Chelsea have completed the biggest transfer of the 2026 summer window by signing Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million. The deal makes the England midfielder the most expensive British footballer ever. Premier League clubs have accounted for all of the five largest fees completed before July 23.
The 2026 summer transfer window has seen English clubs dominate spending, with all five of the biggest deals involving Premier League teams. Central midfielders have commanded the highest fees as clubs prepare for the new season.
Morgan Rogers joined Chelsea for £117 million, topping the list and marking another major outlay for the club despite missing Champions League football. Aston Villa gained significant funds from the sale.
Elliot Anderson moved from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City for £116 million, becoming the most expensive British player at the time before Rogers surpassed him. Sandro Tonali left Newcastle United for Tottenham in a deal worth up to £100 million.
Tottenham also signed Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United for £85 million. Anthony Gordon completed a £69 million transfer from Newcastle United to Barcelona.