The 2025 summer transfer window is packed with blockbuster signings across Europe and beyond, with clubs making significant moves to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season.
Leading the list of the top 10 most expensive transfers in the summer of 2025 is German sensation Florian Wirtz, who joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for a staggering €150 million – a deal that broke the record for the most expensive signing in both the club’s and Premier League history.
With high-profile moves including Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, and Jeremie Frimpong, Liverpool are currently the highest-spending club in world football this summer, splashing a total of €236.9 million on new signings.
As part of its continuous coverage of the transfer market, socccer sport presents the updated list of the 10 most expensive signings of the 2025 summer transfer window, with updates following every major deal until the market closes.
Who is the Most Expensive Player of Summer 2025?
The most expensive player of the 2025 summer transfer window is Florian Wirtz, who signed a five-year contract with Liverpool after a historic €150 million move from Bayer Leverkusen.
Top 10 Most Expensive Transfers – Summer 2025
Below is the full list of the most expensive signings so far in the 2025 summer transfer window, with Florian Wirtz at the top and Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completing the list at No. 10.
| # | Player | New Club | Former Club | Transfer Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Wirtz | Liverpool | Bayer Leverkusen | €150.00 million |
| 2 | Matheus Cunha | Manchester United | Wolves | €74.20 million |
| 3 | Martín Zubimendi | Arsenal | Real Sociedad | €70.00 million |
| 4 | Jamie Bynoe-Gittens | Chelsea | Borussia Dortmund | €64.30 million |
| 5 | Mohammed Kudus | Tottenham | West Ham | €63.80 million |
| 6 | João Pedro | Chelsea | Brighton | €63.70 million |
| 7 | Dean Huijsen | Real Madrid | Bournemouth | €62.50 million |
| 8 | Anthony Elanga | Newcastle United | Nottingham Forest | €61.40 million |
| 9 | Noni Madueke | Arsenal | Chelsea | €55.40 million |
| 10 | Tijjani Reijnders | Manchester City | AC Milan | €55.00 million |
Clubs with the Most Expensive Transfers in Summer 2025
Premier League clubs dominate the list of the top 10 most expensive transfers worldwide, with Real Madrid being the only club from outside England to make the list.
| Club | Number of Players in Top 10 |
|---|---|
| Chelsea | 2 |
| Arsenal | 2 |
| Liverpool | 1 |
| Manchester United | 1 |
| Tottenham | 1 |
| Real Madrid | 1 |
| Newcastle United | 1 |
| Manchester City | 1 |
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