Five biggest Premier League transfers so far this summer as Tottenham, Aston Villa and West Ham splash cash

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The 2024 Premier League summer transfer window is open, and clubs are starting to splash the cash.

July 1 marked the start of a new PSR [profit and sustainability rules] period, which means that teams up and down the land can start to spend a bit more freely.

June saw many clubs scrambling to sell players before the PSR deadline of June 30, leading to some strange deals between rivals to ensure no one got a points deduction.

But now those worries are over for another year, top-flight clubs are looking at strengthening their squads ahead of the upcoming season.

A lot of money has already been spent, but here are the biggest deals so far...

Minteh joined Newcastle in the summer of 2022 and was loaned out to Feyenoord.

Under new Liverpool manager Arne Slot, the winger played Champions League football and impressed in the Eredivisie.

In 37 appearances, the Gambia international scored 11 goals and assisted six more and Newcastle fans were looking forward to seeing him on Tyneside.

However, with the threat of a PSR-related points deduction looming, the Toon reluctantly sold Minteh to Brighton.

Anderson is another PSR-related sale for Newcastle, who found themselves looking at a double-digit points deduction.

The Geordie had no intention of leaving the Toon and signed a new contract with the club in September 2022.

But to avoid selling Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak or Bruno Guimaraes, Anderson was sacrificed.

Nottingham Forest are getting a young, versatile player with plenty of Premier League experience, and he should prove to be a great addition.

Gray is a top midfield talent who looked far too good for the Championship.

Therefore, Leeds knew that missing out on promotion last season could potentially cost them their young star.

Brentford thought they had his signature wrapped up, with a deal agreed in principle.

But Leeds rejected that offer at the last moment, and Tottenham swooped in for someone who should go straight into the first team.

Maatsen was nearly a Champions League winner last season while on loan at Borussia Dortmund, but lost the final to Real Madrid.

But for numerous reasons, Chelsea have decided to move the Dutchman on, and Aston Villa have picked up a potential top left-back.

While in the Bundesliga, Maatsen proved to be an excellent attacking outlet.

Therefore, under Unai Emery's guidance, you can expect big things from Maatsen.

Julen Lopetegui's top target since becoming West Ham's manager was Kilman.

The Spaniard worked with the Englishman at Wolves and was a big fan of the centre-back.

Kilman has great technique and adds some much-needed youth and pace to the ageing West Ham defence.

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