Most Expensive Transfers: Every top European club are filling up their team with the best stars even if it means breaking the bank in the 2023 summer transfers window.
The summer transfer window has been busy ahead of the 2023/24 season with teams from across Europe strengthening their teams for the upcoming campaign.
However, the Saudi Pro League has posed a serious concern for European teams as they battle Premier League, La Liga, and Bundesliga teams.
The majority of Premier League teams are set to splash out big funds in the coming weeks after already spending much so far.
On Futballnews today, we bring you the Most Expensive Transfers in the 2023 summer transfer window so far, and here are our first 11.
Jude Bellingham – €120 Million
Real Madrid completed the signing of their transfer target in the opening days of the summer window as Jude Bellingham swapped Dortmund for the Cope Del Rey winners.
Liverpool initially wanted the midfielder but later withdrew from the race, Madrid was unopposed as they looked to bring down Dortmund’s asking price and tie Bellingham to a six-year contract.
Declan Rice – €90 Million
Rice helped the Hammers and captained them to UEFA Europa Conference League glory last season and made a total of 245 appearances for them, scoring 15 times.
Christopher Nkunku – €80 Million
Christopher Nkunku already agreed on a deal to sign for Chelsea last season but the deal was completed in the summer of 2023.
French star Nkunku joined for a £52m/$66.4m fee, after scoring 16 Bundesliga goals in 2022/23, and Pochettino will be excited by his potential Premier League impact.
Mason Mount – €60 Million
Mason Mount joined Manchester United on 6th July, 2023 from rivals Chelsea for an initial £55m after spending 18 years at Stamford Bridge.
The overall fee for England international midfielder Mount could rise to £60m depending on success and appearances over several seasons.
Kim Min-Jae – €60 Million
Kim Min-Jae joined Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich – who are not left out of the Most Expensive Transfer list – from Napoli for €60 Million after a successful season with Naples.
The 26-year-old South Korea international joins from Napoli on a five-year contract until 30 June 2028 and he will wear the number 3 shirt.
Kai Havertz – €55 Million
Arsenal completed their first major move of the summer by bringing in Germany international Kai Havertz from Chelsea for €55 Million.
Mikel Arteta is planning a squad revamp at the Emirates Stadium, ahead of the 2023/24 season, and has also signed West Ham captain Declan Rice.
Dominik Szoboszlai – €50 Million
Liverpool too have always made the headlines for the Most Expensive Transfer every summer just like other European teams.
They aren’t left out this year as their new No.8 for the 2023/24 campaign is Hungary international Dominik Szoboszlai after they agreed a deal with RB Leipzig.
Sandro Tonali – €50 Million
Sandro Tonali, 23, became the second-biggest transfer in Newcastle United history when he joined on July 3 from AC Milan.
The player is a huge signing for Eddie Howe, who is keen on building a superb team ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Lucas Hernandez – €45 Million
Lucas Hernandez joined PSG from German side Bayern Munich for €45 Million to become their fifth signing of the season.
The French 2018 World Cup winner joins Manuel Ugarte, Milan Skriniar, Marco Asensio and Lee Kang-in as Parc des Princes newcomers since Luis Enrique’s appointment as coach.
Jurrien Timber – €42 Million
Arsenal have surprisingly appeared several times this season in the Most Expensive Transfer list despite signing both Havertz and Declan Rice.
Arsenal completed the signing of Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber, 22, from Ajax for £35m on July 14, 2023 and Timber’s fee could rise to £38.5m.
Andre Onana – €35 Million
Manchester United agreed to sign Andre Onana from Inter Milan for a total fee of €35m with the goalkeeper signing a five-year contract.
Onana is to become United’s new No. 1 after David de Gea recently announced his departure from the club following the expiration of his contract.
