Top 5 signings in the Premier League so far

The summer transfer window is heating up at the moment, with European powerhouses going head-to-head in the battle to acquire the finest players in the market. Cristiano Ronaldo has left Real Madrid for Juventus, Barcelona have signed Clement Lenglet, Thomas Lemar has joined Atletico Madrid - and this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Just like their European counterparts, English Premier League clubs have also been working brilliantly in the market as they look to strengthen major areas of their respective squads before the next campaign begins.

As it stands, Manchester City will have a lot of work to do if they are to defend their Premier League crown. The likes of Liverpool and Manchester United will be serious contenders for the trophy in light of their incredible activities in the transfer market.

Having witnessed a lot of English clubs spending mammoth fees to acquire world-class talents, let us take a look at the top 5 signings that have been made by the EPL clubs so far this summer:

#5. Fred

Brazil's Fred joined United from Shakhtar Donetsk

It took some time for Premier League giants Manchester United to become active in the transfer window this summer, prompting a lot of calls from the Old Trafford faithful. However, the Red Devils responded brilliantly by signing an incredible midfielder in the form of Brazilian superstar Frederico Rodrigues, from Shakhtar Donetsk.

The playmaker attracted a lot of interest from several clubs in Europe, having established himself as one of the finest South American superstars on the continent. He impressed in the Russian top flight last term and was included in Brazil's World Cup squad that represented the nation in the tournament in Russia.

It cost United a whopping £52 million to snatch the midfielder from Shakhtar Donetsk, with Fred signing a 5-year contract with the Red Devils. He will line up alongside the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Nemanja Matic in the Premier League next season.

#4. Jorginho

Jorginho has linked up with his former manager Maurizio Sarri at the Stamford Bridge

Former Napoli player Jorginho is one of the few superstars that have switched to the English Premier League during the current transfer window. The midfielder attracted a lot of attention among elite clubs in the English top flight, with Chelsea and Manchester City locking horns in the battle to lure the superstar from the Serie A.

The Citizens were leading the race to sign the 26-year-old initially, after reportedly agreeing to a fee worth £50 million with Napoli. However, Jorginho opted not to join the EPL Champions, instead completing a £57 million deal to link up with his former manager Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea.

The playmaker signed a 5-year contract with the Blues that will see him pocket £102,000 weekly. He would also be looking forward to progressing under his manager, who played a decisive role in his decision to move to the Stamford Bridge.

#3. Alisson

Alisson became the most expensive goalkeeper in history with his mega-cash transfer to Liverpool

Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker is one of the biggest stars who switched to the English Premier League during the current transfer window. The 25-year-old became the most expensive goalkeeper in history, after completing a £67 million move away from the Seria A to join Premier League giants Liverpool this summer.

The guardian will link up with his international colleagues Fabinho and Roberto Firmino at the Anfield as they prepare for the upcoming campaign. He is expected to help The Reds fix their goalkeeping woes, following a couple of embarrassing displays from Loris Karius last term.

Alisson signed a 5-year contract with the Merseyside outfit that will see him earn 180,000 weekly. He will likely have a key role to play in Jurgen Klopp's to win the Premier League this season.

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#2. Fabinho

Fabinho in action for his new club

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has always opposed the idea of spending heavily in the transfer market. But his activities during the current window suggest that the German has finally gotten rid of that policy.

After finishing fourth on the Premier League table last term, Klopp is looking to challenge Manchester City for the ultimate crown next season. This has led the manager to strengthen his squad with the addition of world-class players in major areas of the pitch. One of these incredible superstars is Brazilian midfielder Fabinho.

Following a brilliant campaign with Monaco in which he scored 8 goals in 36 appearances for the French outfit last term, the midfielder has taken a new step in his career, securing a big-money transfer worth 43.7 million to join Liverpool.

He comes as one of the major additions at Anfield, with The Reds having also signed the likes of Naby Keita, Xherdan Shaqiri, and Alisson Becker during the summer.

#1. Riyad Mahrez

Mahrez eventually secured his dream move to Manchester City

Manchester City had a great campaign last term, winning both the Premier League title and the Carling Cup as well as reaching the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League. Despite that, it seems clear that Pep Guardiola is hungry for even more success - as suggested by his activities in the transfer market this summer.

The Spaniard has been targeting many fantastic players as he looks to reinforce his star-packed squad ahead of the next campaign. Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez is the biggest name to have joined the Manchester outfit so far this summer.

After failing to secure a transfer away from the King Power Stadium during the winter, the attacker finally earned his dream move to the Etihad, departing Leicester City for a fee worth £60 million. He has already represented his new club, participating in a friendly match against Borussia Dortmund.