Another summer transfer window don close, and Premier League clubs no disappoint as dem splash close to £3bn on new players. As usual, deadline day still mad — some players force move, others still remain stuck. Business still dey small open for Turkey till September 12, but for now, na the full picture we dey see. Make we check di big winners and losers.
Winner: Liverpool
If person wan rate Liverpool transfer window, na 9.5/10 sure pass. Dem only minus 0.5 because Marc Guehi last-minute deal collapse. But even that one fit still happen for 2026.
Di biggest headline be Alexander Isak — Liverpool push Newcastle hand and seal £125m move (instead of di £150m wey Magpies first dey shout). Dem also shock Manchester City and Bayern Munich as dem snatch Florian Wirtz with another nine-figure deal.
Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez don arrive as new full-back successors for Trent and Robertson, Hugo Ekitike don dey deliver early goals, and young defender Giovanni Leoni get sky-high potential. Add £190m from player sales (Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Quansah, Doak and even Trent wey only get one month contract left), e clear say Liverpool directors Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards play masterclass.
Loser: Newcastle United
Yes, Newcastle collect record British transfer fee from Liverpool for Isak, but dem no get di £150m wey dem dey hold out for. Di way dem announce am sef cold, just 37 words.
Dem still try add firepower — Yoane Wissa (wey force move), Nick Woltemade, Anthony Elanga and Jacob Ramsey all land. But di failed deals choke: Sesko and Mbeumo waka go Man United wey no even dey Europe, while Newcastle dey Champions League. Guehi, Cunha, Ekitike and more all collapse.
Now, no goals against Leeds and 10-man Villa show di gap Isak don leave. Woltemade fit shine, but no guarantee e go deliver instantly. Alarm bells dey ring for St. James’ Park.
Winner: Arsenal
After three back-to-back second-place finishes, Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta know say e fit be “now or never” season. Dem no dull — eight new signings wey all get role to play.
Kepa Arrizabalaga (world’s most expensive keeper once) arrive for just £5m, Arsenal hijack Eberechi Eze from Spurs, and striker Viktor Gyokeres finally solve number nine problem. Add Zubimendi, Madueke, Mosquera and Hincapie — this squad balance dey strong.
Selling side still poor as usual, but incomings? Arsenal fit no miss step this summer.
Loser: Fulham
Fulham summer dealings weak. Only permanent signings na goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte and Brazilian Kevin.
Dem later rush last-minute loans for Samuel Chukwueze (Milan) and Jonah Kusi-Asare (Bayern), but Kusi-Asare na just 18 years old.
Proposed £22m move for Chelsea boy Tyrique George scatter last minute, so Wilson remain. But overall, for a team wey never win any of their first three games, this summer dey look very underwhelming.
Winner: Sunderland
After winning Championship playoff final (richest game for football), Sunderland splash close to £200m. Di headline signing na Granit Xhaka from Leverkusen — still fresh from lifting Bundesliga and FA Cup.
Him teammate Nordi Mukiele follow, Simon Adingra (PL-proven) join, plus Brobbey, Diarra and Lille legend Reinildo.
Dem start season with 6 points from 9, already proving say money well spent. Only downside — Jobe Bellingham choose Dortmund and Chelsea recall Marc Guiu after Liam Delap injury.
Loser: Wolves
Wolves lose key trio early (Cunha, Ait-Nouri, Semedo), but replacement strategy weak. Aside from making Jorgen Strand Larsen permanent, di rest signings no get PL experience: Tchatchoua, Moller Wolfe, Arokodare, Arias, Krejci.
Adaptation go take time, but Wolves need results now. Sadly, dem dey bottom after three matches with zero points. Lack of star quality fit drag dem into relegation fight quick.