English Premier League clubs shattered their all-time summer transfer record as total spending reached an unprecedented £3.5bn across the window.
The top 20 most expensive deals of the summer highlighted major moves, World Cup standouts, and unexpected departures from various clubs.
Enzo Fernandez's move from Chelsea to Manchester City equalled the British transfer record with an initial fee of £125m.
Clubs across Europe and beyond engaged in heavy recruitment, reshaping squads with key international talents ahead of the new season.
