Premier League Clubs' Spending in the 2026/27 Transfer Window

Chelsea have already invested more than £290 million this summer, leading the Premier League in transfer spending. The ongoing transfer window continues to shape squads as clubs prepare for the new season.

Across the league's 20 teams, some have spent heavily to strengthen their lineups, while others remain cautious, hoping for affordable opportunities before the window closes.

Clubs Ranked 20 to 16 by Net Spend

Some teams maintain strong bank balances despite little spending. Nottingham Forest sit at the bottom with only one signing, Gustavo Sa from Portugal, who was quickly loaned out. Their biggest financial gain came from selling Elliot Anderson to Manchester City for a reported £116 million. Aston Villa also boosted their funds significantly through sales including Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, and Donyell Malen, later reinvesting nearly £100 million on new players such as World Cup standout Johan Manzambi and Wolves' Joao Gomes, plus Alejandro Garnacho on loan.

Crystal Palace haven’t spent yet but earned £52 million selling Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea. Newcastle United saw multiple departures but spent on young talent, while Sunderland remain in profit after selling Eliezer Mayenda without new purchases.

• Rank 20 - Nottingham Forest: Expenditure: £17m, Income: £123m, Net Spend: +£106m
• Rank 19 - Aston Villa: Expenditure: £90m, Income: £194m, Net Spend: +£104m
• Rank 18 - Crystal Palace: Expenditure: £0, Income: £52m, Net Spend: +£52m
• Rank 17 - Newcastle United: Expenditure: £112m, Income: £161m, Net Spend: +£49m
• Rank 16 - Sunderland: Expenditure: £0, Income: £19m, Net Spend: +£19m

Clubs Ranked 15 to 11 by Net Spend

Hull City return to the Premier League balancing arrivals and departures evenly. Fulham followed suit, offloading long-term players without much income. Leeds United took a risk signing Bosnian World Cup star Tarik Muharemović and picked up Harry Wilson on a free, offset partially by selling Pascal Struijk to Brighton.

Brentford aim to reach Europe after narrowly missing out last season, signing Burnley’s Jaidon Anthony and Austrian prospect Jannik Schuster. Bournemouth, qualified for Europe, strengthened their squad but lost Marcos Senesi to Tottenham on a free.

• Rank 15 - Hull City: Expenditure: £3m, Income: £10.5m, Net Spend: +£7.5m
• Rank 14 - Fulham: Expenditure: £5m, Income: £8.5m, Net Spend: +£3.5m
• Rank 13 - Leeds United: Expenditure: £32m, Income: £22m, Net Spend: -£10m
• Rank 12 - Brentford: Expenditure: £30m, Income: £6m, Net Spend: -£24m
• Rank 11 - Bournemouth: Expenditure: £37m, Income: £10m, Net Spend: -£27m

Clubs Ranked 10 to 6 by Net Spend

Arsenal made two major signings: Greek winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge and Colombian defender Piero Hincapié, whose loan was made permanent for £34 million. Sales of Leandro Trossard and Jakub Kiwior helped balance costs.

Brighton have been busy, spending over £100 million on six players. Their most costly acquisition is Tottenham defender Luka Vušković for £46 million, though they offset that by sending Jan Paul van Hecke the other way. Newly promoted Coventry City brought in several players from Burnley, Brentford, and Frankfurt but haven’t sold anyone yet.

Manchester United focus on midfield revamps, signing Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans while recouping funds from Rasmus Hojlund’s sale. They also let Jadon Sancho and Casemiro leave on free transfers. Everton have yet to make sales but signed youth prospects including Chelsea’s Tyrique George.

• Rank 10 - Arsenal: Expenditure: £68m, Income: £32.5m, Net Spend: -£35.5m
• Rank 9 - Brighton: Expenditure: £108m, Income: £69.5m, Net Spend: -£38.5m
• Rank 8 - Coventry City: Expenditure: £41m, Income: £0, Net Spend: -£41m
• Rank 7 - Manchester United: Expenditure: £83m, Income: £38m, Net Spend: -£45m
• Rank 6 - Everton: Expenditure: £56m, Income: £0, Net Spend: -£56m

Top Five Spenders (Ranks 5 to 1)

Ipswich Town, recently promoted, have spent close to £85 million, focusing on volume with eight signings; their priciest is Emersonn at £24 million. Liverpool lost some key players on free transfers but made big-money signings like Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes for £54 million and World Cup winner Víctor Muñoz.

Manchester City targeted youth and recovered fees from defenders Manuel Akanji and Nathan Aké, but the headline is the £116 million signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. Tottenham Hotspur, led by Roberto De Zerbi’s rebuild, spent over £200 million with major buys including Sandro Tonali, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Mateus Fernandes. Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi arrived on frees.

Chelsea top the list with almost £300 million spent, bringing in exciting young talents like Marco Palestra. Their standout signings are England international Morgan Rogers (£118 million from Aston Villa) and French defender Maxence Lacroix (£52 million from Crystal Palace), as manager Xabi Alonso looks to make a mark in his debut season.

• Rank 5 - Ipswich Town: Expenditure: £84.5m, Income: £7m, Net Spend: -£77.5m
• Rank 4 - Liverpool: Expenditure: £89m, Income: £0, Net Spend: -£89m
• Rank 3 - Manchester City: Expenditure: £150m, Income: £20m, Net Spend: -£130m
• Rank 2 - Tottenham Hotspur: Expenditure: £228.5m, Income: £70m, Net Spend: -£158.5m
• Rank 1 - Chelsea: Expenditure: £294m, Income: £113m, Net Spend: -£181m

All figures are based on Transfermarkt data as of 31 July 2026.