Tottenham’s 10 most expensive signings of all time

Despite a lack of recent success, Tottenham Hotspur have splashed the cash in recent years under Daniel Levy, bringing in a number of players for £30m or more.

Ange Postecoglou has been backed in the transfer market, with a plethora of stars being attracted to the project on offer in north London. But who is Spurs’ record arrival? We’ve taken a look at Tottenham’s 10 most expensive signings.

Here’s a detailed look at Tottenham’s 10 most expensive signings…

10

James Maddison

£40m from Leicester City

Starting off the countdown is attacking midfielder James Maddison, who swapped Leicester City for Spurs following the Foxes’ relegation in 2023.

Maddison has featured heavily for Tottenham since signing his five-year contract, with Spurs pipping Newcastle United to a deal.

9

Pedro Porro

£40m from Sporting CP

Another £40m signing is Pedro Porro, who was previously on the books with Manchester City and returned to England in January 2023 with Tottenham.

He arrived on loan with an obligation to make a deal permanent in the summer from Sporting CP, and that was worth around £40m.

8

Archie Gray

£40m from Leeds United

Archie Gray appears to be a star in the making which resulted in Ange Postecoglou and Spurs spending big on his services from Leeds United in 2024.

As part of a deal for the youngster, Leeds signed Joe Rodon, but it looks as if a total package for Gray cost up to £40m.

7

Davinson Sanchez

£42m from Ajax

Centre-back Davinson Sanchez was a club-record signing when he arrived from Ajax for £42m in 2017.

Mauricio Pochettino was the man in charge when Sanchez moved to England and the Colombia international made more than 200 appearances for the club before leaving for Galatasaray in 2023.

6

Cristian Romero

£42.5m from Atalanta

Another defender who cost Spurs big money is Cristian Romero, who arrived from Atalanta in 2021.

The Argentinian has shone for club and country, winning the Copa America and being voted Serie A’s best defender, which prompted Tottenham to spend £42.5m.

Daniel Levy may well have overseen things, but it was perhaps the best thing Nuno Espirito Santo did for the club during his short spell in charge.

5

Micky van de Ven

£43m from Wolfsburg

Centre-back Micky van de Ven, who made the move to north London in 2023, signed from Wolfsburg for just under an initial £35m, with the total fee potentially rising to £43m.

He quickly impressed in the Premier League with his pace and power at the back, and all going well, Van de Ven will at least be with Spurs until 2029.

4

Brennan Johnson

£47.5m from Nottingham Forest

A deadline day signing in September 2023, Brennan Johnson cost Tottenham £47.5m from Nottingham Forest.

The Wales international, capable of playing anywhere across the front three, signed a contract through to 2028 and will be hoping to repay that fee over the coming years.

3

Richarlison

£60m from Everton

After eye-catching spells in England with Watford and Everton, Tottenham decided to spend an initial £50m on Richarlison in 2022, with his transfer potentially totalling £60m including add-ons.

The Brazilian’s first season was a struggle, scoring just once in 27 Premier League games. However, he has shown glimpses of brilliance in north London and is under contract until 2027.

2

Tanguy Ndombele

£62.8m from Lyon

Midfielder Tanguy Ndombele became Tottenham’s record signing when he joined in 2019, but his move from Lyon didn’t work out.

Signed by Mauricio Pochettino just months before the Argentinian manager was sacked, it proved to be a poor misjudgement from the Spurs boss.

The Frenchman signed a six-year contract and cost a whopping £55m, while his deal could have reached £62.8m with add-ons. However, after making 91 appearances and struggling in England, Ndombele had his contract terminated in 2024.

1

Dominic Solanke

£65m from Bournemouth

Tottenham’s record signing is striker Dominic Solanke, who arrived from Bournemouth in the summer.

The former Chelsea and Liverpool attacker could end up costing £65m with add-ons, but when Spurs completed the deal, they agreed a deal worth a potential £65m, with Solanke under contract until 2030.