Premier League clubs smash transfer record with £3.48bn summer spend

A record-breaking summer window saw Premier League clubs splash £3.48bn, surpassing last year's record by £340m.

What happened. Premier League clubs spent a record £3.48bn in the summer transfer window, exceeding last year's record by £340m. Big spenders included Manchester City, Chelsea, and Tottenham.

• Clubs recouped £2.17bn from player sales.
• Combined net spend was £1.3bn.
• Arsenal, Liverpool, and Man Utd signed key players but ended disappointed.

The record spending could lead to a more competitive league season, with tight battles for European spots.

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