The numbers behind the Premier League transfer market

Once again, the British championship gave an example of organization and logistics against the Spanish. The market closes before the competition is played, even if only one day before. There was a lot of tension around what could happen, with players such as Pogba, Eriksen or Coutinho. In the end, there were no movements related to these players.

But there were flashy last-minute changes. The most notable was Lukaku's departure from United for Inter and Lo Celso's loan to Tottenham, including a purchase option.

Most expensive transfer 

Although there were maximum warnings that the countdown would precipitate the Paul Pogba's departure, who could even have led to the signing of Eriksen by the 'red devils', finally there was a change in expenses. Manchester City took Pedro Porro for 12 million and snatched the lead from United.

Harry Maguire, in addition to being the most expensive centre-back in history, was left as the player who cost the most in this transder window thanks to the 87 million euros paid by the Old Trafford club to Leicester. Rodri, who switched from Atletico to City, came close, as did Arsenal's Pépé.

In addition, Eden Hazard was the most profitable of all the sales made by Premier clubs: 100 million fixed that will increase over the seasons depending on the variables stipulated in the contract.

Teams that spent the most/the least

Moves had been announced in a number of teams and with the final closure of the market, Manchester City has become the most wasteful team with an expenditure of 167 million. The citizens signed Rodrigo (70), Cancelo (65), Angeliño (12), Pedro Porro (12) and Steffen (8).

Closely followed by Manchester United, neighbor and rival, with 159 million. The 'red devils' were signed Maguire (87), Bissaka (55) and D. James (17).

As for the one who has spent the least, the honour goes to Liverpool. The reigning European champions have only spent two million on the signing of Van den Berg. Norwich City are in second place with 5 million and Crystal Palace in third place with 7.6 million.

After some tough negotiations to transfer players, there is a club that has come out on top with sales. Chelsea is the main team with revenues of about 120 million thanks to Hazard (100), Aina (10) and Alas (9).

On the other hand, the losers must be highlighted. Brighton & Hove Albion, Sheffield United and Aston Villa have not received a single euro for the transfers.

Best and worse balance

Chelsea's transfer ban had the expected domino effect: they spent little and were forced to give out some of their most outstanding players, hence closing the transfer window as the club with the best balance sheet.

The blues have a positive balance of +75 million. There are also three other teams with a good balance: Liverpool, Watford, Crystal Palace and Leicester.

As for the worst, Aston Villa (recently promoted) occupies the first position with 148 million spent and no income at all.

Evolution of the Premier teams in the last five years

The economic power that the British Premier League has reached has been quite clear in the last seasons. The flight of talent from Spain to England is a staple every summer, and it has happened again.

Pablo Fornals, Rodri, Vallejo or Dani Ceballos have made it clear again. But it is not surprising to see modest teams or newly promoted teams making purchases of more than 25 million euros, as is clear from the graph of the evolution of club spending in the last five years. 

However, the 19-20 market, despite its important figures, has been the least wasteful of this period, which reached its peak two seasons ago, with an investment of 2,170.75 million euros.

The graph below shows the summer market expenditure (winter is not taken into account). The total amount of 2019 amounts to 1483 million and exceeds that of 2018, but not 2017.