Top 10 Most Costly British Player Transfers in EPL

By Chioma Eze/ 22 Jul 2026(updated 1d ago)/ 2 min read/ 90 views
Top 10 Most Costly British Player Transfers in EPL
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The Premier League has seen some of the biggest transfer deals in football. Clubs are spending huge amounts to sign some of the best British players.

From seasoned stars to promising young talents, many British players have fetched high prices in the transfer market.

As reported by Planet Football on Wednesday, here are the top 10 most expensive British transfers in Premier League history:

  1. Morgan Rogers, €137 million
Morgan Rogers’ move to Chelsea from Aston Villa made him the most expensive British player ever.

The England international’s arrival shows Chelsea’s strong ambition, as they met Villa’s asking price to sign him.

  1. Elliot Anderson, €135 million
Elliot Anderson’s transfer to Manchester City ranks among the biggest deals in Premier League history.

This move surpassed the fee City paid for Jack Grealish and made Anderson one of the most costly players in the league.

  1. Jack Grealish, €117 million
Manchester City set a British transfer record when they signed Grealish from Aston Villa in 2021.

The winger played a big part in City’s historic 2022, 23 treble-winning season, even though his form has dropped in recent times.

  1. Declan Rice, €116 million
Arsenal paid a club-record fee to sign Rice from West Ham United in 2023.

The England midfielder quickly became a key player at the Emirates Stadium, bringing leadership, defensive strength, and skill in midfield.

  1. Jude Bellingham, €103 million
Real Madrid signed Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in 2023 for a deal that made him one of the most expensive British players.

The midfielder had a fantastic debut season in Spain, helping Madrid win major trophies and proving himself among Europe’s best players.

  1. Harry Kane, €100 million
Bayern Munich paid about €100 million to bring Kane from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023.

The England captain has proven his worth with his scoring record and has become one of Bayern’s key players.

  1. Harry Maguire, €87 million
Manchester United signed Maguire from Leicester City in 2019 for a world-record fee for a defender at that time.

Despite facing criticism during parts of his time at Old Trafford, he remains one of the most expensive defenders in football history.

  1. Jadon Sancho, €85 million
Manchester United made a significant move to sign Sancho from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 after his standout performances in Germany.

But, the winger struggled to bring his best form to England consistently.

  1. Anthony Gordon, €80 million
Anthony Gordon’s move to Barcelona makes him one of the most expensive British players.

The fee is thought to depend on the deal structure and possible extra payments.

  1. Mason Mount, €64 million
Manchester United signed Mount from Chelsea in 2023 for a hefty fee after his successful time at Stamford Bridge.

The England midfielder joined United with hopes of being a key player, though injuries have slowed his progress at the club.

This list shows how much money Premier League clubs have and the high value placed on talented British players today.

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