This summer saw huge amounts spent on transfer fees, but the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea also found a few bargains.Even if it can feel like the transfer market has gone completely crazy with the amount spent on some relatively mediocre players, it’s also clear that there are still a few bargains out there for clubs that choose to be a bit smarter with their recruitment.Read on for our pick of the top ten bargains in this summer’s transfer window, featuring players all signed for under £50m, and not including loans or free agents…10) James Trafford – £45mCosting a potential £45m in total, according to BBC Sport, James Trafford made the move to Leeds United after a difficult year at Manchester City, but he’s a top goalkeeper on his day and someone who will surely shine as number one for a mid-table club like Leeds.9) Ousmane Diomande – £34mAfter impressing as one of the top young defenders outside of Europe’s big five leagues, Ousmane Diomande has joined Nottingham Forest for a fee of around £34m, as per BBC Sport. This already looks like a fine piece of business for a talented 22-year-old who will likely one day be targeted by the Premier League’s big six, by which time his value will have soared.Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust8) Youri Tielemans – £35mSigned for just £35m due to a release clause in his contract at Aston Villa, according to BBC Sport, Youri Tielemans looks like a sensible bit of business for Manchester United to give them some quality and experience in the middle of the park.Youri Tielemans in action in pre-season for Manchester United (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)7) Zion Suzuki – £30mIt won’t be easy for Aston Villa to replace Emiliano Martinez, but in Zion Suzuki they’ve got one of the most highly-rated young goalkeepers in world football. Costing just £30m, according to BBC Sport, that looks like an investment that should end up looking like a superb bit of business.6) Emiliano Martinez – £7.5mRidiculously cheap for such a top player, Martinez left Villa for Chelsea for just £7.5m, according to BBC Sport. In fairness, he then conceded three goals on his debut, but even if he’s only a short-term solution, that’s a very low fee for Chelsea to be paying, so they’ll be happy to have landed an upgrade on Robert Sanchez.5) Victor Munoz – £34.5mHe’s already scored on his Anfield debut, and he arrives with a World Cup final victory under his belt. This talented young winger should end up looking like a snip at just £34.5m (fee via BBC Sport).4) Christos Tzolis – £34mCosting just £34m from Club Brugge, as per BBC Sport, many fans and pundits alike are already backing Arsenal new-boy Christos Tzolis to be one of the bargains of the summer. The Greece international looked lively in pre-season and should get plenty of opportunities to start matches on the left-hand side after a lack of other attacking signings by the Gunners this summer.Christos Tzolis in action for Arsenal (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)3) Julio Enciso – £26.2mA hugely exciting young talent who’s already shone in a loan spell with Ipswich Town in the past, Julio Enciso has joined for just £26.2m, as per Transfermarkt, and looks like the kind of quality investment that could help keep Ipswich up this season, or at least give them the chance to sell him for a very healthy profit later on.More Stories / Latest NewsReport reveals identity of £65m ‘mystery’ Chelsea transfer target on Deadline DaySep 2 2026, 14:4810 best signings under £50m this summer, featuring Arsenal, Liverpool & Chelsea bargainsSep 2 2026, 14:19Rio Ferdinand praises Arsenal transfers, including “one of the bargains of the season”Sep 2 2026, 12:352) Gonzalo Garcia – £34mA talented young forward who’s already made a promising start at Fulham, Gonzalo Garcia looks like a superb piece of business for just £34m, as reported by BBC Sport. This is surely a player some of the big six should have looked at in their search for new attacking players.1) Mamadou Sangare – £39mAlready hyped up as one of the signings of the season for just £39m by Sky Sports, Mamadou Sangare has made a bright start at Brentford and looks like yet another player they’re likely to sell for a considerable profit at a later date. For now, though, he’ll surely be key for the Bees as they once again look to establish themselves as a safe top half team and perhaps even challengers for a European place.The post 10 best signings under £50m this summer, featuring Arsenal, Liverpool & Chelsea bargains appeared first on CaughtOffside.