Alexis Sanchez, Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas, Ander Herrera, Fraser Forster, Esteban Cambiasso; from top to (almost) bottom, the 2014/15 has been packed full of explosively effective signings, men who have made an immediately positive impact upon the clubs who took a chance on them. But every silver lining has a cloud, and this year's campaign has been no exception. Of all the seasons in recent memory, this year's has perhaps the most notorious in terms of highly-rated flops. In both the summer and January transfer windows, clubs exchanged various sums of money for players who simply haven't lived up to expectations upon arriving at their new grounds. Some lasted only a few games, while others put their fans through a prolonged campaign of torture from the moment they set foot on the field. It remains to be seen whether some of the following players will redeem themselves in the near future, although the majority will surely be unable to rediscover their form. A bad start in the cutthroat world of the English Premier League usually leaves little room for recovery, especially when some of the most demanding fans and media outlets in world football are added into the equation. From misfiring strikers to fallen European giants, injury-ridden youngsters to dressing room nightmares, here are 15 of the very worst signings made this Premier League season. Fans of their respective clubs may want to shield their eyes...
