Having recently completed his mega-money move from Chelsea to Man City, where does Enzo Fernandez rank in terms of the most expensive Premier League transfers of all-time?
The Argentina ace joined Enzo Maresca’s side on September 1 and is part of the rebuilding process at the Etihad following on from Pep Guardiola’s departure after ten years in Manchester. Naturally, the Cityzens are known for their high-profile and lavish spending which has become a reflection on the overall league itself.
Since its inauguration in 1992, England’s elite has quickly catapulted itself into one of the finest on the planet. If not thee very best. The pulling power clubs possess – plus the riches on offer – are extremely hard to resist from a player’s perspective.
And with that in mind, BetVictor News takes a closer look at the 11 most expensive Premier League transfers of all-time.
*Transfers are incoming Premier League moves and include add-ons
Most Expensive Premier League Transfers Of All-Time
11. Romelu Lukaku – Inter Milan to Chelsea in 2021 – £97.5million
In August 2021, Chelsea splashed out £97.5million on Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan. The Belgian forward had previously represented the Blues between 2011-2014 but failed to make the grade in west London.
After successful spells at West Brom (on loan) and Everton, Lukaku represented Man United and Inter before moving back to the Premier League. However, his second spell wasn’t very fruitful and he was loaned out to the Nerazzurri and Roma. He currently plies his trade at Napoli.
10. Sandro Tonali – Newcastle to Tottenham in 2026 – £92.5million (rising to £100m with add-ons)
After a relatively average season by his own high standards, Sandro Tonali completed something of a surprise move from Newcastle to Tottenham this summer. The Magpies have made approximately £40million profit on the Italian maestro.
Regarded as one of the best box-to-box midfielders in the world, Tonali will more than likely have a positive impact in the white half of north London. Manager Roberto De Zerbi has been extremely active in the transfer window and there is plenty of optimism ahead of 2026-27.
9. Jack Grealish – Aston Villa to Man City in 2021 – £100million
Jack Grealish swapped Birmingham for Manchester in August 2021 for what constituted at the time as the most expensive transfer involving an Englishman. The attacking midfielder struggled slightly at the Etihad and found himself as a bit-part player.
Last term, Grealish spent the season on loan at Everton whereby he began to rediscover his best form. However, his campaign was cruelly ended by a foot injury in February and he has since returned to City. The latest football transfer odds suggest he could be on the move again this window.
8. Declan Rice – West Ham to Arsenal in 2023 – £100million (rising to £105m with add-ons)
During the summer of 2023, Declan Rice became the most expensive Englishman of all-time when he made the switch from West Ham to Arsenal. The midfield maestro has excelled in north London and helped the Gunners to the Premier League title in 2025-26.
Widely regarded as one of the best central midfielders in the world, Rice’s £100m fee has certainly paid dividends. The 27-year-old is already a cult hero at the Emirates and has been named in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season on two occasions.
7. Enzo Fernandez – Benfica to Chelsea in 2023 – £106.8million
Having starred for World Cup betting favourites Argentina in the 2022 edition, helping the South Americans to their third global success, Chelsea quickly turned their attention to Enzo Fernandez. The fiery midfielder eventually made the switch from Benfica to Chelsea in the 2023 January transfer window.
Having made a strong impression at Stamford Bridge since his move, the Enzo Fernandez next club odds market strongly implies a move to Real Madrid could materialise. And if that does come off, it’ll likely be the most expensive Premier League transfer (outgoing) of all-time.
6. Moises Caicedo – Brighton to Chelsea in 2023 – £100million (rising to £115m if performance related add-ons are met)
Admittedly, the transfer of Moises Caicedo from Brighton to Chelsea in August 2023 certainly raised an eyebrow or two. Especially as it was a British record at the time. The Ecuadorian midfielder joined for a base fee of £100million, penning an initial eight-year deal in the process.
Caicedo is regarded as one of the Blues most important and indispensable stars. He has gelled in well at Stamford Bridge and ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, the 24-year-old will be aiming to help the Blues defy the Premier League odds and lead a title charge under new boss Xabi Alonso.
5. Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool in 2025 – £100million (rising to £116m via bonuses)
One of the most expensive Premier League transfers of all-time occurred in the 2025 summer window when Florain Wirtz joined Liverpool for an initial fee of £100million. However, the German attacking midfielder has so far struggled to live up to his hefty price tag.
Wirtz had to wait until December 2025 before he scored his first top-flight goal for the Reds and went on to net seven times in all competitions. Under the guidance of new Anfield boss Andoni Iraola, the Merseyside faithful will be hopeful Wirtz can hit the ground running this season.
4. Elliot Anderson – Nottingham Forest to Man City in 2026 – £116million
After Newcastle were forced to sell Elliot Anderson owing to PSR constraints and rulings, Elliot Anderson flourished at Nottingham Forest. The midfield enforcer helped the Tricky Trees to a European berth and subsequent Europa League semi-final.
One of the first names on Thomas Tuchel’s England sheet, Anderson is set to form a formidable partnership with Rodri in 2026-27. Still on international duty, Anderson will make his debut alongside the 2026 World Cup winner.
3. Morgan Rogers – Aston Villa to Chelsea in 2026 – £117million
Although he didn’t play as much as he would have liked at the 2026 World Cup, Morgan Rogers tremendous 2025-26 campaign convinced Chelsea to splash 117 big ones on the Three Lions ace. Aston Villa – ideally – didn’t want to lose their star man but such a lavish sum was hard to refuse.
Rogers is regarded as one of the finest attacking midfielders in Europe and he is set to play a key role under Xabi Alonso. The 23-year-old star is in line to make his Blues Premier League debut against Fulham on August 24.
2. Bradley Barcola – PSG to Liverpool in 2026 – £106million (rising to £123m with add-ons)
Although there have been much bigger initial fees paid up front, Bradley Barcola takes a podium spot with his Liverpool transfer potentially costing upto £123million. The France international is one of a number of new faces at Anfield and supporters will be keen to see the pacey forward in action.
Barcola was considered something of a fringe play in Paris but certainly played a key role in helping the Parisians to back-to-back Champions League titles. Something of which fans would love him to emulate on Merseyside.
1. Enzo Fernandez – Chelsea to Man City in 2026 – £125million
Appearing twice on the list is new Manchester City enforcer Enzo Fernandez. The Argentina midfielder joined the Cityzens in a summer deadline day move from the Blues and equals the record for the most expensive Premier League transfer of all-time.
Many consider Fernandez to be the long-term successor to Rodri who departed for Barcelona shortly after winning the 2026 World Cup. Enzo will link up with England ace Elliot Anderson and the two are expected to provide the backbone to City’s title charges for years to come.
1. Alexander Isak – Newcastle to Liverpool in 2025 – £125million
If we consider just straight-up fees, the most expensive transfer in Premier League history – alongside Enzo Fernandez – is Alexander Isak’s move from Newcastle to Liverpool for £125million. The Sweden international’s well documented move dragged out throughout the 2025 summer window and in the process, infuriated the Geordie Boys faithful.
Once he did complete his move to Anfield, Isak struggled for fitness and suffered a fractured fibula near Christmas. He made a handful of appearances towards the end of 2025-26 and much more is expected of him in 2026-27.
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