13 August 2025
The 2025 Premier League transfer window saw record spending by major clubs, who bolstered their squads with significant signings in preparation for the new season.
Star names with huge weekly salaries joined, particularly from clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United, amid fierce competition from Manchester City, Chelsea, and Tottenham.
According to data from The STATS ROOM, here is the list of the 10 highest-paid new signings:
1. Tijani Reinders – Manchester City (£230,000 per week)
Arriving from Milan for £60 million to compensate for City's declining midfield, he is expected to become a key player under Guardiola.
2. Victor Gjokeres – Arsenal (£200,000)
Swedish striker from Sporting Lisbon for £64 million, a candidate to lead the Gunners' attack.
3. Hugo Ekitike – Liverpool (£200,000)
Eintracht Frankfurt's former top scorer with 22 goals, joined for £69 million to bolster the attack.
4. Florian Wirtz – Liverpool (£195,000)
The most expensive transfer in Premier League history at £100 million, a brilliant playmaker from Bayer Leverkusen.
5. Matheus Cunha – Manchester United (£180,000)
Joined for £62.5 million after triggering his release clause. He scored 15 goals last season.
6. Benjamin Sesko – Manchester United (£160,000)
Slovenian striker from RB Leipzig, expected to form an attacking partnership with Hojlund.
7. Bryan Mbeumo – Manchester United (150,000)
Scorer of 20 goals for Brentford, he came to compensate for the lack of attacking effectiveness.
8. Mohammed Kudus – Tottenham (150,000)
Moved from West Ham for £55 million. He possesses speed and skill.
9. Rayan Cherki – Manchester City (140,000)
A French talent from Lyon for £33.7 million. He contributed to 32 goals last season.
10. Joao Pedro – Chelsea (130,000)
Moved from Brighton for £60 million to bolster the Blues' attack.
