{
  "id": 9307626,
  "title": "Top 20 most expensive summer transfers of 2026, including Fernandez, Anderson and Barcola",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/top-20-most-expensive-summer-transfers-of-2026-including-fernandez",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T09:47:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/09/23/top-20-most-expensive-summer-transfers-of-2026-including-fernandez-anderson-and-barcola/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 summer transfer window has seen a flurry of high-profile moves in the world of football. The top leagues enjoy a longer international break, providing time to reflect on the season's events. Manchester City has had a strong start to the Premier League season, leading the table with five wins in five matches. Ahead of title holders Arsenal, the club has reportedly spent heavily to revamp its squad. Here's a rundown of the most expensive transfers of the 2026 summer window.\n\nEnzo Fernandez's £125 million ($167 million) transfer from Chelsea to Manchester City tops the list. Bradley Barcola, moving from PSG to Liverpool, follows closely with a £123 million ($163 million) transfer fee. Morgan Rogers' £117 million ($156 million) move from Aston Villa to Chelsea rounds out the top three.",
  "summary": "It has been an incredible summer of football so far, with the season traversing through the World Cup and straight into the leagues. Following an action-packed start to the 2026/27 campaign, the top leagues are taking a breather during the international break. This time, the break is longer than usual – around three weeks – which allows us to look back at what has happened so far. Manchester City…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Top 20 most expensive summer transfers of 2026, including Fernandez, Anderson and Barcola",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/top-20-most-expensive-summer-transfers-of-2026-including-fernandez-9312276",
        "published": "2026-09-23T09:47:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}