How Burnley's -£59m five-year transfer net spend compares to Crystal Palace & Aston Villa
Burnley have continued to add some quality players to their squad in the 2020/21 campaign, with Sean Dyche bringing in the likes of Wolves goalkeeper Will Norris and experienced Brighton midfielder Dale Stephens to bolster his side.
We've taken a look (via Transfermarkt data) at how Burnley' s five-year transfer net spend compares to every other Premier League side, along with each teams most expensive signing over the period. Here's where the Clarets rank in the intriguing spending league table:
1. Manchester City -£564m net spend last five seasons
Biggest season net spend: -£203.5m. Highest transfer fee paid: £64m for Ruben Dias from Benfica in 2020.
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2. Manchester United - -£498m net spend last five seasons
Biggest season net spend: -£138m. Highest transfer fee paid: £89m for Paul Pogba from Juventus in 2016.
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3. Arsenal - -£307m net spend last five seasons
Biggest season net spend: -£96.8m. Highest transfer fee paid: £72m for Nicolas Pepe from Lille in 2019.
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4. Chelsea - -£263m net spend last five seasons
Biggest season net spend: -£170m. Highest transfer fee paid: £71m for Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao in 2018.
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