The Premier League is considered to be the best league in the world and is seriously contested amongst all teams. Typically, each summer, Premier League teams spend lavishly in acquiring the finest talents in world football.
The high prize money for participation and even distribution of funds from the league allow all 20 competing teams a handsome purse to pursue football stars. The massive broadcasting deals of the league play a major part in dictating how these teams operate in the transfer market.
This summer was no different as the Premier League big boys went head-to-head over transfers and acquisitions this transfer window. Despite not breaking any records on the league level, some of the costliest players have arrived in England in the past few months.
We have compiled the 5 the most expensive transfers of this summer and all the details you should know about them. You can see the full list of most expensive PL transfers of all time.
Alexander Isak
The costliest transfer of the English top flight hung in jeopardy until the closing hours of the window. Liverpool and Newcastle United just about got this deal through in time, narrowly avoiding the September 1st deadline.
Over the course of time and subject to certain conditions, Liverpool will be paying the Magpies £125 million. Isak has joined the Reds, signing a six-year contract earning £300,0000 per week at the Anfield Stadium. Isak is the third-highest earner behind Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool.
Arriving From Newcastle United
Transfer Fee £125m
Contract Duration 6 years
Salary Per Week £300,0000
Hugo Ekitike
Liverpool are determined to defend the Premier League title and have gone all guns blazing in the transfer market. The second most expensive transfer of the summer, too, belongs to the Merseyside team. Hugo Ekitike will embark on his Premier League journey following a move from Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.
The transfer has cost Arne Slot & Co. around £80 million. The forward has inked a six-year contract at the club, earning him a handsome figure of £250,000 per week.
Arriving From Eintracht Frankfurt
Transfer Fee £69m
Contract Duration 6 years
Salary Per Week £250,000
Benjamin Sesko
Manchester United spent the summer months in completely revamping their attacking force. The Red Devils paid £74 million to secure the services of the Slovenian striker from Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig.
Sesko has penned a 5 year contract at Old Trafford that will see him earn £160,000 per week in salary. The Red Devils faithful are hopeful of a stellar season for the attacker in front of goal.
Arriving From RB Leipzig
Transfer Fee £74m
Contract Duration 5 years
Salary Per Week £160,000
Bryan Mbeumo
Bryan Mbuemo has earned himself a handsome paycheck at Manchester United following a stellar season with Brentford last season. The French-born attacker has achieved a pay increase from £50,000 a week to £150,000 a week following his move to the Red Devils this transfer period.
Ruben Amorim and his entourage have bagged the 4th expensive signing in the Premier League this summer after forking out £70 million for Mbuemo’s signature.
Arriving From Brentford
Transfer Fee £70m
Contract Duration 5 years
Salary Per Week £150,000
Nick Woltemade
After spending most of the transfer window stuck in the Alexander Isak transfer loop, Newcastle United could finally flex its muscle in the closing days of the transfer market.
The arrivals of Yoanne Wisa and Nick Woltemade ensured Eddie Howe would no longer have sleepless nights. Newcastle United broke their club record signing Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart for a transfer fee of £69 million. The German attacker has signed a six-year deal at St James’ Park, earning him £132,000 per week.
Arriving From VfB Stuttgart
Transfer Fee £69m
Contract Duration 6 years
Salary Per Week £132,000
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