Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola recently stated his club ranks seventh in Premier League net spend over the last five years. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Guardiola humorously expressed frustration, joking he wanted City to be first in spending. His comments came amid ongoing scrutiny regarding Manchester City's transfer dealings.
Figures from football statistics website Transfermarkt confirm Manchester City's net spend for this period stands at approximately £397.78 million. This places them behind six other Premier League clubs. Manchester United leads the list with a net spend of £684.61 million, followed by Arsenal at £675.77 million, and Chelsea with £662.04 million. Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Liverpool also recorded higher net expenditures during the same five-year timeframe.
