The summer transfer deadline is edging into view and the beginning of the new Premier League campaign is even closer. Yet, there is still so much business to be done.
The World Cup has somewhat disrupted the usual flurry of activity and now many of England’s elite are attempting to squeeze transfers into a closing window. Some rosters will look wildly different come Sep. 1.
However, that’s not to say significant deals haven’t already been done. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been splashed across the division, with some sides having been drastically busier than others.
But which Premier League team has done the best business to date?
Tottenham’s Outstanding Summer Window
If any club needed a transformative transfer window, it was Tottenham Hotspur.
The Lilywhites endured their worst campaign of the modern era in 2025–26, only narrowly avoiding relegation to the second tier after a 17th-placed Premier League finish which yielded just 41 points. Roberto De Zerbi’s arrival late in the campaign proved definitive and the Italian has been backed to restore the club’s status as one of England’s most competitive sides.
Significant work must still be done on the field, but the foundations have been laid by a raft of new signings conducted early in the window. A mixture of expensive additions and clever free transfers have elevated a previously struggling squad.
Tottenham’s Summer Signings So Far
|
Player |
Fee |
|---|---|
|
Sandro Tonali |
$133.8 million |
|
Mateus Fernandes |
$113.7 million |
|
Jan Paul van Hecke |
$69.6 million |
|
Andy Robertson |
Free |
|
Marcos Senesi |
Free |
|
Martin Dúbravka |
Free |
The most notable deals involve midfield reinforcements, an area Spurs were found lacking last season. Injuries seriously weakened the engine room, but it was a department that required bolstering regardless, and the acquisition of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes for a combined sum just shy of $250 million was necessary.
The duo should provide some much-needed mobility in the center of the pitch, while each boasting multiple years of Premier League experience. At 26 and 22 years old respectively, Tonali and Fernandes will be able to make an immediate impact, yet they also have scope for improvement in the coming years—particularly the latter.
Having leaked goals consistently last term, defensive improvements were also essential. In ex-Brighton & Hove Albion center back Jan Paul van Hecke, the club has signed a proven Premier League-standard defender with excellent distribution and physicality. With Cristian Romero destined to leave, Spurs desperately needed a quality replacement.
The 26-year-old will partner his compatriot Micky van de Ven next season, whose recent contract extension marks another terrific piece of business for the north Londoners. They really couldn’t afford to lose the speedy Dutchman amid growing interest from European rivals.
Tottenham’s use of free transfers also deserves recognition. Adding 32-year-old Andy Robertson at left back and 29-year-old Marcos Senesi in the heart of defense is astute, both offering leadership and invaluable experience in key departments. While neither are expected to be automatic starters, they provide quality cover—something Spurs need given their recent injury record.
The addition of Martin Dúbravka as a backup to new first-choice stopper Antonín Kinský is another wise move. The 37-year-old is still very capable, something shown repeatedly with Burnley last season.
Before the window shuts, however, Spurs will want to add numbers to their offense. Injuries to the likes of Mohammed Kudus, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke wreaked havoc last season, and the club could definitely use further additions in the wide forward areas. Tottenham have been linked with the likes of Cody Gakpo and Savinho.
Player Sales to Fund Major Overhaul
There’s been plenty of outgoings alongside the incomings in N17, but it’s only Luka Vušković who has currently yielded a sizable transfer fee. The youngster is perhaps a surprise sale given just how well he performed on loan at Hamburg last season, but the $61.7 million earned from his move to Brighton marks a massive profit. The Croatian defender was signed for just $15 million in 2023.
There have been solid deals conducted for emerging talents, too. Will Lankshear, who played just six times for Tottenham’s senior side, moved to Middlesbrough for a fee of nearly $27 million inclusive of add-ons, while Alejo Véliz has departed for just over $10 million after never making the cut in England.
Tottenham’s Summer Sales So Far
|
Player |
Fee |
|---|---|
|
Luka Vušković |
$61.7 million |
|
Will Lankshear |
$26.8 million |
|
Alejo Véliz |
$10.7 million |
|
Alfie Devine |
$7 million |
|
Manor Solomon |
$6.8 million |
The sale of academy graduate Alfie Devine for $7 million is more smart business, while the permanent departure of Manor Solomon for nearly the same amount was long overdue. Radu Drăgușin’s loan to Fiorentina could become permanent next summer, which will help Tottenham’s transfer kitty, while Yves Bissouma has been removed from the wage bill.
More exits are expected as well, with Inter having reportedly agreed $34.6 million for Djed Spence and Atlético Madrid close to finalizing a deal somewhere around the $47 million mark for Romero. Guglielmo Vicario and Lucas Bergvall should also leave before the window shuts, helping offset a significant spend to date.
Spurs will want sales completed as swiftly as possible to ensure they have time to reinvest in their forward line during the closing weeks of the window. It’s been a productive summer so far and they will want to finish their business with a flourish.
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