The Premier League’s summer transfer window officially opened on June 15, giving English top-flight clubs the green light to formalize player deals that, in many cases, have been quietly negotiated for weeks. The window runs until 23:00 BST on September 1, 2026.

Football meets blockchain, for real this time

During the 2024/25 season, crypto companies spent roughly £130 million, about $170 million, on Premier League partnerships alone. That figure covers everything from stadium naming rights to sleeve sponsorships to training kit deals.

Everton is one of the more visible examples. The club issues an EFC fan token and maintains ongoing sponsorship arrangements with crypto entities, including sleeve and training…