Premier League clubs outside the traditional Big Six are increasingly flexing their financial muscle in the transfer market, with several now capable of completing deals worth tens of millions of pounds.
While Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham have all completed nine-figure signings, and Manchester United’s club-record purchase remains Paul Pogba at £86 million, clubs outside that elite group have also made some eye-catching investments.
Here are the 10 most expensive signings made by Premier League clubs outside the Big Six, with potential add-ons included in the reported fees. The ranking reflects the latest figures available as of August 25, 2026.
=8. Luka Vuskovic — £50m
Brighton paid Tottenham an initial £46 million plus £4 million in add-ons for highly rated centre-back Luka Vuskovic.
The 19-year-old joined the Seagulls after impressing during his loan spell at Hamburg, with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler backing him to adapt to the demands of English football.
“Last season [at Hamburg] he demonstrated he can play at a very high level and we want to help him build on that within our environment,” Hurzeler said.
=8. Richarlison — £50m
Richarlison became Everton’s most expensive signing in 2018 after Marco Silva, who had previously worked with him at Watford, pushed for his arrival.
Everton paid £35 million up front, with a further £15 million available in add-ons. The Brazil international scored 53 goals in 152 appearances for the Toffees and played an important role in their Premier League survival in 2021-22.
He left for Tottenham a few weeks later in a deal worth up to £60 million.
=8. Amadou Onana — £50m
Aston Villa paid Everton £50 million for Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana after securing Champions League football.
Onana has impressed when fit but has endured injury problems during his Villa career. He was also part of the team that won the Europa League in 2025-26, ending Villa’s three-decade wait for a major trophy.
7. Moussa Diaby — £51.9m
Aston Villa won the race for Moussa Diaby in 2023, paying Bayer Leverkusen £51.9 million for the France international.
Diaby contributed six goals and 10 assists in 38 Premier League appearances during his debut campaign as Villa secured Champions League qualification.
However, he fell down the pecking order late in the season and was subsequently sold to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad for £50.4 million.
=6. Yoane Wissa — £55m
Newcastle United signed Yoane Wissa from Brentford for £55 million and handed him the No. 9 shirt.
An injury suffered on international duty shortly after the transfer delayed his debut until December. He ended the 2025-26 campaign with three goals in 28 appearances across all competitions.
Wissa will now hope for a fresh start under manager Matthias Jaissle.
=6. Sandro Tonali — £55m
Newcastle made a major statement after qualifying for the Champions League in 2022-23 by signing Sandro Tonali from AC Milan for £55 million.
His first season was disrupted by a 10-month ban for breaching betting regulations, but the Italy international subsequently became an important member of the squad.
Tonali started Newcastle’s 2025 Carabao Cup final victory, which ended the club’s 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy.
He has since moved to Tottenham for an initial £92.5 million plus £7.5 million in potential add-ons.
=6. Anthony Elanga — £55m
Newcastle’s pursuit of Anthony Elanga began in 2024, when Nottingham Forest rejected bids of £35 million and £50 million.
The Magpies returned for the Sweden international the following summer and eventually secured his signature in a deal worth up to £55 million.
Elanga endured a difficult first campaign on Tyneside, scoring three goals and providing two assists in 49 appearances across all competitions.
3. Johan Manzambi — £59.5m
Aston Villa broke their transfer record to sign Johan Manzambi from Freiburg for £59.5 million.
The 20-year-old midfielder emerged as one of Europe’s most highly rated young players after winning the Europa League Young Player of the Season award and starring for Switzerland at the World Cup.
Newcastle had been close to securing his signature before Villa intervened.
Manzambi expressed his excitement at joining Villa and playing at Villa Park, particularly with the club competing in the Champions League.
2. Alexander Isak — £63m
Newcastle’s Saudi-backed spending spree began in earnest in 2022 with the £63 million signing of Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad.
After an injury-hit first season, the Sweden international developed into one of the Premier League’s most prolific strikers, scoring 52 goals over the following two campaigns.
He also scored the winning goal against Liverpool in Newcastle’s 2025 Carabao Cup final triumph.
Isak later forced through a move to Liverpool, who signed him for a British-record £125 million after a protracted transfer saga.
1. Nick Woltemade — £69m
Newcastle’s £69 million acquisition of Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart is the most expensive signing ever made by a Premier League club outside the Big Six.
The Magpies paid an initial £64.7 million, with another £4.3 million in potential add-ons taking the overall package to £69 million.
Woltemade arrived as Newcastle sought to replace Isak and made an immediate impact, scoring four goals in his first five appearances.
He subsequently added seven more goals during his debut season, giving Newcastle another major attacking investment as they continue to challenge the established Premier League elite.
Rankings (tied) At A Glance:
- Nick Woltemade — £69m
- Alexander Isak — £63m
- Johan Manzambi — £59.5m
6=. Yoane Wissa — £55m
6=. Sandro Tonali — £55m
6=. Anthony Elanga — £55m - Moussa Diaby — £51.9m
8=. Luka Vuskovic — £50m
8=. Richarlison — £50m
8=. Amadou Onana — £50m
