Several deals were done during the 2024 Summer transfer window, with Premier League teams getting new additions and players getting new homes.
It was a rollercoaster of summer for some fans, as their emotions were continually in a wavering state due to the outgoings and incomings at their respective clubs.
Some fans are content with the business their clubs did this summer while others are disappointed by the transfer dealings of their teams this summer.
They feel the reinforcements made might not be able to cope with the rigors of the English Premier League.
Top Ten Done Deals in the Premier League During 2024 Summer Transfer Window
In light of the admittance that there were some good deals made this summer in the English Premier League, it is pertinent to know the top ten done deals in the Premier League during the 2024 summer transfer window.
10) Riccardo Calafiori – Bologna To Arsenal
The Gunners completed the acquisition of Riccardo Calafiori from Serie A side Bologna in July 2024 for a fee of €45 million, following weeks of seeking the Italian’s signature.
Calafiori, who can function at center-back, alongside the left side of midfield and at left-back, is expected to strengthen Arsenal this campaign as they hunt for the Premier League crown.
Riccardo Calafiori has featured just once for the North London side this campaign, as manager Mikel Arteta intends to ease him into his set-up.
The competition for places at Arsenal has also made it difficult for the former Bologna man to get a starting shirt, but his qualities are never in doubt.
9) Dominic Solanke – Bournemouth To Tottenham Hotspur
Solanke moved to Spurs from Bournemouth on August 10, 2024, for a fee of €64.3 million and he is the most expensive signing this summer.
Since his arrival to the North London side, Dominic Solanke has featured just once for Ange Postecoglou’s side.
The former Liverpool man, who understands what it means to play in the Premier League, is expected to improve Tottenham Hotspur in their attacking department.
Solanke’s incoming to Spurs should also free up the massive burden on captain Heung-min Son.
Anyway, Dominic Solanke is currently nursing an ankle problem and should be back in September 2024.
8) Savinho – Troyes To Manchester City
The Brazilian winger joined the Cityzens from Troyes for a fee of €25 million on July 18, 2024.
Savinho, who is known for trickery and quick decision-making skills, has also started delineating his brilliance for Manchester City.
The attacker has been stellar in his first few matches for Manchester City, as he has provided an assist thus far after two league games.
7) Amadou Onana – Everton To Aston Villa
The Belgian joined Aston Villa from Everton on July 22, 2024, for a fee of €59.3 million.
Onana has noticeably improved Unai Emery’s side and he netted on his English Premier League debut in next to no time.
Amadou Onana has made 2 league appearances for Aston Villa this term, scoring 1 goal and providing no assists.
6) Aaron Wan-Bissaka – Manchester United To West Ham United
Spiderman, as he is fondly called, completed a transfer to West Ham United from Manchester United on August 13, 2024, for a fee of €17.6 million.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has begun accentuating his qualities at Bournemouth, making 2 Premier League appearances for the side, netting no goals and providing no assists.
5) Joao Felix – Atletico Madrid To Chelsea
The Portugal international shockingly completed a permanent move to the Blues on August 21, 2024, for a fee of €52 million.
Felix has previously represented the Stamford Bridge club and he was also on target on his second debut for the club.
Joao Felix put the icing on the cake, as Chelsea thumped Wolverhampton Wanderers 6-2 at the Molineux.
4) Matthijs de Ligt – Bayern Munich To Manchester United
Several reports have lauded Manchester United for doing great business this summer, and Matthijs de Ligt is an addition made this summer.
The Old Trafford side acquired de Ligt from Bayern Munich on August 13, 2024, for a fee of €45 million.
De Ligt has made 2 substitute appearances for Erik ten Hag’s side and he is expected to enhance them immensely in defense.
3) IIkay Gundogan – Barcelona To Manchester City
This could go down as one of the most shocking transfers of the 2024 summer transfer window, with the German midfielder hastily returning to Manchester City after halting his ties with Barcelona.
Gundogan re-signed for the Cityzens this summer on a free transfer and he made his second debut for the side against Ipswich Town, as he was introduced in the second period for Savinho.
2) Jadon Sancho – Manchester United To Chelsea
Sancho has departed Manchester United on loan with the obligation to buy him permanently next summer for a fee between the region of €23 million – €29 million.
Jadon Sancho hasn’t featured in any league game for the Red Devils this campaign due to several factors and he will be hoping for a career reawakening at Stamford Bridge.
1) Manuel Ugarte – Paris Saint Germain To Manchester United
Manchester United finally captured their man on August 30, 2021, after about a month of requesting for his signature.
Manuel Ugarte has apparently been keen on joining the Old Trafford side this summer, and he has ultimately gotten his dream move.
Ugarte will not make his debut for Manchester United against Liverpool, as he wasn’t registered in time
Ugarte needed to be registered with the Premier League by noon on Friday, August 31, 2024, but sources have confirmed the deadline was missed.
However, Manuel Ugarte will likely make his debut for Manchester United after the international break, with Erik ten Hag’s side having a date with Southampton on September 14, 2024.
Note: Premier League clubs splashed about €2.4 billion on new signings during the 2024 summer transfer window.
