Summer Transfer Window Recap
Rodrygo to PSG was the highest value deal of the window.
The Summer 2026 transfer window closed without any late drama for Manchester United, but across Europe it was one of the most explosive and expensive windows in football history. A wave of superstar moves reshaped the landscape, headlined by PSG’s £186M capture of Rodrygo from Real Madrid — the second-highest transfer fee ever paid.
Real Madrid reacted instantly, securing Desire Doué from PSG for £109M, a move viewed as both a replacement and a statement of long-term planning. PSG weren’t done either, adding world-class defender Alessandro Bastoni from Inter for £101M to reinforce their back line under Luis Enrique.
In Italy, AC Milan stunned Europe by landing Barcelona prodigy Gavi for £117M, one of the most shocking moves of the entire window. Inter responded by signing Ousmane Dembélé for £91M, adding electric pace to Simone Inzaghi’s attack.
England saw major action as well. Liverpool signed Raphinha for £101M, bringing elite creativity to Anfield, while Crystal Palace shocked the league, paying £100M for Bradley Barcola, instantly elevating their ambitions.
And of course, one of the most emotional moves of the summer saw Bruno Fernandes leave Manchester United for Real Madrid after they triggered his £90M release clause, ending a legendary chapter at Old Trafford.
Here's a full summary of the biggest deals of the window.
- PSG bought Rodrygo from Real Madrid for £186M.
- AC Milan bought Gavi from Barcelona for £117M.
- Real Madrid bought Désiré Doué from PSG for £109M.
- Liverpool bought Raphinha from Barcelona for £101M.
- PSG bought Alessandro Bastoni from Inter for £101M.
- Crystal Palace bought Bradley Barcola from PSG for £100M.
- Inter bought Ousmane Dembélé from PSG for £91M.
- Real Madrid bought Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United for £90M.
A. Garnacho (MUN)
B. Yilmaz (EVE)
A. Carreras (MUN)
R. Onyedika (LEE)
