Football NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Chelsea's £740m Summer: 46 Deals Done, Record Sales
A whirlwind window saw Chelsea spend big and sell even bigger, reshaping the squad.


Chelsea
team
Spent
£280m+ on incomings
Banked
£460m+ in sales and loan fees
Total deals
46 ins and outs
What happened. Chelsea completed a remarkable summer transfer window, spending over £280m and collecting more than £460m in sales, with 46 total ins and outs.
- New manager Xabi Alonso oversaw the busy window.
- Loan fees included in the £460m total.
- Deals for Lamine Camara and two loans to Celtic pending confirmation.
The overhaul signals a new era under Alonso, with the squad significantly refreshed.
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