English Premier League transfers in 2026/27 produced a record-breaking summer window, with clubs reshaping their squads through major signings, sales, loans and free transfers before the deadline. Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Newcastle United were among the clubs involved in the biggest deals.
English Premier League transfers 2026/27 changed the shape of all 20 squads before the summer window closed at 23:00 BST on 1 September. Premier League clubs spent about £3.46bn, with Manchester City leading the market at roughly £458m and several deals passing the £100m mark. Promoted Coventry City, Hull City and Ipswich Town were also active as they prepared for top-flight football. For fixtures, standings and wider club coverage through the season, visit the SportPesa Kenya Premier League hub.
Updated: 2 September 2026. Reported fees may include add-ons, while some transfer values remain undisclosed.
Premier League summer transfer window 2026: key figures
| Window detail | 2026 summer transfer window |
| Window opened | 15 June 2026 |
| Window closed | 1 September 2026, 23:00 BST |
| Reported Premier League spending | About £3.46bn |
| Highest reported spend | Manchester City – about £458m |
| Major trend | High-value deals between Premier League clubs |
| Promoted clubs | Coventry City, Hull City and Ipswich Town |
Biggest Premier League transfers of summer 2026
| Player | From | To | Reported fee |
| Enzo Fernandez | Chelsea | Manchester City | £125m |
| Bradley Barcola | Paris Saint-Germain | Liverpool | Up to £123m |
| Morgan Rogers | Aston Villa | Chelsea | £117m |
| Elliot Anderson | Nottingham Forest | Manchester City | £116m |
| Sandro Tonali | Newcastle United | Tottenham Hotspur | Up to £100m |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | Lille | Manchester City | £86m |
| Savio | Manchester City | Tottenham Hotspur | £85m |
| Mateus Fernandes | West Ham United | Tottenham Hotspur | £85m |
| Bruno Guimaraes | Newcastle United | Arsenal | £75m |
| Carlos Baleba | Brighton & Hove Albion | Manchester United | £70m |
For more detail on the biggest deals before the window closed, SportPesa Kenya also tracked the top English Premier League summer transfers as the market developed.
Deadline-day transfers
Deadline Day was headlined by Enzo Fernandez’s £125m move from Chelsea to Manchester City. The deal completed a major City rebuild that had already brought Elliot Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Iliman Ndiaye to the club.
Other late moves included Malick Fofana joining Sunderland, Quinten Timber moving to Crystal Palace and Jean-Matteo Bahoya joining Leeds United on loan. Newcastle United also completed the signing of Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille as the window closed.
Premier League transfer updates: club by club
Every Premier League club made changes during the summer window. The sections below focus on the most important arrivals and departures rather than repeating every academy release or minor loan.
Arsenal transfers
Arsenal strengthened midfield and defence with Bruno Guimaraes, Ezri Konsa, Piero Hincapie and Christos Tzolis. Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard and Fabio Vieira were among the senior departures.
Aston Villa transfers
Aston Villa added Nicolas Jackson, Johan Manzambi, Ibrahim Mbaye, Joao Gomes and Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Morgan Rogers moved to Chelsea, Ezri Konsa joined Arsenal and Ollie Watkins left for Al Hilal.
AFC Bournemouth transfers
Bournemouth’s main additions included Antonio Silva, Alvaro Rodriguez and Juanlu Sanchez, with Michele Di Gregorio arriving on loan. Hamed Traore and Luis Sinisterra were among the departures.
Brentford transfers
Brentford invested in El Hadji Malick Diouf, Mamadou Sangare, Jaidon Anthony and Jannik Schuster. Ethan Pinnock and Frank Onyeka moved to Coventry City, while Jordan Henderson joined Chelsea.
Brighton & Hove Albion transfers
Brighton signed Luka Vuskovic, Pascal Struijk and several younger additions. The club sold Carlos Baleba to Manchester United and Jan Paul van Hecke to Tottenham in two of its biggest outgoing deals.
Chelsea transfers
Chelsea made Morgan Rogers their biggest signing and also added Maxence Lacroix, Geovany Quenda and Marco Palestra. Enzo Fernandez’s £125m move to Manchester City was the defining departure, while Nicolas Jackson joined Aston Villa.
Coventry City transfers
Coventry City strengthened after promotion with Caleb Yirenkyi, Carl Rushworth, Sidiki Cherif, Loum Tchaouna, Aurele Amenda and Taiwo Awoniyi among the arrivals.
Crystal Palace transfers
Crystal Palace added Quinten Timber, Zavier Gozo, Oscar Mingueza and several loan signings. Maxence Lacroix left for Chelsea and Daniel Munoz moved to Nottingham Forest.
