In terms of success this season, the top five can be divided evenly. Newcastle won’t regret their expenditures because their spending enabled them to win their first trophy in 70 years. After returning to the Champions League, Aston Villa also made significant expenditures, which paid off as they advanced to the quarterfinals and may make another trip the following season.
Not so much for the other three. Despite spending an incredible £33 million on player agents, Manchester United has had its worst Premier League season. In a season that has seen them deteriorate significantly from their once-dominant level, Manchester City comes in second.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: With a squad worth of £1.125 billion, Manchester City has the highest in the Premier League.
Given how Todd Boehly likes to spend, there are no rewards for predicting that Chelsea would be at the top. Their bad play since the beginning of the year, however, has once again left them in danger of not making it into the Champions League, which might be another financial setback for the Blues.
Fees for Premier League Agents (15-11)
Rank
Club
Figure
5.
Newcastle
£24.4 million
4.
Villa Aston
£25.1 million
3.
United Manchester
£33 million
2.
City of Manchester
£52.1 million
1.
Chelsea
£60.4 million
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