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The 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off this Friday, with reigning champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth at 8pm. Ahead of the new campaign, SportsMole has compiled its top 10 summer signings to keep an eye on this season in England’s top flight.

• Lucas Perri

After a full season at Lyon, featuring 45 appearances across all competitions, Lucas Perri has moved to newly promoted Leeds this summer in a deal reported at €16m (£14m). The Brazilian goalkeeper will be expected to help the Peacocks fight for Premier League survival.

• Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool's Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike celebrate on August 10, 2025

Liverpool have splashed close to €300m (£265m) in the transfer market to strengthen their squad. While the possibility of signing Alexander Isak remains, they have already secured a striker in Hugo Ekitike. The Frenchman, who joined from Eintracht Frankfurt for €80m (£70.5m), has a fresh chance to shine at a major European club after a disappointing spell at PSG. He missed his first opportunity in the Community Shield but has already shown glimpses of quality.

• Mohammed Kudus

This summer, Mohammed Kudus moved from West Ham to Tottenham for a reported fee of €63.8m (£56.2m). The Ghanaian is a major investment for Spurs, who are looking to revitalise their attacking options. Kudus, impressive for the Hammers last season, will have significant responsibilities under Thomas Frank.

• Rayan Cherki

French football prospect Rayan Cherki completed his first full season with Lyon last year. The attacking midfielder or winger joined Manchester City this summer for €36.5m (£32m). Fast, technical and unselfish, he has all the attributes to thrive in Pep Guardiola’s system, especially with a role to fill following Kevin De Bruyne’s departure.

• Thierno Barry

French under-21 international Thierno Barry is Everton’s most expensive signing of the summer. The 22-year-old forward, coming off a strong season at Villarreal with 11 goals and 4 assists in 35 La Liga appearances, joined for €30m (£26.5m). Standing 1.95m tall, he has the ideal profile to trouble English defences with his heading ability and hold-up play.

• Viktor Gyokeres

Viktor Gyokeres has been one of the stars of the summer market. The Swedish striker, who scored 45 goals for Sporting Portugal in 2024-25 across all competitions, joined Arsenal for €65.8m (£58m). The move is highly anticipated, as Gyokeres is considered one of the world’s best number 9s, and the Gunners have lacked a prolific striker in recent seasons.

• Estevao

Estevao is Chelsea’s latest young talent. The 18-year-old winger joined from Palmeiras for €34m (£30m) but is already valued at €60m (£53m) by Transfermarkt. A promising Brazilian prospect, it remains to be seen if the right-footed winger, renowned for his technique, will get game time given competition from Pedro Neto and Raheem Sterling, who may leave.

• Benjamin Sesko

Benjamin Sesko was the long-awaited number 9 for Manchester United, who were disappointed by the performances of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee last season. The 22-year-old Slovene carries high expectations and the pressure of a €76.5m (£67.2m) transfer from RB Leipzig.

• Florian Wirtz

Florian Wirtz is the most expensive signing of the summer in the Premier League. The German attacking midfielder joined from Bayer Leverkusen for €125m (£110m), becoming Liverpool’s record signing. Wirtz will face intense expectations as he adapts to a new league and manager, following in the footsteps of his former mentor Xabi Alonso.

• Jack Grealish

Alongside Thierno Barry, Everton have completed the signing of Jack Grealish to bolster their attacking options. The English winger is seeking a fresh start at Goodison Park after an inconsistent season at Manchester City. No longer in Pep Guardiola’s plans, Grealish joined on a loan with an option to buy for €58m (£50.8m), confirmed this Tuesday.

Source: https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/liverpool/news/10-summer-signings-to-watch-in-the-premier-league_579197.html

The season looks promising already. I wish our own Nigerian maestro came to the EPL

All amazing players with great portfolios from their former leagues...!

However, their success in the EPL will largely depend on those they play alongside.

For instance, Sesko will struggle if his team mates choose to be selfish, like that guy called Garnacho.


