The top 10 most expensive transfers of summer

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By: Manu Tournoux

Liverpool ready to drop € 150 million for Alexander Isak

While the transfer window has just closed its doors this Monday for the 5 largest European championships, we can already proceed at the top 10 of the most expensive arrivals of the summer. A classification clearly dominated by Liverpool which places three recruits in the first three places in this ranking. Thus, Alexander Isak is the most expensive player in the summer since he cost 144 million euros excluding bonuses to the Reds. Florian Wirtz follows with a cost of 125 million euros excluding bonus while the podium is completed by Hugo Ekitike and its 95 million euros excluding bonus.

The fourth most expensive transfer of summer is that of Nick Woltemade who joined Newcastle from Stuttgart against 85 million euros. Manchester United then places three players with Benjamin Sesko (5th), Bryan Mbeumo (6th) and Matheus Cunha (8th). Victor Osimhen (6th) is inserted with his sale for 75 million euros in Galatasaray. Finally, Luis Diaz bought by Bayern Munich and Martin Zubimendi who left for Arsenal complete this classification with two transfers at 70 million euros.

The 10 largest transfers of summer

1) Alexander Isak (Newcastle -> Liverpool): 144M €
2) Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen -> Liverpool): 125M €
3) Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt -> Liverpool): 95M €
4) Nick Woltemade (Stuttgart -> Newcastle): 85M €
5) Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig -> Manchester United): 76.5M €
6) Victor Osimhen (Naples -> Galatasaray): 75M €
6) Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford -> Manchester United): € 75
8) Matheus cunha (Wolverhampton -> Manchester United): € 74.2M
9) Luis Diaz (Liverpool -> Bayern Munich): 70M €
9) Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad -> Arsenal): 70M €

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.