Final Grades for Every Premier League Team's 2025 Summer Transfer Window

As transfer windows go, that was pretty wild.

After months of drama, club-to-club standoffs, pleading player statements and a whole lot of money, the summer transfer window for the Premier League has officially closed.

The British transfer record was broken twice, as was the record for the largest total outlay by a single club in a transfer window.

Florian Wirtz's transfer to Liverpool made him the most expensive player in English football history before Alexander Isak swept in to claim that label for himself in a transfer to the same club on deadline day.

It seems unnecessary to say which of the 20 Premier League sides broke that spending record.

Chelsea were busy again, Arsenal embarked on an efficient shopping spree, Manchester United tried to buy their way out of trouble, the promoted clubs desperately stocked up to try to ensure top-flight survival, and a clutch of household names departed for pastures new. Even Fulham woke up on deadline day.

If you're wondering how each club fared in terms of their summer business, you're in luck. Read on to find out the letter grade each side earned for their business, as well as a list of all the major incomings and outgoings.

August incomings and outgoings are in italics. Transfer fees from Transfermarkt, unless otherwise stated. Grades and analysis from June and July.

Arsenal

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Eberechi Eze

Notable incomings: Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP), Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad), Noni Madueke (Chelsea), Christian Norgaard (Brentford), Cristhian Mosquera (Valencia), Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Piero Hincapie (Bayer Leverkusen, loan)

Notable outgoings: Thomas Partey (Released), Jorginho (Flamengo), Kieran Tierney (Celtic), Nuno Tavares (Lazio), Marquinhos (Cruzeiro), Takehiro Tomiyasu (Released), Fabio Vieira (Hamburg, loan), Jakub Kiwior (Porto, loan), Albert Sambi Lokonga (Hamburg), Reiss Nelson (Brentford, loan)

June grade: F; July grade: A-

If you want a textbook example of an excellent transfer window, look at Arsenal's activity in the summer of 2025. 

The Gunners brought in a couple of big names, shed plenty of deadwood, filled back-up slots with experienced players on the cheap, and generally improved upon their 2024-25 squad.

You can't ask for much more than that.

The addition of Eberechi Eze in August was a great bit of business, although it was partly enforced following Kai Havertz's serious knee injury and Bukayo Saka's fragile hamstrings. 

Still, the former Crystal Palace man has been due a big move for years, and he arrives at the Emirates Stadium off the back of 29 goals and 16 assists in the last three Premier League seasons.

Bringing in Piero Hincapie and sending out Jakub Kiwior is also a huge upgrade to the center-back corps that offers security ahead of a packed schedule and for an oft-injured first-choice pairing. 

The squad is stacked with class; the question now is whether manager Mikel Arteta has the managerial skills to match. 

Grade: A+

Aston Villa

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Evann Guessand

Notable incomings: Yasin Ozcan (Kasimpasa), Zepiqueno Redmond (Feyenoord), Marco Bizot (Brest), Modou Keba Cisse (LASK), Evann Guessand (Nice), Victor Lindelof (Free agent), Harvey Elliott (Liverpool, loan), Jadon Sancho (Manchester United, loan)

Notable outgoings: Robin Olsen (Released), Philippe Coutinho (Vasco de Gama), Louie Barry (Sheffield United, loan), Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United), Kyrie Pierre (Brentford), Leander Dendoncker (Real Oviedo), Alex Moreno (Girona), Yasin Ozcan (Anderlecht, loan), Leon Bailey (Roma, loan), Zepiqueno Redmond (Huddersfield Town, loan)

June grade: F; July grade: F 

Aston Villa's quiet transfer window didn't get much louder in August.

Forward Evann Guessand arrived from Nice to add a little firepower to a team that is yet to score in 2025-26, and Victor Lindelof was plucked from free agency to support the back line. 

On the final day, though, the Villans again used the loan market to make attacking signings, just as they did at the end of the January window. Jadon Sancho has signed from Manchester United, while Harvey Elliott has joined from Liverpool.

Meanwhile, Jacob Ramsey exited for Newcastle United for a handsome sum that will delight the club's finance department, with the "pure profit" sale steering Villa further away from problems with Profit and Sustainability Regulations. 

