Chelsea were the Premier League’s highest spenders last summer and they certainly didn’t stop there as they continued to break records in January.
The Blues currently sit 10th in the league table and were in need of some reinforcements so Todd Boehly splashed a further £23 million on some of Europe’s most exciting players. A big chunk of that came from Chelsea’s dramatic transfer deadline day acquisition of World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez for a staggering £106.8m.
The next highest-spending team was Southampton (£60.75m), while Arsenal and Liverpool were the only other ‘big six’ clubs to reach double figures in January.
Here is how we have ranked Chelsea’s transfer window signings compared to the rest of the English top flight...
5. Southampton - 6
IN: Orsic, Alcaraz, Bree, Sulemana, Onuachu. OUT: Simeu, Lawrence, Nlundulu, Finnigan, Olaigbe, Payne, Small - Southampton have done well to bring in some talented players from abroad, however they probably needed some more experienced stars to help them avoid relegation. Bringing in players who have never played in the Premier League before has often not worked out for them. | Getty Images
6. Brentford - 6
IN: Schade, Beckham, Angelini. OUT: Pressley, Pruti, Sorensen, Balcombe, Fosu, Maghoma, Goode, Canos - It is hard to judge Brentford’s transfer window as they are well known for bringing in unknown players and turning them into something special. | Getty Images
7. Crystal Palace - 6
IN: Ahamada, Sambi Lokonga. OUT: Butland, Phillips, Gordon, Ebiowei, Plange - The addition of Albert Sambi Lokonga could prove to be a good move if he can reach his potential at Selhurst Park, however the Eagles arguably needed to bolster their attack as they sit with one of the lowest goalscoring records in the top flight. | Getty Images
8. Newcastle United - 6
IN: Kuol, Gordon, Ashby. OUT: Wood, Langley, Kuol, White, Brookwell, Darlow, Stephenson, Shelvey, Darlow - Newcastle have been very smart with their business since their takeover and the addition of Anthony Gordon could be a top signing in the future, though it is hard to get past the staggering £45m fee. | AFP via Getty Images