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The Premier League witnessed a massive transfer window this summer. Despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, EPL clubs still managed to cough out approximately £1.1 billion, making it one of the biggest transfer windows of the decade.
Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the headlines with his return to Manchester United, but it was Jack Grealish's £100 million transfer to Manchester City that commanded the highest fee. Romelu Lukaku's switch to Chelsea isn't far behind as the Blues had to pay a massive £97.5 million to convince Inter Milan into parting ways with the striker.
That said, with the transfer window having shut on Monday, now is the time for Premier League clubs to reflect on the summer and account for their spendings. In line with that, we rank the 10 Premier League clubs with the highest net spends this summer.
10. Newcastle United - £26.46 million net spend
Newcastle United completed just one permanent transfer this summer, snapping up Joe Willock from Arsenal in a £25 milliion deal - but that was enough to place them among the top 10 Premier League clubs with the highest net spends during the transfer window.
The likes of Christian Atsu, Yoshinori Muto, Jake Turner and Andy Longstaff all left the club on loan while Andy Carroll and Henri Saivet were released. The Magpies concluded their summer transfer business with a net spend of £26.46 million.
9. Tottenham Hostpur - £30.78 million net spend
Tottenham Hotspur could've recorded the highest income from the transfer market in the Premier League this summer if they had allowed Harry Kane to join Manchester City for a reported £150 million.
However, they blocked the transfer in order to keep their squad competitive and that has turned out to be a great decision. Spurs have been the most brilliant team in the Premier League so far this season, having won all three of their games in the division.
The likes of Pepe Sarr, Bryan Gil and Emerson Royal were signed to strengthen the squad, with Pierluigi Collini and Christian Romero also switching to White Hart Lane on loan from Atalanta. Tottenham also raised some revenue from the sale of Juan Foyth, Toby Alderwiereld, Moussa Sissoko and Joe Hart, closing the transfer window with a net spend of £30.78 million.
8. Brentford - £34.38 million net spend
Brentford were recently promoted to the Premier League but they managed to rank among the top spenders in the division this summer, which sends a big message to rivals that they are here to stay.
Kristoffer Ajer, Frank Onyeka, Myles Peart Harris and Yoane Wissa all switched to Brentford Community Stadium. SD Huesca's Alvaro Fernandez also arrived on loan while Mads Bidstrup was promoted from the B team to the senior team.
The Bees didn't make any sales this summer. Their net spend totalled £34.38 million and it seems they're walking a promising path, having bagged five points from three Premier League games so far this season, despite facing teams like Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
7. Leicester City - £49.14 million net spend
After failing to finish within the top four of the Premier League last season, Leicester City approached the summer transfer window with the aim of strengthening their squad and getting ready to fight for a Champions League spot this term.
The Foxes went a long way in their mission, going all out to make a couple of important additions, while being conservative with departures. They lured the likes of Patson Daka, Boubakary Soumare and Jannick Vestergaard to the King Power Stadium for a combined fee of over £50 million while the likes of Ademola Lookman and Ryan Bertrand arrived on loan and free transfer respectively.
Rachid Ghezzal completed a £3 million switch to Besiktas as Christian Fuchs and Matty James both left as free agents. The FA Cup champions closed the transfer window with £49.14 million net spend.
6. Leeds United - £54.7 million net spend
Following several weeks of links, Marcelo Bielsa eventually snapped up his priority target for the summer transfer window as Daniel James arrived from Manchester United on a permanent transfer worth £25 million.
Leeds United also signed Junior Firpo from Barcelona in a deal worth £12 million while Jack Harrison and Kristoffer Klaesson both landed from Manchester City and Valerenga respectively.
However, Bielsa's men are yet to claim victory in the Premier League this season, having recorded two draws and one defeat from their three league games so far. They'll be hoping for a change of fortune when they return from the international break next week.
5. West Ham United - £64 million net spend
West Ham United were quiet for most of the transfer window this summer. However, the Premier League outfit ended up making a couple of transfers in the latter phase, luring the likes of Kurt Zouma, Nikola Vlasic and Craig Dawson to the London Stadium.
They also paid a reported £4.5 million to sign Alex Kral on loan from Spartak Moscow. Felipe Anderson was sold for a paltry £3 million to Lazio with Frederik Alves joining Sunderland on loan while Fabian Balbuena and Conor Coventry both left on free transfers.
West Ham closed the transfer window with a net spend of £64 million, which was enough to make them the fifth-highest spending Premier League club this summer. It remains to be seen if they can justify that figure with their performances come the end of the season.
4. Crystal Palace - £66.09 million net spend
Crystal Palace also ended up among the big boys in the Premier League this summer, with newly appointed manager Patrick Vieira signing a number of players and making major changes to the squad.
The Eagles lured the likes of Marc Guehi, Joachim Andersen, Odsonne Edouard, Michael Olise and Will Hughes to Selhurst Park Stadium. Apart from loan deals, Crystal Palace didn't sell anyone during the transfer window.
However, the team is yet to hit the ground running this season. So far, they've recorded one loss and two draws from their three Premier League games and currently sit in the 14th spot in the table.
3. Manchester City - £73.83 million net spend
Manchester City spent big once again this summer. The Cityzens completed the most expensive transfer of the window, coughing out a massive £100 million to sign highly talented playmaker Jack Grealish from Aston Villa.
They also lured Brazilian winger Kayky from Fluminense to Etihad Stadium for £9 million, raising their overall spendings to £109 million. The sales of players like Angelino, Jack Harrison and Lucas Nmecha helped to lower their expenses a bit as they ended up with a net spend of £73.83 million.
The Cityzens have kick-started their title defense with two victories and one defeat from three Premier League games so far, which places them in seventh position on the table at the moment.
2. Manchester United - £99.81 million net spend
The Premier League giants may not have spent much on the acquisition of Cristiano Ronaldo, but they did splash the cash on the likes of Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho this summer, signing both superstars for a combined fee of over £110 million.
Manchester United raised some cash from the sale of Daniel James, who left for Leeds United in a £25 million deal last month. In total, the Red Devils recorded a net spend of £99.81 million, making them the second-highest spenders in the Premier League this summer.
Anticipation is running high as fans look forward to seeing Ronaldo wearing the Red Devils' jersey once again. It remains to be seen if the Portuguese can drive them to triumph this season.
1. Arsenal - £121.23 million net spend
Arsenal spent more money than any Premier League club this summer. The Gunners signed the likes of Ben White, Martin Odegaard, Aaron Ramsdale, Nuno Tavares and Takehiro Tomiyasu.
They also parted ways with players like Joe Willock, Lucas Torreira and Willian. Their overall net spend stands at £121.23 million. With such a massive expenditure, fans will expect Mikel Arteta to deliver decent results this season.
Unfortunately, things don't seem to be going in the manager's favor. Arsenal currently sit at the bottom end of the Premier League table, having lost all three of their games so far. They definitely need a miraculous turnaround before it gets out of hand.
