English Premier League clubs broke their summer transfer spending record for the second consecutive year, reaching a total of $3.41 billion or approximately Rp 81.7 trillion. ^[1] A significant transfer windfall is expected to arrive for several ailing French football clubs. ^[2] The Premier League has spent a total of 3.49 billion euros on player transfers. ^[3] Manchester City completed the transfer of Iliman Ndiaye from Everton on the final day of the transfer window for an initial fee of $60 million or approximately Rp 1.44 trillion. ^[4] Manchester City confirmed the transfer of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for $125 million or approximately Rp 3 trillion shortly after the transfer window closed. ^[5] The previous record of $3.14 billion or approximately Rp 75.3 trillion was set twelve months ago. ^[6] Manchester City broke the record for the most spent by a single club in one summer, with more than €500 million spent on new signings. ^[7] The financial situation of these French clubs is characterized as ailing or struggling. ^[8] The incoming funds are described as a lifeline for clubs currently facing financial difficulties. ^[9] The reported figure of 3.49 billion euros represents the aggregate spending across all clubs in the Premier League. ^[10] Ian Herbert writes that Manchester City are accused of poaching star players from rival clubs. ^[11] Manchester City face 115 charges in a case brought by the Premier League. ^[12]