Who Won the 2025 Premier League Summer Transfer Window – Ranked
The 2025 summer transfer window was one for the history books, with Premier League clubs spending a record £3.19 billion. From blockbuster signings to clever bargain deals, every club tried to strengthen their squad — but not everyone was successful. Here’s how all 20 clubs stack up, ranked from worst to best.
20. Fulham
Fulham had the quietest window of all, spending very little until deadline day. Benjamin Lecomte, Kevin, Samuel Chukwueze, and Jonah Kusi-Asare all joined late, but the overall business feels underwhelming. Marco Silva’s side still looks thin and fans remain worried about depth.
19. Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace lost Eberechi Eze and refused to sell Marc Guéhi, risking him leaving on a free next summer. Their only major arrival was Yéremy Pino, who adds pace but little else to excite supporters. It feels like a missed opportunity for the Eagles to refresh their squad.
18. West Ham
West Ham spent over £100 million but struggled to truly improve their squad. Losing Mohammed Kudus was a big blow, and their new arrivals have yet to convince fans. It was an expensive but uninspiring window for the Irons.
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17. Wolves
Wolves also splashed the cash but were hurt by the departures of Matheus Cunha and Rayan Aït-Nouri. Jørgen Strand Larsen staying at Molineux was one of the few positives. The squad feels more weakened than strengthened overall.
16. Aston Villa
Aston Villa spent the least of any club but made a few smart moves. Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho could prove inspired signings, while Evann Guessand should ease the scoring burden on Ollie Watkins. Keeping their stars was arguably the best bit of business.
15. Burnley
Burnley chose depth over star power, bringing in multiple players without a standout signing. This strategy may help them survive, but it won’t get fans excited. Vincent Kompany will hope his new squad gels quickly.
14. Leeds United
Leeds mirrored Burnley’s approach, focusing on adding bodies rather than headline-makers. Promoted sides often need to prioritise numbers to handle the top-flight schedule. Time will tell if this approach is enough to stay up.
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13. Brighton
Brighton were forced to replace several key players but reinvested their money wisely. Their recruitment should ensure their standards remain high. As always, their scouting network seems to have delivered smart, cost-effective solutions.
12. Brentford
Brentford did well to negotiate big fees for Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo. Their reinvestment should keep them competitive despite losing their manager, Thomas Frank. The Bees still look like a solid mid-table outfit.
11. Bournemouth
Bournemouth sold a number of defenders for huge profits but reinvested cleverly. Their squad remains strong enough to stay competitive in the Premier League. It was a shrewd and balanced summer window.
10. Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest kept hold of Morgan Gibbs-White and Murillo, which was crucial. Dan Ndoye, James McAtee, and Douglas Luiz are exciting additions, while the Botafogo quartet adds intrigue. Their squad looks ready for a return to Europe.
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9. Sunderland
Sunderland spent over £180 million to give themselves a squad capable of top-flight survival. Granit Xhaka leads a strong group of arrivals including Mukiele, Geertruida, Diarra, and Brobbey. This was an ambitious and statement-making window.
8. Newcastle
Newcastle sold Alexander Isak for a record £125 million but reinvested wisely in Wissa and Nick Woltemade. Keeping Tonali, Guimarães, and Gordon was crucial, while Elanga and Thiaw were smart pickups. Despite the stress, this window sets them up well.
7. Everton
Everton had one of the most quietly excellent windows in the league. Jack Grealish and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall headline their arrivals, while Barry, Dibling, Aznou, Alcaraz, and Röhl add depth and potential. The Toffees look stronger and more balanced.
6. Manchester United
Manchester United focused on attack, bringing in Cunha, Mbeumo, and Benjamin Šeško. They also cleared out several underperformers like Rashford, Sancho, and Antony. The Red Devils’ forward line should be much more dangerous this season.
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5. Tottenham
Tottenham strengthened across the pitch ahead of their Champions League return. Kudus, Xavi Simons, Palhinha (loan), and Kolo Muani (loan) all boost their attacking firepower. Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel add quality, even if losing Son Heung-min stings.
4. Manchester City
Manchester City reshaped their squad with youth and energy. Tijjani Reijnders is the perfect De Bruyne successor, while Rayan Cherki and Gianluigi Donnarumma bring flair and world-class quality. Pep Guardiola has another refreshed team ready to compete.
3. Chelsea
Chelsea spent nearly £300 million but actually ended with a positive net spend thanks to player sales. They signed João Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Garnacho, Jorrel Hato, and wonderkid Esêvão. The Blues look younger, faster, and more dangerous.
2. Arsenal
Arsenal spent £267 million to solve key squad issues. Viktor Gyökeres finally gives them a proper striker, while Eze and Madueke add attacking depth. Zubimendi, Hincapié, Kepa, and Nørgaard strengthen midfield and defence.
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1. Liverpool
Liverpool had a record-breaking summer, spending £446.5 million and smashing the league’s transfer record. Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitiké, Kerkez, Frimpong, Mamardashvili, and Leoni make this a dream window. They even recouped nearly half their spend with big player sales, making it close to perfect.
