Premier League clubs have already committed huge sums this summer, with the division\u2019s spending said to have reached about $3 billion. Yet some of the moves have barely registered amid the wider noise of the 2026\/27 season getting under way.<\/p>\n
One of the quieter deals saw Arsenal add Illan Meslier on a free transfer. Once viewed as a major prospect at Leeds United, the French goalkeeper arrives after a difficult spell in which mistakes pushed him down to third choice. He did not play a minute last season, and he is expected to provide cover for David Raya alongside Kepa Arrizabalaga.<\/p>\n
Jo\u00e3o Gomes also changed clubs without quite commanding the same attention as some of the bigger deals. After being linked with Manchester United and Atl\u00e9tico Madrid, he moved from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Aston Villa in a $46 million transfer completed the day after the World Cup final. The midfielder offers energy and force rather than creativity.<\/p>\n
Bournemouth continued their pattern of shrewd recruitment by signing \u00c1lvaro Rodr\u00edguez, an ex-Real Madrid striker who produced seven goals and five assists for Elche in 2025\/26. The 22-year-old adds depth as Bournemouth balance domestic and European commitments.<\/p>\n
Brentford turned to Callum Wilson on a free transfer after West Ham United\u2019s relegation. The 34-year-old scored seven league goals last season, all while starting only 11 matches, and now sits behind Igor Thiago in Keith Andrews\u2019s plans.<\/p>\n
Chelsea added Pep Chavarr\u00eda for $21.6 million from Rayo Vallecano, while Crystal Palace brought in Takehiro Tomiyasu on a free after his injury-hit spell at Arsenal and brief time with Ajax. Everton also strengthened with Christian N\u00f8rgaard, who left Arsenal after helping them win the Premier League title.<\/p>\n
Manchester United moved for free agent Karl Darlow as backup to Senne Lammens after loan exits for Andr\u00e9 Onana and Altay Bay\u0131nd\u0131r. Newcastle United signed Aladji Bamba for $47 million, and Sunderland added Thomas Meunier in one of their few new arrivals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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