A record-breaking summer in the Premier League has defined a busy transfer window that has seen many global stars head to new clubs. Player power was evident, as the likes of Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa managed to force through moves, although a number of potential signings collapsed on deadline day.
These were the 20 biggest deals that did get completed.
20. Yoane Wissa (€57.7m)
Following the departure of Brentford boss Thomas Frank and several of his teammates, Wissa quickly came to the conclusion that his future lay elsewhere. The 29-year-old scored 19 goals in the English top flight last season, but played no part in his club’s opening 2025/26 fixtures as he attempted to join Newcastle. That switch was finally sealed on Monday.
19. Anthony Elanga (€61.4m)
While the Magpies made headlines all summer for their failure to land key targets, Eddie Howe’s side still ended the window having made three of the 20 most expensive signings globally. The first of those was completed back in July, when they secured a deal for Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga.
18. Dean Huijsen (€62.5m)
Real Madrid did most of their business before the Club World Cup, with €167.5m spent on fresh additions to bolster Xabi Alonso’s squad. The most expensive of those was Dean Huijsen, who made a €62.5 million switch from Bournemouth. The Spain international has already proved his worth, with his ability to execute progressive passes from deep adding a new dimension to Los Blancos’ buildup play.
17. Illia Zabarnyi (€63m)
Another defender to swap Bournemouth for one of Europe’s biggest clubs was Illia Zabarnyi. The Ukraine international sealed a €63 million transfer to Champions League holders PSG. With two starts under his belt so far in Ligue 1, the 23-year-old is viewed as the long-term successor to Marquinhos at the Parc des Princes.
16. João Pedro (€63.7m)
Rarely does a quiet window go by at Stamford Bridge, and this one was no exception. Chelsea made two major additions who are expected to compete for the striker role. Liam Delap joined from Ipswich earlier in the summer, but João Pedro could have a bigger overall impact, following the Brazilian’s big-money move from Brighton.
15. Mohammed Kudus (€63.8m)
Another major deal involving two Premier League clubs saw Mohammed Kudus head across London to join Tottenham from West Ham. The Ghanaian registered 22 EPL goal contributions across two years in East London. He’s already assisted twice since moving to Spurs.
14. Xavi Simons (€65m)
Kudus will soon be able to link up with Xavi Simons at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, after the Dutchman completed a €65 million switch from RB Leipzig. The versatile 22-year-old looks like an excellent addition to Frank’s squad. His short-term role may be operating as an advanced midfielder, given the serious injury suffered by James Maddison.
13. Viktor Gyökeres (€65.8m)
Another striker who fell out with his employers before ultimately getting his dream move was Viktor Gyökeres. The Swedish frontman was a goal machine in Portugal, scoring 39 times in the league last season. He’ll be expected to post big numbers in North London too and has already opened his account with a brace against Leeds.
12. Mateo Retegui (€68.25m)
Saudi Pro League spending has been dwarfed by the English Premier League this summer, although there’s time for new moves ahead of the later deadline. So far, the biggest deal involving a Saudi club saw Mateo Retegui join Al-Qadsiah from Atalanta. The Italian striker was a revelation in Serie A last term, scoring 25 goals, although the Bergamo-based side will feel they’ve got good money for a player whose prior record was much less impressive.
11. Eberechi Eze (€69.3m)
After leading Crystal Palace to FA Cup glory, Eberechi Eze leaves Selhurst Park as a hero, and he’ll be hoping to make a similar impression at the Emirates Stadium. The England international is one of four players to have joined Arsenal for fees of more than €50 million this summer. That puts added pressure on Mikel Arteta to deliver major silverware this season.
10. Luis Díaz (€70m)
Liverpool have been the most active club in this window in terms of total spending. However, they’ve also sold well, generating €70 million from the sale of Luis Díaz to Bayern Munich. The Colombian appears to be a good fit in Bavaria, with his blend of speed, skill, and work rate likely to make him an excellent addition to Vincent Kompany’s squad.
9. Martín Zubimendi (€70m)
Having turned down the chance to go to Anfield in 2024, Martín Zubimendi has finally sealed a Premier League move by signing for Arsenal. The Basque midfielder was reluctant to leave his boyhood club Real Sociedad, but had clearly outgrown the La Liga side. His ability to read the play and dictate the tempo from deep should make him a positive addition, as long as he can adjust to the pace of the game in England.
8. Matheus Cunha (€74.2m)
After a dismal 15th-place finish, Manchester United needed to go big in this transfer window. They did much of their business early and prioritized fresh blood in attack, including Matheus Cunha. The Brazilian scored 15 and assisted a further six goals for Wolves in the league last season. However, he’s yet to open his account at Old Trafford.
7. Bryan Mbeumo (€75m)
Following a summer move from Brentford, Bryan Mbeumo has already scored twice for the Red Devils. The Cameroon international can operate off either flank and is expected to settle quickly, with four years of Premier League experience from his time in West London.
6. Victor Osimhen (€75m)
In a sign of the changing dynamics in European soccer, the highest fee paid by a non-English club involved Turkish giants Galatasaray. They spent €75 million to purchase Victor Osimhen on a permanent deal from Napoli. The Nigerian was on loan at Rams Park last season, scoring 26 goals in 29 Süper Lig appearances.
5. Benjamin Šeško (€76.5 m)
The third Man Utd player to feature in the top eight of the most expensive signings in the 2025 summer window is Benjamin Šeško. The Slovenian forward arrived later than Cunha and Mbeumo, but for a slightly higher fee. Having only turned 22 in May, he’s still a raw talent that’s very strong in the air, which he combines with a considerable amount of technical skill.
4. Nick Woltemade (€85m)
Striker transfer talk dominated the final weeks of the window, and Newcastle finally found their replacement for Isak by sealing an €85 million move for Nick Woltemade. Standing 1.98 meters tall, he’s another imposing attacker who will be gracing the 2025/26 Premier League stage. The German was outstanding at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in June and can also operate as an advanced midfielder.
3. Hugo Ekitiké (€95m)
Despite winning the Premier League at a canter last season, Liverpool have still embarked on a European-record spending spree of nearly €480 million over the past two months. They prioritized fresh offensive additions to reduce their dependence on the brilliance of Mohamed Salah. Hugo Ekitiké joined in July from Eintracht Frankfurt, and the Frenchman settled quickly, scoring on each of his first three competitive outings for the Reds.
2. Florian Wirtz (€125m)
It hasn’t been such an impressive start to life on Merseyside for Florian Wirtz. The German international posted double figures for both goals and assists in each of his last two Bundesliga campaigns for Bayer Leverkusen. He’s struggled to impose himself so far in Liverpool colors, although the 22-year-old should be given time to find his feet and ultimately show his undeniable class.
1. Alexander Isak (€145m)
Including add-ons, the Alexander Isak deal is expected to end up costing the English champions in the region of £125 million (€145 million). That would see the Swede rank as the third-most expensive player in soccer history, after Neymar and Kylian Mbappé. That’s bound to add to the pressure on Isak, who has scored 44 times across the last two EPL seasons, a record bettered by only Salah and Erling Haaland.
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