The Premier League transfer window slammed shut on Monday after a record-breaking summer, with clubs spending unprecedented sums to reshape their squads. Liverpool dominated the headlines with two blockbuster signings, but Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Manchester United also splashed out in pursuit of glory.

Here are 10 of the most intriguing Premier League transfers this summer:

Alexander Isak (Newcastle to Liverpool)

The Sweden striker finally made his long-awaited move in a British-record £125 million deal, taking Liverpool’s summer outlay past £400 million. The 25-year-old joins as the marquee striker to spearhead their title defence.

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool)

Liverpool doubled down by adding Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz for an initial £100 million (potentially rising to £116m). The 21-year-old has already set lofty ambitions of “winning everything every year” with the Reds.

 

Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester City)

Fresh off helping PSG to their first Champions League title, Italy’s No.1 goalkeeper joined Pep Guardiola’s City for £26 million. His arrival signals the end of Ederson’s Etihad era, with the Brazilian set for Fenerbahce.

Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig to Manchester United)

The Slovenia striker headlines United’s £200 million attacking rebuild under Ruben Amorim. Alongside Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, Sesko will be crucial to reviving United’s blunt frontline.

Jack Grealish (Manchester City to Everton, loan)

Four years after a £100 million transfer to City, Grealish’s stock had plummeted. But a loan switch to Everton has given the flamboyant winger a fresh start — and early signs point to a potential resurgence.

Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon to Arsenal)

Convinced by Arsenal’s dominant win over Sporting last season, Gyokeres pushed for a move — and got his wish. Signed for £64 million, the Sweden striker offers Mikel Arteta a genuine target man to lead the line.

 

Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United to Chelsea)

 

After falling out with new United boss Ruben Amorim, Garnacho completed a £40 million switch to Stamford Bridge. The Argentine winger will bring pace and flair to Enzo Maresca’s wide options.

Nick Woltemade(Stuttgart to Newcastle)

With Isak gone, Newcastle spent a club-record £69 million on towering German forward Nick Woltemade. At 6’6” (1.98m), the 23-year-old is not just a target man — his creativity could surprise Premier League defences.

Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig to Tottenham)

New Spurs boss Thomas Frank made his statement signing by landing Dutch prodigy Xavi Simons. The £51 million deal brings a versatile midfielder who posted 22 goals and 24 assists in two seasons at Leipzig.

Jadon Sancho (Manchester United to Aston Villa, loan)

After a forgettable loan at Chelsea, Sancho has joined Unai Emery’s Villa in search of a career reset. The England winger follows Marcus Rashford’s path to Villa Park, aiming to rediscover his spark.