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Premier League clubs set new spending record of £3.198 billion

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 8:24 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Premier League clubs set new spending record of £3.198 billion

Summary

Premier League clubs surpassed their previous summer transfer record, with total spending reaching £3.198 billion. This mark was cleared on deadline day following Iliman Ndiaye’s move from Everton to Manchester City for an initial £60 million. The figure represents a significant increase from the £3.14 billion spent during the previous summer window. English top-flight teams accounted for a large majority of the world's 20 most expensive transfers this window. A growing trend shows clubs increasingly recruiting players from within the league, with 38% of transfer fees paid to other Premier League sides. The league maintains a net spend exceeding £1 billion for the window, as teams prioritize players with proven experience in the English top flight.

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By the Numbers

•Total summer transfer spending hit £3.198 billion, exceeding the previous record of £3.14 billion.
•Manchester City's signing of Iliman Ndiaye for £60 million pushed spending past the previous benchmark.
•Thirty-eight percent of all transfer fee-based deals occurred between two Premier League clubs.
•Newly-promoted Ipswich Town recorded higher spending than Barcelona, AC Milan, Juventus, and PSG.
•Four of the 11 most expensive signings in football history occurred during this transfer window.

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