Top 10 Highest Spending Clubs So Far This Summer as Arsenal Top List

• Saudi Pro League clubs are among the teams that have been active in the ongoing summer transfer window
• Arsenal are currently the team that has spent the most, having splashed about €211.7 million on new signings
• Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Jurrien Timber are among the players who have joined the North Londoners

Football clubs across the world are currently strengthening their squads by splashing huge amounts of money to land the game's most talented and experienced players.

Traditionally, during this period, European clubs would dominate the transfer market by sealing some of the most incredible pieces of business.

While that has largely been the case, clubs outside Europe, especially those from the Saudi Pro League, have also made their presence felt.

The ongoing window has already been marked with high-profile exits and some big-money deals.

According to Sportbible, Jude Bellingham's transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid remains the most expensive deal thus far.

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Real forked out an eyewatering £115 million to land the England international in what was the most expensive British transfer deal.

Messi, Benzema seal big-money moves

Besides the transfer of Bellingham, we have also witnessed some high-profile moves so far, with Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema topping the list.

Messi sealed a sensational move to Inter Miami on a free transfer, with Benzema linking up with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi Pro League has been one of the most attractive to players, with the likes of Roberto Firmino, N’Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Fabinho and Jordan Henderson moving to the Middle East.

But who are the highest-spending clubs so far?

Sports Brief takes a look at the top 10 clubs that have broken the bank to land their transfer targets. The data has been crunched by Transfermarkt.

10. Al Ittihad - Saudi Arabia - €75.8 million

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9. Al Nassr - Saudi Arabia - €80 million

8. Al Ahli - Saudi Arabia - €80.7 million

7. Aston Villa - England - €85.1 million

6. Manchester United - England - €91.2 million

5. Real Madrid - Spain - €124.5 million

4. Tottenham Hotspur - England - €124.7 million

3. Paris Saint Germain - France - €128 million

2. Al Hilal - Saudi Arabia - €161.2 million

1. Arsenal - England - €211.7 million

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Arsenal are warming up into the 2023/24 season in style after being crowned the Emirates Cup champions.

The Gunners secured the trophy after stunning French side Monaco in post-match penalties at the Emirates Stadium.

The Wednesday night clash marked Arsenal's return to England after their pre-season trips to Germany and the United States.