New to recent transfer updates, help!

I've just started a network game with my mate on the newest transfer update, and I haven't played any other saves since release! So I'm a bit stumped as the normal players I woulda signed's prices have all flew up. Or the players I'd want to sign who are available for compensation, don't want to talk to me!

I'm Swansea, he's Everton. Any recommendations as to who to get?
So far I've only signed Strandberg. I have around ?8m, he has ?10m.

Thanks in advance!