Premier League Net Spend 2025/26 – Ranked From Lowest to Highest
The 2025/26 summer transfer window brought plenty of surprises, with some clubs making huge profits while others splashed the cash in their pursuit of success. From Bournemouth’s healthy balance sheet to Arsenal’s record-breaking outlay, here’s how every Premier League club fared when it came to net spend.
20. Bournemouth (+£65.8m)
Bournemouth top the list for the healthiest net spend, banking over £200m while spending far less. Star players like Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez departed, but the Cherries managed to come out strongly in the green.
19. Brighton (+£59.8m)
Brighton continued their trend of selling smart, this time cashing in on Joao Pedro to Chelsea. With significant income and limited spending, the Seagulls maintained a strong financial balance.
18. Brentford (+£59.2m)
Brentford made a fortune after losing Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, with Manchester United and Newcastle paying big. Despite losing key men, the Bees ended the summer with a sizeable profit.
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17. Wolves (+£20.9m)
Wolves also benefitted from outgoing transfers, most notably Matheus Cunha to Manchester United. While their squad has been weakened, the club ensured the books were balanced.
16. Chelsea (+£17.9m)
Surprisingly, Chelsea finished in profit thanks to a late loan with obligation for Nicolas Jackson to Bayern Munich. Despite spending heavily as usual, the Blues’ sales tipped the balance.
15. Crystal Palace (+£17.7m)
Crystal Palace lost Eberechi Eze in a big-money move which boosted their accounts. They resisted further departures, leaving them with a rare profit in the market.
14. Aston Villa (+£15m)
Aston Villa’s quiet window saw them bring in Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho late on. Selling smartly meant Unai Emery’s side actually turned a modest profit.
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13. Fulham (-£26.4m)
Fulham entered the red after signing Brazilian winger Kevin late in the window. With little in the way of sales, their modest outlay was still enough to leave them in deficit.
12. Burnley (-£66.7m)
Burnley weren’t afraid to invest, spending nearly £100m on new signings. Despite solid incomings, their lower sales meant the Clarets recorded a heavy net loss.
11. West Ham (-£76.3m)
West Ham sold Mohamed Kudus to Tottenham, which softened the blow of their spending. Even so, the Hammers ended deep in the red after significant squad investment.
10. Manchester City (-£89.8m)
Manchester City quietly strengthened their squad, most notably with Gianluigi Donnarumma’s arrival. They spent heavily but some player sales helped reduce the overall figure.
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9. Newcastle (-£99.3m)
Newcastle broke records by selling Alexander Isak, but quickly reinvested that income. Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa were among the arrivals, pushing their spending close to £260m.
8. Nottingham Forest (-£101m)
Forest backed Nuno Espirito Santo with heavy signings, taking their net spend beyond £100m. The club is clearly aiming to push higher up the table with an ambitious approach.
7. Leeds (-£103.1m)
Leeds, newly promoted, spent over £100m without bringing in any sales. Their bold approach reflects their determination to survive in the top flight.
6. Everton (-£114m)
Everton’s late-window business included the blockbuster signing of Jack Grealish. Their spending spree left them with one of the highest deficits in the league.
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5. Sunderland (-£141.4m)
Back in the Premier League, Sunderland showed intent by spending big to prepare for the top flight. Granit Xhaka headlined their signings as the Black Cats made a serious financial statement.
4. Tottenham (-£125m)
Tottenham, under Thomas Frank, invested heavily in stars like Mohamed Kudus, Xavi Simons, and Randal Kolo Muani. After a poor campaign last year, Spurs have gambled on new faces to revive their fortunes.
3. Manchester United (-£170.7m)
Manchester United were once again among the highest spenders, despite struggles to offload players. Key arrivals pushed their net spend close to £171m, reflecting their push to strengthen.
2. Liverpool (-£218.4m)
Liverpool massively increased their spending compared to last summer, bringing in reinforcements under Arne Slot. Although sales like Luis Diaz reduced the figure, the Reds still sit second in the net spend table.
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1. Arsenal (-£257m)
Arsenal top the rankings with a staggering net spend of £257m. The Gunners went all-in during the window, outspending every other club as they aim to challenge for the title once again.
