The Premier League has long been not only the most popular football league in the world but also the stage for record-breaking financial deals. For fans in many countries, every new signing of a star attracts just as much attention as the matches themselves. Transfers are more than squad upgrades — they are a statement of ambition, a way to draw new supporters, and a boost to the club’s brand. That is why record sums in the Premier League no longer surprise anyone.

Record-breaking deals

The biggest headline of the summer was the move of Florian Wirtz to Liverpool. The deal was worth £100 million with bonuses potentially raising it to £116.5 million, making the German the most expensive signing in Premier League and British football history. For Liverpool supporters, this transfer is not only a huge investment but also a symbol of a new era at Anfield.

Before Wirtz, several other players set remarkable records. In 2023, Enzo Fernández joined Chelsea for around £106.8 million, becoming the club’s most expensive signing ever. Similar figures were spent on Declan Rice (West Ham → Arsenal), Moisés Caicedo (Brighton → Chelsea), and Jack Grealish (Aston Villa → Manchester City), each of them costing around £100 million. These transfers showed that crossing the £100m barrier has become standard for top Premier League clubs.

Summer 2025: new big moves

This summer also produced several high-profile deals. Alongside Wirtz, Liverpool signed Hugo Ekitike for £69 million, a fee that could rise to £79 million with add-ons. Manchester United boosted their attack with the signing of Bryan Mbeumo for £65 million, which also became a record sale for Brentford.

Altogether, Premier League clubs spent over £2.3 billion during the 2025 summer window — another record for English football. Liverpool led the way with almost £300 million invested, while Newcastle also remained ambitious, spending £126 million to strengthen their squad and continue competing for Champions League places.

Why it matters

Each transfer not only changes a squad but also shifts the balance of power in the league. Big stars arriving in the Premier League make the competition more entertaining and unpredictable. For fans in Vietnam, these record-breaking moves are more than transfer news — they are part of the wider story that makes the Premier League unique and the most talked-about league in world football.