Premier League clubs record high spending on domestic player transfers

English football clubs prioritized domestic transfers over international signings during the summer window, resulting in a significant "Premier League tax." Average spending on players acquired from fellow league teams reached £39.4 million, almost double the £20.2 million spent on signings from overseas. The number of high-value deals worth at least £40 million between Premier League clubs tripled from six to 18 over the last two years. Financial experts note that increased scouting in international markets allows clubs to move players into the English system early before selling them at higher valuations. This trend has created an internal market where only Premier League clubs possess the necessary revenue to facilitate such large-scale transactions. High-value transfers between international clubs remain rare, occurring only for elite sides like Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Paris St-Germain.

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