General view outside Elland Road prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Bournemouth.General view outside Elland Road prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Bournemouth.
General view outside Elland Road prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Bournemouth.

Leeds United’s net spend since 2020 promotion compared to Aston Villa and Everton - gallery

The Whites have endured mixed fortunes in the transfer market over the last two years.

It has been an eventful couple of years after Marcelo Bielsa ended Leeds United’s long absence from the Premier League.

The Whites returned to the top flight with a defined style of play, full of energy and high-pressing, and offered much excitement as the likes of Patrick Bamford and Kalvin Phillips impressed. A stunning first season back in the top tier ended with a ninth placed finish as Bielsa’s side finished just three points shy of the European places.

However, a difficult second season saw the popular Argentine manager depart and it was down to his successor Jesse Marsch to lead a challenging, but ultimately successful battle against relegation as the Whites preserved their top tier status with a final day win at Brentford.

An inconsistent start to the current campaign has left Leeds sat two points and three places clear of the relegation zone as the Premier League takes a break for the World Cup Finals. Despite the focus being on events in Qatar, many Whites supporters are already turning their attention towards what activity could take place in the January transfer window.

Leeds have been active in the transfer market from the minute their return to the top flight was confirmed - but how does their net spend compare to their Premier League rivals since promotion was secured in 2020?

However, a difficult second season saw the popular Argentine manager depart and it was down to his successor Jesse Marsch to lead a challenging, but ultimately successful battle against relegation as the Whites preserved their top tier status with a final day win at Brentford.

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