Summer Transfer Wage Increase Rankings: Watkins Leads with a £280,000 Weekly Rise

During this summer's transfer window, many players not only changed clubs but also saw their salaries rise significantly. British media have reviewed the 10 transfers involving the largest wage increases for new signings this summer, with the Premier League, Saudi league and La Liga's two giants emerging as the biggest beneficiaries.

Watkins receives the biggest wage increase, weekly salary rises from £130,000 to £410,000

Ranked first is England striker Watkins, who moved from Aston Villa to Al Hilal. After spending six seasons at Villa, he was attracted by the lucrative contract offered by the Saudi league and signed a three-year deal. His weekly salary rose from £130,000 to £410,600, an increase of £280,600, meaning his wages more than tripled. Although Watkins was an important player at Villa, eight teammates earned more than him last season. He is now directly the fourth-highest-paid player at Al Hilal.

Rodri joins Barcelona and becomes the club's highest-paid player, with weekly salary doubled

Ranked second is Rodri, who moved from Manchester City to Barcelona. Barcelona gained new financial flexibility this summer, signed the Spanish midfielder for a high fee and offered him a corresponding high salary, almost double his Manchester City wages. Rodri's weekly salary increased from £220,000 to £444,800, a rise of £224,800, making him Barcelona's highest-paid player, matching his status as Spain captain and a former Ballon d'Or winner.

Anderson becomes the Premier League's highest-paid new signing this summer, with weekly salary rising more than sixfold

Ranked third is Elliot Anderson, who moved from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City. His weekly salary increased from £40,000 to £250,000, a rise of £210,000, more than six times his previous wage. When Anderson joined Manchester City from Forest, he became the most expensive English player in history, although the record lasted only two weeks. His salary level is not expected to change in the short term. He is level with Arsenal's Guimaraes in wages and has become the highest-paid new signing in the Premier League this summer.

Summerville and Enzo Fernandez follow closely behind

Ranked fourth is Dutch winger Summerville, who moved from West Ham United to Al Hilal. His weekly salary rose from £45,000 to £234,700, an increase of about £189,700, roughly quintupling his wages. Ranked fifth is Enzo Fernandez, who moved from Chelsea to Manchester City. City signed him on deadline day and almost doubled his weekly salary, from £180,000 to £350,000, an increase of £170,000. According to reports, Enzo has become one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League.

Martinelli transfers from Arsenal and receives a £150,000 wage increase

Ranked sixth is Gabriel Martinelli, who moved from Arsenal to another club. His weekly salary increased from £180,000 to £330,600, a rise of about £150,600. The list shows that the Saudi league and the Premier League remain the two leagues most willing to spend in this summer's transfer market, while the salary increases players gained through transfers are also much larger than before.