But perhaps it's the players who remain who will be considered the biggest win for Villa. Emi Martinez's attempts to engineer a move elsewhere didn't pan out, while Morgan Rodgers and Ollie Watkins remain on the books. 

Those are minor victories in what has otherwise been a mostly losing window. 

Grade: D

Bournemouth

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Adrien Truffert

Notable incomings: Eli Junior Kroupi (Lorient), Adrien Truffert (Rennes), Djordje Petrovic (Chelsea), Bafobe Diakite (Lille), Ben Gannon-Doak (Liverpool), Amine Adli (Bayer Leverkusen), Veljko Milosavljevic (Red Star Belgrade)

Notable outgoings: Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid), Milos Kerkez (Liverpool), Jaidon Anthony (Burnley), Mark Travers (Everton), Neto (Botafogo), Illia Zabarnyi (Paris Saint-Germain), Dango Ouattara (Brentford), Phillip Billing (Midtjylland), Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro, loan), Romain Faivre (Verona, loan)

June grade: B+; July grade: D

Bournemouth have made the best of a bad situation during a window that saw their back line almost entirely decimated. 

Illia Zabarnyi's exit to Paris Saint-Germain in August means that all but the right-back in the club's first-choice defensive quartet from last season are now plying their trade elsewhere.

To counter that, center-back Bafobe Diakite has arrived from Lille and already looks like another excellent signing from a club that is turning defensive acquisitions into an art form. Meanwhile, Adrien Truffert, signed in June from Rennes, is proving to be a shrewd arrival in the left-back position. 

In the attacking third, winger Ben Gannon-Doak has signed from Liverpool for a reasonable fee ($27 million) that could eventually prove to be a steal. Amine Adli has joined from Bayer Leverkusen to replace the inconsistent output of Dango Ouattara, who has swapped England's south coast for its capital. 

The Cherries were never going to replace departed quality with carbon copies immediately, but the signs look promising for the incoming crop. 

Grade: C+

Brentford

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Caoimhín Kelleher

Notable incomings: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Michael Kayode (Fiorentina), Romelle Donovan (Birmingham City), Jordan Henderson (Ajax), Antoni Milambo (Feyenoord), Kyrie Pierre (Aston Villa), Dango Ouattara (Bournemouth), Reiss Nelson (Arsenal, loan)

Notable outgoings: Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen), Ben Mee (Released), Christian Norgaard (Arsenal), Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United), Emeka Peters (Feyenoord), Mads Roerslev (Southampton), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)

June grade: D; July grade: F

Things look bad for Brentford. 

August brought the arrival of Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth for an eye-watering fee of $50 million. 

The Burkina Faso international scored 11 goals and provided nine assists across 88 games in all contests for the Cherries. While he has the ability to create magic, he did so far too infrequently, and the Bees have overpaid to bring him to London. 

But, again, it's the outgoings that have left Brentford in trouble. With Yoane Wissa heading to Newcastle United and Bryan Mbeumo joining Manchester United, they have lost two players responsible for 59 percent of their Premier League goals last season. 

Add Christian Norgaard to the mix, and that's two-thirds of the club's goal tally from last season now suiting up elsewhere.

Igor Thiago is finally getting consistent minutes after an injury-ravaged start to his Brentford career, but he'll need to start banging in the goals fast to make up for those lost stars. 

Brentford have shed class and brought in little in the way of capable replacements. At this rate, the drop to the Championship beckons. 

Grade: F

Brighton & Hove Albion

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Maxim De Cuyper

Notable incomings: Tommy Watson (Sunderland), Charalampos Kostoulas (Olympiacos), Diego Coppola (Verona), Yun Do-young (Daejon Hana Citizen), Nils Ramming (Eintracht Frankfurt), Oliver Boscagli (PSV), Maxim De Cuyper (Club Brugge)

Notable outgoings: João Pedro (Chelsea), Simon Adingra (Sunderland), Valentin Barco (Strasbourg), Pervis Estupinan (Milan), Evan Ferguson (to Roma, loan), Tariq Lamptey (Fiorentina), Matt Riley (Marseille), Julio Enciso (Strasbourg), Facundo Buonanotte (Chelsea, loan), Jeremy Sarmiento (Cremonese)

June grade: B; July grade: C+

Despite the club's coffers bulging following a couple of big sales in July, Brighton & Hove Albion didn't feel the need to blow it all at once.

