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Written by Gary Rose, Adwaidh Rajan, Ben Ramsdale, Saffie Yates & Ijeoma Osadebe.

  1. Most expensive Premier League summer signings

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    Liverpool have spent the most money this summer and they have completed two of the most expensive deals of the transfer window by signing Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike.

    However, Manchester United could split the two Liverpool signings once they complete a £74m deal for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.

    Bryan Mbeumo's move from Brentford to Old Trafford is currently third on the list, valued at £65m.

    Most expensive signings of the summer:

    1. Florian Wirtz - Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool - £116m
    2. Hugo Ekitike - Eintracht Frankfurt to Liverpool - £69m
    3. Bryan Mbeumo - Brentford to Manchester United - £65m
    4. Viktor Gyokeres - Sporting to Arsenal - £64m
    5. Matheus Cunha - Wolves to Manchester United - £62.5m
    6. Martin Zubimendi - Real Sociedad to Arsenal - £60m
    7. Joao Pedro - Brighton to Chelsea - £60m
    8. Mohammed Kudus - West Ham to Tottenham - £55m
    9. Anthony Elanga - Nottingham Forest to Newcastle - £55m
    10. Jamie Gittens - Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea - £52m

  2. Thanks Ben!

    Right, let's take a closer look at some of the spending that has happened so far this summer.

  3. Ben Ramsdale
    BBC Sport

    On that note Mike, I’m off.

    Gary is here to take you into some transfer analysis surrounding some of the done deals so far this summer.

    And keep getting those striker rankings in.

    We’ll also be across Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner’s pre-Community Shield news conference in the next hour.

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    Hugo Ekitike: "Hugo-ing to score that goal!" Benjamin Sesko: "Sesko-ing to the top of the league!" Viktor Gyokeres: "Viktor-ious on the field!" Joao Pedro: "Joao-ing the crowd with his skills!"

    Mike, Brentwood

  5. Regret over McTominay departure?

    Manchester United

    Who will vote for McTominay in the Ballon d'Or?

    With Manchester United in the market for a midfielder, do they have regrets over selling Scott McTominay?

    The Scotland international joined Napoli for a bargain £25.7m fee and had a superb first season at the club, scoring 12 league goals to help them win the title before capping a hugely impressive year by being nominated for the Ballon d'Or.

    McTominay ranked near the top for midfielders to touch the ball in the opposition penalty area last season, and for duels won in Serie A.

    "You can compare McTominay with the big midfielders of Antonio Conte's history," journalist Vincenzo Credendino told BBC Sport.

    "In his first years at Juventus - 2011-12 and 2012-13 - Claudio Marchisio and Arturo Vidal scored nine and 10 goals respectively.

    "It's not a coincidence. McTominay is perfect for Conte, as Conte is perfect for McTominay."

  6. Ben Ramsdale
    BBC Sport

    Gaz, you've just made up your own list!

  7. Get Involved - Rate the summer striker signings 1-4

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    1)Kostopolous 2) Sesko 3) Ekitike 4) Guessand. Pedro’s PL record isn’t that great to be honest. 19 goals in 2 seasons for Brighton, 9 of those pens. He’s also a walking red card when things aren’t going his way.

    Gaz, London

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    F Mac @12:23 stating "North East" to avoid getting grief for being a blatantly obvious salty Newcastle supporter

    Francis, North East

    F Mac from North East is clearly a Newcastle fan.... Someone bitter their club has no pull?

    Mike, York

    F Mac do you need a cuddle?

    Conor, Kent

    RE: F Mac @ 12:23 ...You wouldn't happen to be a Newcastle supporter by any chance, would you?

    Dan, Cambridge

  9. 'Speculation is speculation'

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    Brighton chairman Paul Barber spoke earlier this week about the potential interest in midfielder Carlos Baleba from Manchester United.

    The 21 year-old who has three years left on his contract at Amex Stadium.

    "There's always going to be interest in our players." Barber said. "Manchester United have not been in touch with me. Speculation is speculation.

    "Carlos is a fantastic talent. We hope he'll be here for years to come - but its subject to the dynamics of the football world, which isn't always predictable."

  10. Ben Ramsdale
    BBC Sport

    So what you’re saying F Mac, is, you think they all have a chance?

