Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea feature among the clubs credited with securing the best-value deals of the summer transfer window, with a review of ten signings costing less than £50 million highlighting a mixture of established Premier League talent and promising young players.
The selection, which excludes loan deals and free transfers, places Brentford midfielder Mamadou Sangare at the top of the ranking, while Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis and Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez are also included.
Arsenal and Chelsea among the transfer bargain winners
Sangare is described as the standout bargain at £39 million after making an encouraging start at Brentford. The midfielder is viewed as a player capable of becoming central to the Bees’ ambitions while retaining significant resale value.
Gonzalo Garcia, who has begun brightly at Fulham, is ranked second at £34 million. Julio Enciso follows at £26.2 million after impressing during his previous loan spell with Ipswich Town, with the forward regarded as both a potential Premier League asset and a possible future source of profit.
Tzolis is fourth on the list after Arsenal paid £34 million to sign him from Club Brugge. The Greece international has already made an impression during pre-season, scoring in the Gunners’ 4-1 victory over Girona, and Arsenal’s official match report said he had delivered his first goal for the club. ([arsenal.com](https://www.arsenal.com/news/report-girona-1-4-arsenal-aIyhn9r9XmW4?utm_source=openai))
The winger is expected to have opportunities on the left side of Mikel Arteta’s attack, particularly after Arsenal opted against making a series of further attacking additions. His early performances have led to suggestions that he could prove one of the more economical deals of the window.
Liverpool’s Victor Munoz is ranked fifth at £34.5 million. The young winger has already scored on his Anfield debut and arrives with the experience of winning a World Cup final, according to the assessment.
Martinez’s move from Aston Villa to Chelsea is considered the sixth-best bargain at a reported £7.5 million. Although he conceded three goals on his debut, the fee represents a relatively modest outlay for a goalkeeper who won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina.
Chelsea have confirmed that Martinez has joined the club on a contract running until 2029. The Blues included him among their summer arrivals as they sought greater experience in goal. ([chelseafc.com](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/summer-transfers-2026-all-the-chelsea-ins-outs-and-new-contracts-so-far?utm_source=openai))
Young goalkeepers and defenders attract attention
Aston Villa have attempted to replace Martinez with Zion Suzuki, who moved for £30 million and is ranked seventh. The Japan international is regarded as one of the most highly rated young goalkeepers in the game, making the deal a significant investment for the Midlands club.
Manchester United’s £35 million acquisition of Youri Tielemans is placed eighth. The midfielder was available because of a release clause in his Aston Villa contract and offers United Premier League experience as well as additional quality in the centre of the pitch.
Nottingham Forest’s signing of Ousmane Diomande is ninth at approximately £34 million. The 22-year-old defender had established himself as one of the leading young players outside Europe’s traditional major leagues and is viewed as a potential future target for the Premier League’s biggest clubs.
Leeds United’s decision to pay up to £45 million for James Trafford completes the list. The goalkeeper endured a difficult period at Manchester City but remains highly regarded and is expected to benefit from taking on a starting role at Elland Road.
The ranking underlines how clubs can still find value in a transfer market dominated by major fees, with several of the players selected combining immediate first-team potential with the prospect of substantial future resale value.
