Since the Premier League's inaugural season back in 1992, top tier sides have accumulated a whopping £9.8 billion net spend, with superstar talents from Europe and beyond turning the English top tier into the most-watched football league in the world.

By Richie Boon

Thursday, 23rd July 2020, 12:51 pm

Here's a look at how the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal and more rank in the all-time Premier League net-spenders league table, with the figures ranked from lowest to highest total net-spend.

1. Ipswich Town - £16m

Most expensive signing: Matteo Sereni from Sampdoria - £5.6 million

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2. Reading - £22m

Most expensive signing: Greg Halford from Oxford United - £2.5 million

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3. Sheffield Wednesday - £25m

Most expensive signing: Gilles de Bild from PSV - £3 million

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4. Charlton Athletic - £25m

Most expensive signing: Jason Euell from Wimbledon - £4.75 million

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The all-time Premier League net spend table - where Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal & more rank

Since the Premier League's inaugural season back in 1992, top tier sides have accumulated a whopping £9.8 billion net spend, with superstar talents from Europe and beyond turning the English top tier into the most-watched football league in the world.

1. Ipswich Town - £16m

2. Reading - £22m

3. Sheffield Wednesday - £25m

4. Charlton Athletic - £25m