15 stunning facts about the Premier League summer transfer window

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David Luiz is back at Stamford in a shocking move on deadline day

#6 £32 million – The biggest deal of 2016 Transfer Deadline Day

The biggest deal on transfer deadline day was the shock return of Stamford Bridge favourite David Luiz as Chelsea closed the deal with Paris Saint-Germain for £32m.


#7 Biggest spenders of the Premier League summer transfer window – Manchester City

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City were the Premier League's biggest spenders having spent over £177m on new talent.


#8 Lowest spenders of the Premier League summer transfer window – Hull City

Newly promoted Hull City were the Premier League's lowest spenders having spent just over £17m on Ryan Mason (£13m), David Marshall (£3m), Will Keane (£1m) and James Weir (undisclosed).


#9 The club with most number of signings – Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough were the busiest of all Premier League clubs during the transfer window as they all made 12 signings.


#10 The club with least number of signings – Manchester United

Surprisingly, Manchester United brought in the least amount of players due to manager Jose Mourinho’s penchant for a trimmed squad at his disposal. They only made four signings, exactly as the manager had earlier promised.

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