The summer 2025 transfer market in the English Premier League witnessed significant activity with clubs competing not only to acquire the best talents in Europe and the world but also to offer these stars hefty salaries reflecting their status and the ambitions of their clubs. From Manchester City seeking to strengthen their midfield with players capable of maintaining domestic dominance, to Liverpool reinforcing their attack with young and talented names, Arsenal continuing to support their squad with lethal offensive elements, Manchester United spending lavishly to restore the team’s shine, and even Tottenham and Chelsea entering the race with strong cards. According to PlanetFootball, the list of the top 10 highest-paid new players in the Premier League includes only those who joined in summer 2025, with approximate figures based on reliable salary reports. 1- Tijani Reinders – Manchester City – £230,000 per week.

The Dutch midfielder came from AC Milan to be a strong addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad, after impressive performances in Serie A; his ability to control the rhythm and create play made him the highest-paid among the newcomers. 2- Victor Gyokeres – Arsenal – £200,000 per week. The Swedish striker arrived from Sporting Lisbon after an exceptional goal-scoring season; Arsenal sees him as the missing piece to clinch the Premier League race. 3- Hugo Ekitike – Liverpool – £200,000 per week. The young French striker transferred from Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool to provide manager Arne Slot with a different attacking option with his speed and skills in front of goal. 4- Florian Wirtz – Liverpool – £195,000 per week. The promising German star came from Bayer Leverkusen and is considered one of the top talents in Europe currently, expected to be the centerpiece of Liverpool’s new project. 5- Mateus Cunha – Manchester United – £180,000 per week.

The Brazilian from Wolverhampton is known for his attacking flexibility and ability to play in multiple positions; the English club hopes to make him a flexible attacking weapon. 6- Benjamin Sesko – Manchester United – £160,000 per week. The young Slovenian striker transferred from RB Leipzig represents a long-term investment for the Red Devils, with expectations for his market value to rise quickly. 7- Bryan Mbeumo – Manchester United – £150,000 per week. The Cameroonian winger from Brentford combines speed and physical strength, providing the team with additional options on the wings. 8- Mohammed Kudus – Tottenham – £150,000 per week. The Ghanaian star transferred from West Ham is capable of playing in multiple attacking positions and will be an important tactical card for the team. 9- Rayan Cherki – Manchester City – £140,000 per week. The talented Frenchman from Lyon possesses high technical skills and is seen as a potential long-term successor to City’s stars.

10- Joao Pedro – Chelsea – £130,000 per week. The Brazilian striker from Brighton has Premier League experience and will strengthen Chelsea’s attacking options under his coach’s leadership.