Three £50m+ deals agreed by Newcastle’s ‘big six’ rivals as Spurs and Arsenal splash cash

Premier League Transfer Frenzy: Elanga Headlines a Week of High-Profile Moves

It’s been an action-packed week on the transfer front, with several top-flight clubs making major moves in the market. The headline deal so far has undoubtedly been Anthony Elanga’s eye-catching £52 million switch to Newcastle United – but that blockbuster transfer is just the tip of the iceberg in what has been a flurry of big-money transactions.

While rumours always swirl during the summer window, this week has seen talk turn into action across the Premier League. Clubs are moving with intent, and none more so than Tottenham Hotspur. The North London side have flexed their financial muscle by committing over £110 million on new signings within a 48-hour window.

Spurs first confirmed the £55 million arrival of Ghanaian international Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United. Kudus, who had reportedly been on Newcastle’s radar as a potential alternative to Elanga, now becomes the latest attacking talent to join the project in North London. But Spurs weren’t done there.

In a surprise twist, Tottenham have now also triggered the £60 million release clause for Nottingham Forest’s star man Morgan Gibbs-White. A medical has already been scheduled, with the deal set to be finalized imminently. The move comes as a significant blow to Forest and a bold acquisition for Spurs boss Thomas Frank, who continues to reshape the squad with purpose.

Meanwhile, just down the road, Arsenal have also been active. The Gunners have agreed a £52 million deal to sign Noni Madueke from Chelsea – a move that not only strengthens Mikel Arteta’s wide options but also aids Chelsea in their efforts to balance the books. Madueke, like Kudus and Elanga, was previously linked with a move to Newcastle, showing just how competitive this transfer window has become among the top Premier League clubs.

Elsewhere, the spending spree has extended beyond the capital. Manchester United have splashed £62.5 million on Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha, while cross-town rivals Manchester City have made a triple swoop, reportedly spending over £100 million to bring in Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Aït-Nouri, and Rayan Cherki.

Liverpool, not to be outdone, have embarked on an aggressive rebuild of their own. The Reds have added nearly £200 million worth of new talent, with German starlet Florian Wirtz, Dutch full-back Jeremie Frimpong, and Hungarian left-back Milos Kerkez all making the move to Anfield as part of their next-generation strategy.

Even clubs outside the traditional ‘Big Six’ are getting in on the action. Up in the North East, Sunderland have continued their upward momentum by landing Brighton’s Ivorian winger Simon Adingra in a £20.5 million deal – pushing their total summer outlay past the £100 million mark. It’s a signal of intent from the Black Cats as they look to build a side capable of challenging for Premier League promotion and, ultimately, survival.

Returning to St. James’ Park, Newcastle fans will be hoping that the Elanga signing is just the beginning of an ambitious window. With money to spend and momentum on their side, the Magpies are targeting further reinforcements. A new striker, central defender, and goalkeeper are all believed to be on the wishlist as Eddie Howe prepares for another competitive campaign at the top.

Midfield could also be an area of movement. Sean Longstaff’s future remains uncertain amid ongoing interest from Leeds United. The Yorkshire club had a £12 million bid turned down earlier this week, but further offers could follow as they push to strengthen their midfield options.

All in all, it’s been a whirlwind few days in what is shaping up to be one of the most high-stakes, high-spending transfer windows in recent memory. With several weeks still to go before the window closes, expect even more drama to unfold across the Premier League landscape.