At the halfway point of the 2025\/26 season it is possible to judge the impact of the summer\u2019s most costly moves. Sixteen transfers that commanded the biggest fees are assessed here on form, fitness and contribution.<\/p>\n
Newcastle\u2019s \u00a355m arrival Yoane Wissa has been hampered by a knee problem sustained on international duty, delayed his debut by more than three months and is only now being carefully introduced. By contrast Nick Woltemade (\u00a369.3m) has adapted quickly to a more physical Premier League and has seven goals after a Bundesliga best of 12 last season.<\/p>\n
Tottenham\u2019s \u00a355m signing Mohammed Kudus is an immediate regular despite a modest Champions League return of one goal in five appearances; he has provided eight contributions in the Premier League. At Arsenal, Mart\u00edn Zubimendi (\u00a355.8m) has settled in without delay, adding goals and assists and prompting Mikel Arteta to say, \u201cIt\u2019s a position that is very, very difficult to make an impact [in],\u201d Mikel Arteta recently gushed, \u201cand in the manner that he’s done it so early so credit to him.\u201d Viktor Gy\u00f6keres (\u00a363.5m) has managed three non-penalty Premier League goals and five in 17 league appearances overall.<\/p>\n
Manchester United\u2019s Matheus Cunha (signed for \u00a362.5m) arrived with 21 goals and assists at Wolves in 2024\u201325 and is still finding his place while covering injuries and minor problems; his form rose in December. Bryan Mbeumo (\u00a371m) had a slow start but went from one goal in his first six appearances to five in his last nine before his absence at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n
Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko (\u00a373.6m) has two goals in 15 Premier League appearances and two from nine starts while nursing injuries; time and fitness remain important for the 22-year-old.<\/p>\n
Chelsea\u2019s Jo\u00e3o Pedro (\u00a360m) has been a regular starter in varied roles and has 10 goals and assists across all competitions, including influence in the Club World Cup knockout phase. Liverpool\u2019s Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 (\u00a379m) began the season strongly, was patient when benched for Alexander Isak and finished 2025 with a goals flurry, though he has not scored more than once in the Champions League.<\/p>\n
Florian Wirtz\u2019s early Liverpool career has shown flashes and a first goal, but expectations remain high after his transfer fee. Al Qadsiah\u2019s Mateo Retegui, Serie A top scorer in 2024\u201325, has six goals in 10 league appearances since leaving Atalanta. Victor Osimhen leads Galatasaray\u2019s Champions League charge with six goals in four group appearances, accounting for three-quarters of the club\u2019s output in the competition.<\/p>\n
Across the list there are clear successes, fits that require patience and signings still searching for consistency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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