Here's the 40 highest net spends tracked from the inception of the Premier League back in 1992, ranked from lowest to highest, with figures partly provided by the consistently excellent Price of Football...

9. Birmingham City - 56m
Most expensive signing: David Dunn from Blackburn Rovers - 5.5m
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12. Norwich City - 65m
Most expensive signing: Ricky van Wolfswinkel from Sporting CP - 8.5m
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