Chelsea currently lead the list of clubs with the highest transfer spending in the 2026 summer transfer window, having spent €407.95 million on new players, according to Planet Football today.
Tottenham Hotspur are second with €354.7 million, while Arsenal occupy third place after spending €227.1 million.
Real Madrid rank fourth with €225 million, followed by Ipswich Town with €178.35 million.
Manchester United are sixth with €173.2 million, while AC Milan occupy seventh place with €160.85 million.
Juventus are eighth after spending €157.95 million, followed by Coventry City with €148.55 million.
Roma complete the top 10 with an expenditure of €123.5 million.
FULL LIST:
1. Chelsea
Expenditure: €407.95 million
Income: €218.1 million
Net spend: €189.85 million
2. Tottenham Hotspur
Expenditure: €354.7 million
Income: €165.55 million
Net spend: €189.15 million
3. Arsenal
Expenditure: €227.1 million
Income: €46.15 million
Net spend: €180.95 million
4. Real Madrid
Expenditure: €225 million
Income: €58.5 million
Net spend: €166.5 million
5. Ipswich Town
Expenditure: €178.35 million
Income: €19.36 million
Net spend: €158.99 million
6. Manchester United
Expenditure: €173.2 million
Income: €52.15 million
Net spend: €121.05 million
7. AC Milan
Expenditure: €160.85 million
Income: €47.5 million
Net spend: €113.35 million
8. Juventus
Expenditure: €157.95 million
Income: €24.4 million
Net spend: €133.55 million
9. Coventry City
Expenditure: €148.55 million
Income: €5.15 million
Net spend: €143.4 million
10. Roma
Expenditure: €123.5 million
Income: €14.3 million
Net spend: €109.2 million
Chelsea’s €407.95 million expenditure makes them the biggest spenders among the 10 clubs, while Tottenham are the only other side to have spent more than €350 million.
The figures could still change as clubs continue to make signings and sales before the closure of the 2026 summer transfer window.


