Big Money Moves Highlight Summer Transfer Window

The summer transfer window saw Oxford United enhance their squad significantly by signing 16 players, blending experienced Championship talent with promising youth, including midfielder Will Vaulks and goalkeeper Jacob Knightbridge. Meanwhile, Liverpool made two late signings, bringing in Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia and Federico Chiesa from Juventus, while missing out on Martin Zubimendi, who opted to stay at Real Sociedad. Major signings across Europe included Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui joining Manchester United for a combined fee of £50 million, and Brighton spending nearly £200 million to bolster their squad. Analysts noted that Liverpool's acquisition of Chiesa, although risky, could add significant depth to their attacking options under new coach Arne Slot. The transfer window highlighted a trend of clubs investing heavily in young talent, with some deals receiving mixed reviews regarding their potential impact. Overall, nearly £2 billion was spent in the Premier League, prompting discussions about the best and worst transfers of the summer.