The five biggest Premier League transfers of the summer so far: Tottenham, Aston Villa and West Ham splashing cash

The 2024 Premier League summer transfer window is open and clubs are starting to spend money.

July 1 marked the start of a new PSR (Profit and Sustainability Rules) period, meaning teams across the country can start spending a little more freely.

In June, many clubs rushed to sell players ahead of the June 30 PSR deadline, leading to some strange deals between rivals to ensure no one suffered a points deduction.

But now that those concerns are over for another year, top-flight clubs are considering… strengthening their squadrons Looking ahead to next season.

A lot of money has already been spent, but here are the biggest deals so far…

5. Yankuba Minteh – Newcastle to Brighton: £33m

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Minteh joined Newcastle in the summer of 2022 and was loaned to Feyenoord.

Under new Liverpool manager Arne's SlotThe winger played in the Champions League and impressed in the Eredivisie.

In 37 appearances, the Gambia international scored 11 goals and assisted six more and Newcastle fans were eager to see him on Tyneside.

However, faced with the threat of a PSR-related points deduction, the Toon reluctantly sold Minteh to Brighton.

3= Elliot Anderson – Newcastle to Nottingham Forest: £35m

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Anderson is another PSR-related sale for Newcastle, who found themselves facing a double-digit points deduction.

The Geordie had no intention of leaving the Toon and signed a new contract with the club in September 2022.

But to avoid selling Antonio GordonAlexander Isak or Bruno Guimaraes, Anderson was sacrificed.

Nottingham Forest We are acquiring a young and versatile player with a lot of Premier League experience, and he should prove to be a great addition.

3= Archie Gray – Leeds to Tottenham: £35m

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Gray is a talented midfielder who looked too good for the championship.

Leeds therefore knew that missing out on promotion last season could potentially cost them their young star.

Brentford believed they had secured his signing, with a deal agreed in principle.

But Leeds rejected that offer at the last minute and Tottenham he pounced on someone who should be going straight into the first team.

2. Ian Maatsen – Chelsea to Aston Villa: £37.5m

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Maatsen He came close to winning the Champions League last season while on loan at Borussia Dortmund but lost the final to Real Madrid.

But for numerous reasons, Chelsea They have decided to let the Dutchman through and Aston Villa They have signed a potential top-class left-back.

While in the Bundesliga, Maatsen proved to be an excellent attacking player.

Therefore, under Unai EmeryUnder Maatsen's leadership, great things can be expected from Maatsen.

1. Max Kilman – Wolves to West Ham: £40m

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Julen LopeteguiKilman's main target since becoming West Ham manager has been Kilman.

Spanish worked with English in Wolves and was a big fan of the center.

Kilman has great technique and brings much-needed youth and pace to West Ham's ageing defence.

He Hammers I spent a lot of money, but it should be worth it.