Premier League clubs spent a record £3 billion in the 2025 summer transfer window, a period that closed with Liverpool’s £125 million acquisition of Alexander Isak, according to reports. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup taking place in the middle of this summer’s window, Premier League clubs can begin transfers on June 15 while most other major European leagues open July 1.
On June 15 Tottenham secured free agent Marcos Senesi, a center back praised for his passing, physicality and defensive commitment; the club graded the move an A, while Bournemouth had been rated D for letting him go. Senesi’s arrival raises questions about Cristian Romero’s future and whether Spurs will field two left-footed center backs or change formation, but the signing was described as a coup.
Also June 15, Tottenham completed the free transfer of Andy Robertson from Liverpool, a move graded B for both clubs. The 32-year-old left back had been replaced in Liverpool’s XI by Milos Kerkez, and Roberto De Zerbi is expected to value Robertson’s passing and leadership. Tottenham have reportedly paid a wage premium for a player who may not be an automatic starter.
On June 29 Napoli made Rasmus Højlund’s loan permanent for €44 million after securing Champions League qualification; the transfer earned B+ marks for both Napoli and Manchester United. Højlund led Napoli’s attack last season with 16 goals and recovered from an unsatisfactory spell at Manchester United. The fee, when combined with a prior €6 million loan payment, represented strong value for Napoli and allowed United to recoup part of the initial €75 million outlay.
July 1 brought a flurry of business. Barcelona signed Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for €70 million (with up to €10 million in add-ons), a deal graded A- for Newcastle and B for Barcelona; Gordon can play left wing or striker, presses intensely and was the Premier League’s fastest player last season, topping 36 km/h per Gradient Sports. Real Madrid paid €55 million for Marc Cucurella from Chelsea (potentially rising to €60 million), a move graded A- for Madrid and C- for Chelsea; the Barcelona academy graduate returns to Spain as an international and trophy winner to bolster Madrid’s left back position. Chelsea’s earlier agreement to sign Emmanuel Emegha from Strasbourg for €25 million was graded B for both clubs, though Emegha missed most of last season with injury after remaining at Strasbourg to continue his development.
