List of English football transfers summer 2007

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Summer 2007 English football transfers: a quick guide

The 2007 summer transfer window in English football ran from July 1 to August 31, 2007. Clubs in the Premier League and the Championship bought, sold, and loaned players, with many deals completed before and after the official window. Fees ranged from big-money transfers to free moves and numerous loans. The wider list also includes many moves involving clubs outside the top flight, but all deals shown involve at least one Premier League or Championship club.

Big-name moves and notable deals
- Thierry Henry left Arsenal for Barcelona for about £16.1 million (announced late June 2007).
- Darren Bent moved from Charlton Athletic to Tottenham Hotspur for around £16.5 million (July 1, 2007).
- Gareth Bale transferred from Southampton to Tottenham Hotspur for about £5 million (late May 2007).
- Nani and Anderson joined Manchester United from Sporting CP and Porto, respectively, in early July 2007, in deals totaling around £30 million, signaling a major overhaul in United’s midfield.
- Inter-player moves and high-profile arrivals continued throughout July and August, including players moving from abroad to Premier League clubs and several high-profile loans.

Key summer arrivals and notable loans (examples)
- Juan Pablo Ángel’s long-anticipated MLS move was noted earlier in April 2007, while the summer window saw many other international arrivals and loans throughout July and August.
- Liverpool strengthened with several signings in July, including players like Ryan Babel and others, while Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, and other top clubs also made multiple additions.
- Blackburn Rovers, Portsmouth, Everton, Newcastle United, and many others brought in a mix of established stars and younger players, often on fees that were undisclosed or reported as “undisclosed.”
- The window closed with a flurry of activity on August 31, 2007, as clubs finalized various loans and permanent signings.

Loans and free transfers
- A large portion of the summer activity consisted of loan deals, with players moving temporarily to clubs in England or abroad.
- Many players joined on free transfers after their contracts expired, while others moved for undisclosed fees or on loan-to-buy arrangements.

Trends and overall picture
- The season began with substantial investment by the Premier League’s top clubs, especially in attacking and midfield options.
- There was a healthy mix of long-term signings, short-term loans, and free transfers, reflecting the diverse strategies clubs used to strengthen squads for the 2007–08 season.
- The summer window produced a broad spread of moves across all levels of English football, from the top flight to lower divisions, with many players heading to or from the Championship and League One/Two.

For a complete, year-by-year breakdown
- This summary highlights some of the more prominent moves and the overall flavor of the window. The full list on Wikipedia includes hundreds of transfers, with dates, moving clubs, and fees where available.