The Premier League’s record-breaking January transfer window is part of a trend that will soon see £2billion spent in a season, according to Deloitte. The Premier League’s record-breaking January transfer window is part of a trend that will soon see £2billion spent in a season, according to Deloitte. Following on from a summer window which broke the record for any previous full season in English football, it took 2017-18 Premier League gross spending to £1.86bn. Premier League clubs set new spending records this season And with a new television rights deal due to be announced in the coming weeks, there seems to be no end in sight. SOCCER Transfers Deloitte Despite the astronomical figures, Deloitte’s analysis suggests clubs are spending within their means, with only 17 per cent of forecast Premier League revenues this season committed to transfer fees.

Source: Irish Independent February 01, 2018 14:48 UTC