The 2025–26 season exposed costly transfer misfires. Alexander Isak's £125m move to Liverpool yielded just two goals before injury. Florian Wirtz, signed for £116m, has only one goal and one assist in 17 league games. Sesko cost Manchester United £66m but scored only twice. Wissa's £50m Newcastle switch had no impact, while Anthony Elanga's £55m fee appears unjustified given minimal output.