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Most Expensive XI of 2026 Summer Signings

Certain position groups have boomed, but huge fees have been spent bolstering all corners of the pitch this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Premier League transfer talking points: three things we learned from the data

After record spending in the transfer market, England’s top clubs have widened the gap to their European counterparts

The Guardian - UK

More than half of Premier League clubs break transfer records as spending reaches new level

Nine moves worth an initial £75m were done as spending reach

The Independent UK

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£3.46 billion and counting: Premier League clubs smash summer spending record

Premier League clubs shattered their summer transfer spending record again. Around £3.46 billion was spent on numerous significant player acquisitions. Manchester City led the spending, acquiring Enzo Fernandez for a record fee. Several other clubs also made substantial investments in their squads. This spending highlights the league's considerable financial power…

The Economic Times

Man City ignored Enzo Fernandez’s red flags – and now they have three issues

COMMENT: Manchester City have agreed to make Fernandez the joint-most expensive signing in British football history, but the £125m midfielder can appear petulant, selfish and undisciplined, writes Richard Jolly, and presents problems that are tactical and financial

The Independent UK

When does the January transfer window open?

Premier League clubs spent heavily in summer transfer window, which closed on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Cherki and Haaland double up in Manchester City cruise at Crystal Palace

Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland both scored twice in Manchester City’s 4-1 win at Crystal Palace

The Guardian - UK

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Crystal Palace vs. Man City: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Cityzens were fortunate to clinch victory in their Premier League opener last weekend, while the Eagles were beaten on their travels.

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Man City Predicted Lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Premier League

The Cityzens are unbeaten at Selhurst Park since 2015, winning three of their last four trips.

Sports Illustrated

Man City XI vs Crystal Palace: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League

A Man City debut is in the offing

Evening Standard

Liverpool ‘Agree’ Bradley Barcola Transfer Fee Compromise With PSG

PSG had initially demanded a sum which would have shattered the Premier League transfer record.

Sports Illustrated

Manchester City are covering up their transfer mistakes – and leaving a clear lesson

ANALYSIS: After a goodbye to the greats, Richard Jolly writes, has come a ruthless cull of recent poorer purchases – showing the difficulty in maintaining even a supreme squad

The Independent UK

The Dominoes That Could Fall Once Man City Complete Ayyoub Bouaddi Deal

At least three other transfers in or out could follow the arrival of the Moroccan teenager.

Sports Illustrated

Guéhi and Gvardiol late show earns Manchester City dramatic win against Bournemouth

The duo scored in the final seven minutes to secure Manchester City a 2-1 comeback win against Bournemouth, who had led through Marcus Tavernier

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The Independent UK

Man City step up midfield rebuild with €100m deal for 18-year-old World Cup star

Bouaddi, who excelled in this summer’s World Cup, becomes the third most expensive player in City’s history

The Guardian - UK

Manchester City agree deal worth up to €100m for Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi

Manchester City have agreed a deal worth €95m (£81.4m) plus €5m in potential add-ons for Ayyoub Bouaddi

Sports Illustrated

Man City vs. Bournemouth: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Enzo Maresca era officially gets underway at City against the Europe-prepping Cherries.

Sports Illustrated

Man City Predicted Lineup vs. Bournemouth: Premier League

The Cityzens start their Premier League campaign reeling from a chastening Community Shield defeat.

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The Independent UK

How Michael Carrick rebuilt Manchester United’s midfield

Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and, perhaps, Carlos Baleba have arrived at Old Trafford this summer, but will they have the impact needed to raise Man United’s level?

The Guardian - UK

The Premier League returns, F1’s Dutch Grand Prix and The Greatest Rivalry – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

Sports Illustrated

The Contenders to Be the 2026–27 Premier League Signing of the Season

In an ocean of expensive signings, only one will be considered the best by the end of the season.

The Independent UK

Fernandez to City? Alvarez to Arsenal? Ten big transfers that could still happen before deadline day

Several big names could make moves before the end of the summer transfer window

The Guardian - UK

New rules, managers and pundits: what’s different this Premier League season?

A crackdown on time wasting, a record number of new people in charge, and some new faces on Match of the Day

Evening Standard

Man City XI vs Bournemouth: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Enzo Maresca without Jeremy Doku as title bid begins at the Etihad Stadium

The Guardian - UK

Manchester City target Roma’s Manu Koné as Spurs talk over Savinho and Marmoush deal

The France World Cup midfielder could cost City £50m, while Tottenham are discussing a £150m double deal to add the forwards to Roberto De Zerbi’s squad

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