WITH Premier League clubs shelling out an estimated £1.4billion on permanent signings during the summer transfer window – the agreement worth up to £15million for Philip Billing is a relative drop in the ocean.

Nevertheless, it was Cherries’ most expensive summer player expenditure – eclipsing the reported figures spent on Arnaut Danjuma (£13.7m), Lloyd Kelly (£13m) and Jack Stacey (£4m).

It was also the first time the Denmark under-21 international had moved for an eight-figure sum – having joined previous club Huddersfield from his native Esbjerg on a youth contract in 2013.

But after making a first Premier League appearance for his new club in the 1-1 draw with Sheffield United on Saturday, Billing is focused on settling in the area and improving on the pitch - rather than worrying about his price-tag.

Asked by the Daily Echo what it had been like to move for a multi-million-pound fee, the Copenhagen-born star said: “I don’t think about that to be fair. I am just doing what I love and that’s playing football.

“I don’t think about how much money you’re sold for, or whatever.

“I decided to come here because I saw a big future with this club. I saw a squad that was exciting to work with and a manager who is unbelievable. That’s my reason (why) I came here.

“I just want to learn, improve as a player and hopefully help this team have a very successful season and beyond that, of course.

“I love the area. Love Bournemouth so far, it’s just nice.

“On Saturday we didn’t get the win and I was a bit disappointed, but to walk out there (at Vitality Stadium) was an unbelievable feeling.

“The fans were brilliant. I am sure they were a bit disappointed with that result as well, which is totally fair because us players were.

“But it’s the first game of the season and it’s a long season. I am sure we will get it right and hopefully score a lot of goals.”

On the subject of multi-million-pound dealings, Billing is on Saturday expected to face up against one of the top-flight’s biggest spenders this summer in Aston Villa (3pm).

Dean Smith’s promoted side forked out £144.5m on 12 players, with chief executive Christian Purslow telling Sky Sports the club had an “obligation to be competitive”.

Asked about the Birmingham side’s summer outlay, Billing said: “That’s some big figures. You can spend a lot of money but I haven’t seen how they play.

“At the end of the day it’s 11 v 11, it doesn’t matter how much money you spend. With this team we (Cherries) have, we look strong. There is a lot we have to work on but I’m sure when we get that right, we are going to be so, so dangerous.

“They are a promoted team coming into the Premier League, a big club and I am sure they are here to stay as well.

“They will want to prove to everybody that they are back to where they belong. It’s going to be another tough game.

“But with this team we have I think we should have all the confidence in the world.

“We have quality players, so we have to go out and show that.”

Before his first away appearance as a Cherries player, Billing is preparing his vocal chords to take on his club initiation.

Summer signing Stacey revealed to the Daily Echo he opted to sing Drake’s Hold On, We’re Going Home, during the club’s pre-season tour.

But Billing said he may perform something slightly different on the day before the battle with Villa.

“I haven’t thought of anything yet but maybe a bit of Bob Marley or something like that, just keeping it simple,” he added.

“I like Bob Marley when you’re in a chilled mood and stuff but only because his lyrics – they are probably ones I can actually do!

“There are also a few Drake ones but luckily I don’t have to sing for too long. It’s only like 20 seconds, so I think it’s all right.

“I hate it still. I am bad in front of an audience but it has to be done and I will have to just close my eyes or something and get it done with.

“For me, it’s just the funny part of it. I am focused about Saturday because I want to play better and I am sure the team will as well.

“We have to get something out of Saturday, even though it’s early doors the start of the season for a team is very, very important.”