From Jack Grealish to Yan Diomande: Our 15 favourite signings of the summer window | OneFootball

Europe’s summer window is shut, with a record £3.5bn spent in the Premier League. According to NY Times, heavyweight rebuilds in England and Spain framed a selection of 15 favourite deals.

Transfermarkt reports 262 signings at €10m or more, with six €100m-plus moves. Here are the standouts, judged on fit, storylines and potential impact.

Brentford beat rivals to land Mamadou Sangare from Lens after an impressively detailed pitch. Arsenal brought back Christos Tzolis to the Premier League, bright early on but still under assessment.

Hamburg turned Fabio Vieira’s influential loan from Arsenal into a permanent on deadline day. Sevilla spent up to €9m on 22-year-old Robbie Ure, who quickly won a decisive late penalty against Rayo Vallecano.

World Cup breakout 19-year-old Yan Diomande joined Real Madrid, with Jose Mourinho able to integrate him alongside Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior, whom Arsenal had tried to sign.

Sunderland’s club-record €35m move for Malick Fofana beat Crystal Palace to his signature after a dramatic airport duel. Liverpool’s Jeremy Jacquet adds pace, strength and playmaking from defence.

Real Betis snapped up Troy Parrott for €16m and he promptly scored the winner against Real Madrid. Chelsea’s move for Emiliano Martinez looks a snug fit for a team needing authority in goal.

Tottenham paid £85m for Mateus Fernandes, a 22-year-old Premier League-proven midfielder Roberto De Zerbi can build around. Jack Grealish returned to Everton on loan for a second season seeking more of last year’s spark.

Source: NY Times

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