The Summer Transfer Window 2026 has always been the key moment for every major league, particularly the Big Five. Every club is making major moves while the FIFA World Cup is still going on. There is especially some buzz around Anthony Gordon’s transfer to Barcelona, as fans mock the transfer. Besides, the expired contracts of Robert Lewandowski, Mohamed Salah, and Bernardo Silva are under rumored moves. However, the ongoing World Cup will heavily impact the transfers and market values of every player. Besides, the 2025-26 Champions League and Europa League campaigns have significantly influenced the market values of several players. Let’s look at the major transfer moves and rumors in every league.
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Premier League
Major Signings
Arsenal buys Piero Hincapié from Bayer 04 Leverkusen. This inter-league transfer move from Arsenal has strengthened its defensive depth. Piero Hincapié, an Ecuadorian center-back, has been on loan at Arsenal from Bayer 04 Leverkusen. His 39 appearances helped the Gunners to win the title. As a result, Kroenke signed Piero Hincapié for €40.9 million from Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
After a terrible season in the Premier League under Arne Slot, Liverpool is aiming to rebuild the club’s worn-down squad. Since they aimed to compensate for Salah’s departure, the Reds have brought forward Victor Muñoz from Osasuna. Liverpool signed a €40 million deal to secure the Spanish forward.
After facing a relegation battle, Roberto De Zerbi is rebuilding Tottenham Hotspur for the upcoming campaign. The Spurs’ 2025-26 season performance was one of their worst in years. As a part of their revamping, they bagged an intra-league move from Brighton. Tottenham Hotspur brought center-back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for €60.3 million.
Major Departures
Anthony Gordon is a major departure from the Premier League, as Barcelona brought him in for a whopping €80.32 million. Newcastle United sanctioned one of the most expensive deals in the Summer Transfer Window so far. However, fans are concerned about his reliability issues in attacking output. Many even preferred to buy Marcus Rashford on a permanent transfer rather than spend a large sum on Gordon.
Man City star Bernardo Silva is out on a free transfer to Real Madrid. This was a costly miss for Manchester City, as he refused to renew his contract. During his nine-year tenure at Manchester City, Bernardo Silva has won major trophies, including the historic treble. However, he wishes to explore other sides of football after leaving Man City. Other major departures include Marc Cucurella, who joins Real Madrid for a fee of €60.04 million, exiting Chelsea.
Rumored Moves
Elliot Anderson is in final talks for moving from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City. Although the deal is in the final stages, the complete transfer is yet to occur. Currently being a free agent, Mohamed Salah hasn’t signed with any new club officially. But he is in talks with major leagues such as the Saudi Pro League, MLS, and Inter Milan. Fans claim that Mohamed Salah is trying to increase his market value through his FIFA World Cup performance for Egypt.
Bundesliga
Major Signings
Bayern Munich officially signed the world-class, versatile German defender, Nathaniel Brown, from Eintracht Frankfurt, for a fee of €55 million. Initially, Nathaniel Brown was eyed by Arsenal, but he chose to move to Bayern.
RB Leipzig swept away a major intra-league transfer, Rocco Reitz, for a massive €20 million. The highly rated midfielder landed in Leipzig after a standout performance in Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Leverkusen brought a Ligue 1 forward, Afonso Moreira, for an initial transfer fee of €30 million. The 21-year-old Portugal forward has shown splendid finishing potential in both Ligue 1 and the Europa League.
Major Departures
Piero Hincapié is a major departure from Bayer 04 Leverkusen. They sold the defender for a whopping cost of €39.9 million to Arsenal. The Ecuadorian center back is doing well at the World Cup, further increasing hopes for the Gunners.
Leon Goretzka and Raphaël Guerreiro have parted ways with Bayern Munich since their contracts expired. Both players have entered the market as free agents. The veteran midfielder duo is expected to join either Serie A or MLS.
