Premier League clubs finalize transfer signings ahead of new season
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The English transfer record has been surpassed this summer, highlighted by the arrivals of Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers. Arsenal is focusing on strengthening its squad, having secured Christos Tzolis for £24m from Club Brugge. Tzolis scored 33 league goals in the last two seasons. Following Leandro Trossard's departure and an injury to William Saliba, Arsenal aims to bolster its defense as they compete for top talent, including Alex Scott. Other clubs are also active in the transfer market as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers transferred during summer.
- •Arsenal signed Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £24m.
- •Tzolis scored 33 league goals in the last two seasons.
- •Arsenal seeks defensive cover following William Saliba's injury.
- •Clubs are keen on securing top talents like Alex Scott.
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Premier League: club-by-club guide to transfer business so far – and what they still need
"The English transfer record has been smashed, with Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers on the move during a busy summer of signings For once, Mikel Arteta is not spending his summer looking for a No 9. Instead the champions have moved to strengthen out wide after the departure of Leandro Trossard with Christos Tzolis arriving for £24m having scored 33 league goals in his last two seasons from Club Brugge’s left wing. After missing out on Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, they will not want to be beaten to Alex Scott’s signature. Defensive cover will probably be necessary after the injury to William Saliba at the World Cup. Billy Munday Continue reading...
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