Everton transfers
Everton brought Jack Grealish back on loan and added Hayden Hackney, Tyrique George, Merlin Rohl and Christian Norgaard. Iliman Ndiaye joined Manchester City in a £65m deal.
Fulham transfers
Fulham added Gonzalo Garcia, Shea Charles, Hugo Larsson and several other midfield and attacking options. Sasa Lukic and Issa Diop both moved to Ipswich Town.
Hull City transfers
Promoted Hull City completed one of the busiest windows in the league, bringing in Ilyas Ansah, Mohamed-Ali Cho, Joe Gelhardt, Jack Butland and several additional players across the squad.
Ipswich Town transfers
Ipswich invested heavily after promotion, with Emersonn, Exequiel Palacios, Abdul Fatawu, Zian Flemming, Florentino and Daizen Maeda among the headline additions.
Leeds United transfers
Leeds added James Trafford, Tarik Muharemovic, Nico Elvedi and Harry Wilson, while Jean-Matteo Bahoya joined on loan. Pascal Struijk left for Brighton and Joe Gelhardt moved to Hull City.
Liverpool transfers
Liverpool completed the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth up to £123m. Jeremy Jacquet, Victor Munoz and Ronald Araujo also arrived, while Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate left.
Manchester City transfers
Manchester City led Premier League spending with Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Iliman Ndiaye among the major arrivals. Savio, Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders and Nico Gonzalez were among the high-value departures.
Newcastle United transfers
Newcastle United rebuilt after selling Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon. Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Nico Gonzalez, Bazoumana Toure and Aladji Bamba were among the new arrivals.
Nottingham Forest transfers
Nottingham Forest signed Liam Delap, Ousmane Diomande and Daniel Munoz. The biggest outgoing deal was Elliot Anderson’s £116m move to Manchester City.
Sunderland transfers
Manchester United transfers
Manchester United rebuilt central midfield through Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. SportPesa Kenya also covered Carlos Baleba’s £70m move to Manchester United as one of the club’s major summer deals.
Sunderland added Malick Fofana, Dayann Methalie and Juan Riquelme Angulo, while Kevin Danso joined on loan. Eliezer Mayenda and Anthony Patterson were among the significant departures.
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Tottenham Hotspur transfers
Tottenham completed one of the league’s largest rebuilds, signing Sandro Tonali, Savio, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke. Cristian Romero, Luka Vuskovic and Djed Spence were among the players to leave.
What the 2026 transfers mean for the Premier League season
The biggest fees do not guarantee immediate success. The opening months will show how quickly the new players settle, whether managers can fit multiple arrivals into their systems and how effectively clubs replaced major departures. SportPesa Kenya’s Premier League Matchweek 1 results and key takeaways already show how several summer signings began influencing matches.
Manchester City have changed the shape of their midfield, Chelsea are adapting after Enzo Fernandez’s departure, Newcastle have rebuilt after several major sales and Tottenham have brought in four of the window’s most expensive signings. The 2026/27 Premier League fixtures guide shows when those rebuilt squads meet during the season. For live scores, confirmed line-ups and changing player statistics, use SP Score; completed match scores can be checked on the SportPesa results page.
READ ALSO: Premier League: Fixtures, Standings, Lineups, Live and News
FAQs about English Premier League transfers 2026/27
When did the 2026 Premier League summer transfer window close?
The window closed at 23:00 BST on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
How much did Premier League clubs spend in summer 2026?
Reported spending reached about £3.46bn. Totals can vary slightly because some deals include add-ons and some fees are undisclosed.
What was the biggest Premier League transfer of summer 2026?
Enzo Fernandez’s £125m move from Chelsea to Manchester City was the biggest reported deal of the window and matched the British transfer record.
Which Premier League club spent the most in summer 2026?
Manchester City recorded the highest reported spending at about £458m.
Which clubs were promoted to the Premier League for 2026/27?
Coventry City, Hull City and Ipswich Town were promoted for the 2026/27 season, and all three were active in the summer market.
Which Premier League clubs made major squad changes?
Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and several promoted clubs completed substantial changes, but every Premier League club made at least some additions or departures during the window.
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Conclusion
English Premier League transfers 2026/27 created a record summer of signings, sales and squad rebuilds across all 20 clubs. Manchester City led the spending, while Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal, Newcastle and Aston Villa were all involved in major deals. The club-by-club updates above provide a quick reference to the most important changes, while SportPesa Kenya’s Premier League coverage follows how those new squads perform once the matches begin. For available Premier League football markets, visit SportPesa Kenya. Betting is for adults aged 18 and over. Please play responsibly.
