PREMIER LEAGUE TEAMS SPEND RECORD AMOUNT IN SUMMER TRANSFER WINDOW

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Premier League clubs spent more than £2.1bn (approximately €2.4bn) in the summer transfer window, setting a new record, according to Sky Sports.

The previous record was set in 2017 at £1.6bn (€1.87bn).

The biggest deal was the acquisition of Brazilian striker Antoni by Manchester United. They paid Ajax approximately 95 million euros.

Six Premier League clubs, from champions Manchester City to sixth-finishing Manchester United, have surpassed the €115m mark.

Chelsea spent over €325m on transfers, United over €265m. Just before the transfer window closed, Chelsea signed a contract with Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Manchester City acquired Norwegian striker Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund in July for around €60 million.

Liverpool bought striker Darwin Nunez from Benfica in July for €75m, while Arsenal bought striker Gabriel Jesus for €52.2m, formerly of City.

Tottenham Hotspur sign Richarlison for €58m.

 

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