Premier League clubs smash summer spend record with £3.2bn

Premier League clubs broke the summer transfer record, spending £3.2bn across the window. The deadline brought a mix of outcomes: two deals collapsed while three moves were confirmed at the final whistle. Clubs across the league managed the heaviest spend seen in a single summer window. Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool were among those active through the final hours, though the Mirror's report gives no further detail on which transfers fell through or went through. The figure underlines how much top-flight sides are willing to pay to strengthen.