The summer transfer window for English football in 2026 is officially open, running from 15 June to 31 August. During this period, clubs can sign players without a contract at any time, while loan agreements depend on league regulations. Additionally, clubs facing a goalkeeper shortage can secure an emergency loan for a goalkeeper. This article outlines the transfers involving clubs from the Premier League and the EFL that occurred after the winter transfer window closed on 2 February 2026 and before the summer window's conclusion.

Transfer Overview

All players and clubs listed without a flag are English. Notably, Swansea City, Wrexham (Championship), Cardiff City (League One), and Newport County (League Two) are affiliated with the Football Association of Wales. Despite this, they compete in English leagues, and their transfers are included in this report.

Loan Transactions

Start date	End date	Name	Moving from	Moving to
4 February 2026	31 May 2026	Tomas Kalinauskas	Burton Albion	Roda JC
5 February 2026	31 May 2026	Andreas Weimann	Derby County	Rapid Wien
9 February 2026	31 May 2026	Yan Valery	Sheffield Wednesday	Young Boys
20 February 2026	27 February 2026	Seny Dieng	Middlesbrough	Sheffield Wednesday
15 April 2026	22 April 2026	Jack Walton	Preston North End	Cambridge United

This transfer window has seen a variety of movements, with clubs actively seeking to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. As the window progresses, more transfers are expected to unfold, shaping the landscape of English football for the upcoming campaign.