The highest spending clubs in Europe so far this summer | OneFootball

There might still be well over a month until the summer transfer window closes, but plenty of clubs have already spent a fortune.

Premier League teams again dominate the list as we rank the 10 highest spending clubs in Europe so far this summer. All figures according to transfermarkt.co.uk.

The highest spending clubs in Europe so far this summer

10. Brighton & Hove Albion – €80.00m (£69.4m)

Brighton have invested around £70m in new talent, with the Seagulls again focused on emerging talent. Fabian Hurzeler’s side spent £29.5m on exciting Greek teenager Charalampos Kostoulas from Olympiacos, while Club Brugge left-back Maxim De Cuyper is another eye-catching arrival.

Brighton’s investment has been offset by the sales of Joao Pedro (£60m) and Simon Adringa (£21m) to Premier League rivals, with the club in profit as things stand.

9. Arsenal – €87.40m (£75.8m)

After three consecutive runners-up finishes in the Premier League, Arsenal are aiming to take the final step in 2025/26. Over £75m has already been spent on acquiring Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga, though that sum is set to swell significantly.

Deals have been agreed for Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres and Cristhian Mosquera that will take Arsenal’s summer spending past £200m.

8. Como – €88.50m (£76.8m)

Ambitious Como are looking to build on a solid Serie A season under Cesc Fabregas. After a top-half finish in 2024/25, the Italian outfit is aiming for Europe next season.

Their outlay this summer has focused on exciting youngsters with Martin Baturina, Jesus Rodriguez and Nicolas Kuhn all joining the exciting project.

7. Bayer 04 Leverkusen – €101.75m (£88.3m)

Bayer Leverkusen have banked a fortune this summer after selling Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong to Liverpool for a combined initial sum of around £130m.

Plenty of that windfall has already been invested, including the joint-club record signings of Jarell Quansah and Malik Tillman.

6. Sunderland – €115.90m (£100.6m)

Sunderland are back in the Premier League after nine seasons away, and the Black Cats are going big in their bid to consolidate.

The play-off winners have spent north of £100m so far this summer, and further additions are expected. Sunderland broke their transfer record to land Habid Diarra from Strasbourg in a £30m deal.

5. Manchester City – €130.70m (£112m)

Having lost their grip on the Premier League title last season, Manchester City have strengthened their squad in a bid to challenge at the top again in 2025/26.

Tijjani Reijnders has arrived from AC Milan in the club’s biggest deal to date, alongside the exciting capture of Lyon winger Rayan Cherki.

After a big investment in January, their spending in 2025 is nearing £300m.

4. Tottenham Hotspur – €140.60m (£121.4m)

Tottenham Hotspur have backed new head coach Thomas Frank this summer.

Last season’s loanees, Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel, have joined on permanent deals, while £55m has been splashed on West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus.

Further incomings are expected, as a messy saga involving Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White rumbles on.

3. Real Madrid – €167.50m (£144.9m)

Real Madrid have responded to a disappointing season with a splurge in the summer window. Dean Huijsen’s £50m release clause at Bournemouth was activated early, alongside a small fee to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool earlier than July 1st.

Further deals for Franco Mastantuono and Álvaro Carreras place the Spaniards third on this list.

2. Liverpool – €213.68m (£184m)

Liverpool made a statement with the signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, in a deal that could reach a British record £116m with add-ons. Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have also arrived in the door to refresh the club’s full-back options.

Arne Slot’s side are not done yet, having expressed interest in signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle. The Reds have indicated their willingness to break the British record for Isak. Whether the Swede arrives at Anfield or not, expect a big-money centre-forward in the door.

1. Chelsea – €243.77m (£209m)

Football’s most notorious modern spenders are showing no signs of easing up. Another £200m+ has bankrolled the Blues’ project this summer.

The newly-crowned world champions have added Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens and Estevao Willian to their options, among others, in another remarkable recruitment drive.

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