EPL transfer spending by season 2023

From 2003/04 to 2022/23, transfer spending by English Premier League clubs increased substantially. In 2022/23, Premier League clubs spent nearly 2.8 billion British pounds on transfers, representing an increase of over 93 percent on the season before.

Which Premier League team is worth the most?

In terms of market value, Manchester City lead the way, with a squad worth more than most other teams can dream of. The club also leads in terms of brand value, having overtaken city rivals Manchester United in recent years.

Which Big Five league generates the most revenue?

 The Premier League is part of the Big Five, a term which refers to the top tier football leagues of England, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France. Together, the leagues generated 17.24 billion euros in revenue in the 2021/22 season, with the Premier League generating around 6.4 billion euros alone. High transfer expenditure follows high revenues, and the Big Five collectively spent over 3.8 billion euros in 2021.

Money spent on transfers by clubs in the Premier League in England from 2003/04 to 2022/23, by season (in million GBP)

Characteristic	Gross transfer spend in million GBP
2022/23	2,780
2021/22	1,440
2020/21	1,355
2019/20	1,635
2018/19	1,415
2017/18	1,860
2016/17	1,380
2015/16	1,045
2014/15	965
2013/14	760
2012/13	610
2011/12	545
2010/11	590
2009/10	480
2008/09	670
2007/08	645
2006/07	320
2005/06	305
2004/05	265
2003/04	265