The Liverpool vs Tottenham Champions League Final marked a significant moment in football, and since then, clubs have been active in the transfer market.
Below is a ranking of Premier League clubs based on how much they have sold, measured in millions of pounds (£m), with data reflecting their total amount in sales since the 2019 Champions League Final. Matt Law from Daily Telegraph posted the graphic below that indicates how much every club has sold since 2019, with Chelsea leading the charge.
Top 20 Clubs
- Chelsea - £966.1m
Chelsea leads the pack with an impressive £966.1m in player sales, showcasing their aggressive approach to the transfer market. - Man City - £607.7m
Manchester City follows with £607.7m, reflecting their strategic player sales alongside their competitive squad management. - Brighton - £523.6m
Brighton has made a notable impact with £523.6m, often profiting from developing and selling young talents. - Wolves - £514.5m
Wolves rank fourth with £514.5m, highlighting their active role in the transfer market. - Aston Villa - £417.6m
Aston Villa has seen £417.6m in sales, indicating a strong presence in player transactions. - Liverpool - £360.5m
The finalists themselves, Liverpool, have sold players for £360.5m since the final. - Everton - £355.7m
Everton follows closely with £355.7m in sales. - West Ham - £353.1m
West Ham has recorded £353.1m in player sales. - Southampton - £321.1m
Southampton ranks ninth with £321.1m in sales. - Leicester - £328.3m
Leicester edges out Southampton with £328.3m. - Leeds - £299.5m
Newly promoted Leeds record nearly £300m. - Bournemouth - £298.8m
Bournemouth at a respectable £298m. - Spurs - £293.6m
The other finalist, Tottenham, has seen £293.6m in sales. - Man Utd - £289.9m
Poor feat from Manchester United, despite having spent so much in the past. - Nottingham Forest - £273m
Nottingham Forest record £273m. - Arsenal - £249.1m
Arsenal have a poor history in selling players, with Alex Oxlade Chamberlain their most valuable player sold. - Brentford - £242.8m
Brentford at £242.8, helped with Mbuemo sale to Man United. - Burnley - £242.1m
Newly promoted Burnley record at £242.1m. - Watford - £233m
Despite not being in the Premier League since 2022, Watford is a surprising one. - Newcastle - £185.9m
Newcastle United brings up the rear with £185.9m in sales, possibly due to a more conservative approach or retention of key players.
Analysis
Chelsea's dominance in sales (£966.1m) stands out, nearly double the next highest club, Man City (£607.7m). This could indicate a strategic overhaul or significant profit-taking. Meanwhile, Tottenham's £293.6m in sales since their own final suggests a mixed approach to squad rebuilding.
Clubs like Brighton and Wolves continue to punch above their weight, leveraging their academies and scouting networks.
