Every Premier League Club’s Most Expensive Summer Signing GRADED

Every Premier League Club’s Most Expensive Summer Signing GRADED

The 2025 summer transfer window saw more money spent than any other transfer window in history. With an eye-watering £3.19 billion spent across the 20 clubs, shattering previous records in the process.

But how have each club’s most expensive addition done in the opening months of the campaign? This is our graded ranking on each PL club’s most expensive summer 2025 signing

Arsenal: Eberechi Eze – C+

Few transfers throughout the summer created more fanfare than that of Eberechi Eze’s £68 million move across the river Thames from Crystal Palace to Arsenal. The Gunners snatched the former Hale End academy graduate from under the noses of local rivals Tottenham Hotspur to the delight of Gunners fans everywhere. The England international has been solid but not spectacular so far, scoring two goals, one of which the winner versus his former side Palace.

Aston Villa: Evann Guessand - D

Aston Villa were one of the few clubs not to splash a huge amount of cash in the summer window, owing to potential PSR restrictions, with the most expensive addition being the £28 million signing of Evann Guessand from OGC Nice. The Ivorian hasn’t quite set the world alight in Birmingham. Scoring only once in 13 appearances in all competitions and has struggled to nail down a first XI spot.

AFC Bournemouth: Dafode Diakite - B

The AFC Bournemouth backline saw plenty of change in the summer, with both starting centre-backs and starting left-back Milos Kerkez departing. French defender Bafode Diakite from Lille was brought in to replace the outgoing Dean Huijsen and the Frenchman has filled the Spainard’s void strongly, contributing to a solid rebuilt Bournemouth defence who has played a big part in their impressive start.

Brentford: Dango Ouattara – C

Brentford smashed their transfer record this summer to sign Dango Ouattara to replace Bryan Mbuemo, spending £42 million on the forward to bring him to West London. Ouattara has contributed with two goals, including one vs Liverpool. But for that price tag perhaps more should be expected.

Brighton & Hove Albion: Charalampos Kostoulas - D

The £32 million accumulation of 18-year-old striker Charalampos Kostoulas from Olympiacos raised eyebrows. The youngster had impressed in Greece but had less than 30 senior appearances at the time of the signing. He has netted in the Premier League, a header vs Manchester United, but has struggled for game time at the Amex.

Burnley: Lesley Ugochukwu - C+

French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu was Burnley’s most expensive transfer following promotion to the Premier League, and he’s done a solid job in the heart of Scott Parker’s side. Providing energy in the middle and contributing with two goals.

Chelsea: Joao Pedro – B

Chelsea were one of the busiest clubs in the transfer market during summer 2025, but the most expensive of all their additions was the £60 million signing of Joao Pedro from Brighton. The Brazilian has impressed in West London. Scoring four times and assisting three times and cementing himself as one of Enzo Marseca’s key attacking figures.

Crystal Palace: Yeremy Pino – C+

Replacing Eberechi Eze at Crystal Palace was always going to be a tough ask, but Villareal’s Yeremy Pino was the man chosen to fill the Englishman’s void. The Spainard has been guilty of missing chances at times but has provided spark and creativity to the Palace attack, with one goal and four assists to his name so far

Everton: Tyler Dibling – D

Tyler Dibling impressed in a woeful Southampton side last season, and Everton snapped up the talented winger for £42 million. However, it’s fair to say Dibling has not justified his price tag in Merseyside so far with zero goal contributions as he struggles to nail a starting spot in David Moyes’s side.

Fulham: Kevin – C

Fulham have quietly struggled this season, but Brazilian winger Kevin has been a small bright spark. The 22 year-old cost £35 million from Shakhtar Donetsk and has failed to find the net, but has offered flair and excitement to a team in desperate need of just that.

Leeds United: Noah Okafor – C

Swiss forward Noah Okafor was Leeds most expensive signing of a busy summer, scoring two goals since making the move to Yorkshire. Leeds fans will be hoping for a bit more from Okafor however if they are to keep their place in the Premier League next season

Liverpool: Alexander Isak – D

The £125 million signing of Alexander Isak to Liverpool from Newcastle sent shockwaves through the football world as the most expensive signing ever to be made in English football, the second time Liverpool had broken that record in the same window. However, it’s fair to say the Swede hasn’t had the expected impact. Injures have halted his start in Liverpool red but when he has featured he has failed to properly impact things and is still awaiting his first Premier League goal for the Reds. No doubt the best is yet to come, but it’s been a slow start.

Manchester City: Tijjani Reijnders – B

Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, a £46 million addition from AC Milan, was Pep Guardiola’s most expensive of the summer. A hugely impressive debut away at Wolverhampton Wanderers has been followed by a number of steadily solid showings in the heart of Guardiola’s evolving side.

Manchester United: Benjamin Sesko – D

Lots of speculation was made around the future of 22 year-old Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko throughout the summer. First it looked like he was the main target for Arsenal, then Newcastle wanted him as a replacement for Isak, however Manchester United were the ones to earn his signature in a £73.5 million move.

Two goals and one assist in twelve has to go down as a disappointing start to life in Manchester, but at 22 there is plenty of time for Man Utd’s number 30 to adapt, grow and show the best of what he can offer.

Newcastle United: Nick Woltemade - B+

With Alexander Isak moving to Liverpool, Newcastle needed a new hero to lead the line, and they found that in Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade. The 23 year-old stands at 6”7 and was signed for £69 million in a club record move and has started strongly with seven goals to his name and plenty more likely to come in Black and White.

Nottingham Forest: Omari Hutchinson – D

Eyebrows were raised at Nottingham Forest’s decision to pay £37 million for young attacking midfielder Omari Hutchinson. The former Chelsea man had struggled in the Premier League with Ipwsich and has so far struggled again. Managing just six appearances and just one assist.

Sunderland: Habib Diarra – D

Sunderland have undoubtably had one of the most impressive summer windows, with their new signings contributing to a hugely striking start to life back in the Premier League with Granit Xhaka in particular having a vast impact. However, Strasbourg midfielder Habib Diarra was the most expensive and he has struggled for injures so far in the North East. Making just four appearances for the Black Cats.

Tottenham Hotspur: Mohammed Kudus - B

The Spurs forward line saw big change this summer, with long-term servant Heung-Min Son departing after nearly a decade at the club, Mohammed Kudus was signed with the intention of replacing the South Korean as the club’s main attacking threat for £55 million from West Ham, and so far the Ghanian has shown strong promise in an otherwise faltering attack. With one goal and four assists so far, it’s clear to see who Thomas Frank’s main spark in the final third is in his Tottenham team and they looked half as threatening without him in their latest encounter.

West Ham United: Mateus Fernandes - C+

Portuguese midfielder Matues Fernandes was one of the few in Southampton’s relegated side of 2024/25 to come out the season with any credit, and West Ham clearly took notice as they spent £42 million to bring him to London Stadium. It was a heavy price tag but after a slow start, the 21 year-old has started to shine in Nuno Espirito Santo’s midfield, earning strong praise for recent performances vs Newcastle Utd and Burnley.

Wolves: Tolu Arokodare – D

Wolves have had a torrid time so far in the Premier League with pretty. Much every player struggling. Their most expensive signing – striker Tolu Arokodare from Belgian side Genk for £23 million – has two goals in the Carabao Cup but has so far failed to make an impact in the Premier League as his side remains winless.