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Transfer window verdict: Final grades for Europe's 10 richest clubs

The completion of big-money deals became a near-daily occurrence between June and September, but which of the continent's most powerful clubs spent most wisely?

‘You never know’ - Bellingham return to Birmingham not ruled out

An emotional return to Birmingham for Jude Bellingham is not being ruled out, although former Blues boss Steve Bruce has told GOAL that it could be a “long, long time” before such a move is considered. The No.22 shirt at St Andrew’s, which has been retired, is waiting to be filled again by a home-grown hero that is currently starring as a ‘Galactico’ with Real Madrid.

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Haaland transfer: What happens when ‘Barca or Real come calling’?

Dietmar Hamann has admitted to GOAL there is “always a chance” that Erling Haaland will leave Manchester City “when Barcelona or Real Madrid come calling”. Those approaches have not been made as yet, with the Norwegian striker tied to a contract through to 2034, but there will come a point when a fresh start away from the Etihad Stadium is considered.

Transfer grades for the biggest deals of the summer window

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window once again proved to be exceptionally busy, with some huge names making big-money moves all the way up to Deadline Day on September 1.

Winners & losers of the 2026 summer transfer window

The Premier League once again flexed its financial muscles in the market, but some of its clubs paid extraordinary fees for ordinary players

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Angel follows Real Madrid pair to Fulham as Arbeloa seals third raid

Fulham have completed the permanent signing of midfielder Manuel Angel from Real Madrid on a three-year contract for an initial fee of £3 million. The move sees the 22-year-old link up with manager Alvaro Arbeloa at Craven Cottage, becoming the third prospect to swap the Santiago Bernabeu for West London during a frantic summer recruitment drive.