The Top 10 Most Expensive Transfers in the Summer Market: Enzo Fernandez Leads, Bouadi Included in the List

The summer transfer market in major European leagues is witnessing record spending this year, with the value of six deals surpassing the 100 million euro mark, and Moroccan star Ayoub Bouaddi featuring among the top 10 most expensive transfers.

Most Expensive Deal: Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City

Argentinian Enzo Fernandez topped the list after his move from Chelsea to Manchester City for 145 million euros, matching the record for the most expensive transfer in English football history at the declared value in pounds sterling (125 million pounds).

Massive Spending by Chelsea and Manchester City

Englishman Morgan Rogers ranked second with a deal worth 138 million euros from Aston Villa to Chelsea. Englishman Elliot Anderson came third after his transfer to Manchester City for 135 million euros.

Barcola and Diomande in Fourth Place

Frenchman Bradley Barcola and Ivorian Yan Diomande shared fourth place, each valued at 125 million euros, with the former moving from Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool, and the latter from Leipzig to Real Madrid.

Bouaddi Among the Most Expensive

Moroccan star Ayoub Bouaddi ranked eighth after his transfer from Lille to Manchester City for 95 million euros, becoming one of the most notable Arab transfers in European history.

Top 10 Most Expensive Transfers – Summer 2026

• Enzo Fernandez – to Manchester City: 145 million euros
• Morgan Rogers – to Chelsea: 138 million euros
• Elliot Anderson – to Manchester City: 135 million euros
• Bradley Barcola – to Liverpool: 125 million euros
• Yan Diomande – to Real Madrid: 125 million euros
• Sandro Tonali – to Tottenham: 108 million euros
• Matheus Fernandes – to Tottenham: 99 million euros
• Ayoub Bouaddi – to Manchester City: 95 million euros
• Savinho – to Tottenham: 87.7 million euros
• Bruno Guimarães – to Arsenal: 87.5 million euros