Why Premier League transfers will soar in value this summer

Not even Real Madrid can compete with the top English clubs as Sky TV money creates an entirely new market

Paul Pogba
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Two weeks into the transfer window, and with almost seven weeks until deadline day on 31 August, the effects of the mammoth new Premier League TV deal are starting to be felt, with last summer's total expenditure of £814m by top flight clubs almost certain to be eclipsed.

Already more than £360m has been spent in the Premier League, notes Amitai Winehouse in the Daily Mail, almost as much as was spent in the entire summer of 2012. But another £200m could be added to the total by just three more transfers if Paul Pogba, Leroy Sane and John Stones switch clubs.

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