There were no major incomings for the Seagulls in August, suggesting manager Fabian Hürzeler is pretty content with what he's got. A 2-1 victory over Manchester City in Brighton's last game before the window shut suggests why.  

Loan departures for Evan Ferguson and Facundo Buonanotte should benefit the Seagulls in the long run, while Julio Enciso's exit is a shame, but getting around $13 million for a perpetually injured player feels like daylight robbery.

It wasn't exactly a spectacular window for Brighton, but promising, young incomers like Charalampos Kostoulas and Tommy Watson prove that the south-coasters are once again looking to the future. 

Grade: C-

Burnley

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Kyle Walker

Notable incomings: Marcus Edwards (Sporting CP), Jaidon Anthony (Bournemouth), Max Weiss (Karlsruher), Quilindschy Hartman (Feyenoord), Bashir Humphreys (Chelsea), Zian Flemming (Millwall), Axel Tuanzebe (Ipswich Town), Loum Tchaouna (Lazio), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Jacob Bruun Larsen (Stuttgart), Lesley Ugochukwu (Chelsea), Martin Dubravka (Newcastle United), Armando Broja (Chelsea), Florentino Luis (Benfica, loan)

Notable outgoings: Nathan Redmond (Released), Jonjo Shelvey (Released), CJ Egan-Riley (Released), Han-Noah Massengo (Augsburg), James Trafford (Manchester City), Luca Koleosho (Espanyol, loan), Michael Obafemi (VfL Bochum), Darko Churlinov (Kocaelispor), Aaron Ramsey (Leicester City, loan)

June grade: B+; July grade: B+

Burnley have been busy in the summer transfer window, stocking up the squad in an attempt to remain in the division. 

The arrival of Martin Dubravka is perhaps the most important, with James Trafford having left for Manchester City. A Premier League-level stopper (albeit a 36-year-old one) is an absolute must in any potential relegation battle.

The most transformative, though, could be Armando Broja, but the player comes with a huge question mark. The Albanian cannot stay fit, but he has proved capable of finding the net in the Premier League, although his breakout season on loan at Southampton was over three years ago.

If he can stay on the pitch, he might get the goals to keep the Clarets up. It's a big if, though. 

Otherwise, Lesley Ugochukwu is a great addition in the engine room, but he's another player susceptible to the injury bug. 

Despite the raft of incomings at Turf Moor, Burnley might be gambling their Premier League future on the worrying fitness levels of a couple of potentially key players. 

Grade: B-

Chelsea

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Joao Pedro

Notable incomings: Liam Delap (Ipswich Town), Estevão Willian (Palmeiras), Dario Essugo (Sporting), Mamadou Sarr (RC Strasbourg), João Pedro (Brighton & Hove Albion), Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Borussia Dortmund), Jorrel Hato (Ajax), Alejando Garnacho (Manchester United), Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton & Hove Albion, loan)

Notable outgoings: Bashir Humphreys (Burnley), Marco Bettinelli (Manchester City), Kepa Arrizabalaga (Arsenal), Drordje Petrovic (Bournemouth), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), João Felix (Al-Nassr), Ishe Samuels-Smith (Strasbourg), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton), Lesley Ugochukwu (Burnley), Armando Broja (Burnley), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Carney Chukwuemeka (Borussia Dortmund), Christopher Nkunku (Milan), Alex Matos (Sheffield United), Kendry Paez (Strasbourg, loan), Mamadou Sarr (Strasbourg, loan), Aaron Anselmino (Borussia Dortmund, loan), Tyrique George (Fulham), Nicolas Jackson (Bayern Munich, loan), Ben Chilwell (Strasbourg)

June grade: B; July grade: A-

It was foolish of anyone to think Chelsea had finally kicked their transfer addiction.

Still, at least there were more exits than incomings at Stamford Bridge this time.

