The veteran coach will look to gradually build his own team at Hillsborough, and could look to dip into the January transfer market in the new year. Here's a look back at some of the most eye-catching signings the 62-year-old has made to date, in a career spend estimated to be around £280 million.
9. Peter Crouch - Spurs to Stoke City - £10m
Joining for what was then a club-record fee, the towering striker scored 14 goals in his first season under Pulis. Crouchy's podcast anecdotes regarding his former boss are well worth a listen. Photo: Alex Livesey
10. Jay Rodriguez - Southampton to West Brom - £12m
Pulis splashed the cash to bring the England international to the Hawthorns. Rodriguez scored 33 goals over two seasons with the Baggies, and is now back in the Premier League with Burnley. Photo: PAUL ELLIS