Premier League Summer 2025/26: The Biggest Spenders Revealed

The 2025/26 summer transfer window is officially closed, and Premier League clubs have once again shown their financial power. While a few teams managed to turn a profit, most went on spending sprees to strengthen their squads. Here’s a complete breakdown of the clubs with the highest net spend, starting from Bournemouth and ending with Arsenal at the top.

20. Bournemouth – £65.8m

Bournemouth surprised many by finishing the window with the biggest profit. They spent £136.7m on signings but sold players worth £202.5m, securing a healthy £65.8m balance. Major departures like Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid and Milos Kerkez to Liverpool boosted their earnings significantly.

19. Brighton – £59.8m

Brighton also enjoyed a strong financial window, spending just £67.7m while cashing in £127.5m. The highlight was selling Joao Pedro to Chelsea for a massive fee, which left them with a £59.8m profit. Despite losing key players, the Seagulls held back on heavy reinvestment.

18. Brentford – £59.2m

Brentford ended up with a £59.2m surplus after spending £92.8m and earning £152m. The biggest moves were Bryan Mbeumo’s transfer to Manchester United and Yoane Wissa’s switch to Newcastle. The Bees also gained compensation when manager Thomas Frank left for Tottenham.

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17. Wolves – £20.9m

Wolves managed a solid £20.9m profit thanks to major sales while keeping spending relatively controlled. They invested £105.6m in signings but earned £126.5m from departures, with Matheus Cunha’s big-money transfer to Manchester United leading the way.

16. Chelsea – £17.9m

Chelsea pulled off one of the most unexpected outcomes of the window, ending with a £17.9m profit despite spending a whopping £296.5m. Their earnings reached £314.4m, largely thanks to an expensive loan deal for Nicolas Jackson to Bayern Munich, which included a huge obligation to buy.

15. Crystal Palace – £17.7m

Crystal Palace also finished in the green with a £17.7m balance. They spent £48.9m on reinforcements but sold for £67.5m, mainly due to Eberechi Eze’s departure. A failed move for Marc Guehi to Liverpool could have further improved their profit.

14. Aston Villa – £15m

Aston Villa had a quiet but effective window, ending with a £15m profit. Spending only £28m and earning £43m, Unai Emery’s side focused on smart business. They secured deadline-day deals for Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho, hoping for immediate impact.

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13. Fulham – -£26.4m

Fulham went slightly into the red, spending £35.1m while generating just £8.7m in sales, leading to a -£26.4m deficit. A late move for Brazilian winger Kevin drove their expenditure up, but they’ll rely on his performances to justify the investment.

12. Burnley – -£66.7m

Burnley were not shy about spending, investing £97.7m while earning only £31m, ending with a -£66.7m net spend. Manager Vincent Kompany has reshaped his squad significantly, hoping the heavy investment will secure Premier League safety.

11. West Ham – -£76.3m

West Ham recorded a -£76.3m net spend after spending £131.3m and receiving £55m. The sale of Mohamed Kudus to Tottenham provided a boost, but Graham Potter still splashed big on new arrivals in hopes of pushing for European qualification.

10. Manchester City – -£89.8m

Manchester City were, by their standards, relatively restrained but still ended with a -£89.8m deficit. Spending £185.8m and earning £96m, the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma was their headline signing as Pep Guardiola refreshed his squad for another title challenge.

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9. Newcastle – -£99.3m

Newcastle spent £256.3m but recouped £157m, leaving them with a -£99.3m net spend. Selling Alexander Isak to Liverpool for a British-record fee could have balanced the books, but Eddie Howe immediately reinvested in players like Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa.

8. Nottingham Forest – -£101m

Nottingham Forest went all-in, spending £182.5m while earning just £81.5m, resulting in a -£101m net spend. Evangelos Marinakis backed Nuno Espírito Santo with heavy investment to keep the club competitive, but success will depend on how quickly the new signings adapt.

7. Leeds – -£103.1m

Newly promoted Leeds shocked the market by spending £103.1m without making a single sale, resulting in a full -£103.1m loss. Their aggressive approach signals a determination to stay in the Premier League, but financial risk remains high.

6. Everton – -£114m

Everton had one of their biggest spending windows in years, splashing £124m and making just £10m from sales, leaving them -£114m in the red. The signing of Jack Grealish, who has already contributed four assists in two games, is the centerpiece of their rebuild.

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5. Tottenham – -£125m

Tottenham were bold this summer, spending £171.2m while bringing in only £17m from sales, resulting in a -£125m deficit. New manager Thomas Frank secured big signings, including Mohamed Kudus, Xavi Simons, and Randal Kolo Muani, as Spurs aim to return to the Champions League.

4. Sunderland – -£141.4m

In one of the biggest shocks of the window, newly promoted Sunderland spent a massive £183.4m while earning just £42m, leading to a -£141.4m deficit. The arrival of Granit Xhaka highlights their ambition to secure Premier League survival and stability.

3. Manchester United – -£170.7m

Manchester United once again spent heavily, investing £232.4m while earning £61.7m, for a -£170.7m net spend. The arrivals of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha boosted their attack, but United struggled to offload unwanted players until deadline day.

2. Liverpool – -£218.4m

Liverpool shocked many by becoming the second-highest spender in the league, investing £446.5m and recouping £228.1m for a -£218.4m net spend. Manager Arne Slot targeted a major squad overhaul, with big names like Luis Díaz leaving to fund part of the rebuild.

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1. Arsenal – -£257m

Arsenal top the spending charts with a staggering -£257m net spend. They spent £267m on new players while earning just £10m from departures. Manager Mikel Arteta has gone all-in to strengthen the squad as the Gunners aim to defend their Premier League crown and push deeper in Europe.