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Ranking: Top 10 Most Expensive Summer Transfers in European Football With Liverpool and the Premier Leading the Way
The summer transfer window closed with surprises and record-breaking deals. The Premier League once again dominated with massive investments, although Turkey broke the English hegemony thanks to Victor Osimhen’s move to Galatasaray.
The 2025 summer window produced historic figures, with Alexander Isak topping the list after his record-breaking move to Liverpool. Between strategic signings and long-term bets, the list of the top 10 transfers reflects the Premier League’s financial power — though Turkey emerged as an unexpected big player.
10. Martín Zubimendi – Arsenal ($82M)
The midfielder left Real Sociedad to land in London and become Arsenal’s midfield anchor. At 26, Zubimendi faces the biggest challenge of his career.
9. Luis Díaz – Bayern ($82M)
The Colombian winger left Liverpool after four seasons. At Bayern, he is expected to play a key role in the team’s attacking rebuild.
8. Matheus Cunha – Manchester United ($86M)
The Brazilian striker arrived from Wolverhampton. He brings dynamism and goals to a United side that badly needed depth up front.
7. Bryan Mbeumo – Manchester United ($88M)
Another reinforcement for the Red Devils. The former Brentford star was one of the most sought-after wingers of the summer.
6. Victor Osimhen – Galatasaray ($88M)
The surprise signing of the summer. The Nigerian forward swapped Naples for Istanbul, putting Turkey firmly on the map of major transfers.
5. Benjamin Sesko – Manchester United ($89M)
At just 22, the Slovenian striker joined from Leipzig as a long-term investment, though he arrives with immediate expectations.
4. Nick Woltemade – Newcastle ($99M)
The German forward was Newcastle’s marquee signing. After shining at Stuttgart, the Magpies trust him to deliver goals in the Premier League.
3. Hugo Ekitike – Liverpool ($111M)
The French striker adds youth and flair to Liverpool’s attack. Klopp sees him as a player with huge potential for the coming years.
2. Florian Wirtz – Liverpool ($146M)
Germany’s brightest talent left Leverkusen to become one of the Premier League’s most ambitious transfers of recent years.
1. Alexander Isak – Liverpool ($169M)
The most expensive signing in Premier League history. The 25-year-old Swede joins Liverpool to be the centerpiece of their attack at Anfield.
