Find out about the Premier League (EPL) squad values, cost & most expensive teams ranked.
The English Premier League has some of the most expensive teams with significant squad values amongst the top 5 football leagues globally.
Teams like Manchester City, Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC and Manchester United are the leading teams in the EPL when it comes to having a squad with a lot of cost to it. Here are the most expensive squads in the league.
Premier League (EPL) squad values 25/26, cost & most expensive teams ranked
1. Arsenal - €1.31bn (value/cost)
Arsenal FC is the top team in the English Premier League with the most expensive squad. The London-based soccer teams have a squad value worth €1.31bn, according to figures from Transfermarkt.
Arsenal FC has spent a significant amount of money over the last couple of seasons on player signings. Some of the players with a significant value include Bukayo Saka (€140.00m), Declan Rice (€120.00m), Martin Ødegaard (€80.00m) and William Saliba (€80.00m).
2. Manchester City – €1.21bn (value/cost)
Manchester City is the second team in the EPL with the highest squad cost, even as the Blues maintains a quality squad depth. The club dominated the Premier League amid Pep Guardiola's spending and activities in the transfer market.
Manchester City has some of the most valuable footballers in the world, including Erling Haaland, who is worth €180.00m. Others are Rodri (€90.00m), Omar Marmoush (€75.00m) and Tijjani Reijnders (€70.00m).
3. Liverpool - €1.15bn
The next EPL team with the highest squad cost is Liverpool FC. The Reds have also been active in the transfer market over the last couple of seasons, with players costing the club more than €100 million.
However, Liverpool FC have shown to be one of the dominant forces in the English Premier League and in Europe with their consistency and performance. Some of the players on the team's squad include Alexander Isak (€140.00m), Florian Wirtz (€130.00m), Alexis Mac Allister (€100.00m) and Ryan Gravenberch (€90.00m).
4. Chelsea FC - €1.14bn
Chelsea FC also boasted of having a significant squad value alongside Arsenal, Manchester Cityand Liverpool FC. The Londoners are one of the heavy spenders in the transfer market.
Chelsea have spent almost a billion euros or more on player signings in the last few seasons. Some of the players with high squad value include Cole Palmer (€120.00m), Moisés Caicedo (€100.00m), and Enzo Fernández (€80.00m).
5. Tottenham Hotspur – €920.60m
Tottenham Hotspur also has a squad with a significant cost, although not up to a billion euros, unlike Manchester City, Arsenal FC and Chelsea. The Londoners have also spent heavily on transfers.
Tottenham Hotspur has also been a competitive team in the Premier League due to the availability of key players with a significant market value, including Xavi Simons (€70.00m), Mohammed Kudus (€55.00m), and Micky van de Ven (€55.00m).
6. Newcastle United FC - €751.83m
Newcastle United FC also falls into the list of Premier League clubs with the highest squad value and cost due to their involvement in the transfer market as well. The Magpies have also spent to boast their squad.
In the last few seasons, Newcastle United have been a competitive force in the league following a revamp of the team that saw the influx of key players with a significant market value into the team, including Bruno Guimarães (€80.00m), Sandro Tonali (€75.00m), Nick Woltemade (€65.00m), and Anthony Gordon (€65.00m).
7. Manchester United - €730.20m
Manchester United is the next team on the block of EPL teams with the highest squad cost. The Manchester side has seen a significant drop in value over the years.
Manchester United have also spent heavily on the transfer market lately. Some of its players with a significant market value include Bryan Mbeumo (€70.00m), Matheus Cunha (€70.00m), and Benjamin Šeško (€70.00m).
8. Nottingham Forest FC - €644.70m
Surprisingly, Nottingham Forest also makes the list, which is as a result of the owner's ambitious efforts and moves in the transfer market since he took over the club.
Nottingham Forest has signed some key players with a considerable market value, including Morgan Gibbs-White (+€65.00m), Murillo (€55.00m), Dan Ndoye (€40.00m), and Elliot Anderson (€45.00m).
9. Aston Villa FC - €546.00m
Aston Villa FC is not one of the heavy spenders but has a significant squad cost in the EPL today. The club has some players with decent market value, including Morgan Rogers (€65.00m), Amadou Onana (€42.00m), and Boubacar Kamara (€40.00m).
10. Brighton & Hove Albion FC - €520.60m
Brighton & Hove Albion FC is one of the clubs with some of the best talents in the EPL but has also spent money in the transfer market.
Brighton has benefited solely from its array of talents when it comes to having a squad with a significant value in the Premier League today. Some of the players include Carlos Baleba (€60.00m), Bart Verbruggen (€35.00m), Jan Paul van Hecke (€35.00m), and Kaoru Mitoma (€35.00m).
11. Crystal Palace - €484.53m
Crystal Palace also commands a significant EPL squad cost today due to the availability of some of the brightest prospects in the team. The Eagles have been a consistent name in the English top flight.
Some of the players with a significant market value include Adam Wharton (€60.00m), Marc Guéhi (€50.00m), Maxence Lacroix (€32.00m), and Ismaïla Sarr (€30.00m).
12. AFC Bournemouth - €448.10m
AFC Bournemouth is the next team on the list of EPL teams' squad values. The team also has some names with significant value, including Antoine Semenyo (€55.00m), Evanilson (€40.00m), Justin Kluivert (€35.00m) and Bafodé Diakité (€35.00m).
13. Brentford FC - €434.90m
Brentford FC is not one of the busiest but has made some moves in the transfer market as well. Some players with a decent value include Nathan Collins (€35.00m), Dango Ouattara (€35.00m), Mikkel Damsgaard (€30.00m), and Kevin Schade (€30.00m).
14. Everton FC - €414.60m
Everton FC used to be one of the heavy spenders in the European transfer market. However, in the last couple of seasons, this, coupled with ownership changes and structures, has been attributed to the team's current considerable spend in the market.
Some Everton FC players with a strong value include Jarrad Branthwaite (€50.00m), Iliman Ndiaye (€35.00m), Tyler Dibling (€35.00m), and Thierno Barry (€30.00m).
15. West Ham United FC - €400.80m
West Ham have been active in the market, but not one of the heavy spenders. Some key players include Jarrod Bowen (€40.00m), Lucas Paquetá (€35.00m), and Mateus Fernandes (€32.00m).
16. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (Wolves) - €376.60m
Wolves are also an active team in the market, but not one of the heavy spenders. Some of the players with an increased market value include Jørgen Strand Larsen (€40.00m) and João Gomes (€40.00m).
17. Fulham FC - €374.00m
Fulham FC is another team on the list. The club has some key names, including Antonee Robinson (€35.00m), Kevin (€30.00m) and Emile Smith Rowe (€28.00m).
18. Sunderland AFC - €340.00m
Sunderland AFC is one of the new teams on the block. However, the team also made some moves in the market and currently has some key players in their squad, including Habib Diarra (€32.00m), Chris Rigg (€25.00m), and Simon Adingra (€25.00m).
19. Leeds United FC - €316.30m
Leeds United also has a considerable squad cost with key players like Anton Stach (€20.00m), Ethan Ampadu (€20.00m), and Pascal Struijk (€20.00m).
20. Burnley FC - €247.15m
Burnley FC also has some players with a considerable squad cost. They include Maxime Estève (€24.00m), Lesley Ugochukwu (€22.00m), and Florentino (€22.00m).