“Total Expenditure of Each Premier League Club During the Summer Transfer Window of 2025/26
Premier League Summer Net Spend Breakdown (2025)
As the most financially powerful football league in the world, the Premier League routinely sees clubs splash huge amounts in pursuit of success. With competition fiercer than ever, spending big on new signings has become the norm—though not every investment pays off. This summer is no different, with some teams digging deep into their pockets, while others are cashing in smartly. At the moment, only six clubs have avoided going into the red with their transfer business. The club with the largest spend has outlaid more than the combined total of the top six clubs with positive balances.
Positions 20 to 16:
(Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest, Brighton, Brentford, Wolves)
These five clubs have managed their finances exceptionally well this window, thanks to significant sales.
Bournemouth find themselves with the biggest surplus, having lost key players like Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid and Milos Kerkez to Liverpool, following a strong campaign under Andoni Iraola.
Nottingham Forest, preparing for their return to European competition, have still ended up with a profit, largely due to selling Anthony Elanga.
Brighton haven’t reinvested the £60 million they earned from selling Joao Pedro to Chelsea, contributing to their positive net spend.
Brentford and Wolves both benefited from big-money transfers to Manchester United—Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha respectively. Brentford could’ve made even more had they accepted Yoane Wissa’s transfer request or included the payout from Thomas Frank’s move to Spurs.
Net Spend (20–16):
20. Bournemouth: +£70.9m
19. Nottingham Forest: +£39.9m
18. Brighton: +£36.3m
17. Brentford: +£35.4m
16. Wolves: +£31.3m
Positions 15 to 11:
(West Ham, Aston Villa, Fulham, Crystal Palace, Newcastle)
Only West Ham join the bottom five in having a positive net spend—barely. They profited from selling Mohamed Kudus to Spurs, giving Graham Potter some room to reinvest.
Aston Villa are breaking even this window, with little movement either way.
Fulham have only made one signing and no major sales, leaving their net spend negligible.
Crystal Palace are also relatively inactive; a potential sale of Eberechi Eze to Arsenal would push them into profit.
Newcastle have been quieter than expected, with Elanga their only big signing. Eddie Howe has voiced his frustrations, and unless they offload Alexander Isak, further purchases seem unlikely.
Net Spend (15–11):
15. West Ham: +£1.6m
14. Aston Villa: £0
13. Fulham: -£434k
12. Crystal Palace: -£2m
11. Newcastle: -£30.4m
Positions 10 to 6:
(Burnley, Everton, Leeds, Sunderland, Chelsea)
The top half sees spending ramp up.
Burnley, new to the Premier League, are in 10th and are expected to spend more with two Chelsea players reportedly on their radar.
Everton sit 9th, but David Moyes has voiced frustration. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s signing could ease concerns.
Leeds and Sunderland, both recently promoted, are investing heavily. Sunderland’s net spend has been offset slightly by the sale of Jobe Bellingham.
Chelsea, despite their huge outlay (third-highest in the league), have balanced things slightly with key sales like Noni Madueke.
Net Spend (10–6):
10. Burnley: -£33.8m
9. Everton: -£47.5m
8. Leeds: -£69m
7. Sunderland: -£85.9m
6. Chelsea: -£111.3m
Top 5 Spending Clubs:
(Tottenham, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal)
These five clubs have spent big—four of them boosted by Champions League money, while Spurs are an exception.
Tottenham, despite a disappointing campaign, are hoping new recruits like Kudus and manager Thomas Frank will turn things around.
Manchester City have flown under the radar with their transfers, but Guardiola is quietly reinforcing.
Manchester United have added only two players but, once again, have failed to sell, leaving them with no transfer income.
Liverpool, Premier League champions, have gone from frugal to the league’s second-highest spenders as Arne Slot rebuilds.
Arsenal top the net spend table, even outpacing Liverpool. Despite selling players like Jarell Quansah and Luis Diaz, Liverpool couldn’t match Arsenal’s outlay.
Net Spend (5–1):
5. Tottenham: -£119.4m
4. Manchester City: -£125m
3. Manchester United: -£133m
2. Liverpool: -£152.3m
1. Arsenal: (exact number not given)