The Blues were able to offload a lot of young talent that had either not been given a real chance at the club or weren't deemed up to standard. The approach to incomings does feel slightly less scattergun than in recent windows, but if anyone can explain why Facundo Buonanotte was brought in on loan, we would love to hear it. 

A serious-looking injury to Liam Delap threw something of a spanner in the works, almost stopping Nicolas Jackson from heading to Bayern Munich on loan and prevented Marc Guiu from getting some vital loan experience at Sunderland. 

On balance, though, Chelsea can be satisfied with the work done in the window. The activity looks a lot more sensible than it the last few signing periods, and João Pedro and Estevão look like they could be key players for years to come.

Grade: A-

Crystal Palace

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Marc Guehi

Notable incomings: Walter Benitez (PSV Eindhoven), Borna Sosa (Ajax), Yeremy Pino (Villarreal), Christantus Uche (Getafe), Jaydee Canvot (Toulouse)

Notable outgoings: Joel Ward (Released), Jeffrey Schlupp (Released), Rob Holding (Released), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Odsonne Edouard (Lens)

June grade: C-; July grade: F

Confirmation of Crystal Palace's demotion to the UEFA Europa Conference League provided clarity on their spending power this summer, but it came way too late.

With their European fate cleared up, Palace finally had some idea what they were able to spend in the window, and they had to quickly make up for lost time. 

In the final week of the window, Yeremy Pino arrived from Villarreal, Christantus Uche signed from Getafe, and Jaydee Convot joined from Toulouse.

The late exit of Eberechi Eze was unfortunate, but the Eagles had surely been expecting it at some point. Pino helps make up for some of that lost creativity, and there's now more room for Romain Esse to prove he can cut it in the top flight. 

A departure for Marc Guehi never materialized, but Palace will be glad to have the England international around for another season. His likely exit on a free transfer next summer will sting, though.  

Circumstances beyond Palace's control stopped the club from making the most of the window, but this grading system doesn't account for sympathy. 

Grade: D-

Everton

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Jack Grealish

Notable incomings: Charly Alcaraz (Flamengo), Thierno Barry (Villarreal), Mark Travers (Bournemouth), Adam Aznou (Bayern Munich), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea), Jack Grealish (Manchester City, loan), Tyler Dibling (Southampton), Merlin Röhl (SC Freiburg, loan)

Notable outgoings: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Released), Abdoulaye Doucoure (Released), Ashley Young (Released), Mason Holgate (Released), Neal Maupay (Released), Asmir Begovic (Released), João Virginia (Released), Youssef Chermiti (Rangers), Yeremy Pino, Harrison Armstrong (Preston North End, loan)

June grade: D-; July grade: C-

Everton might deserve an A grade for the arrival of Jack Grealish alone.

It's easy to have forgotten how effective the 29-year-old can be, arguably stripped of his creative freedom (his best asset) at Manchester City and consigned to the bench more often than not.

Having been let off the leash with the Toffees, Grealish has provided four assists in just two full games, helping his new side to six points.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall might have elicited shrugs from most neutrals after his $33.5 million switch, but it was and has proved to be a great bit of business.

The 26-year-old was barely given a chance at Chelsea, but at the Hill-Dickinson Stadium, he has found his level and is providing energy and industry in the middle of the park to great effect.

Getting in for the signing of the much sought-after Tyler Dibling is another smart maneuver, giving Everton their most exciting window for the last five years or so.

But with a 10-plus goal striker a desperate requirement and Thierno Barry not yet allowed to prove himself, the Toffees will have to be content with a B+ for the time being. Given their recent windows, they'll be chuffed to bits with that. 

Grade: B+

Fulham

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Samuel Chukwueze

Fulham 

Notable incomings: Benjamin Lecomte (Montpellier), Kevin (Shakhtar Donetsk), Samuel Chukwueze (Milan, loan)

Notable outgoings: Carlos Vinicius (Released), Willian (Released)

June grade: F; July grade: F

From the first until the penultimate day of the transfer window, the F grade was for Fulham.

But the Londoners sprang into action at the last minute, bringing in two new faces.