Dortmund has officially bid farewell to its star playmaker, Julian Brandt. Following the 2025-26 Bundesliga and Champions League seasons, Julian Brandt’s contract expired, and he refused a renewal. The midfielder is being eyed by Leeds United, Atletico Madrid, and AS Roma for a free transfer.
Rumored Transfers
Borussia Dortmund has posted a stunning price of €100 million on the German star-playmaker Felix Nmecha. Following his World Cup participation, Dortmund increased the transfer fee. Meanwhile, he is being actively tracked by Manchester City, Manchester United, and Liverpool.
Ligue 1
Major Signings
Rennes brought the Portuguese center back, Gonçalo Oliveira, for €3.4 million, on a five-year contract. The 19-year-old center back has played a vital role in Benfica’s youth academy, catching the Ligue 1 side’s attention.
Paris FC has made one of the biggest moves in the Ligue 1 so far, buying Patrick Zabi for €25 million. The Ivorian midfielder came from Reims in Ligue 2 and is expected to shine in the top flight.
Lyon signed Noham Kamara for €4.1 million from Paris Saint-Germain. The young defender’s move has been rumored to be a prior loan ahead of a permanent move.
Major Departures
Rennes acquired a massive windfall by selling a defender to the English Premier League. They exited defender Jeremy Jacquet for a finalized cost of €64 million to the PL giants Liverpool.
Paris Saint-Germain aims to retrieve Kang-In Lee after he agreed to an unnamed La Liga club on personal terms. Juventus is also in the race to bag the South Korean attacker.
LOSC Lille have increased Ayyoub Bouaddi’s value to €80 million. Amid Morocco’s fierce game in the FIFA World Cup, Lille has received competitive bids from PSG and Real Madrid.
One of the biggest players to leave PSG is Bradley Barcola, who shone in the Champions League and Ligue 1. The winger is expected to leave this summer, and PSG aims to bag Crysencio Summerville as a replacement.
Lastly, Reims sold the international goalkeeper, Ewen Jaouen, to Newcastle United for €24.9 million.
La Liga
Major Signings
Barcelona made the biggest signing in the Summer Transfer Window 2026 so far. They brought Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for €80.32 million.
Real Madrid made another big move by signing Marc Cucurella for €60.04 million from Chelsea. The Spanish left back is expected to join the attacking front alongside Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Rodrygo.
Major Departures
Osasuna sold Víctor Muñoz to the Premier League side Liverpool. They sold the Spanish forward for a six-year contract.
Barcelona sold Iñaki Peña to Panathinaikos for a reported sum of €3 million. The 27-year-old goalkeeper joined the Greek top flight.
Serie A
Major Signings
Napoli pulled Rasmus Højlund for a transfer fee of €44m in the Summer Transfer Window. The Danish striker has left Manchester United and joined Napoli to anchor the attack after a decent Premier League campaign.
Roma brought the English forward Donyell Malen from Aston Villa for €25 million. Malen drove Aston Villa to a successful spot in the Premier League, earning a Champions League spot. He is expected to play a vital role in Roma’s attacking front.
Inter Milan brought the midfielder, Aleksandar Stanković, for €23 million from Club Brugge. Stanković’s significant European campaign has increased his market value substantially.
Major Departures
Several major clubs are releasing veterans to make room for younger talent. Inter Milan prepares to let Yann Sommer, Matteo Darmian, and Francesco Acerbi go as their contracts expire.
Napoli confessed that their starting striker, Victor Osimhen, will be a free agent following his contract expiry. He is heavily rumored to join the Premier League, La Liga, or Saudi Pro League.
What to Expect in the Following Summer Transfer Window?
The Summer Transfer Window 2026 has been a key moment for every major club. Several big moves have already started discussions among fans and critics. Meanwhile, the departure of veterans from big clubs has evoked questions for replacements. Besides, the FIFA World Cup is also a decisive factor, influencing players’ market values. Regardless, the following campaigns after the World Cup will head towards a new narrative.