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In Photos: Five most expensive signings of the summer transfer window

Updated On: 03 September, 2026 02:26 PM IST | Atharva Upasani

The summer transfer window closed with record-shattering spending across Europe and deadline-day drama. Here are the top five most expensive signings that reshaped the landscape for the upcoming season. (Pics: X)

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Enzo Fernandez joined Manchester City on deadline day (Pic: Man City)
Enzo Fernandez joined Manchester City on deadline day (Pic: Man City)
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Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea to Manchester City (GBP 125 million): Manchester City made a massive statement on deadline day by securing the Argentine World Cup winner to complete their midfield rebuild. The GBP 125m deal set a joint British transfer record and made Fernandez the first player in history to command nine-figure transfer fees twice.
Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea to Manchester City (GBP 125 million): Manchester City made a massive statement on deadline day by securing the Argentine World Cup winner to complete their midfield rebuild. The GBP 125m deal set a joint British transfer record and made Fernandez the first player in history to command nine-figure transfer fees twice.  
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Bradley Barcola:  Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool (GBP 123 million): Liverpool completed one of the summer's most expensive attacking acquisitions by signing the French international winger from PSG. The 23-year-old arrives in England backed by an impressive track record, having lifted two Champions League titles during his time in Paris.
Bradley Barcola:  Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool (GBP 123 million): Liverpool completed one of the summer's most expensive attacking acquisitions by signing the French international winger from PSG. The 23-year-old arrives in England backed by an impressive track record, having lifted two Champions League titles during his time in Paris. 
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Morgan Rogers:  Aston Villa to Chelsea (GBP 117 million): Chelsea made Rogers the most expensive British footballer in history after bringing the star attacker to Stamford Bridge. Coming off a standout campaign where he helped Aston Villa claim Europa League glory, the 24-year-old locked in a long-term deal through 2033.
Morgan Rogers:  Aston Villa to Chelsea (GBP 117 million): Chelsea made Rogers the most expensive British footballer in history after bringing the star attacker to Stamford Bridge. Coming off a standout campaign where he helped Aston Villa claim Europa League glory, the 24-year-old locked in a long-term deal through 2033.  
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Yan Diomande: RB Leipzig to Real Madrid (GBP 107 million): Real Madrid continued their tradition of landing top young talent by signing the Ivory Coast international winger from the Bundesliga. Diomande generated immense interest across Europe after tallying 12 goals and 8 assists last season before shining at the World Cup.
Yan Diomande: RB Leipzig to Real Madrid (GBP 107 million): Real Madrid continued their tradition of landing top young talent by signing the Ivory Coast international winger from the Bundesliga. Diomande generated immense interest across Europe after tallying 12 goals and 8 assists last season before shining at the World Cup.  
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Sandro Tonali: Newcastle United to Tottenham Hotspur (GBP 100 million): Tottenham broke their club transfer record to land the Italian playmaker, anchoring a massive GBP 300m+ squad rebuild. The high-profile intraleague move significantly strengthens Spurs' midfield setup as they aim to challenge at the top end of the table.
Sandro Tonali: Newcastle United to Tottenham Hotspur (GBP 100 million): Tottenham broke their club transfer record to land the Italian playmaker, anchoring a massive GBP 300m+ squad rebuild. The high-profile intraleague move significantly strengthens Spurs' midfield setup as they aim to challenge at the top end of the table.  

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