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Chelsea’s exorbitant spending exposed when compared to Prem rivals

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PEDRO NETO became Chelsea’s 35th signing of the Todd Boehly era last week.

The winger completed a £65million move to Stamford Bridge last week.

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Pedro Neto becomes Chelsea’s 35th signing of the Todd Boehly eraCredit: Getty
Raheem Strerling was Boehly's first signing

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Raheem Strerling was Boehly’s first signingCredit: Getty

He joins the likes of Cole Palmer, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku and Moises Caicedo in joining the Blues last year.

Chelsea now have a squad of 48 players – 35 of whom were signed after Boehly took over in May 2022.

Raheem Sterling was the American’s first signing just two years ago.

Now, SunSport has looked at every Premier League club and who they have bought for 35 signings…

Arsenal-Matteo Guendouzi

Guendouzi joined the Gunners from FC Lorient in 2017.

He spent four years at the club, making 82 appearances, and was loaned for two spells before moving to Marseille in 2022.

The 25-year-old left the French national team this summer to sign for Lazio.

Matteo Guendouzi joined Arsenal in 2017

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Matteo Guendouzi joined Arsenal in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty

Aston Villa-Tyrone Mings

The centre-back joined from Bournemouth in 2017 after an initial loan spell.

Since then, Mings has made 166 appearances but missed most of the 2023-24 campaign with a knee injury.

Bournemouth-Jack Stacey

The 28-year-old signed for Bournemouth for £4m from Luton in 2019.

He made 98 first-team appearances before leaving for Norwich last summer.

Brentford-Mads Roerslav

Roerslav joined Brentford while they were still in the Championship in 2019.

He is still at the club and has since made 123 appearances in all competitions.

Brighton – Adam Lallana

A move many fans will remember, Lallana joined Brighton from Liverpool on a free transfer in 2020.

Following Graham Potter’s move to Chelsea in 2022, he took on the role of interim assistant manager to Andrew Crofts.

Lallana left Brighton this summer to join Southampton on a free transfer.

Adam Lallana joined Brighton on free transfer from Liverpool

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Adam Lallana joined Brighton on free transfer from LiverpoolCredit: Getty

Crystal Palace – Vicente Guaita

Goalkeeper Guaita joined Palace from Getafe in 2018 and spent five years at Selhurst Park, making 154 appearances.

The 37-year-old left last summer to return to Spain and now plays for Celta Vigo.

Everton-Lucas Digne

Digne was a big signing for Everton when he arrived from Barcelona in 2018.

He signed for the Toffees for £18 million and quickly established himself as a first-choice right-back.

He played 127 times for Everton but left in January 2022 to join Aston Villa.

Fulham-Frank Anguissa

Anguissa joined Fulham in 2018 but was loaned to Villarreal the following year when the Cottagers were relegated from the Premier League.

He then spent a year on loan at Napoli before joining the Italian giants on a permanent transfer in 2022.

Ipswich – Tete Yengi

Australian striker Tete Yengi has joined Ipswich from A-League side Newcastle Jets.

Having signed for Tractor Boys in 2021, he failed to make a single first-team appearance before leaving for Livingston earlier this summer.

During his time at Ipswich he was loaned out three times, to Vaasan Palloseura, Northampton Town and Kuopion Palloseura.

Leicester City-Harry Maguire

Another high-profile transfer, Maguire joined Leicester from Hull in 2017 for just £12m.

After two years at the King Power Stadium, he signed for Manchester United in a huge £80 million transfer, becoming the most expensive defender in Premier League history.

Since then, Maguire has made 207 appearances for the Red Devils and has 63 England caps and counting.

Leicester made over £60m profit from the sale of Harry Maguire, who joined from Hull

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Leicester made over £60m profit from the sale of Harry Maguire, who joined from HullCredit: PA:Empics Sport

Liverpool-Roberto Firmino

A fan favorite among the Reds, Firmino spent eight years at Anfield after signing from Hoffenheim in 2015.

He won the Premier League and Champions League during his time at Liverpool and made 362 appearances.

He currently plays for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia.

Roberto Firmino was a fan favorite at Liverpool

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Roberto Firmino was a fan favorite at LiverpoolCredit: Getty

Manchester City-Aymeric Laporte

Laporte signed for City in a £57m move from Athletic Bilbao in 2018.

He won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the Champions League during his time at the Etihad before leaving for Saudi Arabia last summer.

Aymeric Laporte joined Man City in 2018

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Aymeric Laporte joined Man City in 2018Credit: Getty

Manchester United-Eric Bailly

Bailly completed a £30m move from Villarreal to Man Utd in 2016.

He made 113 appearances but fell out of favor when Erik ten Hag took charge two years ago.

The defender is now a free agent, having left United after his contract expired in July.

Eric Bailly spent eight years at Man Utd

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Eric Bailly spent eight years at Man UtdCredit: Getty

Newcastle – Federico Fernández

The 35-year-old joined Newcastle from Swansea in 2018 and spent four years at St James’ Park.

After leaving, he joined Spanish side Elche and has since played for Al-Duhail and Estudiantes.

Nottingham Forest – Brandon Aguilera

Costa Rican midfielder Aguilera joined Forest in 2022 following the club’s promotion to the Premier League.

He was loaned out twice by the club, to Estoril and Bristol Rovers, and made just three appearances for Forest before joining Rio Ave this year.

Southampton-Theo Walcott

Walcott became a Premier League icon during his time at Arsenal between 2006 and 2018.

He eventually left the Gunners after falling down the pecking order and joined Everton.

However, he returned to Southampton – his first club – in 2021.

Walcott spent two years with the Saints before retiring from professional football last year.

Theo Walcott retired after leaving Man Utd

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Theo Walcott retired after leaving Man UtdCredit: AP

Tottenham-Ryan Sessegnon

Sessegnon was seen as one of England’s most promising talents when Tottenham signed him from Fulham in 2019.

However, he never established his place in Spurs’ starting lineup.

He suffered several injuries during his time at Spurs, which hampered his time in the first team.

Sessegnon returned to Fulham this summer on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract.

West Ham-Felipe Anderson

The winger spent three years at West Ham after joining from Lazio for £36m in 2018.

He made 73 appearances for the Hammers and returned to Lazio three years later.

Anderson now plays for Palmeiras in Brazil.

Wolves – Matija Sarkic

Sarkic joined Wolves from Aston Villa’s Under-23s in 2020 and spent three years at Molineux.

He signed for Millwall last summer and became the club’s first-choice goalkeeper in the Championship.

However, Sarkic passed away tragically and unexpectedly in June.

The club paid tribute to him on the opening day of the league season at the weekend.

Matija Sarkic joins Wolves from Aston Villa Under-23s

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Matija Sarkic joins Wolves from Aston Villa Under-23sCredit: Getty



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