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Clubs outside the traditional big six are becoming increasingly active in the transfer market. Newcastle leads the way with their £69 million signing of Nick Voltumade, alongside players like Alexander Isak, Johan Manzambi, and Sandro Tonali making the top ten.

The landscape of Premier League transfers is evolving, with clubs outside the big six making their mark. Teams like Newcastle, Aston Villa, Brighton, and Everton have successfully navigated the market, securing deals that exceed £50 million.

The most expensive acquisition by a Premier League club outside the traditional top six is Nick Voltumade, who Newcastle signed from Stuttgart for £64.7 million, with an additional £4.3 million in bonuses.

  1. Nick Voltumade - £69 million: After Alexander Isak's departure, Newcastle snapped up the German striker. Voltumade enjoyed a bright start to his first season, netting four goals in five matches, although he finished with only seven goals all season.
  2. Alexander Isak - £63 million: In 2022, Newcastle paid Real Sociedad £63 million for the Swedish forward. Following a challenging debut season, Isak emerged as one of the Premier League's top strikers before moving to Liverpool for a record-breaking £125 million.
  3. Johan Manzambi - £59.5 million: Aston Villa swooped in to sign the 20-year-old midfielder from Freiburg, outbidding Newcastle with a club-record £59.5 million deal. Manzambi expressed his excitement, stating, “I’m really pleased to be here. We know that together we can achieve great things. Aston Villa is a big English club playing in the Champions League, which made it the perfect option for me.”
  4. Yoane Wissa - £55 million: Newcastle secured Wissa from Brentford for £55 million. However, an injury delayed his debut until December, and he finished his first season with just three goals in 28 appearances.
  5. Sandro Tonali - £55 million: The Italian midfielder made the move from AC Milan to Newcastle for £55 million. After overcoming a ten-month ban, Tonali became a key player and helped Newcastle lift the League Cup in 2025. He later transferred to Tottenham for £92.5 million plus bonuses.
  6. Anthony Elanga - £55 million: After two attempts in 2024, Newcastle finally secured Elanga from Nottingham Forest, finalising a deal worth up to £55 million. He contributed five goal involvements in his first 49 matches.
  7. Moussa Diaby - £51.9 million: Aston Villa acquired Diaby from Bayer in 2023. The Frenchman scored six goals and provided ten assists in 38 Premier League matches before being sold to Al-Ittihad for £50.4 million.
  8. Luka Vuskovic - £50 million: Brighton brought in the 19-year-old centre-back from Tottenham for £46 million, plus £4 million in bonuses. In a swap deal, Jan Paul van Hecke headed to Tottenham, with Brighton receiving £52 million. Their manager, Fabian Hurtseler, remarked, “Last season, he proved he can play at a very high level in Hamburg. We want to help him continue his development here.”
  9. Richarlison - £50 million: Everton secured the Brazilian from Watford in 2018 for £35 million, adding another £15 million in potential bonuses. Richarlison scored 53 goals in 152 matches before moving to Tottenham for £60 million four years later.
  10. Amadou Onana - £50 million: Aston Villa paid Everton £50 million for the Belgian midfielder after their return to the Champions League. Onana then played a crucial role in helping Villa win the Europa League in the 2025/26 season.

Remarkably, five of the ten entries on this list involve Newcastle's signings, with Voltumade and Isak leading the charge.