Estevao has nothing to worry about... He is in an exceptionally good team with well bonded players.


Gyokeres will never lack service from Saka and Odegaard... So, he will definitely shine massively.

Jack Grealish is back to the mediocre level he truly belongs and thrives in... He will be a force for Everton if he cuts down on clubbing.

Florian was awesome in the last 2 seasons at Bayer... His quality is without doubt.

Hugo is a baller and in a very good team.


Rayan Cherki is solid, but not that great... Besides, Man City needs to move on from Guardiola tbh.



This is going to be an interesting season...! So many teams have improved their squads.

Chelsea remains the main runner for that title sha... This is currently the best squad in Europe.

Premier league will be sweet ds season..... Man u for life

Jack Grealish How is a player to watch out for failed talent

Ekitike has made his mark known tonight,left with the rest on there debut matches

Whoever smuggled Jack Grealish into the list deserve correct flogging

AmazingGenius:
Who is your favorite among these players?

EPL is back.

Why is grealish there

Estavo is the new face of epl

All of them Na baller. Na premier league soundtrack I dey hear for my dream

these clubs are greedy bastards for not signing Osimhen

Riyaz Mahrez was not in Pep's plans despite been consistent. the man just japa go Saudi
So this grealish must be dissapointed.

João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus


Chelsea FC!


7 more characters needed

And Jao Pedro is a joke to you?
Seems you don't know that he is fitted into that Chelsea team

When did Estevao become right-footed?


Issokay oh!

EPL go sweet well well dis season no doubt. Thanks to Tebas wey don destroy laliga for us too.

You put two Liverpool players. Leaving our Joao Pedro and adding Grealish. Joao Pedro and Esteavo are better than Ekitike and Wirtz. Take it to the bank.

Solofresh2:
And Jao Pedro is a joke to you?
Seems you don't know that he is fitted into that Chelsea team

Estevao, Delap, Joao Pedro, Jackson...!

Omo... Chelsea is on fire this season.

Osebanjo:
EPL go sweet well well dis season no doubt. Thanks to Tebas wey don destroy laliga for us too.

I read that La Liga has fallen in ranking behind Serie A.

What a shame!!!

Chelsea's Joa Pedro is lite.
5 goals in 5 matches.
Non of the guys mentioned above come close.

I do hope the new signings blend with their team in quick time as the Premier League commence.
#YNWA

Angelfrost watch out for SESKO .E go RAIN . NO MERCY from AMORIN

MaziObinnaokija:
Angelfrost watch out for SESKO .E go RAIN . NO MERCY from AMORIN

Better go beg Brighton to release Baleba... Or else, nothing for Sesko this season.

That midfield never still gel for una.

If Gyokeres carry any trophy this season my name is not Mayhem

The only thing he will carry assnal to is 2nd place😂

Angelfrost:
I read that La Liga has fallen in ranking behind Serie A.

What a shame!!!

I bet it’s going to get worse. Tebas is ready to kill everything laliga actually.

This season is packed with exciting moments, from new signings and transfers😁

Joa Pedro is doing wonders already💙

Angelfrost:
Better go beg Brighton to release Baleba... Or else, nothing for Sesko this season.

That midfield never still gel for una.

See as your team struggled against common Bournemouth today, a team that we steamrolled during pre season

For you to name kudus And abandon Cunha and mbeumo name it shows that you know nothing about football go and verify

AmazingGenius:
Who is your favorite among these players?

EPL is back.

Estevao, abeg comot Grealish for that list. Thanks

Mayhem1:
See as your team struggled against common Bournemouth today, a team that we steamrolled during pre season

Lol... You wan compare preseason to full season?!!

You think you can beat this Bournemouth like that now?!! Don't play o.

Well, Sunday no far again... Let's see how well you fare against Gunners.

oluseyiforjesus:
Premier league will be sweet ds season..... Man u for life

Chelsea for live, not Manchester United, Chelsea all the way