Net spend - defined as "transfer fees spent on acquiring players minus transfer fees received on moving players out" - remains a frequently discussed metric in football circles. Yet their considerable outlay is seldom balanced by income generated from player departures - a stark contrast to the reigning Premier League champions. Their cumulative net spend has reached £-684.61million, merely £10m greater than runners-up Arsenal, whose figure stands at £-675.77m. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT That season coincidentally represented their lowest net spend figure throughout the five-year period. Liverpool's sixth place on this list, with a net spend of £-426.77m, is testament to their astute transfer dealings.

Source: Express January 03, 2026 13:34 UTC