FULL LIST: 10 players with biggest wage increases after transfers – Reports

Several footballers have secured significant increases in their weekly wages after completing transfers during the summer window, with moves to Saudi Arabia and some of Europe’s biggest clubs driving major salary boosts.

Here are the top 10 players who reportedly received the biggest wage increases after their transfers, according to Planet Football on Thursday:

1. Ollie Watkins — £130,000 to £410,618

Increase: £280,618 per week

Ollie Watkins reportedly secured the biggest wage increase after leaving Aston Villa for Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal.

After six years in the Premier League with Villa, Watkins signed a three-year deal that reportedly more than tripled his weekly salary.

He is now said to earn £410,618 per week, compared with £130,000 at Villa.

2. Rodri — £220,000 to £444,782

Increase: £224,782 per week

Rodri reportedly almost doubled his wages after moving from Manchester City to Barcelona.

The midfielder is now said to earn £444,782 per week, up from £220,000 at City.

The reported salary makes him Barcelona’s highest earner and reflects his status as one of the leading midfielders in world football.

3. Elliot Anderson — £40,000 to £250,000

Increase: £210,000 per week

Elliot Anderson has enjoyed a huge financial boost following his move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City.

The midfielder reportedly earned £40,000 per week at Forest but will now receive £250,000 per week at City.

That represents an increase of more than six times his previous weekly salary.

4. Crysencio Summerville — £45,000 to £234,709

Increase: £189,709 per week

Crysencio Summerville also received a substantial pay rise after joining Al Hilal from West Ham.

The Dutch winger reportedly saw his weekly salary rise from £45,000 to £234,709.

His new earnings are almost five times what he reportedly earned at West Ham.

5. Enzo Fernandez — £180,000 to £350,000

Increase: £170,000 per week

Enzo Fernandez reportedly nearly doubled his salary after making a high-profile move from Chelsea to Manchester City.

City reportedly paid £125 million for the midfielder, making him the club’s new record signing.

His reported weekly wages have increased from £180,000 to £350,000.

6. Gabriel Martinelli — £180,000 to £330,646

Increase: £150,646 per week

Gabriel Martinelli is reportedly set for a significant wage increase following his move from Arsenal to Al Hilal.

Although the transfer was yet to be officially confirmed according to the figures provided, reports put his new weekly salary at approximately £330,646.

That would represent an increase of more than £150,000 per week.

7. Marco Palestra — £4,599 to £150,000

Increase: £145,401 per week

Marco Palestra has enjoyed one of the biggest percentage increases on the list.

The defender reportedly earned just £4,599 per week while at Atalanta and during his loan spell at Cagliari.

Following his move to Chelsea, his reported salary has jumped to £150,000 per week.

8. Mateus Fernandes — £60,000 to £200,000

Increase: £140,000 per week

Mateus Fernandes has continued to see his wages rise following another transfer.

After earning £20,000 per week at Southampton, his salary reportedly increased to £60,000 when he joined West Ham.

His latest move has reportedly taken his weekly earnings to £200,000.

9. Francisco Trincao — £64,056 to £201,039

Increase: £136,983 per week

Francisco Trincao has also benefited from a major salary increase after moving to Saudi Arabia.

The former Barcelona and Wolves winger reportedly joined Al Ahli from Sporting CP.

His weekly wages have reportedly increased from £64,056 to £201,039.

10. Bradley Barcola — £119,408 to £250,000

Increase: £130,592 per week

Bradley Barcola completes the list after reportedly receiving a major wage boost following his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool.

The France international reportedly earned £119,408 per week at PSG but is now set to earn £250,000 per week at Liverpool.

His reported new salary of £250,000 represents an increase of £130,592 per week.

The figures are based on reported wage estimates and may not reflect the players’ officially disclosed contract terms.