How have the Premier League's big signings fared so far?

LONDON :As the Premier League cranks back into action after the international break, the jury is still out on the impact of some of the most expensive close-season signings.

Here is a look at how eight of them have fared so far.

HUGO EKITIKE (Eintracht Frankfurt to Liverpool, 69 million pounds ($92.64 million))

France forward Ekitike's arrival at Liverpool was overshadowed by the club's summer-long pursuit of Alexander Isak but he has arguably been the champions' best player so far.

Showing a coolness in front of goal and the energy to win the ball back in dangerous areas, Ekitike has three goals and one assist in six Premier League games.

The only blemish was a red card for celebrating a League Cup goal against Southampton by removing his shirt.

JOAO PEDRO (Brighton & Hove Albion to Chelsea, 60 million pounds)

The 24-year-old Brazilian has two goals and three assists in his first seven Premier League games.

After his goals helped power Chelsea to the Club World Cup title he has taken that momentum into the new season with his adaptability and 'problem solving' impressing coach Enzo Maresca.

Happy anywhere across the front line, Joao Pedro has given Chelsea plenty of attacking options.

MOHAMMED KUDUS (West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur - 55 million pounds)

After a disappointing final season at West Ham, there were doubts when Tottenham signed the Ghana winger but he has rediscovered his spark and already made a big impact.

Kudus made two assists on his debut against Burnley and already has a league-leading four.

He also scored the winner last time out at Leeds United and it will be interesting to see what manager Thomas Frank does when Swede Dejan Kulusevski returns from injury.

FLORIAN WIRTZ (Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool - 100