Morgan Rogers transfer leads Premier League’s 10 biggest deals so far

Chelsea’s signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a British-record £117m is the biggest completed Premier League transfer of the window so far.

The deal is part of another major spending spree by English top-flight clubs, who have committed hundreds of millions of pounds to strengthening their squads before the new season began on Friday night.

Manchester City are second on the list after paying £116m for Elliot Anderson, while Tottenham have spent £100m on Sandro Tonali and a reported £85m on Mateus Fernandes. The latter deals have made Spurs one of the most aggressive clubs in the market under manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Tottenham could yet add another major signing, with Savinho’s proposed move from Manchester City potentially worth up to £85m.

The selling clubs have also benefited significantly. Aston Villa received a substantial fee for Rogers, Nottingham Forest cashed in on Anderson and Newcastle United have generated considerable income from the sales of Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon.

Manchester City could also make a sizeable profit on Savinho, having already benefited from the sales of Tijjani Reijnders and Rodri.

The Financial Times reported this week that Premier League clubs had spent about £2.3bn during the window, with Chelsea the biggest spenders.

Here are the 10 most expensive completed Premier League transfers so far.

1. Morgan Rogers – Aston Villa to Chelsea, £117m

Chelsea broke the British transfer record to bring Rogers to Stamford Bridge from Aston Villa.

The 23-year-old England international scored 31 goals in 125 appearances for Villa and offers strength, flexibility and attacking quality. The size of the fee, however, will bring considerable pressure and expectation at Chelsea.

2. Elliot Anderson – Nottingham Forest to Manchester City, £116m

Manchester City paid £116m for Anderson after his excellent campaign at Nottingham Forest and his emergence as an England international.

At 23, Anderson has become the second-most expensive British player. He is regarded as a significant addition to a Manchester City midfield being rebuilt and reshaped.

3. Sandro Tonali – Newcastle United to Tottenham, up to £100m

Tottenham set a new club transfer record by signing Italy international Tonali from Newcastle United in a deal that could eventually reach £100m.

Tonali brings technical ability, defensive aggression and Champions League experience to De Zerbi’s midfield. His departure also represents another major sale for Newcastle United.

4. Mateus Fernandes – West Ham to Tottenham, £85m

Fernandes joined Tottenham from relegated West Ham for a reported £85m.

The 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder attracted interest from several leading clubs after impressing despite West Ham’s relegation. Tottenham believe he can develop into an important member of their midfield alongside Tonali.

5. Bruno Guimaraes – Newcastle United to Arsenal, £75m

Arsenal strengthened their midfield by signing Brazil international Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75m.

Guimaraes established himself as one of the Premier League’s finest midfielders during his time at Newcastle. His arrival gives Mikel Arteta another player capable of combining technical quality with physical strength in central areas, alongside Declan Rice.

6. Jacquet – Rennes to Liverpool, £60m

Liverpool paid £60m for French centre-back Jacquet as they continue to refresh their squad.

The 21-year-old has joined from Rennes with a reputation as one of France’s brightest defensive prospects. He is viewed as a long-term addition to Liverpool’s backline.

7. Manzambi – Freiburg to Aston Villa, about £59.5m

Aston Villa paid approximately £59.5m for versatile Swiss midfielder Manzambi, who was one of Freiburg’s standout performers.

The 20-year-old provides Villa with another attacking option and helps offset the effect of Rogers’ departure to Chelsea.

8. Lacroix – Crystal Palace to Chelsea, about £55m

Chelsea also signed France international Lacroix after an impressive spell at Crystal Palace.

Lacroix helped Palace win the FA Cup and Conference League, and his pace and versatility give Xabi Alonso another experienced defensive option as Chelsea continue to make significant changes at the back.

9. Van Hecke – Brighton to Tottenham, about £52m

Dutch centre-back Van Hecke became another major Tottenham investment after arriving from Brighton for around £52m.

His composure when in possession and ability to build play from defence make him a natural fit for De Zerbi’s preferred style.

10. Santos – Chelsea to Manchester United, £50m

Manchester United paid £50m for Brazil international Santos as Michael Carrick continues to rebuild the club’s midfield.

The 22-year-old spent much of his Chelsea career developing through loan spells and is now expected to become an important part of United’s new-look team.

That fee could soon be eclipsed by the imminent arrival of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, in a deal reported to be worth more than £65m (about R1.42bn).