Ranking 154 Premier League summer 2026 transfers from worst to best

Premier League clubs spent around £3.44bn ($4.6bn) on 154 signings in the 2026 summer window, according to NY Times. Here, we rank the lot from worst to best.

The order reflects not only ability but also value, how much each recruit matters to their team, and whether an urgent need is met. Only senior first-team signings are included, and players remaining out on loan are excluded. Under-21 assignments are not counted.

154) Emmanuel Emegha, Strasbourg to Chelsea, reported £21m, seven years. Bought last year then left in France for 2025-26, he managed 10 Ligue 1 games and four goals. With no European football at Chelsea this season, his role is unclear, though time is on his side.

153) Loum Tchaouna, Burnley to Coventry City, reported £20m, five years. Previously ranked 151st of 189 for 2025-26 impact, after one assist and two Premier League goals for Burnley. A right forward rather than a right-back, he has pace but little consistency, quality or end product.

152) Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea to Tottenham Hotspur, loan, one year. Confidence in a major impact is low, and there is heavy scepticism Spurs will activate the £75m option. The tone towards this move is openly doubtful.

151) Jonah Kusi-Asare, Bayern Munich to Fulham, reported £5m, five years. After 49 league minutes on loan last season and no starts under Marco Silva, this is a bold punt. He logged 10 first-team outings and four goals in five Under-21 games, and finished 184th in last season’s rankings.

Source: NY Times

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