Race the Clock: Can You Name the 10 Biggest Premier League Summer Splurges of 2026 in Just Two Minutes?

The financial muscle of the Premier League has grown considerably in recent years, making it undeniably the destination of choice for players seeking top-tier wages while competing at the elite level.

The 2026 summer transfer window recorded the highest ever combined expenditure by the division's 20 clubs, with more than £3.5 billion ($4.7 billion) invested in new recruits.

Manchester City led the way in terms of spending, with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur close behind, though plenty of other clubs also dipped into their coffers on multiple occasions.

Now that the window has closed, every side can turn their full attention to matters on the pitch. But for now, it's time to put your knowledge to the test — can you name the 10 most expensive signings in just two minutes? Think you're up to it?

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Toby Cudworth is Lead Editor for SI FC. A Premier League, EFL and UEFA accredited journalist, Cudworth graduated from the University of Gloucestershire, where he studied Broadcast Journalism. He previously held roles at 90min as a writer, academy manager, editor and content lead before joining Sports Illustrated in May 2025. A lifelong West Ham United supporter, he still finds it hard to believe they lifted a European trophy, and feels a sense of normalcy returning now that results have reverted to the unpredictable patterns that have defined the club for the past three decades.