Transfer News
Premier League transfer window 2025/2026
The Premier League’s 2025 summer transfer window is still open and the clubs in England’s top flight haven’t held back so far.
With major talent arriving from across Europe – and within the league itself – the stage is set for another fiercely competitive season. Here’s a look at the biggest incomings and notable outgoings that have dominated headlines.
A few Premier League players are yet to be picked up despite being expected to leave, like Marcus Rashford, whose most likely destination and betting odds are discussed here.
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Big-money arrivals
Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool (£116m)
Liverpool made the biggest splash of the summer by landing German wonderkid Florian Wirtz for a staggering £116 million from Bayer Leverkusen.
Having had a quiet transfer window last summer, Arne Slot has brought in this creative midfielder who arrives with huge expectations, bringing flair, vision and goal threat to a Reds side looking to reclaim domestic and European dominance.
Matheus Cunha – Wolves to Manchester United (£62.5m)
Manchester United turned to a familiar face in the Premier League, snapping up Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m. The Brazilian forward made a significant impact in the Premier League last season with 21 goal contributions, making him a shrewd addition as the Red Devils aim to solve their attacking inconsistencies.
Martín Zubimendi – Real Sociedad to Arsenal (£55.8m)
Arsenal continued their midfield rebuild with the signing of Martín Zubimendi, one of La Liga’s most disciplined and intelligent anchors whom they had their sights on last summer. Mikel Arteta is still in hot pursuit of silverware, and he’ll be hoping Zubimendi can be the missing piece in the puzzle for the Gunners this season.
Notable Outgoings
Dean Huijsen – Bournemouth to Real Madrid (£50m)
One of the most surprising big-money moves of the window saw Bournemouth’s young centre-back Dean Huijsen head to Real Madrid for £50m. The 20-year-old defender impressed with his composure and physical presence last season and has clearly convinced Real Madrid to invest in him as part of their next-generation rebuild.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – Liverpool to Real Madrid (Free, £10m early release)
Despite not being a huge-money transfer, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure from Liverpool marks the end of an era at Anfield and in the Premier League. The England right-back joined Real Madrid on a free transfer, but Los Blancos paid €10 million to bring him in early ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, which seemed to pay off as Madrid reached the semi-final. His move signals a new chapter in his career and a significant loss for the Premier League.
Jobe Bellingham – Sunderland to Borussia Dortmund (£32m)
In one of the window’s most intriguing stories, Jobe Bellingham followed in his brother Jude’s footsteps by signing for Borussia Dortmund. The young midfielder gave up the chance to play his first season in the Premier League with newly promoted Sunderland, instead choosing the Bundesliga as the next stage of his development in a £32m move.
Profit and Loss
The 2025-2026 Premier League transfer window saw Chelsea lead the spending charts with a massive net outlay of €221.57 million, followed by Liverpool (-€150.38m), Tottenham (-€127.1m) and Manchester City (-€110.7m).
Arsenal (-€79.4m), Manchester United (-€78.2m), Burnley (-€73.55m) and Sunderland (-€73.4m) also invested heavily, while clubs like Newcastle (-€44.2m), Everton (-€41m), Brentford (-€34.3m) and Leeds (-€29.6m) spent moderately.
Aston Villa (-€3m) and Crystal Palace (-€2.3m) had minimal net spending, with Fulham breaking even.
On the other end, Bournemouth (+€105.86m), Wolves (+€61m), Nottingham Forest (+€60.8m), West Ham (+€22.8m) and Brighton (+€19.7m) were the league’s biggest net sellers, balancing their books with significant income from player sales.
