The summer transfer window is up and running across European football, once again allowing Premier League teams to bolster their squad in a bid to remain competitive ahead of the new season, with those betting on football well aware how unpredictable England’s top flight can be.
The Premier League’s new financial Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) mean clubs can spend no more than 90% of their revenue on squad costs. This PSR law is likely to influence how the big teams spend in the market. However, there has been plenty of movement around the table with new signings arriving ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
With that in mind, here are five summer transfers in the Premier League that you might have missed out on.
Tosin Adarabioyo – Fulham to Chelsea
When Chelsea appointed Enzo Maresca as their fourth permanent manager of the Todd Boehly era, they knew the Italian would come with his own expectations from his squad, having guided Leicester City to the Championship title in his maiden season in English football.
The Italian’s first task in charge of the Blues is to tighten up the defence. After Thiago Silva left Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, Tosin Adarabioyo makes the short journey across west London on a free signing from Fulham.
Adarabioyo came through the ranks at Manchester City, but never played a Premier League game for the first team, instead helping Fulham ensure promotion and then survival in the Premier League before choosing not to extend his deal at Craven Cottage.
Elliot Anderson – Newcastle United to Nottingham Forest
Newcastle’s European ambitions have been hampered by the new financial rules limiting how much their Saudi owners can spend, with Elliot Anderson one of the players sacrificed to make way for marquee signings at St. James’ Park.
The midfielder joins Nottingham Forest, who secured their third successive season in the top flight under Nuno Espírito Santo. Anderson is likely to be a replacement for Morgan Gibbs-White, who is expected to depart the East Midlands outfit later this summer.
Ian Maatsen – Chelsea to Aston Villa
Unai Emery guided Aston Villa to the Champions League last season, meaning they require plenty of squad depth this season, picking up versatile full-back Ian Maatsen from Chelsea.
The Dutchman has spent the last few seasons on loan at various clubs including Burnley and Borussia Dortmund, where he started the Champions League final in the 2-0 loss to Real Madrid at Wembley. He brings pace and dynamism to Villa’s backline.
Max Kilman – Wolverhampton Wanderers to West Ham United
Julen Lopetegui brings a familiar face to West Ham with him from his days at Wolves, as the Irons signed Max Kilman for £40 million.
Kilman was a vital part of the Spaniard’s tenure at Molineux, comfortable playing out from the back as well as sweeping in behind with his pace and athleticism.
Lopetegui has to win over the fans at the London Stadium from the off, and Kilman is a big investment for a side hoping to return to Europe this season.
Luis Sinisterra – Leeds United to Bournemouth
Bournemouth enjoyed their joint-best Premier League campaign last term under Andoni Iraola – one of the most underrated managers of last season.
The Cherries capitalised on Leeds United’s failure to win the Championship play-off final against Southampton, swooping in to sign Luis Sinisterra permanently for a cut-price £20 million.
The 25-year-old played 17 times for Bournemouth last season on loan at the Vitality Stadium, and now arrives on the south coast looking to impress in his first full year, supporting Dominic Solanke and Antoine Semenyo in an exciting front line that could cause teams headaches with their pace and goalscoring threat.
