Top 10 most expensive transfers of summer 2026 ft. Marc Cucurella & Elliot Anderson

Manchester City spent an enormous amount to sign Elliot Anderson in this summer’s transfer window!

As the 2026-27 season is now just a few days away, we are seeing top clubs active in the market. They are willing to spend heavy sums to strengthen their squads. After the FIFA World Cup 2026, some breakout stars are securing blockbuster moves.

Currently, the English Premier League clubs are leading the spending spree. Under notice are Manchester United, who are making their return to the UEFA Champions League. With Casemiro gone, they are making several additions to the squad, and it will be interesting to see their moves going forward.

Spanish and European giants Real Madrid struggled last season. They have now made some changes in the squad, but are yet to secure a mega transfer during the summer 2026 transfer window. Manchester City have made their move and signed Elliot Anderson for a price of £116 million from Nottingham Forest.

Also Read: Top nine clubs with most goals in FIFA World Cup 2026

Most expensive transfers of summer 2026

10. Andrey Santos

With Casemiro gone, Manchester United started searching for options in the market. They have gone ahead and signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50M. There are some mixed reactions after his debut against Wrexham in the friendly.

It will be interesting to see how Michael Carrick is going to use him.

9. Marc Cucurella

After facing issues in the backline last season, Real Madrid have now made an important signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for £51.8M. The left-back will be joining the club after his triumph with Spain at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

8. Jan Paul van Hecke

The 26-year-old has now joined Tottenham Hotspur from Brighton & Hove Albion after a £52M move. Jan Paul van Hecke is going to play an important role in the backline for Spurs. They suffered a lot last season.

7. Jeremy Jacquet

After Ibrahima Konate left on a free transfer to Real Madrid, Liverpool had to make a move for a centre-back. They did just that. The Reds secured a £60m deal for the young French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet from Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais.

6. Johan Manzambi

As Morgan Rogers was all set to join Chelsea, Aston Villa decided to spend £60m to sign a 20-year-old midfielder from Switzerland, Johan Manzambi. He performed really well for his nation at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Manzambi scored three goals and had an assist to his name.

5. Gonçalo Ramos

AC Milan’s hunt for a striker is most likely to come to an end now. They have signed Gonçalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for a fee of £63.7M. The Serie A giants underperformed last season.

With the arrival of Ramos, they will surely see a step up in their performance in the final third.

4. Anthony Gordon

FC Barcelona have gone ahead and signed Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United. The English winger cost them £69M during the summer 2026 transfer window. Gordon will come in after a decent FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with England.

It is now going to be interesting to see his performances in LaLiga.

3. Mateus Fernandes

From West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur, the young Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes now has a new home in the English Premier League. Spurs spent £85m. He is one of the most expensive signings during the ongoing transfer window.

2. Sandro Tonali

Sandro Tonali is now going to play for Tottenham Hotspur during the 2026-27 season. The Spurs have signed the Italian defensive midfielder for £100m. This makes him the second most expensive signing of this year’s summer transfer window.

Will Tonali be able to justify his price tag?

1. Elliot Anderson

Manchester City have signed the 23-year-old English midfielder, Elliot Anderson, for a price of £116m from Nottingham Forest. This makes him the most expensive signing of the summer 2026 transfer window. Anderson’s performances with England at the FIFA World Cup 2026 were very noticeable.

It will now be interesting to see him play at the Etihad Stadium.

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