# Top 5 most expensive summer transfers for 2021-22 so far

URL: https://technosports.co.in/top-5-most-expensive-summer-transfers-for-2021-22-so-far/  
Published: 2021-07-07  
Updated: 2021-07-07  
Author: Vedant Kharakwal

The summer transfer window for 2021 is officially open, and several clubs have already made moves to bolster their squads ahead of the upcoming season. A number of quality players have been signed by some of Europe’s biggest teams, and here we look at the five costliest deals so far.

## 1) Dayot Upamecano (RB Leipzig to Bayern Munich) – €42.5m

Dayot Upamecano, widely regarded as one of the best young defenders in the world, was coveted by a number of top teams. However, Bayern Munich beat them to his signature by signing him 42.5 million euros. During his five years at RB Leipzig, the 22-year-old established himself as the greatest defender in the team, and he will try to maintain that form at his new club.

## 2) Ibrahima Konate (RB Leipzig to Liverpool) – €40m

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*via Never Manage Alone*

The young French centre back, who played for RB Leipzig in 2020-21, was a target for a number of clubs. Liverpool eventually paid his release clause to get him in their ranks. The 22-year-old has been likened to Virgil van Dijk, and if he can even come close to matching the Dutchman’s achievements, he will be a huge success at Anfield.

## 3) Emiliano Buendia (Norwich City to Aston Villa) – €38.4m

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Emi Buendia just became Aston Villa’s record transfer after the club paid Norwich City €38.4 million for his talents. The Argentinian is expected to join them after his international duty is completed. The 24-year-old winger has already played in the Premier League, and while his figures were not particularly impressive in the 2019/20 season, he excelled with the chances he created for his teammates.

## 4) Patson Daka (RB Salzburg to Leicester City) – €30m

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*via This is Anfield*

Patson Daka was signed by Leicester City for €30 million in the summer after being named the Austrian Bundesliga Player of the Season. He scored 27 goals in 28 appearances for RB Salzburg last season. The 22-year-old was a prolific scorer for Salzburg, and given his age and talent, he may be the focal point of Leicester’s attack for many years.

## 5) Fikayo Tomori (Chelsea to AC Milan) – €29.2m

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*via The Sun*

Fikayo Tomori came through Chelsea’s development system, and despite displaying promise, was sent on a number of loan spells. The most recent of those was with AC Milan. The 23-year-old, who joined AC Milan on loan in January 2021, made such an impression that the club opted to buy him permanently.

[*Source*](https://www.90min.com/in/posts/5-most-expensive-transfers-done-so-far-in-the-2021-22-window-01f9ztfy1qws)