored six goals and assisted another 14 in the league last season. | AFP via Getty Images