Big names, bigger money in the world’s richest league

Emotions have no place in an industry that spends over £1billion in Premier League transfers alone. Joe Hart has long been the local connect in Manchester City, but new manager Pep Guardiola has deemed the 29year-old surplus to his requirements, relegating the stopper to thirdchoice. True to the demands of market economy, City have brought in Claudio Bravo from Barcelona, caring a hoot about fans’ sentiment. … manager forked out £35 million for Germany centre-half Shkodran Mustafi (in above picture) and £17 million for Deportivo La Coruna centre-forward Lucas Perez respectively. Friday was the biggest spending day in Wenger’s 32-year managerial career.

CHELSEA The Blues have spent £33.2 million and £30 million respectively for Michy Batshuayi and N’golo Kante respectively. Antonio Conte wants to add four more players before the deadline day. Eden Hazard at £200,000-a-week is the highest earner at the Bridge followed by Diego Costa at £185,000 and Cesc Fabregas at £156,000. John Terry gets £150,000 per week.

LIVERPOOL Jurgen Klopp has already spent over £63 million to bring in Sadio Mane, Georginio Wijnaldum and Loris Karius.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR Spurs have had a settled squad, which allows Mauricio Pochettino to spend judiciously. So far, the boss has signed Vincent Janssen and Victor Wanyama reportedly for £18.7 million and £12.2 million respectively.

LEICESTER CITY Suddenly elevated to the big boys club, the defending Premier League champions have already spent over £40 million this term. Claudio Ranieri has signed Ahmed Musa from CSKA Moscow for over £16 million. Jamie Vardy has become the club’s highest paid player following the new deal that gives him £80,000 per week. Riyad Mahrez gets £55,000.