Fantasy Premier League: 10 New Transfers You Must Consider

10. Victor Valdes (Middlesbrough) - £4.5

How on earth did Victor Valdes end up here? From the sunny suburbs of Catalonia to the grimy industrial estates of Middlesbrough, the Spaniard really needs to rethink how he makes his career decisions. However, what is abundantly clear is that Middlesbrough have acquired a top-class goalkeeper with a wealth of experience.

It’s not everyday that a promoted club signs a three-time Champions League winner and World Cup winner. The 34-year-old’s trophy cabinet would dwarf that of the club’s, which by now is probably due for a good dusting following League Cup success in 2004. Putting Valdes in your team at £4.5 is a no-brainer, particularly given Middlesbrough’s excellent defensive record.

His goalkeeping competition at the Riverside take shape in the form of the woeful Brad Guzan and Dimitrios Konstantopolous, who is nearly as old as time itself. Valdes should have no problem in laying claim to the No.1 jersey and collecting a myriad of clean sheets along the way.