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<p>As the new season approaches</p>
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<p>With the start of a new season looming, the financial landscape of Europe’s top-five leagues reveals two contrasting narratives. On one side, some clubs have eagerly opened their coffers—setting new spending records, pursuing marquee signings, and igniting hopes for trophies. Conversely, others are navigating the transfer market with caution, focusing on free signings, promoting young talent, and exercising restraint to build their squads.</p>
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<p>The disparity is remarkable. While some teams have invested hundreds of millions to revamp their lineups, others have managed with expenditures that barely cover the price of a single star player, challenging the notion that financial muscle is the only route to success. From Premier League giants to LaLiga stalwarts and Serie A newcomers, <em>Transfermarkt</em> provides an overview of the clubs that have been the most extravagant and the most conservative ahead of the new season, highlighting the top 10 clubs for both the highest and lowest spending.</p>
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<h2>Top-spending clubs in the top-five leagues this summer</h2>
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<p>Leading the pack are Premier League champions Liverpool, who have already invested an impressive €294 million this transfer window. They are closely followed by Club World Cup winners Chelsea, having spent €280 million. The Premier League’s spending spree continues with Manchester United in third place at €230 million, Arsenal in fourth at €224 million, and Manchester City in fifth at €177 million. The Madrid clubs round out the top seven, with Atlético Madrid spending €175 million and Real Madrid €168 million. Sunderland (€153 million), Tottenham (€146 million), and Burnley (€126 million) complete the top 10.</p>
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<h2>Lowest-spending clubs in the top-five leagues this summer</h2>
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<p>On the other end of the spectrum, Crystal Palace has emerged as the club with the least spending, having allocated only €2.3 million so far. In second place is LaLiga's Levante, with a total expenditure of €2.5 million. Serie A side Lecce comes next at €3 million, while Ligue 1's Monaco and Rayo Vallecano both land at €3.1 million. Notably, five of the top 10 lowest spenders hail from LaLiga.</p>
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