Summer Spending Heats Up Across European Football

July 2026 was a busy month for clubs in England, Scotland, and the Women’s Super League. Lots of players moved teams, and some big names switched shirts before the new season kicked off. Here is the full rundown of every official transfer that went through during the month.

Premier League Clubs Make Their Moves

The top flight saw plenty of action, with teams spending big to strengthen their squads. Several players also left for new challenges, making the league look very different from last year.

• Manchester United signed a promising young midfielder from Portugal for a fee of around £45 million.
• Chelsea added two experienced defenders, one from Italy and one from Spain, to shore up their back line.
• Arsenal let go of a veteran striker, who moved to a Saudi Arabian club on a free transfer.
• Liverpool brought in a quick winger from the Bundesliga for £30 million.

Big Changes in the Scottish Premiership and EFL

North of the border, Celtic and Rangers both added new faces. In the English Football League (Championship, League One, and League Two), there were plenty of loan deals and smaller permanent transfers that could make a big difference.

• Rangers signed a left-back from France to replace their injured starter.
• Celtic secured a young midfielder from the Scottish Championship who scored 15 goals last season.
• Leeds United, now back in the Championship, brought in a striker on loan from a Premier League rival.
• Several League One clubs added veteran free agents to provide experience for their young squads.

Women’s Super League Strengthens for the New Season

The Women’s Super League also had a busy July. Top teams like Chelsea, Manchester City, and Arsenal added talent from both domestic and international leagues.

• Chelsea signed a star forward from the Spanish league, who scored 20 goals last year.
• Manchester City brought in a defensive midfielder from Lyon (France) to anchor their midfield.
• Arsenal added a young English defender from a smaller WSL club to develop for the future.

What It All Means for the Season Ahead

These transfers will shake up the title races, relegation battles, and cup competitions. Teams that were smart in July could have a huge advantage. Fans will be watching closely to see how the new players fit in and whether the money spent pays off on the pitch.