Top 20 Transfers
With the summer transfer season in full swing, the Premier League has notably spent an astonishing €2.06 billion on new talent. This figure dwarfs that of other top European leagues, with Serie A trailing significantly at €751 million. It’s clear that clubs are indulging in summer spending sprees, primarily focusing on established stars.
In fact, seven of the top ten signings this summer have involved players aged 25 or older, as teams prioritize experienced players who can contribute immediately. High-profile transfers include Luis Díaz’s €70 million move to Bayern, Manchester United’s nearly €150 million acquisition of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, and Arsenal’s signing of 27-year-old Viktor Gyökeres to enhance their attacking options. Experience seems to be the deciding factor when assessing the value of new recruits.
The Top 20 Most Valuable U21 Players Transferred This Summer
That said, there has been no shortage of young talent changing clubs this summer. A look at the top 20 most valuable players aged 21 or younger who have transferred in this window reveals a list of rising stars poised to become world-class players. Many of them are taking their first steps in the English Premier League.
Chelsea has been particularly active, securing four of the top 20 most valuable U21 signings this summer. The club acquired Mamadou Sarr from sister club Strasbourg for €14 million, Dário Essugo from Sporting for €23 million, Estêvão from Palmeiras for €34 million, and Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund for a substantial €64.3 million—making it the tenth highest fee paid this summer. Other Premier League clubs have also made significant moves, with players like Habib Diarra (€31.5 million to Sunderland), Cristhian Mosquera (€15 million to Arsenal), Mathys Tel (€45 million to Tottenham), Rayan Cherki (€36.5 million to Man City), and Milos Kerkez (€46.9 million to Liverpool) all joining the English top-flight.
Player Comparison
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However, major clubs outside the Premier League have also been busy. In Germany, Bayern Munich signed Hoffenheim’s midfield prospect Tom Bischoff on a free transfer, while Borussia Dortmund secured Championship star Jobe Bellingham for €30.5 million and RB Leipzig made Arthur Vermeeren’s loan deal permanent for €20 million. Villarreal brought in young winger Alberto Moleiro for €16 million, Jesús Rodríguez moved to Como for €22.5 million, and Roma added Evan Ferguson and Wesley to their squad, while Ange-Yoan Bonny transferred to Inter Milan for €23 million. Additionally, Jhon Durán has returned to Europe, joining Fenerbahce on loan.
With numerous impressive talents making moves, Real Madrid is set to capture headlines once again. The Spanish powerhouse has invested €107.5 million in two promising players: Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen and River Plate winger Franco Mastantuono, both of whom are expected to thrive in La Liga. Only time will reveal which of these rising stars will view their summer transfers as turning points in their careers or mere missteps in the transfer market.
