Premier League Clubs Spend Big in Summer Window; Deloitte Reports Financial Strain
Key Takeaways
- Premier League clubs spent over £447m in the first summer transfer window.
- Deloitte reports English football 'under strain' despite Premier League's £6.3B revenue.
- Liverpool considers Isak, Barcola; may sell Núñez, Díaz, Jota to raise funds.
- Man Utd nears £62.5m Cunha deal; medical done, registration pending.
- Everton offers new contract to Idrissa Gueye after Senegal's win over England.
Top Stories
Premier League clubs spent over £447m in first summer window.
Premier League clubs spent over £447m on new player signings during the first summer transfer window, which closed on June 10, 2025. The window will reopen on June 16 for further deals.
Deloitte: English football 'under strain' despite £6.3B Premier League revenue.
On June 11, 2025, Deloitte's Annual Review of Football Finance reported that English football is 'under strain' due to fan unrest, despite the Premier League generating £6.3 billion in 2023-24.
Liverpool considers Isak, Barcola; may sell Núñez, Díaz, Jota.
Liverpool is interested in Alexander Isak but will back out if his valuation reaches £150m and is considering PSG's Bradley Barcola. Liverpool may sell Darwin Núñez, Luis Díaz, and Diogo Jota to raise funds.
Man Utd nears £62.5m Cunha deal; legends urge Eze signing.
On June 11, 2025, Matheus Cunha's £62.5m move to Manchester United from Wolves is nearing completion, with the medical done and registration pending. Manchester United legends have urged the club to sign Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze for £68m.
Everton offers new contract to Idrissa Gueye.
Following Senegal's 3-1 victory over England on June 10, 2025, Kalidou Koulibaly stated that Idrissa Gueye is aware he will receive a new contract at Everton. Everton released a statement offering new contracts to Seamus Coleman and Gueye.
Managerial Moves
Van de Ven questions Postecoglou's Tottenham dismissal.
Micky van de Ven questioned Ange Postecoglou's dismissal from Tottenham after a 8-0 victory over Malta on June 11, 2025. Tottenham is now pursuing Thomas Frank as a potential replacement.
Team Updates
Chelsea announces Club World Cup squad; includes new signings.
Chelsea announced its squad for the Club World Cup in the US on June 11, 2025, including Dário Essugo, Pedro Neto, Liam Delap, and Mamadou Sarr. Chelsea will face Club León, Los Angeles, Flamengo and Esperance Tunis in the Club World Cup, starting on June 14.
Tuchel addresses concerns about Bellingham's aggression.
Thomas Tuchel addressed concerns about Jude Bellingham's behavior, acknowledging that his aggression might be off-putting, even to his own mother. Tuchel values Bellingham's passion and intensity, considering him a vital player for the team.
Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium ready for 2025/26 season.
New images show the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton's new home, with the name displayed on goal screens and a new playing surface ready for the 2025/26 season. The club moved from Goodison Park after 133 years.
Chelsea excludes Felix, Sterling from Club World Cup squad.
On June 11, 2025, Chelsea announced its Club World Cup squad, excluding Joao Felix and Raheem Sterling, as they are not in manager Enzo Maresca's plans. Dário Essugo will wear the number 14 jersey, which belonged to Joao Felix.
Guardiola enters 10th season with Man City, 17th as coach.
In June 2025, Pep Guardiola, the current Manchester City coach, is entering his tenth season with the club and his seventeenth as a professional coach. Guardiola revealed that if he had not been a coach, he would have liked to be a history teacher.
Man City announces Club World Cup squad; Grealish excluded.
On June 11, 2025, Manchester City announced its 27-man squad for the Club World Cup, excluding Jack Grealish. The first tournament match is against Wydad Casablanca on June 18/19 in Philadelphia.
Liverpool's enterprise value at £3.5bn, ranks sixth in Europe.
Liverpool's enterprise value (EV) is £3.5bn, ranking sixth among European clubs, though growth is only 0.4%. The club spent £31m on Jeremie Frimpong and Armin Pecsi, plus £30m on Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Transfer News
Wan-Bissaka remains most expensive uncapped English player.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka remains the most expensive uncapped English player ever, having joined Manchester United from Crystal Palace in July 2019 for £45m to £50m. Cole Palmer's move to Chelsea for £40m to £42.5m is also highlighted.
Everton targets Rangers' Diomande for summer transfer.
On June 12, 2025, former Everton captain Don Hutchison endorsed Everton's plan to make two transfers this summer, highlighting Mohamed Diomande of Rangers as a prime target for David Moyes' squad reshaping.
Liverpool considers £60m bid for Brentford's Mbeumo.
Liverpool is reportedly considering a £60m bid for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo, despite his reported interest in joining Manchester United. Mbeumo scored 20 goals and provided 8 assists in the 2024-25 season.
Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City compete for Rodrygo transfer.
Rodrygo's future at Real Madrid is uncertain as he awaits discussions with new coach Xabi Alonso, with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City competing for his transfer. Arsenal seeks to strengthen their attack.
Liverpool seeks €80M for Darwin Nunez amid Al-Nassr interest.
Liverpool is looking to sell Darwin Nunez and has set his asking price at €80 million, after rejecting a €70 million offer from Al-Nassr. Nunez is also a target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League, including Al-Hilal.
Sheffield United signs Nigerian winger Ehije Ukaki.
Sheffield United signed Ehije Ukaki, a 20-year-old Nigerian winger, from Botev Plovdiv on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. Ukaki scored seven goals in 37 appearances last season.
Manchester City signs Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan.
On June 11, 2025, Manchester City officially signed Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan for a transfer fee reported to be around 56 million euros, potentially rising to 65-70 million euros with bonuses.
Mara Alber joins Chelsea until 2027.
On June 11, 2025, TSG Hoffenheim announced that Mara Alber will join FC Chelsea. The 19-year-old signed a contract until 2027.
Partey addresses Arsenal future amid Zubimendi speculation.
Thomas Partey, whose Arsenal contract expired at the start of June, addressed his future amid speculation about Martin Zubimendi's potential arrival. Arsenal is in talks with Partey for a possible short-term deal.