Top 10 expenditures in the 2025 summer transfer window: Premier League far ahead, top 5 of the big five leagues, Saudi Pro League 6th, Championship 9th.

The 2025 summer transfer window has ended, the transfer activity has quieted down, and the spending data from major leagues has come to light. The Premier League still leads in total expenditure, the big five European leagues occupy the top five positions, with the Saudi Pro League sixth and the Championship ninth.

Top 10 league expenditures in the 2025 summer transfer window:

1. Premier League: €3.56 billion spent, €2.04 billion received, net spending €1.519 billion.
2. Serie A: €1.19 billion spent, €1.10 billion earned, net spend €88.28 million.
3. Bundesliga: €851 million spent, €1.03 billion gained, net spend -€178 million.
4. La Liga: €681 million spent, €635 million received, net spend €45.92 million.
5. Ligue 1: €636 million spent, €974 million earned, net spend -€337 million.
6. Saudi Pro League: €473 million spent, €131 million earned, net spend €341 million.
7. Primeira Liga: €334 million spent, €352 million gained, net spend -€17.64 million.
8. Turkish Super Lig: €315 million spent, €163 million earned, net spend €151 million.
9. Championship: €309 million spent, €427 million earned, net spend -€117 million.
10. Eredivisie: €208 million spent, €362 million earned, net spend -€154 million.

Surprising, isn’t it? Serie A ranks second among the big five leagues in spending, while La Liga’s purchasing power has significantly declined, with only Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid maintaining notable spending, whereas the Premier League leads by a wide margin, with the gap continuously widening.