The summer transfer window for Europe’s top five leagues for the 2026/27 season officially closed yesterday. U.S. media outlet Sports Illustrated has compiled the most expensive XI of new signings this summer, with the total transfer fees reaching a staggering €1.025 billion.

Enzo Fernández, Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers form the midfield, while Ousmane Diomande and Bradley Barcola provide the attacking threat from the flanks.

The Most Expensive XI of the 2026 Summer Transfer Window

Forwards:

Bradley Barcola — Paris Saint-Germain → Liverpool, €125 million

Gonçalo Ramos — Paris Saint-Germain → AC Milan, €74 million

Ousmane Diomande — RB Leipzig → Real Madrid, €125 million

Midfielders:

Morgan Rogers — Aston Villa → Chelsea, €138 million

Enzo Fernández — Chelsea → Manchester City, €145 million

Elliot Anderson — Nottingham Forest → Manchester City, €135 million

Defenders:

Marc Cucurella — Chelsea → Real Madrid, €55 million

Maxence Lacroix — Crystal Palace → Chelsea, €60.7 million

Jérémy Jacquet — Rennes → Liverpool, €63.6 million

Pietro Pellegri? — Atalanta → Chelsea, €57 million

Goalkeeper:

James Trafford — Manchester City → Leeds United, €46.7 million

Total Transfer Fees: €1.025 billion