Kevin turned up on deadline day, with the 22-year-old winger checking in from Shakhtar Donetsk. The Brazilian has already hit the ground running this season, with five goals and two assists across five games in all contests, so there is a level of expectation for his arrival.

Samuel Chukwueze is another vibrant signing who should give Fulham a spark in the final third.

Marco Silva has done a great job at keeping the club around mid-table, but a lack of ambition in this window must have made him wonder if he had anything left to give. 

Thankfully, the Cottagers woke up in the final moments, and the Portuguese might not be quite as angry as he could have been.

Grade: D

Leeds United

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Lukas Nmecha

Notable incomings: Lukas Nmecha (Wolfsburg), Jaka Bijol (Udinese), Sebastiaan Bornauw (Wolfsburg), Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille), Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United), Anton Stach (TSG Hoffenheim), Lucas Perri (Lyon), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Noah Okafor (Milan), James Justin (Leicester City)

Notable outgoings: Josuha Guilavogui (Released), Joe Snowden (Swindon), Junior Firpo (Real Betis), Max McFadden (Tottenham Hotspur), Patrick Bamford (Released), Sam Greenwood (Pogon Szczecin)

June grade: C+; July grade: B+

At the start of the window, I said that Leeds United were focused on quality, not quantity. Now, they seem to have matched the two. 

The August arrivals of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, James Justin and Noah Okafor represent excellent deals, with the former two bringing Premier League experience and the latter bringing promise and international-level standards. 

It's the kind of business that should ensure Premier League survival. Daniel Farke might have to roll the dice a little more often, though, instead of relying on a typically pragmatic approach.

Grade: B+

Liverpool

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Hugo Ekitike

Notable incomings: Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen), Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen), Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth), Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia), Freddie Woodman (Preston North End), Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt), Giovanni Leoni (Parma), Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)

Notable outgoings: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Caoimhin Kelleher (Brentford), Nat Phillips (West Bromwich Albion), Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich), Tyler Morton (Lyon), Darwin Nunez (Al-Hilal), Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth), Kostas Tsimikas (Roma, loan), Harvey Elliott (Aston Villa, loan)

June grade: A-; July grade: A

It was obvious that Liverpool had to bring in some new players ahead of their Premier League title defense, but few would have expected such an extravagant level of spending. 

With the reported $170 million arrival of Alexander Isak, the Reds have spent around $570 million in the summer of 2025, eclipsing the record total spent in a single window, which was set by Chelsea in the same period last year ($542 million). 

But it's not just throwing money around. Liverpool have been precise, targeted and deadly, finding the exact players they need and spending accordingly. That has required breaking the British transfer record for a single player twice, but the Merseysiders have also acquired some bargains.

Jeremie Frimpong arriving for around $40 million proves there is still value to be found if you look in the right places, while the $36 million spent on Giovanni Leoni might prove to be a masterstroke. 

It's not just the arrivals that have been stunning. The Reds have almost quietly sold over $250 million in talent (most of which was surplus to requirements anyway), helping to put a dent in that outgoing total. They even got a sizeable fee for Darwin Núñez.

The arrival of Isak is a game-changer, though. Not just in the here and now because of his remarkable ability, but for Liverpool's future success and for the complexion of the transfer market as a whole. 

The Reds are set up for Premier League domination for the next five years or more with the players they have under contract. Meanwhile, it's entirely likely transfer deals over $130 million will become the norm in the coming years. 

It's been a stunning window that has gone almost entirely to plan for Liverpool, with the failure to sign Marc Guehi being the one exception.

Grade: A+

Manchester City

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Notable incomings: Tijjani Reijnders (Milan), Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rayan Cherki (Olympique Lyonnais), Marcus Bettinelli (Chelsea), James Trafford (Burnley), Sverre Nypan (Rosenborg), Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain)

Notable outgoings: Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli), Scott Carson (Released), Maximo Perrone (Como), Kyle Walker (Burnley), Vitor Reis (Girona), Jack Grealish (Everton, loan), James McAttee (Nottingham Forest), Sverre Nypan (Middlesbrough, loan), Claudio Echeverri (Bayer Leverkusen, loan), Manuel Akanji (Inter Milan), Ederson (Fenerbahce), Ilkay Gundogan (Galatasaray)

June grade: A-, July grade: A-

After a fast start in June, Manchester City's market activity slowed significantly thereafter. 

