List of European Clubs Spending Big in 2026 Transfer Window

By Chioma Eze/ 27 Aug 2026(updated 7m ago)/ 1 min read/ 16 views
List of European Clubs Spending Big in 2026 Transfer Window
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Chelsea is currently at the top of the list for the highest spending clubs in the 2026 summer transfer window. They have spent €407.95 million on new players, according to Planet Football on Thursday.

Tottenham Hotspur comes in second place with €354.7 million spent. Arsenal takes the third spot after spending €227.1 million.

Real Madrid is fourth with an expenditure of €225 million, while Ipswich Town follows closely with €178.35 million.

In sixth place is Manchester United with €173.2 million spent. AC Milan is seventh with €160.85 million.

Juventus is in eighth place after spending €157.95 million. Coventry City is ninth with €148.55 million spent. Finally, Roma completes the top 10 with an expenditure of €123.5 million.

Here's the full list:

  1. Chelsea
Expenditure: €407.95 million Income: €218.1 million Net spend: €189.85 million
  1. Tottenham Hotspur
Expenditure: €354.7 million Income: €165.55 million Net spend: €189.15 million
  1. Arsenal
Expenditure: €227.1 million Income: €46.15 million Net spend: €180.95 million
  1. Real Madrid
Expenditure: €225 million Income: €58.5 million Net spend: €166.5 million
  1. Ipswich Town
Expenditure: €178.35 million Income: €19.36 million Net spend: €158.99 million
  1. Manchester United
Expenditure: €173.2 million Income: €52.15 million Net spend: €121.05 million
  1. AC Milan
Expenditure: €160.85 million Income: €47.5 million Net spend: €113.35 million
  1. Juventus
Expenditure: €157.95 million Income: €24.4 million Net spend: €133.55 million
  1. Coventry City
Expenditure: €148.55 million Income: €5.15 million Net spend: €143.4 million
  1. Roma
Expenditure: €123.5 million Income: €14.3 million Net spend: €109.2 million

Chelsea’s €407.95 million spending makes them the top spenders among these clubs. Tottenham is the only other club that spent over €350 million.

These figures might change as clubs keep making signings and sales before the 2026 summer transfer window closes.

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