A look at the Premier League’s most expensive summer signings so far

With the European Championships drawing to a close last weekend, all of the attention will now be turned to the Premier League’s looming return.

Watching Manchester City make more domestic history last season as they got their hands on a fourth consecutive Premier League crown, we look set for another rollercoaster adventure from across England’s elite.

With the action getting underway on August 16th, we currently find ourselves at the heart of another frantic summer transfer window.

While a host of Premier League clubs might be seriously looking over their shoulders at potential financial breaches, we have already seen some serious investment.

Still with a month left until the 2024/25 campaign gets underway, we have taken a look at who have already been the Premier League’s most expensive arrivals so far this summer.

Leny Yoro – Lille to Manchester United (£52million)

Watching ex-Real Madrid superstar Raphael Varane leave Old Trafford on a free transfer this summer, the new hierarchy at Old Trafford made it clear that a new central defender was their top priority.

While it might have appeared almost certain that Leny Yoro had his sights firmly set on clinching a blockbuster move to Spanish icons and reigning European champions Real Madrid, Manchester United agreed what was a shock deal earlier in the week.

Desperately seeking a long-term partner for Argentina international Lisandro Martinez at the heart of their defence, United officially announced the 18-year-old for a reported fee in the region of £52million.

While Yoro might have entered the final 12 months of his deal with Lille, it was heavily reported over the past few weeks that Erik ten Hag had identified the France U21 international as his standout target.

Although Lille’s academy graduate might might only have one full season of first-team football under his belt, Yoro is regarded as one of world football’s hottest young prospects.

New city, same determination…

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Author : Tom Dunstan

Publish date : 2024-07-19 03:00:12

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