With the 2026 World Cup now concluded, Premier League clubs have shifted their focus to the summer transfer market, with negotiations intensifying across the league. Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as the biggest spenders so far, outlaying nearly £250 million on new signings, while Chelsea are on the verge of completing the window's most expensive deal.
Arsenal and Manchester City Begin Spending
Premier League champions Arsenal have had a relatively slow start to the summer, but Mikel Arteta's side are expected to become busier soon. Their incoming transfers include Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for £34.5 million and Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds United. Outgoings include Jakub Kiwior to Porto, Karl Hein to Werder Bremen, and Leandro Trossard to Besiktas for £17 million.
Last season's runners-up Manchester City have not been shy in the market, having signed Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest in a blockbuster £116 million deal. They also added Jeremy Monga from Leicester for £10 million and Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday for an undisclosed fee. Departures include Manuel Akanji to Inter Milan, Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid on a free, John Stones released, Nathan Aké to Fenerbahce for £7 million, and Pierce Charles loaned to QPR.
Chelsea Close to Record Transfer
Chelsea are set to eclipse Manchester City's fee as the biggest of the summer window, with Morgan Rogers completing a medical ahead of a move from Aston Villa worth £117 million. The Blues have also brought in Geovany Quenda from Sporting CP, Denner from Corinthians, Dastan Satpaev from Kairat Almaty, Emmanuel Emegha from Strasbourg, and Marco Palestra from Atalanta for £47 million. Notable outgoings include Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid for £51.8 million, Tyrique George to Everton, Andrey Santos to Manchester United for £48 million, and Jesse Derry on loan to Sporting Club.
Manchester United and Liverpool Active
Manchester United are keen to back manager Michael Carrick, having made several midfield signings. They secured Karl Darlow on a free from Leeds United, Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £48 million, Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35 million, and Tynan Thompson from Tottenham for £4 million. Outgoings include André Onana on loan to Trabzonspor, Rasmus Højlund to Napoli for £43.2 million, and the releases of Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia, and Jadon Sancho.
Liverpool have completed a couple of deals as they aim to give Andoni Iraola the best possible start at Anfield. They signed Jérémy Jacquet from Rennes for £55 million and Víctor Muñoz from Osasuna for £35 million. Departures include Mohamed Salah released, Andrew Robertson to Tottenham on a free, Rhys Williams released, Ibrahima Konaté to Real Madrid on a free, and Carter Pinnington to West Brom for an undisclosed fee.
Tottenham Lead Spending Spree
Tottenham have been the most active club, spending nearly £250 million on new arrivals. They signed Andy Robertson from Liverpool on a free, Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth on a free, Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for £52 million, Martin Dúbravka from Burnley on a free, Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United for £85 million, and Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for £100 million. Outgoings include Yves Bissouma released, Alejo Veliz to Bahia, Radu Dragusin on loan to Fiorentina, and Luka Vuskovic to Brighton for £50 million.
Other Notable Transfers
Aston Villa have brought in Joao Gomes from Wolves for £34 million, Johan Manzambi from Freiburg, and Modou Keba Cisse from LASK, while selling Donyell Malen to Roma, Enzo Barrenechea to Benfica, Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday, Youri Tielemans to Manchester United, Lewis Dobbin to Southampton, and loaning Andres Garcia to Getafe.
Brighton have been busy, signing Costinha from Olympiakos, Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm, Pascal Struijk from Leeds United, Rodrigo Rêgo from Benfica, Michael Svoboda from Venezia, and Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for £50 million. Outgoings include Jan Paul van Hecke to Tottenham for £52 million, Jeremy Sarmiento to Middlesbrough, and several players released or loaned.
Newcastle United have added Ewen Jaouen from Stade de Reims, Bazoumana Touré from Hoffenheim for £42 million, and Sean Steur from Ajax for £23 million, while selling Anthony Gordon to Barcelona for £60.5 million, Kieran Trippier to Wolves on a free, and Sandro Tonali to Tottenham for £100 million, along with several releases.
Nottingham Forest have not made any signings but have seen Willy Boly, Stefan Ortega, and Angus Gunn released, and Elliot Anderson sold to Manchester City for £116 million.
