Premier League clubs spent in excess of £2billion across the two transfer windows of the 2024-25 season, with a surprise side revealed as the biggest overall spender.
In recent years, the wealth of the English top flight has grown at a faster rate than leagues across the world, giving Premier League clubs considerable might in the transfer market.
Lavish spending is no longer just the preserve of 'Big 6' clubs, instead the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle and West Ham are very capable of pulling off several big signings a season.