#florian-wirtz

#florian-wirtz

"That's normal after such a big move abroad. But he's a superb player, he will get used to the Premier League over time and be able to handle the even bigger pressure. I felt the same way at Inter at the beginning. Andi Brehme, whose transfer was rather quiet, performed immediately at Inter. I had to get used to everything, partly due to the media hype and the higher transfer fee," said Matthäus told Sky Germany (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).

Image source, EPA Leeds United have signed AC Milan striker Noah Okafor for 18m to take spending by Premier League clubs this summer to a record 2.37bn. The Switzerland striker has joined the Premier League club on a four-year deal. The 25-year-old becomes Leeds' ninth summer signing since winning the Championship to secure their return to the top flight. Okafor's arrival means Premier League clubs have now spent more than the previous record in a single transfer window, the 2.36bn total in the summer of 2023.

Arne Slot believes the creativity of new signing Florian Wirtz can compensate for the loss of Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose playmaking was vital for Liverpool's attack.

Manchester United's signing of Bryan Mbeumo for a fee of up to £71m marks the second-biggest move in the Premier League this summer, addressing their need for major surgery after a poor season.