Top 10 expensive transfers in Premier League between non-Big Six clubs ft. Elanga & Onana
In the recent decade, Premier League clubs have dominated the transfer market.
Most of the Premier League‘s highest spending during the transfer window has been because of the big clubs such as Manchester City, United, Liverpool and Chelsea. They have spent huge sums during the transfer market and taken the league tally to astronomical numbers.
However, over the years, small English top division clubs have also entered the fold and challenged them in the transfer window. With this, we have listed the top 10 PL clubs outside of the BIG SIX that have made the biggest signings in the Premier League from clubs that are outside of the BIG SIX.
Biggest transfers between clubs outside the Premier League’s BIG SIX!
10. Harvey Barnes (Leicester City to Newcastle United): €44m
Harvey Barnes was acquired by Newcastle United from Leicester City for an estimated €44 million. When Newcastle first started looking for a right midfield player, Barnes wasn’t on their top priority list. However, Barnes’s direct running, tremendous intensity, and constant threat have fit right into their assault.
The winger’s work ethic and goal-scoring prowess [he scored 45 goals during his time at Leicester] were sufficient for Newcastle to pursue him once his asking price became apparent.
9. Mateus Fernandes (Southampton to West Ham): €44m
Mateus Fernandes, a Portugal Under-21 international, joined the Hammers for €44 million, making him the team’s third-largest acquisition after Lucas Paqueta (£51 million) and Sebastien Haller (£45 million). The 21-year-old signed a five-year deal with the Hammers.
8. Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa to Newcastle United): €45.2m
Jacob Ramsey, an Aston Villa midfielder, was acquired by Newcastle United for €45.2 million. The coaching staff of Newcastle United “loved” Jacob Ramsey during scouting. Ramsey is athletic, adaptable, and driven to improve, and it is easy to see that the 24-year-old has grown under Eddie Howe.
Since his move to the club, the forward has been a regular starter under Howe and remains one of the most crucial players in the heart of their midfield.
7. Anthony Gordon (Everton to Newcastle United): €45.6m
Anthony Gordon, a forward for Everton, was signed by Newcastle United in a transaction that might ultimately be worth €45.6 million. The forward left his childhood club, Everton, to join the Magpies. So far he has experienced a mixed run in his Newcastle career.
He is one of the most expensive signings in Newcastle history. The player has contributed decent numbers, recording 32 goals and 27 assists in 138 appearances for Howe’s side.
6. Georginio Rutter (Leeds United to Brighton): €46.7m
Georginio Rutter, a French forward, was acquired by Brighton from Leeds United for a club record €46.7 million. Rutter made 51 appearances for Leeds in the 2023–24 season, scoring eight goals and dishing out 16 assists. As a result, Brighton paid a club-record amount to sign him before the transfer window closed.
The club’s desire to acquire young players was once again demonstrated when they were able to acquire Rutter for a record-breaking amount of money.
5. Maximilian Kilman (Wolves to West Ham): €47.5m
West Ham landed Maximilian Kilman for €47.5m in the 2024 summer transfer window. The centre-back joined from Wolves and was one of the club’s most costly signings.
Meanwhile, his West Ham career has been decent although the club continue to fight the relegation zone this season. Kilman will be crucial in aiding the Hammers to safety.
4. Gylfi Sigurðsson (Swansea City to Everton): €49.4m
Gylfi Sigurðsson joined Everton in 2017 with a then-club-record €49.4 million transfer fee and stayed for five years. He was released without being charged in 2023 after being detained in 2021 on suspicion of child sexual offences. After that, he played for Valur in Iceland and Lyngby in Denmark.
3. Jørgen Strand Larsen (Wolves to Crystal Palace): €55.4m
In addition to breaking their own transfer record by acquiring Jørgen Strand Larsen, Crystal Palace have now surpassed some of the non- ‘Big Six’ in terms of the Premier League’s top ten most costly transactions. Even though the 25-year-old has only scored one goal in 22 games for Wolves, who are at the bottom of the league, the Eagles have chosen to spend almost €55.4 million (after add-ons) to buy him.
Since it became apparent that Jean-Philippe Mateta wanted to leave the team, Oliver Glasner has been eager to sign a striker. Strand Larsen, a Norwegian international, has been chosen by Palace as their new front-line leader despite concerns over his future.
2. Amadou Onana (Everton to Aston Villa): €59.3m
Under Unai Emery, Aston Villa have become the title contenders. Before their UEFA Champions League campaign, Villa Park acquired Amadou Onana, a central midfielder, for €59.3m million from Everton in 2024. The Belgian, who has a deal with Villa through 2029, has lived up to his tag and remains Emery’s most pivotal player in their hope to win the title this season.
1. Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest to Newcastle United): €61.4m
Anthony Elanga, a winger for Nottingham Forest, was signed by Newcastle for €61.4 million. After finishing fifth in the Premier League the previous season, the 23-year-old Sweden international was then added to Eddie Howe’s offensive options as they get ready to return to the Champions League.
Elanga was one of the most expensive signings in Magpies history. So far, the Swedish forward has yet to perform up to his tag as he has struggled to remain consistent and find the back of the net regularly.
How much did Antony Elanga cost Newcastle?
He cost the club €61.4m.
When did Amadou Onana join Aston Villa?
He joined in 2024.
When did Jørgen Strand Larsen join Palace?
He joined them in the winter transfer window.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.