The net spend of every Premier League club has been revealed and the figures make for interesting reading.
The study shows the results from the last five seasons in the Premier League, revealing some staggering numbers.
Only eight clubs have a net spend of less than £100 million, highlighting the eye-watering transfer fees in today's market.
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And just two clubs (Brighton and Luton) have a negative net spend, meaning they have brought in more than they have spent.
Arsenal, who finished second in the league last season, come out on top with a massive net spend of £591.1 million, ahead of Manchester United who have a net spend of £544.5 million.
Tottenham and Chelsea have a net spend of £509.9 and £443.3 million respectively, while Newcastle United have a net spend of £369.9 million.
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Then comes West Ham United, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, with Liverpool and Manchester City making up the top ten.
Liverpool have a net spend of £178.6 million while the Premier League champions have a modest net spend of £135.5 million.
Wolves and Sheffield United also have a net spend in excess of £100 million.
But Crystal Palace, Fulham, Brentford, Everton, Bournemouth, Burnley, Luton and Brighton have a net spend of LESS than £100 million.
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As mentioned, Luton and Brighton have a negative net spend.
Check out the full list below:
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- Arsenal - £591.1 million
- Manchester United - £544.5 million
- Tottenham - £509.9 million
- Chelsea - £443.3 million
- Newcastle United - £396.9 million
- West Ham United - £296.3
- Aston Villa - £289.7 million
- Nottingham Forest - £220 million
- Liverpool - £178.6 million
- Manchester City - £135.5 million
- Wolves - £126.9 million
- Sheffield United - £101.8 million
- Crystal Palace - £95.5 million
- Fulham - £90.7 million
- Brentford - £52 million
- Everton - £51 million
- Bournemouth - £24.7 million
- Burnley - £4.8 million
- Luton - £-9.4 million
- Brighton - £-72.9 million
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Topics: Premier League, Football