The transfer market has offered a glimpse into the ambitions of Indian Super League clubs ahead of the 2026-27 season, now that clubs have majority ownership of the league. The competition returning to a full-fledged one and the addition of Churchill Brothers mean the challenge will only get more difficult, affecting transfer strategies. From headline-grabbing Indian signings to overseas recruits bringing experience from European and other international leagues, clubs have taken different approaches to building competitive teams. Ultimately, the success of these moves will depend on how quickly the recruits settle into their new surroundings. Squad depth, tactical cohesion and the ability to replace departing players' contributions will prove just as important as the names on the transfer list when the new season gets underway.
East Bengal
IN: Phurba Lachenpa, Boris Singh, Danish Farooq, Nacho Monsalve, Rohit Danu, Dani Ramírez, Sandip Mandi, Hardik Bhatt, Rohit Kumar, Nsungusi Effiong, Narendar Gahlot, Chris Ikonomidis, Diego Zivulic, Łukasz Zwoliński, Asif Khan, Aké Loba
OUT: Miguel Figueira, Youssef Ezzejjari, Sayan Banerjee, Kevin Sibille, Anton Søjberg, Debjit Majumder, Provat Lakra, Nandha Kumar, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Aaryan Anjaneya, Saúl Crespo
Bengaluru FC
IN: Sandro Embaló, Borja Martínez, Manuel de Iriondo, Mihailo Perovic, Menno Koch
OUT: Rahul Bheke, Halicharan Narzary, Sirozhiddin Kuziev, Jaspreet Singh, Mohammed Salah, Namgyal Bhutia, Braian Sánchez
Mumbai City FC
IN: Carlos Delgado, Ashish Sibi, Lazar Cirkovic, Hridaya Jain, Sergio Llamas, Leandro Otormín, Wilmar Jordán Gil, Farukh Choudhary
OUT: Phurba Lachenpa, Seilenthang Lotjem, Ayush Chhikara, Sanjeev Stalin, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Jorge Pereyra Diaz, Joni Kauko, Jorge Ortiz, Seilenthang Lotjem
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
IN: Miguel Figueira, Sayan Banerjee, Rahul Bheke, Alex Saji, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Samir Zeljkovic, Dejan Drazic, Lee Erwin
OUT: Amey Ranawade (End of loan), Glan Martins, Leewan Castanha, Tom Aldred, Robson Robinho, Jason Cummings, Dimitri Petratos, Dippendu Biswas
Punjab FC
IN: Alfred Planas, Mohammad Inam, Gurkirat Singh, Nishchal Chandan, Diego Raposo, Mickaël Malsa, Patrick Bahanack, Messi Bouli
OUT: Dani Ramírez, Nsungusi Effiong, Samir Zeljkovic, Dani Ramírez, Bede Osuji, Pramveer, Ranjeet Pandre, Pablo Santos
FC Goa
IN: Franchu, Isak Ralte, Alex Vallejo, Rudra Ved, KC Malsawmsanga, Vaiphei, Saveme Tariang, Haobam Tomba Singh, Álex Zalaya, Chiki, Jorge Ortiz
OUT: Boris Singh, Abdul Rabeeh, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Brison Fernandes, Pol Moreno, Sahil Tavora, Dejan Drazic, Mohammed Yasir, Glan Martins, Daniel Lalhlimpuia, Hrithik Tiwari
Kerala Blasters
IN: Amey Ranawade (End of loan), Noah Sadaoui (End of loan), Adrian Luna (End of loan), Nihal Sudeesh (End of loan), Amrinder Singh, Mohammed Yasir, Andre Green, Momo Yansane, Ramhlunchhunga, Amrinder Singh
OUT: Danish Farooq, Muhammed Saheef, Sachin Suresh, Nihal Sudeesh, Muhammad Ajsal
Churchill Brothers
IN: Wayde Lekay, Vincy Barretto, Gaurav Bora, Trijoy Dias, Wahengbam Luwang, Kingslee Fernandes, Lalremruata, Sayad Kadir, Lalbiakhlua, Pasang Dorjee Tamang, Freddy Lalrinkima, John Okoli, Sebastián Gutiérrez, Alexandre Yeoulé, Anuj Kumar, Richard Costa, Provat Lakra, Parag Shrivas, Maibam Deny Singh, Phijam Sanathoi Meetei, Dramane Salou
SC Delhi
IN: David Richard, Duván Viáfara, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Mohammed Kaif (End of loan), Juan Peña, Rodriguinho, Nduka Junior, Carlos Fortes, KS Shikhar, Bhabindra Thakuri
OUT: Julio Rivas, Devendra Murgaonkar, Matija Babovic, Rafa Ribeiro, Ramhlunchhunga, Abdul-Halik Hudu, Alex Saji, Mohammed Rafi, Cris Sherpa, Ayush Adhikari, Alan Saji (on loan), Ringsangmi (on loan), Ousmane Fané, Isaac Vanmalsawma, Karanjit Singh, Ebenezer Amoh
NorthEast United
IN: Alaeddine Ajaraie (End of loan), Abdul Rabeeh, Mohanraj K, Pramveer, Antonio Moyano, Eneko Satrústegui, Nikola Ninkovic, Ethyan González, Nikhil Barla, Mark Zothanpuia, CK Aman
OUT: Míchel Zabaco, Jairo Samperio, Andy Rodriguez, Thoi Singh, Bekey Oram (on loan), Ankith P (on loan)
Chennaiyin FC
IN: Nuno Reis, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Muhammed Saheef, Brison Fernandes, Dippendu Biswas, Namgyal Bhutia, Bryce Miranda, Shubham Rawat, Glan Martins, Madih Talal, Nikola Stojanovic, Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Ramon Tanque (on loan)
OUT: Lalrinliana Hnamte, Farukh Choudhary, Imran Khan, Pritam Kotal, Ankit Mukherjee, Gurkirat Singh, Raj Basfore, Devansh Dabas (on loan), Mohammed Ali Bemammer, Laldinliana Renthlei, Iñigo Martin, Elsinho, Daniel Chima, Alberto Noguera, Mandar Rao Desai, Eduardo Kau, Jitendra Singh
Odisha FC
IN: Ritwik Das, Aashir Salim, Sachin Suresh, Nihal Sudeesh, Nandha Kumar, Giorgi Aburjania, Mahmoud Eid, Hrithik Tiwari, Everton, Imran Khan, Manu Molina, Arjun MM, Aashir Vazhappilli, Stephen Eze
OUT: Rohit Kumar, Hugo Boumous, Isak Ralte, Amrinder Singh, Carlos Delgado
Inter Kashi
IN: Albino Gomes, Laldinliana Renthlei, Nishchal Chandan, Gabriel Rosenberg, Sajad Parray, Gursimrat Gill, Thoi Singh, Jitendra Singh, Ayush Chhikara, Manvir Singh, Hitesh Sharma, Aphaoba Singh, Pratik Chaudhari, Sreekuttan VS, Leewan Castanha, Tanush Pandey
OUT: Rohit Danu, Alfred Planas, Nishchal Chandan, Haobam Tomba Singh, Sergio Llamas, Sandip Mandi, Narendar Gahlot, Asif Khan, Nauris Petkevičius, Nishu Kumar, Prasanth K, David Humanes, Lluis Tarrés, Prabir Das (Retired)
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