FULL LIST: Top 10 biggest-spending promoted teams in EPL history

Burnley spent £110.5 million on 10 players in the summer of 2023 to help them return to the Premier League. Despite their heavy spending, they finished the season in 19th place and were relegated back to the Championship. Fulham, on the other hand, spent £113.1 million on 18 players in 2018-19, but only managed to win seven league games and finished 19th.

Leeds United spent £113.7 million on a squad overhaul in 2025-26, focusing on strengthening the team across the board. Their efforts paid off as they finished 14th and secured their Premier League status for the following season. Southampton attempted to stay in the Premier League by spending £117.2 million in 2024-25, but their investment did not pay off as they finished with just 12 points and were relegated.

Ipswich Town spent around £125 million on new players when they returned to the Premier League in 2024. They finished relegated after one season but bounced back at the first attempt. Burnley spent another £131.5 million in the 2025-26 season, but unfortunately, they were relegated again for the second time in four seasons. Aston Villa spent £148.6 million on new players in 2019-20 following their promotion.

The investment paid off as they narrowly avoided relegation and improved significantly the following season. Nottingham Forest famously spent £155.2 million on new signings in 2022-23, aiming to compete in the Premier League. They managed to stay afloat in their first season back but were later deducted points for breaching financial rules.

Ipswich Town's spending reached a new high of £178.35 million in the 2026-27 season. The club made significant investments in young talent and Premier League experience, with Sasa Lukic and Issa Diop among their biggest signings. The return of Julio Enciso further strengthened their attacking options, yet the question remains whether the massive investment will be enough to keep the Tractor Boys in the top flight.

Sunderland spent £188.7 million following their promotion in 2025. The Black Cats thoroughly overhauled their squad, with the arrival of Granit Xhaka providing experience and leadership. They exceeded expectations by securing European football in their first season back in the Premier League.