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Top 5 Most Expensive Transfers of the Summer So Far

12/07/23
Top 5 Most Expensive Transfers of the Summer So Far
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The European summer transfer window may not close until September 1, but there has already been a host of big-money signings across the continent.

With the buying and selling of players in full swing, let’s take a look at the top five most expensive transfers of the summer so far.

1. Jude Bellingham – Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid (€103m)

Jude Bellingham became the 11th-most expensive player in the history of football when he joined Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund for €103m on June 14.

The Englishman turned 20 last month, but he is already regarded as one of the most complete midfielders in the game – and he will only improve in Spain.

2. Kai Havertz – Chelsea to Arsenal (€70m)

Chelsea have been buying and selling players at an alarming rate since Todd Boehly purchased the club, with Kai Havertz joining London rivals Arsenal for €70m.

Despite scoring the winning goal in the 2020-21 Champions League final, Havertz never really managed to settle at Stamford Bridge. Now, he has the chance to make a name for himself in North London.

3. Dominik Szoboszlai – RB Leipzig to Liverpool (€70m)

Dominik Szoboszlai enjoyed a hugely successful 2022-23 campaign with RB Leipzig, racking up 10 goals and 13 assists across all competitions while winning the DFB-Pokal.

Requiring midfield reinforcements, Liverpool paid Leipzig €70m to acquire Szoboszlai’s services. The 22-year-old Hungarian playmakers can score and create goals, making him a serious attacking threat.

4. Mason Mount – Chelsea to Manchester United (€64.2m)

Like Havertz, Mason Mount found himself surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge and swiftly headed for the exit, teaming up with Manchester United in a €64.2m deal.

With 129 Premier League appearances and 36 England caps under his belt, Mount has the potential to take the Red Devils to the next level under the guidance of Erik ten Hag.

5. Sandro Tonali – AC Milan to Newcastle United (€64m)

Newcastle United’s first major transfer of the summer saw them sign highly-rated Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali from AC Milan for a reported fee of €64m.

Having spent more than €180m last season, the Magpies will be looking to sign more big-name players as they prepare for life in the Champions League in 2023-24.

Major League Soccer Eastern Conference
OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
1
Inter Miami CF 24 12 7 3 2 14
2
FC Cincinnati 21 11 6 3 2 4
3
Toronto FC 19 11 6 1 4 0
4
New York Red Bulls 17 11 4 5 2 0
5
Columbus Crew 15 10 3 6 1 3
6
Philadelphia Union 14 10 3 5 2 3
7
DC United 14 11 3 5 3 -1
8
Charlotte FC 14 11 4 2 5 -1
9
New York City FC 14 11 4 2 5 -1
10
Atlanta United 12 10 3 3 4 3
11
Montreal Impact 12 10 3 3 4 -7
12
Nashville SC 11 10 2 5 3 -4
13
Chicago Fire 10 11 2 4 5 -8
14
Orlando City SC 9 10 2 3 5 -7
15
New England Revolution 7 10 2 1 7 -11
Major League Soccer Western Conference
OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
1
Real Salt Lake 21 11 6 3 2 9
2
Minnesota United 20 10 6 2 2 6
3
Los Angeles Galaxy 19 11 5 4 2 4
4
Vancouver Whitecaps 18 10 5 3 2 8
5
Colorado Rapids 18 11 5 3 3 3
6
Austin FC 16 11 4 4 3 1
7
Los Angeles FC 15 11 4 3 4 0
8
Houston Dynamo 14 10 4 2 4 -1
9
Saint Louis City 13 10 2 7 1 1
10
Sporting Kansas City 11 11 2 5 4 -1
11
Seattle Sounders 10 11 2 4 5 0
12
Portland Timbers 10 11 2 4 5 -3
13
FC Dallas 8 10 2 2 6 -5
14
San Jose Earthquakes 7 11 2 1 8 -9

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