The 2024/25 summer transfer window is in full swing, with Premier League clubs actively strengthening their squads. Chelsea has emerged as the biggest spender so far, while Manchester United made an early impact with a double signing, raising their profile in the transfer market.
After Manchester City secured a record-breaking fourth consecutive title in May 2024, narrowly edging Arsenal, another intense title race is expected this season. The summer transfer window has brought its usual chaos, with clubs working frantically to secure new players. Some, like Liverpool, have yet to act, while others have already been busy.
All 20 Premier League teams are looking to bolster their squads. Ipswich, back in the top flight for the first time since 2002, aims to add experience to avoid a relegation battle, while teams like Everton and Wolves will need reinforcements to stay competitive.
Here’s a breakdown of the biggest completed 2024/25 Premier League transfers as of August 14:
Chelsea
Summer Spending: £193.5m
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has reshaped the squad with over £193 million in signings. New arrivals include Tosin Adarabioyo, Estevao Willian, Omari Kellyman, Filip Jorgensen, Marc Guiu, and Pedro Neto.
Manchester United
Summer Spending: £170.1m
Following a disappointing eighth-place finish, Erik ten Hag has revamped United’s defense, bringing in Lille’s Leny Yoro for £52 million and Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui for over £80 million combined. The club also sold Mason Greenwood to Marseille and Aaron Wan-Bissaka to West Ham.
West Ham
Summer Spending: £132.5m
New manager Julen Lopetegui has led an overhaul at West Ham, securing Max Kilman from Wolves for £40 million and Aaron Wan-Bissaka for £15 million. The Hammers also signed Wes Foderingham, Luis Guilherme, Crysencio Summerville, and Niclas Fullkrug.
Aston Villa
Summer Spending: £119.5m
Returning to the Champions League under Unai Emery, Villa’s major signing is Amadou Onana for £50 million from Everton. The club is continuing its aggressive push to compete in Europe.
Tottenham Hotspur
Summer Spending: £113.5m
Spurs have bolstered their attack by signing Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth and extending Timo Werner’s loan. They’ve also added young talents Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray from Leeds.
Brighton
Summer Spending: £80m
Despite searching for a new manager, Brighton secured winger Ibrahim Osman for £15 million and signed promising forward Yankuba Minteh from Newcastle.
Arsenal
Summer Spending: £80m
Arsenal’s key signings include Bologna’s Riccardo Calafiori for £42 million and David Raya on a permanent deal. However, the futures of Gabriel Jesus and Thomas Partey remain uncertain amid transfer rumours.
Nottingham Forest
Summer Spending: £59.1m
Forest made notable acquisitions with Elliot Anderson, Marko Stamenic, Nikola Mikenkovic, and Jota Silva joining the squad, while manager Nuno Espirito Santo is expected to make further moves.
Ipswich
Summer Spending: £57m
Newly promoted Ipswich have secured key promotion player Omari Hutchinson on a permanent deal, alongside the £20 million signing of Liam Delap and goalkeeper Arijanet Muric for £10 million.
The window remains open, and as Premier League clubs continue their pursuit of new talent, these early moves have already set the tone for the season ahead.
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