The 2026 summer window delivered one of the most expensive rebuilds in Premier League history. Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool all broke their transfer records within weeks of each other. Below are the ten biggest confirmed Premier League moves of the summer, ranked by transfer fee, with all prices converted to euros for easy comparison.
Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea to Manchester City — €146m##
Manchester City signed Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea on deadline day for a fee that equals the British transfer record. The move reunites the Argentine midfielder with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, now in charge at the Etihad. Fernandez had grown frustrated at Stamford Bridge after Maresca's exit and a breakdown in contract talks. He has signed a five-year deal and becomes the first player to command a fee above £100m twice.
Bradley Barcola: Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool — €144m##
Liverpool completed a long-chased deal for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with the fee potentially rising to €144m. The Reds paid a guaranteed £106m upfront, with the rest tied to performance add-ons. Barcola is viewed as Liverpool's long-term answer to life after Mohamed Salah. He signed a five-year contract and becomes the club's second most expensive signing ever.
Morgan Rogers: Aston Villa to Chelsea — €137m##
Chelsea beat Arsenal to Morgan Rogers, making the England forward the most expensive British player in history. Rogers scored 31 goals in 125 appearances for Villa under Unai Emery before completing his move. He chose Chelsea and new manager Xabi Alonso over Arsenal, who had been considered favourites. Rogers has signed a long-term contract worth up to seven years at Stamford Bridge.
Elliot Anderson: Nottingham Forest to Manchester City — €136m##
Manchester City broke their transfer record to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, days before Fernandez's arrival. The deal briefly made Anderson the most expensive British player, surpassing Jude Bellingham's fee to Real Madrid. Anderson completed his medical during England's World Cup campaign in the United States. He is expected to anchor City's rebuilt midfield alongside Fernandez.
Ayyoub Bouaddi: Lille to Manchester City — €100m##
Manchester City added Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille to further reshape their midfield after Rodri's exit. The 18-year-old impressed at the World Cup, starting five of Morocco's six matches. City paid an initial €95m with a further €5m in bonuses. Bouaddi becomes the most expensive teenage signing in Premier League history.
Savio: Manchester City to Tottenham — €99m##
Tottenham completed a deal for winger Savio, formerly known as Savinho, from Manchester City. Spurs will pay an initial £75m, with a further £10m available in add-ons. The sale is the most expensive in Manchester City's history, surpassing Julián Álvarez's move to Atlético Madrid. Savio reverted to his birth name upon joining Roberto De Zerbi's rebuilt squad.
Bruno Guimaraes: Newcastle United to Arsenal — €87.5m##
Arsenal signed Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes after the Brazilian made clear he wanted to leave St James' Park. The Premier League champions initially wanted to pay less, but Newcastle held out for their asking price. Guimaraes made 195 appearances for Newcastle, scoring 31 goals and lifting the League Cup in 2025. He has signed a four-year deal with a one-year option at the Emirates.
Carlos Baleba: Brighton to Manchester United — €82m##
Manchester United finally landed long-term target Carlos Baleba from Brighton after a saga stretching back twelve months. United paid €76m guaranteed, with a further €6m in possible add-ons. The Cameroon international made 92 Premier League appearances for Brighton after joining from Lille. Baleba is currently sidelined with an ankle injury but could feature by mid-September.
Iliman Ndiaye: Everton to Manchester City — €76m##
Manchester City moved for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye as an alternative after missing out on Liverpool's Cody Gakpo. City agreed a €70m guaranteed fee, with a further €6m in bonuses. Tottenham had also held talks with Everton before turning their attention elsewhere. Ndiaye adds further depth to City's revamped attacking options this summer.
Maxence Lacroix: Crystal Palace to Chelsea — €60m##
Chelsea broke a three-year policy of avoiding fees for players over 26 to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. The France international helped Palace win the FA Cup, Conference League, and Community Shield. Lacroix has signed a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge. He is expected to fill the defensive gap left by Marc Guehi's earlier move to Manchester City.
