The new signings included Antony (£85m), Casemiro (£70m), Lisandro Martinez (£57m), Tyrell Malacia (£13m), Christian Eriksen (free), and Martin Dubravka (loan). Keane was involved in negotiating each deal and reflected on the difficulties of the window. He noted that the team had a lot of new faces, including a new manager, Erik ten Hag, and several other key staff members who joined the club around the same time.

Keane recalled that it was unusual for the transfer window to start so early, usually it begins in September after the previous window closes. However, this time around, the planning started in May due to unforeseen circumstances. As a result, the team had to work at an intense pace, often for long hours, to get everything done on time. Keane even said he barely saw his family during that period, but he was aware of the demands of the job.

Keane also emphasized that while big numbers were involved in the negotiations, it's essential to remember that players are human beings who can fail, even if they had success elsewhere. He highlighted the importance of minimizing risk and improving the chances of a signing being successful.

Keane mentioned that the finance department was closely monitoring the transfer dealings to ensure the club complied with its financial regulations. He emphasized that negotiations required careful attention to detail, especially when dealing with large sums of money and the uncertainty of how players would perform.