The Premier League’s latest recruits who will look to steal the stage at this summer’s Club World Cup

While Europe’s elite domestic leagues might have only watched their respective campaigns draw to a close a fortnight ago, there is no time for rest as teams from across the globe will get the FIFA Club World Cup underway this weekend.

In what is a new look format, FIFA are doing all within their powers to portray this summer’s tournament as one of the most lucrative prizes in world football.

While it would be hard to find a European superstar who wouldn’t rather be sat on a beach enjoying a well-earned break, all will travel to the United States looking to prove themselves ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Already watching a host of Premier League giants break the bank over the past couple of weeks, this summer’s Club World Cup is also a perfect opportunity for those new recruits to get their careers off to a flying start.

Rayan Cherki – Manchester City

Watching Kevin De Bruyne’s iconic decade spell at the Etihad come to an emotional end last month, it is no secret that Pep Guardiola had more playmaking reinforcements at the top of his summer wishlist.

Remarkably ending the 2024/25 campaign without a single piece of silverware to show for their troubles, Manchester City have a rebuild on their hands over the coming months and travel over to the United States desperate to reestablish themselves as one of Europe’s elite.

Already breaking the bank this summer and with the Etihad hierarchy making it clear that the former Barcelona boss will be heavily backed, new recruit Rayan Cherki will be looking to get the post-De Bruyne era underway with an early statement.

With Guardiola’s side officially announcing the 21-year-old’s arrival earlier in the week, City’s £30million acquisition is regarded to be quite the bargain swoop.

Exploiting Lyon’s public financial struggles behind the scenes, Cherki made his senior debut this year and is widely regarded across the continent as one of the hottest young attacking starlets.

Spearheading Lyon’s charge to the Europa League semi-finals and already making 200 appearances for the French outfit, Cherki also ed 19 direct goal contributions in his 30 Ligue 1 matchups last season.

We’re delighted to announce the g of Rayan Cherki ✍️

— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 10, 2025

Liam Delap – Chelsea

While Senegal marksman Nicolas Jackson might have only put pen to paper on a bumper new deal at Stamford Bridge last year, Enzo Marecsa had made it clear that a new number nine was his top priority this summer.

Although Chelsea might have dragged themselves to a lucrative Champions League return and ended the 2024/25 campaign as Europa Conference League winners, they struggled to find much fluidity in the final third this calendar year.

With the talismanic Cole Palmer only recording a a single Premier League strike since the middle of January, fans around west London had made it clear that a natural goalscorer was essential this summer.

Triggering Liam Delap’s £30million release clause last week and fending off fierce competition from historic rivals Manchester United, Maresca managed to get his number one target through the doors.

While Ipswich might have failed to keep hold of their Premier League status last season as they slumped to an immediate Championship return, the England U21 international enjoyed a stellar maiden campaign among England’s elite.

g a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge last week, the 22-year-old recorded 12 Premier League goals for Ipswich last season and the former Manchester City youngster demonstrated why he wasn’t short of heavyweight irers this summer.

Liam Delap, welcome to our house. pic.twitter.com/EO3GIT0mlv

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 4, 2025

Jeremie Frimpong – Liverpool

While Liverpool might still be waiting to officially get German sensation Florian Wirtz through the doors at Anfield following record-breaking negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen, Arne Slot’s side have already snatched one talisman away from the former Bundesliga champions.

Watching academy graduate and England international Trent Alexander-Arnold complete a controversial free switch to Spanish icons Real Madrid this week, there appears to be a real full-back overhaul going on in the red half of Merseyside.

While the reigning Premier League champions might still be in talks over a move for Bournemouth’s Miloz Kerkez, they did officially announce Jeremie Frimpong’s arrival in a deal that was reported to be just £29.5million.

Widely seen as Alexander-Arnold’s long-term successor, the 24-year-old has continued to receive a string of praise from across the globe over the past couple of years and is regarded as one of Europe’s best full-backs.

Gaining a reputation for his versatility and his abilities to the attack in the final third, Frimpong integral role in helping Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title in 2023-24 and made 53 appearances in all competitions as they finished second in 24-25.

Jeremie is a Red. pic.twitter.com/5hhB5QVpZP

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 30, 2025