The Premier League’s obscene transfer window has broken football
The Premier League's record-breaking transfer spending has led to concerns about the sustainability and logic of modern football finances. The article argues that the influx of capital has created an American-style trading environment that leaves many clubs dissatisfied.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing disconnect between financial investment and sporting success in elite European football.
With over £3.3bn spent on transfer fees, the Premier League has more money than ever before, yet this was the summer where American-style ‘trading’ also left fewer clubs satisfied with their business, writes Miguel Delaney
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