European and Saudi football transfer market activity

The 2026 summer football transfer window has seen significant activity among major European and Saudi Arabian clubs.

Early developments included Inter Milan signing defender Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur for approximately 30 million euros, and Paris Saint-Germain acquiring winger Miku Godts from Ajax Amsterdam for roughly 55 million euros. In England, Chelsea reportedly sought 60 million euros for Pedro Neto and valued striker Nicolas Jackson at 69 million euros.

As the window progressed, the focus shifted toward major player sales and strategic acquisitions. Al-Ittihad entered intensive negotiations to sign Dario Osorio from FC Midtjylland. Paris Saint-Germain generated substantial revenue through a series of high-value sales, including Bradley Barcola to Liverpool for a potential 140 million euros, Ibrahim Mbaye to Aston Villa for 55 million euros, and Gonçalo Ramos to AC Milan for 74 million euros. Other notable departures from PSG included Randal Kolo Muani to Juventus and Kang-in Lee to Atlético Madrid, contributing to over 350 million euros in total sales from non-starting players.