Summer transfer market spending figures

Reports have shown that the summer transfer market in football saw unprecedented spending exceeding $9.89 billion, the highest ever recorded for a mid-year transfer window, with over 12,500 deals completed worldwide. English clubs led the spending with nearly $3.02 billion, although the true record stands at $4.7 billion, making the English Premier League the most active in terms of expenditure. French clubs also achieved the highest transfer revenue, totaling $1.7 billion. The intense activity is attributed to the impact of the 2026 World Cup, which saw the transfer of more than 267 players valued at over $3.3 billion. In women's football, figures reached a record high, with a 19.2% increase in transfers to 1,406 deals, involving expenditure of $28.6 million. English clubs topped the spending chart in this category as well, with an average of $8 million per transfer.

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