Spending money does not guarantee success, but it can be beneficial, especially when English clubs have strong financial resources.
With the current rules in the Premier League, net spend is more important than ever. Being able to sell well as well as buy is key to creating a competitive team.
Which Premier League clubs have spent the most in recent years? Liverpool and Chelsea have broken spending records, but they do not top the list when it comes to net spend.
Over the last five seasons, Manchester United have the highest net spend in the Premier League at €783 million, followed by Arsenal at €770 million and Chelsea at €755 million.
Brighton is the only Premier League club to have made a profit during this time. Their significant sales, including Moises Caicedo, Marc Cucurella, and Joao Pedro, have led to a net spend of -€2.3 million, placing Brighton in a positive financial position.
Wolves (€10 million) and Everton (€14 million) are also among the most economical teams in the league.
Notably, Aston Villa ranks 16th in net spend over the last five seasons, despite their significant progress under Unai Emery. The club qualified for the Champions League for the first time in 2023-24 and is in a good position to compete at that level again this season.
Premier League teams ranked by net spend over the last five seasons
20. Brighton – €2.8 million profit
19. Wolves – €10 million
18. Everton – €14 million
17. Leeds United – €85 million
16. Aston Villa – €110 million
15. Brentford – €119 million
14. Burnley – €123 million
13. Bournemouth – €148 million
12. Sunderland – €162 million
11. Fulham – €166 million
10. Crystal Palace – €234 million
9. West Ham – €368 million
8. Nottingham Forest – €380 million
7. Manchester City – €460 million
6. Liverpool – €488 million
5. Newcastle United – €492 million
4. Tottenham Hotspur – €666 million
3. Chelsea – €755 million
2. Arsenal – €770 million
1. Manchester United – €783 million
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