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Ten of the best-value deals from this summer’s transfer window

From veteran strikers to exciting young talents, here are 10 signings who could prove to be bargains for their new teamsEven in this era of relentless transfer inflation, a fee of more than £20m does not usually represent a bargain.…

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 11:25 AM
Ten of the best-value deals from this summer’s transfer window
Key Things to Know
  • Roma signed teenage playmaker Rodrigo Mora from Porto on a permanent transfer for £21.4m.
  • Hull City completed the £3.5m permanent signing of Sweden international Elliot Stroud from Mjällby.
  • Deportivo La Coruña acquired veteran striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Marseille on a permanent deal for £1.3m.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Roma completed the permanent signing of teenage playmaker Rodrigo Mora from Porto for £21.4m (€25m), along with a 50% buyable sell-on fee. Mora joined manager Gian Piero Gasperini's side after falling out of favor under Francesco Farioli, scoring his first Serie A goal against Lecce. Other highlighted bargain moves include Hull City securing Sweden international Elliot Stroud from Mjällby for £3.5m and Deportivo La Coruña signing veteran striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Marseille for £1.3m.

Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic targeted the versatile Stroud following the club's promotion playoff final success, aiming to strengthen their squad efficiently. Meanwhile, the 37-year-old Aubameyang reportedly accepted a substantially reduced salary to return to regular La Liga football with Deportivo after scoring 44 goals across his previous three seasons.

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