10 Most Expensive EPL Signings Since 2016

By Chioma Eze/ 22 Jul 2026(updated 50m ago)/ 2 min read/ 14 views
10 Most Expensive EPL Signings Since 2016
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The Premier League has kept its top spot in the global transfer market since 2016. Clubs have spent huge amounts to bring in some of the biggest stars in football.

This time has seen many big deals, with several transfers over £100 million. The top English clubs have boosted their spending power thanks to big broadcast deals and growth in commercial income.

Chelsea has been one of the biggest spenders during this time. They have made some of the league's most expensive signings.

The Blues signed midfielder Moisés Caicedo from Brighton for about £115 million. They also brought in Enzo Fernández from Benfica for around £106.8 million. Additionally, they signed Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a reported £117 million.

Liverpool has also been a key player among the big spenders. The club signed Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a reported £125 million. This transfer made him one of the most expensive players in Premier League history.

The Reds also completed a major deal for Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.

Arsenal joined the £100 million club by signing England midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham United. The deal started at £100 million, but potential add-ons could raise the total value.

Sky Sports Premier League released a ranking on Wednesday. Here are the top 10 most expensive Premier League signings in the last decade:

  1. Alexander Isak, Newcastle United to Liverpool, 2025, £125m
  2. Morgan Rogers, Aston Villa to Chelsea, 2026, £117m
  3. Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool, 2025, £116m
  4. Elliot Anderson, Nottingham Forest to Manchester City, 2026, £116m
  5. Moisés Caicedo, Brighton to Chelsea, 2023, £115m
  6. Enzo Fernández, Benfica to Chelsea, 2023, £106.8m
  7. Declan Rice, West Ham United to Arsenal, 2023, £105m
  8. Jack Grealish, Aston Villa to Manchester City, 2021, £100m
  9. Sandro Tonali, Newcastle United to Tottenham Hotspur, 2026, £100m
  10. Romelu Lukaku, Inter Milan to Chelsea, 2021, £97.5m
This ranking shows the Premier League's financial strength and clubs' willingness to invest heavily in top talents as they aim for success in domestic and European competitions.
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