Global sporting director Edu oversaw 11 permanent senior signings, with Omari Hutchinson's £37.5m arrival from Ipswich breaking the club's transfer record. Edu wanted younger signings with greater resale value while then-manager Nuno Espirito Santo was unhappy he did not get Adama Traore rather than Hutchinson. Of the 13 to arrive, only three have made more than 10 Premier League starts - Igor Jesus (14), Nicolo Savona (11) and Dan Ndoye (14). James McAtee, who arrived from Manchester City for close to £30m, has made one league start and winger Dilane Bakwa three. Nine summer signings started - including McAtee, Bakwa, Jair Cunha and Luiz - with Dyche saying some would need to "look in the mirror".

Source: BBC January 25, 2026 07:58 UTC