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Key takeaways
- There were 45 in total, a figure that was then topped up to 57 in January -- the highest seasonlong number in over a decade.
- So, will this coming summer bring more of the same?
- Note: Unsurprisingly, given the talent levels in the English Premier League, there are clubs from outside the division also considering spending big to bring in certain players.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
There were 45 in total, a figure that was then topped up to 57 in January -- the highest seasonlong number in over a decade.
Nine of those transfers cost clubs £50 million or more -- a large figure even in the context of modern football fees -- as clubs appeared to collectively decide that paying a premium to sign a "Premier League proven" player was absolutely worth it.
So, will this coming summer bring more of the same? It'd be a reasonable bet, given that the wealth gap between England's top tier and Europe continues to widen. And if so, which players are ripe for a blockbuster, money-spinning move?
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