Outgoings were more common than incomings in August, with fringe players like Manuel Akanji, James McAtee, Vitor Reis and Jack Grealish heading out of Manchester for game time elsewhere. Fading first-teamers Ilkay Gundogan and Ederson, meanwhile, have also been shipped out.

But the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma is fascinating. It was clear Ederson was on the decline, but while the Italian is an excellent shot-stopper, he doesn't seem the type of goalkeeper Pep Guardiola would favor.

After a significant step back from their fearsome best in 2024-25, City perhaps haven't rebuilt with the kind of vigor that might have been expected. The club's spending compared to their "Big Six" rivals is a complete reversal of what we've become accustomed to in the last decade or so. 

That relative reluctance to invest could quickly come back to haunt the Citizens, who have already lost two of three games in the Premier League this season. 

A once-formidable squad is looking increasingly tired and uninspired. While the window hasn't been a complete disaster, City's transfer dealings haven't felt as ruthless as in years gone by. 

Grade: B-

Manchester United

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Benjamin Sesko

Notable incomings: Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford), Diego Leon (Cerro Porteno), Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig), Senne Lammens (Royal Antwerp)

Notable outgoings: Christian Eriksen (Released), Victor Lindelof (Released), Jonny Evans (Released), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona, loan), Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea), Toby Collyer (West Bromwich Albion, loan), Rasmus Hojlund (Napoli, loan), Jadon Sancho (Aston Villa, loan), Antony (Real Betis)

June grade: C; July grade: C+

Manchester United have put their money where Ruben Amorim's mouth is, but the worry is that same mouth might be unconvinced of its future in the north west of England. 

"Sometimes I hate my players," the Portuguese manager said after an embarrassing Carabao Cup exit to League 2 Grimsby Town, and that may have rattled the club's financial department after dropping hundreds of millions on new talent to suit his system.

On paper, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko make up a fierce forward trio that should help the club return to something resembling their former selves. It's not been apparent yet, although Sesko still hasn't started a league game. 

The Slovenian should bring goals, which United have been starved of in the last couple of seasons. He has a solid track record of doing so, which is perhaps more than can be said for the last two arrivals in the No. 9 spot.

The decision to sell Alejandro Garnacho is the boldest move, though, with the Argentinian perhaps being the most exciting thing about the Red Devils in the last few seasons. But getting rid of Antony, Rasmus Hojlund, and Jadon Sancho could be worth an A grade alone.

Elsewhere, the signing of Senne Lammens might bring an end to the disastrous No. 1 reign of Andre Onana, although now United will have yet another failed signing to discard.

On the whole, the window has been a bit of a mixed bag for United. Decent signings mixed with a lingering feeling of disappointment and a questionable departure. 

Things might soon click, but with the way things have gone so far under Amorim's rule, it's difficult for fans to be truly convinced.

Grade: B-

Newcastle United

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Jacob Ramsey

Notable incomings: Antonio Cordero (Malaga), Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest), Seung-soo Park (Suwon Bluewings), Malick Thiaw (Milan), Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton, loan), Jacon Ramsey (Aston Villa), Nick Woltemade (Stuttgart), Yoane Wissa (Brentford)

Notable outgoings: Jamal Lewis (Released), Lloyd Kelly (Juventus), Sean Longstaff (Leeds United), Isaac Hayden (Queens Park Rangers), Martin Dubravka (Burnley), Matt Targett (Middlesbrough, loan), Garang Kuol (Sparta Prague)

June grade: F; July grade: D

Perhaps the most fascinating transfer window has belonged to Newcastle United. 

Of course, that has mostly been dominated by the long-protracted saga regarding Alexander Isak's exit. 

It can be debated whether the club should have sold or stood their ground, but in the end, money (and a dramatic player statement) talks, and the Magpies simply had to let the Swede leave. That they left things so late perhaps raises questions about the broader transfer strategy, though, with an apparent scramble in the final weeks suggesting a severe lack of planning. 

