A number of clubs flexed their financial muscle over the summer as they look to ensure successful seasons
With the European transfer window now shut, it's time for clubs to take stock of just how much cash they have splashed over the past few months.
Real Madrid and Barcelona once again lead the way when it comes to spending as both clubs look to improve upon their most recent Champions League campaigns.
Along with the usual Spanish suspects, some big money was also spent by clubs in Italy and England with a surpise Premier League side creeping into the top 10.
Getty Images10Bayern Munich
Money spent: €143 million (£130m/$156m)
Key transfers: Lucas Hernandez (€80m from Atletico Madrid), Benjamin Pavard (€35m from VfB Stuttgart), Ivan Perisic (loan from Inter), Jann-Fiete Arp (€3m from Hamburg), Philippe Coutinho (€8.5m loan from Barcelona), Mickael Cuisance (€12m from Borussia Monchengladbach)
Bayern Munich have invested predominantly in defenders over the summer, spending over €100m on Lucas Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard. They've also done well to pick up Ivan Perisic and Philippe Coutinho on loan.
AdvertisementGetty9Aston Villa
Money spent: €148 million (£134m/$162m)
Key transfers: Wesley (€25m from Club Brugge), Tyrone Mings (€22m from Bournemouth), Douglas Luiz (€16m from Manchester City), Matt Targett (€15m from Southampton), Tom Heaton (€8m from Burnley)
Back in the Premier League, Aston Villa are clearly determined to stay in England's top flight after spending big over the summer. With several players leaving the club, manager Dean Smith had to fill plenty of holes and was given the money to fill them with players of an exciting calibre.
8Arsenal
Money spent: €152 million (£137m/$167m)
Key transfers: Nicolas Pepe (€80m from Lille), William Saliba (€30m from Saint-Etienne), Kieran Tierney (€27m from Celtic), David Luiz (€8m from Chelsea), Gabriel Martinelli (€6m from Ituano), Dani Ceballos (loan from Real Madrid)
Aside from the headline arrival of Nicolas Pepe, Arsenal have strengthened across the pitch with their defence reinforced and midfield given a touch of class in the form of Dani Ceballos.
Getty7Sevilla
Money spent: €158 million (£143m/$173m)
Key transfers: Jules Kounde (€25m from Bordeaux), Rony Lopes (€25m from Monaco), Munas Dabbur (€17m from RB Salzburg), Luuk de Jong (€12.5m from PSV), Sergio Reguilon (loan from Real Madrid), Javier Hernandez (€8m from West Ham)
After losing a number of attacking talents, Sevilla had to restore their stocks up front, their key acquisitions being that of Rony Lopes and Luuk de Jong. The arrival of young French defender Jules Kounde is also an exciting one, with the 20-year-old a bright prospect.