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Uefa notices growing disparity in Premier League transfer market spending

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 10:09 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Uefa notices growing disparity in Premier League transfer market spending

Summary

Uefa expresses concern over a "two-speed system" in the transfer market driven by Premier League clubs' spending. Their latest report indicates the Premier League's estimated €4.6bn expenditure surpasses that of the next eight largest European leagues combined. Uefa’s Andrea Traverso highlights the significant disparity in transfer values, with English clubs paying an average of €24m per player compared to €4m to €5m in other leagues. The report shows Premier League clubs accounted for over 60% of transfers and that their spending equals 56% of their annual revenue, far above the pre-Covid average of 33%. Uefa warns that shifts in market dynamics could have serious implications for clubs with existing debt.

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Key Details

•Premier League clubs spent an estimated €4.6bn this summer.
•English clubs involved in over 60% of all transfer deals.
•Average transfer fee per player for English clubs was €24m.
•Transfer spending represents 56% of the Premier League's total annual revenue.
•Number of transfers over €50m rose from 14 in 2024 to 35 in 2026.

Latest Updates

10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Uefa fears Premier League impact on transfer market
10:09 PMBBC Sport — Uefa fears impact of Premier League spending on transfer market

What they're saying

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Uefa believes "a clear two-speed system" is emerging in the transfer market due to huge spending by Premier League clubs this summer.
— Yahoo Sports