The most thrilling time in football is during the transfer window when supporters worry about whether their clubs will make purchases or not. For a while, football fans across the globe would have reasons to reflect on the activities of their clubs in the 2022 Summer Transfer Window.
The 2022 Summer transfer window closed on September 1, 2022. Premier League clubs spent a huge amount of money on new players while other clubs in Europe spent less.
Below are the biggest spenders in the 2022 Summer Transfer Window in Europe:
1. Chelsea
The majority of Chelsea’s spending during the transfer period was on defenders, making them the highest spenders overall after spending a whopping 310.2 million dollars in the 2022 summer transfer window alone.
Todd Boehly, the controlling owner of Chelsea, gave Thomas Tuchel his unwavering support and worked tirelessly to ensure that the manager had the best players available to the club.
Chelsea also fired deadwood from the team who didn’t perform but were paid well.
Players In and Their Fees
Wesley Fofana for €80.4 million
Marc Cucurella for €65.3 million
Raheem Sterling for €56.2 million
Kalidou Koulibaly for €36 million
Carney Chukwuemeka for €18 million
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for €12 million
Gabriel Solnina for €9 million
Loan: Dennis Zakaria
2. Manchester United
It was a positive transfer window for Erik Ten Hag. Manchester United were among the top six biggest spenders in the transfer window; they exceeded €200 million.
However, they failed to get the manager’s main target, Frenkie De Jong. But Ten Hag seems to be happy about the squad he has so far.
Players in and their fees
Antony for €95 million
Casemiro for €70.65 million
Lisandro Martinez for €57.37 million
Tyrell Malacia for €15 million
Free Transfer: Christian Eriksen and Martin Dubravka.
3. West Ham United
David Moyes received the biggest backing in his career from West Ham as they spent $200.2 million on players before the end of the transfer window to ensure the team performs at the highest level.
It is now left for the manager to start winning matches unless he might face the sack.
Players in and their fees
Lucas Paqueta for €42.95 million
Gianluca Scamacca for €36 million
Nayef Aguerd for €35 million
Maxwell Cornet for €20.70 million
Emerson for €15.4 million
Thilo Kehrer for €12 million
Flynn Downes for €10.65 million
Alphonso Areola for €9.30 million.
4. Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham completed their signing very early in the transfer window. Antonio Conte was backed by David Levy, the chairman of Tottenham, after he qualified for the Champions League last season.
However, he seems not to be content with the players he has and wants the club to sign more to compete with others this season.
Players in and their fees
Richarlison for €58 million
Christian Romero for €50 million
Yves Bissouma for €29.20 million
Destiny Udogie for €18 million
Djed Spence for €14.7 million
Free transfer: Ivan Perisic, Fraser Forster, and Clement Lenglet
5. Nottingham Forest
Surprisingly, the Premier League newcomers have brought in 21 players this year. They spent more than clubs like Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and even Barcelona.
They spent €178.8 million in the transfer window even with their acquirement, Nottingham Forest have struggled in winning Premier League matches this season.
6. Barcelona
Even with the financial crisis that hit the club, Barcelona was still able to sign some world-class players.
Barcelona sold its TV rights for £700 million and put the Nou Camp up for rent in order to sign players, according to futballnews.
Barcelona is regarded as one of the top gainers in the just concluded transfer window because of the players’ willingness to join them.
Players In and their fee
Raphinha for €58 million
Jules Kounde for €50 million
Robert Lewandowski for €45 million
Free transfers: Marcos Alonso, Hector Bellerin, and Andres Christensen
7. Paris Saint German
The French giant had a good transfer window, with most of the club funds going to building the midfield.
The club didn’t sign any big names this time. Due to their spending, they are among the teams that will be penalized by UEFA for financial fair play breaches.
Players in and their fees
Vitinha for €41.5 million.
Nuno Mendes for €38 million
Fabian Ruiz for €23 million
Carlos Soler for €18 million.
Renato Sanchez for €15 million.
Nordi Mukiele for €12 million.
8. Manchester City
The Champions of England succeeded in getting the most sought after striker, Erling Haaland, in the transfer window. In addition, Guardiola directly brought in young and talented players to increase its squad depth.
Manchester City’s tactical powerhouse now has two players for each position on the field.
Player in and their fees
Erling Haaland for €60 million
Kalvin Phillips for €49 million
Manuel Akanji for €17.5 million.
Sergio Gomez for €13 million
Free Transfer: Stefan Ortega
9. Bayern Munich
The Bundesliga Champions completed a historic transfer window after selling their best player. They spent €100 million for Matthijs de Ligt, the world record fee for a defender.
Players in and their fee
Sadio Mane for €32 million.
Matthijs De Ligt for €67 million.
Mathys Tel is being acquired for €20 million.
Ryan Gravenberch was purchased for €18.5 million.
10. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves were very active in the transfer window this season, from the signing of midfielders to strikers. The club was also able to sell players for a large fee.
The Wolves spent big money this season in order to secure European football for next season.
Players in and their fees
1. VfB Stuttgart’s Sasa Kaladjzic for a fee of £15.5 million.
2. Matheus Nunes for £42 million
3. Goncalo Guedes for £27.5 million
4. Nathan Collins for £22 million
5. Hwang Hee Chan for £15 million