They were handsomely compensated, allowing them to splash the cash on Stuttgart's Nick Woltemade and Brentford's Yoane Wissa to make up for the major departure. The former was a throwback in transfer terms, with his signature seemingly coming out of nowhere. 

Whether those two can make up for the loss of goals and excitement of Isak remains to be seen, but two heads, they say, are better than one. 

The arrival of Malick Thiaw, meanwhile, bolsters a solid but aging (and injury-prone) defense, while Jacob Ramsey offers energy in the attacking third. 

From a distance, and without the knowledge of that last-minute drama, this actually looks like a decent haul from the Magpies. A club-record fee for a player and a couple of useful additions isn't bad work. But with a little more consideration, those funds could have been put to much better use.

Grade: B-

Nottingham Forest

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Igor Jesus

Notable incomings: Igor Jesus (Botafogo), Cherif Yaya (Rio Ave), Jair Cunha (Botafogo), Dan Ndoye (Bologna), Angus Gunn (Norwich City), Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town), James McAtee (Manchester City), Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes), Douglas Luiz (Juventus, loan), Nicolo Savona (Juventus), John Victor (Botafogo), Cuiabano (Botafogo), Oleksandr Zinchenko (Arsenal, loan) Dilane Bakwa, (RC Strasbourg)

Notable outgoings: Andrew Omobamidele (Strasbourg), Harry Toffolo (Released), Ramon Sosa (Palmeiras), Lewis O'Brien (Wrexham), Emmanuel Dennis (Released), Matt Turner (Lyon)

June grade: F; July grade: D

Similar to Crystal Palace, the confirmation of Nottingham Forest's European status for the season allowed for the signing period to begin in earnest.

Unlike Palace, though, Forest got the good end of the deal with Europa League qualification, and they strengthened accordingly. 

The East Midlanders mostly brought in talent that can contribute immediately but can still grow in the future, which is an ideal strategy for a team trying to solidify its status back at the top of the English game and then stay there. With Europa League fixtures added to the mix, that strength in depth is vital.

The return of Douglas Luiz to the Premier League is the most notable of August's arrivals, though. The Brazilian was class personified for Aston Villa before an ill-fated move to Serie A, and he should settle quickly and bring some much-needed experience.

In the early weeks of his Forest career, Dan Ndoye looks electric as Anthony Elanga's replacement, justifying the decision to accept a massive fee from Newcastle for one of last season's best players. 

Forest took a little time to get going, but in the end, they can be really satisfied with their activity. 

Grade: B+

Sunderland

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Simon Adingra

Notable incomings: Enzo Le Fee (Roma), Habib Diarra (Strasbourg), Noah Sadiki (Union Saint-Gilloise), Reinildo Mandava (Atletico Madrid), Chemsdine Talbi (Club Brugge), Simon Adingra (Brighton & Hove Albion), Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen), Robin Roefs (NEC Nijmegen), Arthur Masuaku (Besiktas), Omar Alderete (Getafe), Nordi Mukiele (Paris Saint-Germain), Brian Brobbey (Ajax)

Notable outgoings: Tommy Watson (Brighton & Hove Albion), Jobe Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Pierre Ekwah (Saint-Etienne)

June grade: D; July grade: B+

Sunderland were the last of the three promoted sides to confirm their presence in the top flight for 2025-26. They look dead set on making sure they make the most of that opportunity. 

The Black Cats have worked the window remarkably well, with Granit Xhaka, Nordi Mukiele, and Brian Brobbey brilliant signings considering the club's status. 

It's a real statement of intent from the north-east side, who have already turned heads in the early weeks of the season. 

That strong start has a lot to do with the new signings, so if you're looking for a signal of transfer success, that's a pretty good one. 

