The Early Window Shuts – But the Spending Spree is Far From Over
As the first summer transfer window slams shut, Premier League clubs have already splurged nearly £500 million—setting the stage for what promises to be a record-breaking summer. Crickex breaks down the biggest deals, failed pursuits, and what’s next when the market reopens in six days.
Manchester City lead the charge with a £116.2m spending spree, securing Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, and Rayan Ait Nouri, while Chelsea’s Deadline Day drama saw them miss out on AC Milan’s Mike Maignan and Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens. The Blues refused to overpay, but insiders suggest they’ll revisit negotiations soon.
Key Deals and Deadline Day Drama
Manchester City’s Early Dominance
Pep Guardiola’s side wasted no time, reinforcing their squad with four high-profile signings. Reijnders (£46.3m) and Cherki (£34m) add creativity, while Ait Nouri (£36m) bolsters their defense. City’s proactive approach contrasts sharply with rivals still scrambling for deals.
Chelsea’s Striker Hunt Ends with Delap
While missing out on Gittens, Chelsea secured Liam Delap (£30m) from Ipswich, alongside Mamadou Sarr and Dario Essugo. Their focus now shifts to Estevao Willian, who’ll join post-Club World Cup.
Gittens’ Bundesliga brilliance—why Chelsea remain keen
Dortmund’s Coup: Jobe Bellingham
Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham joined Dortmund in a £27.8m deal, a record sale for the Black Cats. His brother Jude’s success in Germany made this a no-brainer for the teenage midfielder.
Bellingham follows in his brother’s footsteps—can he replicate Jude’s impact?
Arsenal’s Striker Conundrum and Liverpool’s Record Pursuit
Sesko or Gyokeres?
Arsenal’s top target Benjamin Sesko rejected Al Hilal’s advances, preferring a European move. The Gunners are also eyeing Rodrygo (Real Madrid) and Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5m release clause).
Liverpool’s £113m Wirtz Bid
The Reds are pushing hard for Florian Wirtz, with the Leverkusen star favoring Anfield over Bayern. A British-record fee could be imminent. Meanwhile, Luis Diaz’s future hangs in the balance amid Barcelona interest.
Manchester United’s Big-Money Moves
The Red Devils broke the window’s record with Matheus Cunha (£62.5m) and are now chasing Bryan Mbeumo (£60m+). Marcus Rashford could depart, with Inter Milan circling.
Cunha’s versatility adds firepower to Ten Hag’s rebuild
What’s Next?
With the window reopening soon, expect fireworks:
- Chelsea to reignite Gittens talks
- Arsenal to finalize Sesko or pivot to Gyokeres
- Liverpool to smash their transfer record for Wirtz
- Spurs to enter the market under new management
Crickex will keep you updated as the drama unfolds. Share your thoughts—which club is winning the transfer window so far?
Bournemouth’s £50m sale of Huijsen to Real Madrid highlights the window’s big-money deals
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