The English Premier League outpaced rival leagues with a staggering £3.12 billion spent during the summer transfer window.
While La Liga spent £593 mn, the Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 collectively paid between £869 mn and £130 mn.
Liverpool paid £416 mn, Chelsea and Arsenal £280 mn and £255 mn respectively, Newcastle (£250 mn), Manchester United (£216 mn).
Here are the 10 top signings this summer.
ALEXANDER ISAK
From Newcastle United to Liverpool (£125 mn)
The Swede established himself as one of the world's top strikers, scoring 62 goals in 109 appearances at Newcastle.
His 23 goals last season helped Newcastle to 5th place; he scored in the League Cup final to ensure Newcastle won its 1st domestic trophy in 70 years.
FLORIAN WIRTZ
From Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool (£100 mn; £ 16 mn in potential bonuses)
Having played 197 games with 57 goals and 65 assists for Leverkusen, he was impressive last season with 16 goals and 15 assists in 45 appearances.
BENJAMIN SESKO
From RB Leipzig to Manchester United (£66.3 mn, £7.4 mn tied to add-ons)
Known for his aerial ability, pace and finishing, the 21 year old has been signed on a 5 year deal to bolster ManU's attack.
BRYAN MBEUMO
From Brentford to Manchester United (£ 71 mn)
The Cameroonian forward was instrumental in Brentford's EPL promotion after a scoring 20 goals and providing 8 assists last season.
HUGO EKITIKE
From Eintracht Frankfurt to Liverpool (£ 69 mn)
The striker was brought to Anflield after a superb 22 goal effort propelled the Bundesliga club to Champions League qualification.
NICK WOLTEMADE
From Stuttgart to Newcastle (£ 69 mn)
A prolific scorer, the 6ft 6 inch tall German is known for his dribbling and his deft touch to make the ball dance to his tunes.
EBERECHI EZE
From Crystal Palace to Arsenal (£68 mn)
The attacking midfielder was signed by his old club after a superb season with Palace, where he pumped in 14 goals in 43 appearances.
LUIS DIAZ
From Liverpool to Bayern Munich (£65.5 mn)
Diaz played a key part in Liverpool's EPL title run -- scoring 13 goals.
A 4-year deal with Bayern was locked after many negotiations.
MATHEUS CUNHA
From Wolverhampton Wanderers to Manchester United (£62.5 mn)
The attacking midfielder helped the Wolves avoid relegation last season with 15 EPL goals.
His goal-scoring prowess saw him move to Old Trafford on a 5 year deal.
MARTIN ZUBIMENDI
From Real Sociedad to Arsenal (£55.8 mn)
Last season, he was La Liga's most active passer outside Bacra and Real Madrid, with over 1,700 passes.