The 2025 summer transfers window is the scene of record signings, marquee moves, and a few stealth rebuilds. Clubs had to make their squads using two windows: a Club World Cup window for participants (June 1–10) and the main window (June 16–September 1).
Top Five 2025 Summer Transfers Worldwide
Florian Wirtz → Liverpool
Fee: up to £100 million, rising to £116 million. The German midfielder arrives from Bayer Leverkusen and becomes the club’s most expensive signing of all time.
Matheus Cunha → Manchester United
Fee: £62.5 million. United matched Wolves’ price to sign the Brazil forward as their major summer acquisition.
Dean Huijsen → Real Madrid
Fee: £50 million. Real activated the center-back’s release clause 12 months after he left Bournemouth in a £12.6m deal.
Tijjani Reijnders → Manchester City
Initial fee: £46.6m, potentially rising to £59.2m. City was swift to make midfield reinforcements before the Club World Cup.
Milos Kerkez → Liverpool
Fee: £40 million. The Hungarian left back is a long-term replacement for Andy Robertson.
Premier League 2025 Summer Transfers Race: The Key Arrivals and Departures
The Premier League led the spending, with several high-profile ins and outs.
- Manchester City also acquired Rayan Aït-Nouri (£36.3 million) and Rayan Cherki (£30 million) after Reijnders’ arrival.
- Chelsea bought youth, with Liam Delap (£30 million) and Estevao Willian (£29.1 million) joined by Dario Essugo (£18 million) and Mamadou Sarr in shorter deals.
- Liverpool followed up their Wirtz record with the signings of Jeremie Frimpong (£29.5 million) and Giorgi Mamardashvili (£29 million) to rejuvenate their team.
- Cunha was the headline for Manchester United. They have also signed a young forward, Diego León, for an undisclosed fee.
- Tottenham brought in Mathys Tel (£29.8 million), Kevin Danso (£20.9 million), and Luka Vuskovic as they looked to add some depth following a Europa League push.
These are moves that reflect a mix of high fees and targeted purchases. Smaller clubs were also smart and invested to stay out of relegation or in the fight for promotion.
Other Major Leagues: Brief Highlights
- Real Madrid rebuilt its defense with the additions of Franco Mastantuono (£38.5m) and reinforcing youth areas.
- Borussia Dortmund secured Jobe Bellingham as a £27.8 million long-term midfield investment.
- PSG saw Chelsea beat them to Estevao Willian before switching attention to free-agent and loan returns.
Small squads and financial fair play regulations prompted different approaches outside England.
Rumors: Interest from Premier League Clubs in Evan Ferguson
- Everton, Nottingham Forest and Fulham are all reported to be keen on securing Ferguson’s services this summer.
- Several leading European sides have also registered interest ahead of the window’s opening on June 16.
Final Thoughts
A few nine-figure splashes and many strategic signings marked the summer of 2025. The early Club World Cup window provided some drama, but the main phase (June 16 to September 1) brought all the biggest headlines. As the season gains momentum, the full repercussions of these transfers will become apparent—whether they have resulted in league titles or breakthrough performances.
I believe this transfer window featured a mix of flashy, high-value signings alongside smarter mid-range signings. Clubs are being more cautious, especially in light of the most recent financial reviews. I think that young signings like Delap and Cherki will be essential for building the teams’ core in the future.
Fans will measure success in terms of trophies and talent development. Be sure to keep up with how these summer signings reshape the landscape of football.
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Sources:
- www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/premier-league-transfers-ins-outs-summer-transfer-window-2025
- www.teamtalk.com/news/biggest-football-transfers-summer-2025
- www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11670/13363157/transfer-news-summer-transfer-window-2025-premier-league-ins-outs-and-confirmed-deals
- www.football365.com/news/summer-transfer-window-2025-most-expensive-players-biggest-deals
- www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-brighton-slash-evan-ferguson-price-tag-as-buyers-put-off
