The 20 most expensive transfers of the summer (so far)

Premier League clubs set a new record for the most expensive summer transfers, spending a total of £3.5 billion. The top deals include various high-profile players across the globe. Tottenham paid £52 million for Dutch defender Van Hecke, who helped his previous club Brighton reach the Conference League final. Chelsea agreed to a £52 million deal for Palace defender Lacroix, who also played for France at the World Cup.

Manchester City sold midfielder Reijnders to Saudi side Al-Qadsiah for £52 million, recovering the fee they paid him last season. West Ham's winger Summerville moved to Saudi Arabia for an undisclosed fee. Liverpool signed France Under-21 defender Jacquet in January, recovering from a shoulder injury in time for the new season. Everton's winger Iliman Ndiaye nearly broke the record with a £65 million deal with Manchester City, but eventually joined the club for £65 million.

Portugal striker Ramos became Manchester City's record purchase after joining from Paris Saint-Germain for £126 million. Rodri, one of the club's most important midfielders, left for Atlético Madrid for £75 million, leaving a significant void in City's midfield. Newcastle United's England winger Gordon moved to Barcelona for £75 million, scoring 17 goals and winning the World Cup in 2022.

Manchester United signed Baleba from Brighton for £70 million, adding more power to their midfield. Brazilian midfielder Savinho joined Tottenham for £75 million, making 53 appearances and providing 12 assists. Brazil midfielder Guimaraes transferred to Arsenal for £75 million, scoring nine league goals and finishing the World Cup with four assists.

Moroccan midfielder Bouaddi joined Manchester City for £81.4 million, with a potential add-on of £4.2 million. Tottenham broke their transfer record for a second time by signing Fernandes from West Ham for £90 million, with add-ons that could take the deal to £100 million. Italian midfielder Tonali joined for an initial £92.5 million.

Liverpool completed a major signing by bringing in French forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee of up to £123 million, bringing with him Ligue 1 titles, Champions League victories, and a total of four major trophies. Real Madrid also broke their transfer record, signing Ivory Coast winger Diomande for a fee that could reach £120 million including add-ons.

The 19-year-old impressed at the World Cup and was named Bundesliga young player of the season. Manchester City made history by spending more than £100 million on England attacking midfielder Anderson, shortly after his return from the World Cup. England player Rogers completed a £117 million move from Aston Villa to Chelsea on a six-year deal, aiming to play for a "winning team."

Lastly, Argentina international Enzo Fernandez became the most expensive transfer in Premier League history when he joined Manchester City for £120 million, making him the fifth most expensive transfer overall.