With the summer transfer window still open across Europe, clubs continue to strengthen their squads ahead of the 2026/27 season.
From record-breaking moves to ambitious rebuilds, Europe’s biggest clubs have already spent hundreds of millions in pursuit of trophies and long-term success.
With several weeks still remaining in the market, these are currently the biggest transfers completed so far this summer.
🔟 🇧🇷 Andrey Santos
🔵 Chelsea ➜ 🔴 Manchester United
💰 £50M
Manchester United have secured one of Brazil’s brightest midfield talents after agreeing a £50 million deal with Chelsea. The 22-year-old arrives at Old Trafford with enormous expectations and is viewed as a cornerstone of United’s midfield for years to come.
9️⃣ 🇪🇸 Marc Cucurella
🔵 Chelsea ➜ ⚪ Real Madrid
💰 £47.5M
Real Madrid have turned to Premier League experience by bringing Marc Cucurella back to Spain. His versatility, attacking quality and experience at the highest level made him an attractive option for Los Blancos.
8️⃣ 🇮🇹 Marco Palestra
🔵⚫ Atalanta ➜ 🔵 Chelsea
💰 €55M+ package
Chelsea continue their strategy of investing in elite young talent with the signing of highly-rated Italian wing-back Marco Palestra. Many in Italy believe he could become one of Europe’s best in his position.
7️⃣ 🇳🇱 Jan Paul van Hecke
🔵⚪ Brighton ➜ ⚪ Tottenham Hotspur
💰 £52M
Tottenham’s rebuild continues with the addition of Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Spurs see him as a long-term leader capable of anchoring their defence for years to come.
6️⃣ 🇫🇷 Jeremy Jacquet
⚫🔴 Rennes ➜ 🔴 Liverpool
💰 €60M + €10M add-ons 
Liverpool have secured one of France’s most exciting defensive prospects. The Reds believe Jacquet possesses the qualities needed to become one of Europe’s elite centre-backs.
5️⃣ 🇵🇹 Gonçalo Ramos
🔵🔴 PSG ➜ 🔴⚫ AC Milan
💰 €50M+ plus add-ons
AC Milan have broken their transfer record to sign Gonçalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain. Milan hope the Portuguese striker can lead the line as they push to return to the summit of European football.
4️⃣ 🏴 Anthony Gordon
⚫⚪ Newcastle United ➜ 🔵🔴 Barcelona
💰 €70M fixed fee plus add-ons taking the deal beyond €80M
Barcelona have made one of the biggest statements of the summer by signing Anthony Gordon. His pace, directness and ability to beat defenders add another dimension to the Catalan giants’ attack.
3️⃣ 🇵🇹 Mateus Fernandes
⚒️⚪ West Ham United ➜ ⚪ Tottenham Hotspur
💰 £85M
After an outstanding rise in the Premier League, Mateus Fernandes has earned a blockbuster move to Tottenham. Spurs believe the Portuguese midfielder can become one of the best in Europe in his position.
2️⃣ 🇮🇹 Sandro Tonali
⚫⚪ Newcastle United ➜ ⚪ Tottenham Hotspur
💰 £100M
Tottenham shattered their transfer record to land Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United. The Italian midfielder arrives as the face of Spurs’ ambitious new project and one of the marquee signings of the summer.
1️⃣ 🏴 Elliot Anderson
🌳🔴 Nottingham Forest ➜ 🔵 Manchester City
💰 £116M
Manchester City completed the biggest deal of the summer by signing Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million. Pep Guardiola sees the England international as a player capable of leading City’s midfield for the next decade.
💰 Biggest Spenders So Far
🥇 Tottenham Hotspur — Spurs have been the most aggressive club in the market, securing major deals for Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke as they continue their ambitious rebuild.
🥈 Chelsea — The Blues remain committed to investing in elite young talent, adding players such as Marco Palestra while continuing to reshape their squad.
🥉 Manchester City — City made the biggest statement of the summer by breaking the bank for Elliot Anderson in a deal worth £116 million.
