Premier League clubs exceed £1bn spending in summer transfer window
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 5:43 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Premier League clubs have spent over £1 billion in the ongoing transfer window, with Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham making record transactions. Chelsea set a new British record by signing Morgan Rogers for £117 million, surpassing Elliot Anderson's £116 million move to Manchester City. Clubs are anticipating a surge in activity as August progresses, following a winter window that saw worldwide spending of €2.2 billion. Networking events are being held, including a significant 'deal day' in Madrid, where over 200 clubs will convene with 55 agencies to discuss potential player movements.
- •Premier League clubs already spent over £1 billion this transfer window.
- •Chelsea signed Morgan Rogers for a record £117 million.
- •Manchester City acquired Elliot Anderson for £116 million.
- •Clubs are preparing for increased transfer activity in August.
- •A networking 'deal day' event is set for more than 200 clubs.
- 5:43 AMYahoo Sports — 'Nothing is strange' - how clubs prepare for the transfer window
- 5:43 AMBBC Sport — 'Nothing is strange' - how clubs prepare for the transfer window
"Premier League clubs have already spent more than £1bn in the transfer window, but are expected to only get busier.
"Premier League clubs have already spent more than £1bn in the transfer window, but are expected to only get busier.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 5:43 AM'Nothing is strange' - how clubs prepare for the transfer window
Premier League clubs have already spent more than £1bn in the transfer window, but are expected to only get busier.
- BBC SportAug 3, 2026, 5:43 AM'Nothing is strange' - how clubs prepare for the transfer window
Premier League clubs have already spent more than £1bn in the transfer window, but are expected to only get busier.
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