As the 2025-26 Premier League Season resumes, here are the top six newly signed strikers to watch out for.
Hugo Ekitike
Hugo Ekitike is top of our list of newly signed Premier League forwards to watch out for this season. The French footballing sensation joined Liverpool for €95m from Eintracht Frankfurt and has already hit the ground running as the Reds’ No.9.
He was on the score sheet in the 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield and again found the back of the net in the six-goal thriller against Bournemouth in Premier League opener.
From the foregoing, the 23-year-old is not in to learn the ropes in the English top flight despite being in his first season.
He played a pivotal role in Eintracht Frankfurt’s Bundesliga campaign last season, scoring 15 goals plus eight assists in 33 league appearances for the team.
We expect more of the forward deep into the season as Liverpool prepares to challenge for their second successive EPL title.
Bryan Mbeumo
Former Brentford and now Man United forward Bryan Mbeumo is also on our list of top newly signed strikers to watch out for. Mbeumo was the engine room in Brentford’s attack following the exit of Ivan Toney.
He netted 20 goals plus seven assists for the Bees last term, finishing fifth in the Premier League top scorers’ chart for the season.
The Cameroon international, who switched to the Old Trafford club from Brentford for £65 million is expected to play a big role in United’s attack this season. He is known for his strength, speed, and prolific goal-scoring skills.
Notably, he could only debut late into United’s preseason campaign and is expected to quickly gelled into the team and start turning in goals.
He has 90 goals and 57 assists for club and country and will prove a good attacking partner to Benjamin Sesko.
Benjamin Sesko
Next on our list of newly signed strikers to be watched out for is Benjamin Sesko. The 23 -year-old is considered as one of the finest strikers in Europe and will hope to continue with his goal scoring prowess for his new club, Manchester United. He scored 21 and provided six assists for Leipzig last season.
The Slovenian international who signed for Manchester United for a transfer fee worth £74 million is expected to add to the attacking quality of the Red Devils. He is known for his strength, aerial prowess and clinicality in front of goal.
Also, he is expected to team up with fellow new signings, Bryan Mbuemo and Matheus Cunha, to boost an underwhelming Manchester United attack.
Liam Delap
Next on our list is former Ipswich and now Chelsea striker, Liam Delap. The England international was the leading striker for now relegated Ipswich Town scoring 12 goals and providing one assists in 37 premier league matches.
Signed for £30 million, the 23-year-old has already proven to be a massive signing for the blues. He has scored three goals and provided one assist in eight games for Chelsea. He is known for his strength, speed and high pressing abilities.
Although being drawn into competition with Joao Pedro and Nicholas Jackson, the 23-year-old will most likely make his impact felt.
Viktor Gyokeres
The Swedish international is next on our list. Signed from Sporting Lisbon, the Arsenal striker will be looking to make his mark in his return to the Premier League. With 86 goals and 22 assists across all competitions for Sporting, he will be required to replicate the same scoring prowess for Arsenal.
Having already made three appearances in preseason for Arsenal, his first goal came in the Emirates cup against Athletic Bilbao. Signed for £63.5 million, the 28-year-old is mostly known for his goal scoring prowess. He will be a major boost in Arteta’s quest for a major trophy.
Joao Pedro
Last on our list of top strikers to watch out for is Chelsea’s new signing, Joao Pedro. Signed from Brighton and Hove Albion where he scored 25 goals and provided nine assists.
The Brazilian, following his £60 million move, has been in blistering form for the blues. He has scored five goals in five games for Chelsea helping them to win the club world cup. He is known for his strength, shot power, and clinical finishing.
Pedro will bring dynamism to Enzo Maresca’s team, who have continually hinted at the 23-year-old’s ability to play anywhere across the attack.