Grade: B+

Tottenham Hotspur

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Mohammed Kudus

Notable incomings: Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich), Kevin Danso (Lens), Luka Vuskovic (Hajduk Split), Max McFadden (Leeds United), Kota Takai (Kawasaki Frontale), Mohammed Kudus (West Ham United), Joao Palhinha (Bayern Munich, loan), Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig), Randal Kolo Muani (Paris Saint-Germain)

Notable outgoings: Sergio Reguilon (Released), Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg (Marseille), Fraser Forster (Released), Alfie Whiteman (Released), Heung-min Son (LAFC)

June grade: B-; July grade: B+

Tottenham Hotspur have impressed in the window. Not every move has been successful, but they haven't appeared flustered, simply moving on to alternative targets and even swooping for class under the noses of other prospective suitors. 

João Palhinha and Mohammed Kudus have already proved to be quality additions, and the arrival of Xavi Simons is an exciting move. And stealing him from Chelsea's grasp will be even sweeter. 

In the dying embers of the window, though, the London side had one more transfer sleight of hand, plucking Randal Kolo Muani from the clutches of Juventus. 

The Serie A side had been chasing the Frenchman for most of the summer, but Spurs pounced when the Old Lady was struggling with the purse strings. 

Richarlison has looked rejuvenated under Thomas Frank, but Kolo Muani is a top, top striker—despite the lack of opportunities he received in the French capital with Paris Saint-Germain. 

Having both players, in addition to Dominic Solanke and Mathys Tel, gives Spurs impressive depth ahead of a Champions League return. 

Grade: A-

West Ham United

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El Hadji Malick Diouf

Notable incomings: Jean-Clair Todibo (Nice), Daniel Cummings (Celtic), El Hadji Malick Diouf (Slavia Prague), Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton), Callum Wilson (Newcastle United), Mads Hermansen (Leicester City), Mateus Fernandes (Southampton), Soungoutou Magassa (Monaco), Igor Julio (Brighton Hove & Albion, loan)

Notable outgoings: Aaron Cresswell (Released), Vladimir Coufal (Released), Lukasz Fabianski (Released), Danny Ings (Released), Kurt Zouma (Al-Orobah), Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur), Michail Antonio (Released), Emerson Palmieri (Marseille)

June grade: D+; July grade: D

A disastrous start to the season had Graham Potter at the very front of the Premier League sack race. However, after an impressive victory over Nottingham Forest ahead of the international break, the pressure has eased somewhat on the Englishman. 

The undoubted success of West Ham's window has been El Hadji Malick Diouf, who has looked really threatening on the left-hand side. The less said about goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, though, the better. 

Mateus Fernandes is an encouraging signing from Southampton, with the Portuguese the lone bright spot in a disastrous season for the relegated side. 

Soungoutou Magassa, meanwhile, should prove to be an upgrade to a midfield that was lacking in youth and vibrancy. 

Is that enough to ensure Potter keeps the sharks at bay? Probably not, which is why the Hammers still don't manage to shake the D grade. 

Grade: D

Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Jhon Arias

Notable incomings: Fer Lopez (Celta Vigo), Jørgen Strand Larsen (Celta Vigo), Jhon Arias (Fluminense), David Moller Wolfe (AZ Alkmaar), Jackson Tchatchoua (Verona), Ladislav Krejci (Girona, loan), Tolu Arokodare (Genk)

Notable outgoings: Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Rayan Ait-Nouri (Manchester City), Pablo Sarabia (Released), Craig Dawson (Released), Nelson Semedo (Released), Chiquinho (Alverca), Fabio Silva (Borussia Dortmund), Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad)

June grade: D+; July grade: D-

Vitor Pereira's good luck might be running out at Wolverhampton Wanderers. 

The Portuguese coach miraculously steered Wolves clear of relegation last season, but a shocking start to the 2025-26 campaign has the club rooted to the spot as the only team without a point. 

Jørgen Strand Larsen has stayed despite overtures from Newcastle United, which at least provides a little hope in their quest for survival. 

The arrival of Tolu Arokodare, last season's top scorer in the Belgian top flight, also gives Wolves something to howl about.

It will be those two players who will be crucial to survival, assuming Strand Larsen can be reintegrated after pushing for a move. 

But the defensive reinforcements could turn around Wolves' fortunes in a hurry when they're given a few weeks to settle. It's just crucial that all the recruits do so quickly to start the currently short trek up from rock bottom. 

Grade: D+