The British transfer record was broken for the second window in a row as Chelsea completed a £115m deal for Moises Caicedo - just six months after signing Enzo Fernandez for a then record £106.8m fee.
Manchester City almost broke a record of their own by signing Josko Gvardio to make him one of the most expensive defenders in the history of the Premier League. Pep Guardiola’s side have enjoyed an impressive start to the 2023-24 campaign with four wins from their opening four games.
Manchester United’s biggest signing was the £72m transfer of Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta with Erik ten Hag’s men enduring an inconsistent start to the Premier League season with two wins and two defeats.
With plenty of money spent yet again in the English top flight over the summer, we have put together the most expensive XI ever based on transfer fees - in a 4-3-3 formation, here’s who makes the cut...
5. RB- Joao Cancelo to Man City
The full-back played on both flanks during his time at City, with his £60m move from Juventus in 2019 making him the most expensive player to be deployed regularly at right back. | AFP via Getty Images
6. CM - Declan Rice to Arsenal
The England international secured a £105m move from West Ham to Arsenal this summer. | Getty Images
7. CM - Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea
The World Cup winner joined Chelsea for £106.8m on deadline day in January 2023. | Getty Images
8. CM - Moises Caicedo to Chelsea
After a transfer saga involving Liverpool, Chelsea signed Caicedo for £115m last month. | Getty Images