The summer transfer window is underway, and teams are actively engaging in the market to strengthen their squads for the upcoming 2023/24 season.
As usual, European clubs are heavily involved in transfer activities, but this time, there has been a surprising entry of Saudi Arabian teams in finalizing significant and unexpected transfers.
With the transfer window still open, let's explore the current list of the most expensive transfers that have taken place so far, based on the stats provided by Transfermarkt.
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1. Declan Rice (€105 million)
From: West Ham
To: Arsenal
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Arsenal have secured the transfer of Declan Rice from West Ham in a record deal worth £105 million between two British clubs.
The 24-year-old English midfielder's arrival at the Emirates Stadium is the Gunners' third major signing of the summer.
2. Jude Bellingham (€103 million)
From: Borussia Dortmund
To: Real Madrid
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Being heavily linked with a number of top European sides, Jude Bellingham decided to continue his future with La Liga giants Real Madrid.
The England international is one of the most promising stars in the football world and is expected to make even greater steps with Los Blancos.
2. Christopher Nkunku (€60 million)
From: RB Leipzig
To: Chelsea
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Despite being signed by Chelsea back in December, Nkunku joined the Premier League giants this summer to start his playing spell with the Blues from the next campaign.
Nkunu is considered a part of the long-term project the club's newly appointed boss Mauricio Pochettino is going to start.
3. Ruben Neves (€55 million)
From: Wolves
To: Al-Hilal
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Surprisingly for football fans, Wolves star Ruben Neves decided to join Al Hilal during the summer transfer window.
The contract the 26-year-old signed with the Saudi Arabian side will be valid until 2026.
4. Pedro Porro (€45 million)
From: Sporting Lisbon
To: Tottenham
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Tottenham have reached an agreement with Sporting Lisbon to permanently sign Pedro Porro.
The player initially joined Spurs on loan during the January transfer window, and as part of the agreement, the transfer was set to become permanent in the summer.
5. Alexis Mac Allister (€42 million)
From: Brighton
To: Liverpool
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Liverpool secured the signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton n a long-term contract for a €42m transfer fee.
Mac Allister had a successful spell with the Seagulls, having joined the club in January 2019 from Argentinos Juniors. After initially returning to Argentinos Juniors on loan for six months, he later had another temporary spell with Boca Juniors before making the move to Anfield.
6. Joao Pedro (€34.2 million)
From: Watford
To: Brighton
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Brighton finalized the club's record-breaking signing of Brazilian forward Joao Pedro from Watford, signing a five-year contract with the player.
The agreement between the clubs was reached on May 5th, and Pedro was able to complete his move as soon as the summer transfer window officially opened.
7. Dejan Kulusevski (€30 million)
From: Juventus
To: Tottenham
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Tottenham signed Dejan Kulusevski from Juventus on a permanent basis following his 18-month loan spell with the Spurs.
The Swedish winger initially joined the North Londoners in January 2022, while now signed a new five-year contract with the Premier League club.
8. Moise Kean (€30 million)
From: Everton
To: Juventus
Italian forward Moise Kean has made a permanent return to Juventus from Everton in a transfer worth €30 million.
After spending the last two seasons on loan at the Serie A club, the 23-year-old's move has now been made permanent, as Juventus fulfilled their obligation to sign the player on a permanent basis.
9. Manuel Locatelli (€30 million)
From: Sassuolo
To: Juventus
Another player to join Juventus on a permanent deal is Manuel Locatelli.
The player signed a contract that secures his presence at the Allianz Stadium until 2026.
10. Giacomo Raspadori (€26 million)
From: Sassolo
To: Napoli
After spending the previous season on loan, the Italian forward Giacomo Raspadori has already achieved a Scudetto victory with Napoli.
As part of the loan agreement, teh Serie A side are obliged to retain Raspadori, having initially paid €5 million for the one-year loan of the 23-year-old player.
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