The Premier League transfer window closed on Monday with record-breaking spending, highlighted by Liverpool’s high-profile acquisitions of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz. The summer of 2025 saw major moves involving top clubs including Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Manchester United, reshaping the competitive landscape of English football. Liverpool dominated the market with a British record £125 million ($169 million) signing of Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle, bringing their total summer spending to over £400 million. They also secured German playmaker Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £100 million, potentially rising to £116 million. Manchester City strengthened in goal by signing Italy’s Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain for £26 million. Donnarumma played a key role in PSG’s first Champions League triumph. Longtime City goalkeeper Ederson moved to Fenerbahce. Manchester United’s new manager Ruben Amorim revamped the attack, spending £73 million on Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. The signing was part of a £200 million overhaul that also included Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. Jack Grealish, who joined City for £100 million in 2021, moved to Everton on a season-long loan after a period of declining form and off-field concerns. Arsenal bolstered their attack by signing Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon for £64 million, following Arsenal’s impressive 5-1 win over Sporting last season. Chelsea added Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United for £40 million after Garnacho fell out of favour under United manager Amorim. Newcastle responded to Isak’s departure by breaking their club record with the £69 million signing of German striker Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart. Tottenham’s new manager Thomas Frank strengthened midfield with Dutch playmaker Xavi Simons from Leipzig for £51 million, after an impressive stint with 22 goals and 24 assists in 78 appearances. The window concluded with Jadon Sancho joining Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United. The England winger follows Marcus Rashford’s path, who moved to Barcelona after a loan at Villa. Sancho aims to revive his career under Villa manager Unai Emery following an unsuccessful loan spell at Chelsea last season. Upon joining Liverpool, Wirtz stated his ambition was “winning everything every year,” reflecting the high expectations at the Premier League champions.
