2025 summer transfer window: Football’s biggest transfers and record-breaking fees

The 2025 summer transfer window was one of the most dramatic in football history, breaking records across Europe, especially in the Premier League where spending surpassed €3.5 billion.

Liverpool were the centre of attention, having built a massive squad rebuild, signing Alexander Isak for a British-record £125 million, alongside Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, and Jeremie Frimpong, making them the biggest spenders of the window. Manchester United also strengthened their attack with Benjamin Šeško, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha, while Arsenal added Viktor Gyökeres and Eberechi Eze to boost their forward options.

On the other hand, Chelsea signed João Pedro but saw Nicolas Jackson head to Bayern Munich on a high-profile loan deal with an obligation to buy.

There were also big moves outside England, Trent Alexander-Arnold made headlines by leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid, while Victor Osimhen surprised many by joining Galatasaray for about £65 million. Newly promoted Sunderland turned heads with a bold £160 million outlay, including the signing of Brian Brobbey and experienced leaders like Granit Xhaka.

How much was spent during the 2025 summer transfer window?

All the clubs spent a total of €10.23 billion at the end of the 2025 summer transfer window making it the most expensive in football history.

Which club spent the most during the 2025 summer transfer window?

The three most expensive signings of the window were all made by Liverpool, which include Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké. Liverpool did make €220m in player sales but they still rank second for net spend at €262m, with Arsenal having the highest net spend of €282m.

The Gunners had the highest net spend of any club across the transfer window at €283.2m. They rank 3rd for total spend (€293.5m) but recouped just €10.3m in player sales.

Who is the most expensive player in the 2025 summer transfer window?

Alexander Isak is the most expensive player, he was bought from Newcastle for a British record of £125 million surpassing the previous record held by Moises Caicedo when he completed his move from Brighton to Chelsea.

Which club generated the most income during the 2025 summer transfer window?

Chelsea generated more than €100 million more than any other club during the summer transfer window. The Blues raked in €332m through player sales and that total could still rise with some players linked with moves to the Süper Lig or Saudi Pro League. Noni Madueke’s €56m move to Arsenal is their biggest sale of the window.

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