Flops galore: How the most overpriced players of the summer are faring

Clubs spent eye-watering fees on players this summer - was it worth it?

By Tom Weber · Football Transfers

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 5:34 AM

Key Things to Know

AC Milan signed Goncalo Ramos from PSG in a permanent deal worth a club-record €74 million.
Tottenham Hotspur acquired Savio permanently from Manchester City for a reported fee of €87.7 million.
Chelsea completed a €57 million permanent transfer for Atalanta defender Marco Palestra.

The Story in 60 Seconds

An analysis by FootballTransfers assessed the early performances of players deemed overpriced in the 2026 summer transfer window based on their Estimated Transfer Value algorithm. The review focused on high-profile permanent transfers involving European clubs ahead of the season's first international break.

Goncalo Ramos joined AC Milan from Paris Saint-Germain for a club-record €74 million, recording one goal and one assist in his early appearances. Savio moved permanently from Manchester City to Tottenham Hotspur for €87.7 million, with his sole goal contributions coming against Charlton in the Carabao Cup, while Chelsea paid Atalanta €57 million to sign defender Marco Palestra.

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Flops galore: How the most overpriced players of the summer are faring

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