  11. Get Involved - Rate the summer striker signings 1-4

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    Sesko will succumb to the Man U atmosphere. Flop. Gyokeres will succumb to the main/only man pressure. Flop. Pedro will succumb to Chelsea selling him before 1st game. Flop. Ekitike will succumb to playing 3rd fiddle to Isak and Ngomaha. Flop.

    F Mac, North East

  12. Man Utd need a box-to-box midfielder?

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    BBC Sport chief football news reporter

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    Ruben Amorim's system involves two deeper midfield players, wing-backs who push high up the pitch, two inside forwards and a striker.

    It is assumed Benjamin Sesko will be the striker, with Matheus Cunha playing behind him on the left and Bryan Mbeumo on the right.

    That would mean skipper Bruno Fernandes taking on one of the deeper midfield roles. Now, Fernandes is many things but a box-to-box midfielder is not one of them. He is not someone you would rely on being alert to danger. He is not someone who is going to make a 10-yard run in anticipation of closing down space.

    This seems to be a problem even if it was something Amorim dismissed when I asked him on the specific point about his midfield in Chicago a couple of weeks ago.

    "Bruno runs a lot," he said. "Maybe in the sprint he's a different player, but he runs a lot. He has a lot of endurance. He's smart. So it's not about that. Bruno's physicality is not the concern. He's ready for the physicality, playing deep or as a midfielder."

    If that was accurate, why would United be making discreet inquiries on Carlos Baleba? After all, the Brighton player is very much a box-to-box midfielder, someone with energy and endurance, who can tackle and pass. More pertinently, he is precisely the kind of player Amorim does not have in his squad.

  13. Recap: Today's transfer stories

    It's now afternoon and if you're just joining us - where have you been? Here's a summary of all the latest headlines from this Friday morning:

    So, don't go anywhere, stay put for more updates, done deals and Crystal Palace's press conference at 13:30(BST) ahead of Sunday's Community Shield final.

    Remember your voice matters, click the 'Get Involved' at the top of this page to have your say.

  14. Get Involved - Rate the summer striker signings 1-4

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    4- Ekitike, 4 - Pedro, 4 -Gyokeres and 4 - Sesko. All hyped up but none are world class, they will all have average seasons, but none will beat the quality already in the Prem, likes of Salah, Haaland, Watkins, Isak.

    Terry, Manchester

  15. Get Involved - Rate the summer striker signings 1-4

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    Not sure I follow Paul from Kettering logic. Didn't Haaland come from the Bundesliga and he seems to have done ok at the "highest level". As for coming from the Portugal, Man Utd took an 18yr old who was quite good, now, who was it? Cristiano someone I think.

    Kelvin, Warwickshire

  16. Gossip - Alexander Isak will not play in pre-season friendlies

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    Alexander Isak will not feature in the Newcastle's pre-season games against Espanyol and Atletico Madrid this weekend amid uncertainty about his future and interest from Premier League champions Liverpool, report the Daily Mail.

    The 25-year-old was told to train on his own and away from the first-team squad on Wednesday. The Magpies' boss Eddie Howe has stated that Isak had to "earn the right" to train with his squad.

    With Darwin Nunez set to leave Liverpool, the Reds could now return with a fresh offer for Isak, having already seen a £110m plus add-ons bid rejected by Newcastle.

  17. Get Involved - Rate the summer striker signings 1-4

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    1. Joao Pedro (has a head start as he’s got Prem experience) 2. Gyökeres 3. Ekitike 4. Šeško I think slotting into already successful teams will make the difference. United’s new look front 3 are talented but might take a while to click.

    Doug, Leyland

  18. Gossip - Al-Nassr ready to meet asking price of Yoane Wissa

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    Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr are ready to meet Brentford's asking price for Yoane Wissa, according to L'equipe.

    The 28-year-old forward is also targeted by Premier League sides Newcastle and Tottenham.

    The Magpies are looking to strengthen to squad as their main striker Alexander Isak is linked with other clubs as well as their other top target, Benjamin Sesko is set to join Manchester United.

    Spurs are also eyeing the DR Congo footballer, as their club captain Son Heung-Min signed for LAFC after 10-years at the North London club.

  19. Ben Ramsdale
    BBC Sport

    In 20 odd messages already I don't think I've seen the same combination once.

    Told you - zero controversy...

    And a whole lot of thumbs downs!

  20. Get Involved - Rate the summer striker signings 1-4

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    Sesko, Pedro, Ekitike and Gyokeres will flop. Unproven at the highest level.

    Paul, Kettering