Tottenham Hotspur's top 10 most expensive signings as Roberto De Zerbi eyes busy summer transfer window

Despite a swathe of incomings in recent seasons, Tottenham Hotspur have endured two disappointing Premier League campaigns with consecutive 17th-place finishes.

Spurs were staring at the very distant possibility of relegation in the 2025-26 Premier League campaign after struggling under Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor.

Roberto De Zerbi ultimately proved to be the club's saviour, overseeing three wins, two draws and just two defeats, including a safety-securing 1-0 win over Everton on the final day of the season.

Spurs will surely look to overhaul their squad this summer in a bid to stay well clear next season, even though they splashed out to recruit Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons in the summer of 2025.

Tottenham have already kickstarted their transfer business with the free transfer of Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth, while captain Cristian Romero could potentially lead the departures this summer.

As Spurs look to enjoy a productive summer transfer window, Sports Mole takes a look at Tottenham's top 10 most expensive signings of all time.

10. Davinson Sanchez - £35.7m

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From: Ajax

Date: August 23, 2017

Age at the time: 21

Tottenham appearances: 207

Tottenham goals: 5

Honours at Tottenham

None

9. Pedro Porro - £39m (including £5m loan fee)

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From: Sporting Lisbon

Date: January 31, 2023 (loan), July 30, 2023 (permanent)

Age at the time: 23

Honours at Tottenham

• Europa League (1) - 2024-25

8. James Maddison - £39.4m

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From: Leicester City

Date: July 1, 2023

Age at the time: 26

Honours at Tottenham

• Europa League (1) - 2024-25

7. Cristian Romero - £44.2m

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From: Atalanta BC

Date: August 6, 2021 (loan), August 30, 2022 (permanent)

Age at the time: 23 (loan), 24 (permanent)

Honours at Tottenham

• Europa League (1) - 2024-25

6. Brennan Johnson - £46.8m

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From: Nottingham Forest

Date: September 1, 2023

Age at the time: 22

Honours at Tottenham

• Europa League (1) - 2024-25

5. Richarlison - £49.3m

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From: Everton

Date: July 1, 2022

Age at the time: 25

Honours at Tottenham

• Europa League (1) - 2024-25

4. Xavi Simons - £51.8m

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From: RB Leipzig

Date: August 29, 2025

Age at the time: 22

Honours at Tottenham

None

3. Tanguy Ndombele - £52.7m

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From: Lyon

Date: July 2, 2019

Age at the time: 22

Honours at Tottenham

None

2. Mohammed Kudus - £55m

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From: West Ham United

Date: July 10, 2025

Age at the time: 24

Honours at Tottenham

None

1. Dominic Solanke - £55.5m

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From: Bournemouth

Date: August 10, 2024

Age at the time: 26

Honours at Tottenham

• Europa League (1) - 2024-25