Tottenham Hotspur's most expensive signings ever after Mohammed Kudus's £55m transfer

At the conclusion of the 2025 summer transfer window, two effervescent attackers forced their way into the list of Tottenham Hotspur's record signings, as Xavi Simons and Mohammed Kudus joined for +£50m fees from RB Leipzig and West Ham United respectively.

However, the Londoners may be forced to enter the January market in 2026 for extra reinforcement in the forward line due to the struggles of their squad, with Thomas Frank often criticised for his style of play.

Tottenham's budget for the winter window may be bolstered by the looming sale of Brennan Johnson amid reported interest from Crystal Palace.

It remains to be seen whether the club will sanction particularly expensive deals in January, but the club's mixed form in the Premier League has fuelled calls from fans for significant spendig.

Here, Sports Mole provides an in-depth list of Tottenham's 10 most expensive arrivals 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