Since the Premier League's inaugural season back in 1992, top tier sides have accumulated a whopping £9.8 billion net spend, with superstar talents from Europe and beyond turning the English top tier into the most-watched football league in the world. Here's a look at where Leeds United rank among the top forty net-spenders in Premier League history.
13. Fulham - £230m
Most expensive signing: Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa from Marseille - £30 million Photo: Clive Brunskill
14. Stoke City - £220m
Most expensive signing: Gianelli Imbula from Porto- £18.3 million Photo: Michael Regan
15. Crystal Palace - £198.8m
Most expensive signing: Christian Benteke from Liverpool - £27 million Photo: Clive Rose
16. Wolves - £175.5m
Most expensive signing: Raul Jimenez from Benfica - £30 million Photo: Catherine Ivill
17. Watford - £165.2m
Most expensive signing: Ismaila Sarr from Rennes - £30 million Photo: Richard Heathcote
18. Bournemouth - £151.7m
Most expensive signing: Jefferson Lerma - £25 million Photo: Marc Atkins