22 days ago

Premier League Clubs Spend $1.6B Buying From Each Other as ‘Big Six’ Shift Strategy

Scouting remains a “gamble,” so clubs are paying for “Premier League-proven” fits. Teams spent $1.6B buying from each other this season, including the winter window, up $545M. United shelled out $174M for Mbeumo and Cunha. City’s four-player haul cost about $191M. Arsenal spent $184M, while Liverpool broke Britain’s record for Isak at $170M. Domestic-share jumped from 14% to 35%.