As the summer transfer window will kick-start on the 1st of July 2024, football clubs across the globe are making strategic moves to boost their squads ahead of the new season.
From high-profile signings to the appointment of new Head Coaches, this period has already witnessed clubs integrate their club profile to prepare and stand strong for the new season.
We take a look at the top five paid transfers so far, highlighting the key players and the significant impact they are expected to have on their new teams.
Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
Notable Palmeiras golden boy: will officially leave his boyhood club, Palmeiras for Real Madrid on the 21st of July 2024 when he turns 18 years old.
The magician forward would be the replacement for Karim Benzema who left the club (Real Madrid) on a free transfer to the Saudi Professional League club; Al-lttihad.
The deal worth £47 million will introduce great and high-potential talent to the Spanish team.
Endrick has incredible stats of 21 goals and 4 assists in 82 senior man career appearances for Palmeiras.
The transfer is expected to be finalized after the end of Euro 2024 hosted by Germany where he would arrive in Spain with his new Madrid and Country mates, Vini Jr. and Rodrygo.
Igor Thiago
Club Brugge top scorer across all competitions for the 2023/2024 season campaign will join Premier League club, Brentford for a deal of £33 million on the commencement of the transfer window with a five-year deal contract.
Igor Thiago aged 23 years has been a standout performer for Club Brugge this season, contributing 29 goals and 6 assists in 55 games since joining the team on 1st of July 2023.
The forward is said to be a replacement for Ivan Toney should he leave the English club in summer.
"I am very pleased that we have been proactive as a club, big credit to Matthew Benham (the Brentford owner), Phil Giles (the Director of football) and Lee Dykes (the Technical Director) for the hard work they have done" Frank said.
"We have signed a key player for a key position. He is hardworking and a very good pressing player. He also has a good physical presence, very good in the box, and can link the play".
Lewis Hall
In one of the standouts moves of the summer, Lewis Hall has made a high-profile switch from Chelsea to Newcastle United after an outstanding performance during his loan spell for Newcastle United in the 2023/2024 campaign.
The 19-year-old full-back star who made 18 Premier League appearances for Newcastle starting in 8 games helped the team to the seventh position in the 2023/2024 campaign.
Lewis Hall assisted Newcastle with 2 goals, one against Manchester United influencing a 2-0 lead in the Carabao cup.
He hopes to get more playing time following his £32 million to be a key part of the club's strategy to strengthen the squad.
David Frattesi
The 24-year-old midfielder who will make a move from Sassuolo to Internazionale on the first day of the summer for a deal of £29 million after completing his loan term for Inter Milan.
His stay in Sassuolo since he made his debut in 2017 was marked with so many bench appearances and loan spells to Ascoli, Empoli, Monza, and finally Inter Milan where he showed great potential.
He recorded 8 goals and 7 assists in 42 games across all competitions for Inter Milan during his loan spell.
Inter Milan fans will be delighted to witness another magic performance from Frattesi who signed a five-year deal contract with the club.
Luis Sinisterra
Bournemouth manager. Andoni Iraola had been keen to reinforce his side's attack since last summer's transfer window, therefore introducing the Colombian forward to the squad on loan last summer's deadline day.
During his loan, he registered 3 goals and 3 assists in 23 games for the club. His actions came to an end for the season when he sustained a muscle injury in the 2-2 home draw against Manchester United.
But this would not stop the 25-year-old permanent move worth £23 million to AFC Bournemouth despite his fitness worries. He will need to prove himself in the 2024/2025 campaign.