The Premier League went on a spending binge in the summer of 2023, with clubs breaking the cash to grab top talent. The enormous sums involved in these transfers are highlighted in Squawka's analysis on the most expensive Premier League XI from this window.
With a staggering sum of £44.1 million, Andre Onana is the most expensive custodian. His arrival emphasises the importance of great shot-stoppers in modern football.
The defensive lineup is as impressive. Pedro Porro commanded the right-back position for £34.5 million, illustrating the importance of full-backs in modern tactics. The key defensive duo of Axel Diasi and Jurrien Timber costs a total of £77.2 million, emphasising the need of a strong defence.Rasmus Hjlund, the striker, completes the XI, whose £64 million transfer fee demonstrates the Premier League's insatiable appetite for prolific goal scorers.
The total cost of this star-studded XI is a stunning £683.8 million, demonstrating Premier League clubs' financial prowess and readiness to invest in talent from around the world.
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Manchester United waited until the last minute to finish their transfer business, completing four deals on deadline day.
Altay Bayindir, a Turkish custodian, signed on loan from Fenerbahce, Sergio Reguilon, a Spanish left back, joined on loan from Spurs, club veteran Jonny Evans returned on a one-year agreement, and Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat joined on loan from Fiorentina.
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The aforementioned quarter may not make the starting XI, but we look at a lineup that includes all of them in Ten Hag's preferred 4-2-3-1 formation.
Andre Onana is the first-choice shot stopper, although the Cameroonian international has struggled in his first few outings. He will undoubtedly require some time to settle, and if he does,
Lamine Yamal, a Barcelona prodigy, has delighted fans with his silken abilities in the first three weeks of the La Liga season, and despite his youth, has clearly been among the most dangerous in a Blaugrana shirt.
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Yamal was brought in for brief cameos at the conclusion of last season, but he has now broken into the Barcelona starting XI, and many believe he will stay with the first team for the rest of the season.
Various national teams are also interested in the 16-year-old. Yamal's mother is from Equatorial Guinea, his father is from Morocco, and he grew up in Spain, where he also played for their youth teams.
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