2025 Summer Transfer Window Sets £3.19bn Global Spending Record

The 2025 summer transfer window set new records with an unprecedented £3.19 billion spent globally, nearly half of which was concentrated in the Premier League, breaking British transfer records twice. Liverpool was a major player, spending around £450 million and contributing four players to the most expensive starting XI, highlighted by their record-breaking signing of Alexander Isak. Paris Saint-Germain replaced Gianluigi Donnarumma with Lucas Chevalier for £34 million, making him one of the most expensive goalkeepers ever, while Donnarumma moved to Manchester City on deadline day. In La Liga, Real Madrid led a £509 million spending spree by securing top young talents such as Franco Mastantuono and re-signing Alvaro Carreras, while Atletico Madrid made significant defensive additions including David Hancko and Alex Baena. Across Scotland, clubs saw varied transfer activity, with debates about player fitness and impact shaping opinions on the best signings, reflecting a busy but mixed window. Sheffield United underwent a managerial and squad overhaul with Ruben Selles replacing Chris Wilder and numerous transfers marking a new direction for the club.