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Six Premier League summer sales that already look a mistake: Spurs, City, Arsenal

While buyer’s remorse is common amongst Premier League clubs, seller’s remorse can be just as maddening for fans.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:05 PM
Six Premier League summer sales that already look a mistake: Spurs, City, Arsenal
Key Things to Know
  • Football365's Sam Cooper analyzes six Premier League summer transfer departures that already appear to be mistakes.
  • Arsenal's £55m permanent sale of Gabriel Martinelli reportedly left Mikel Arteta's squad weakened on the left wing.
  • Tottenham Hotspur sold striker Will Lankshear to Middlesbrough for £10m and defender Luka Vuskovic to Brighton for £46m.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writing for Football365, Sam Cooper argues that several Premier League clubs made significant transfer mistakes during the recent summer window. The analysis highlights departures including Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal, James Trafford from Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur's decisions to sell Will Lankshear to Middlesbrough and Luka Vuskovic to Brighton.

Cooper also criticizes Fulham's transfer strategy after offloading experienced players Sasa Lukic and Issa Diop to Ipswich Town. Additionally, Nottingham Forest's loan deal sending Omari Hutchinson to Milan and Tottenham's perceived attacking struggles are cited as key examples of regrettable summer transfer business across the division.

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