The most expensive squad in the Premier League 2025/26

Goalkeeper : David Raya (Spain, Arsenal) - €40 million. Raya solidified his position as Arsenal's number one goalkeeper after being permanently signed from Brentford for €32 million in 2024. With 18 clean sheets last season, Raya is valued at €40 million, surpassing Emiliano Martínez of Aston Villa (€28 million) to become the most valuable goalkeeper in the Premier League currently.

Centre-back : William Saliba (France, Arsenal) - £80 million. Saliba recently extended his contract with Arsenal until 2030 and is considered the best centre-back in the Premier League. With 18 clean sheets and 3 goals last season, his £80 million valuation far surpasses rivals like Virgil van Dijk (£35 million).

Centre-back : Gabriel Magalhães (Brazil, Arsenal) - £75 million. Gabriel formed a formidable centre-back partnership with Saliba, contributing to Arsenal conceding the fewest goals in the Premier League in the 2024/25 season (29 goals).

Right-back : Jurrien Timber (Netherlands, Arsenal) - £55 million. Timber became Arsenal's first-choice right-back under Mikel Arteta, surpassing Ben White thanks to his versatility and attacking contributions. His £55 million valuation reflects his consistency since returning from a cruciate ligament injury in 2023, with 3 assists in 25 games last season.

Left-back : Josko Gvardiol (Croatia, Manchester City) - 75 million euros. Gvardiol proved his worth after joining Manchester City from RB Leipzig for 90 million euros. However, he is currently valued at only 75 million euros.

Defensive midfielder : Declan Rice (England, Arsenal) - £120 million. Rice was Arsenal's record signing when he joined from West Ham for £116.6 million in 2023. With his impressive performances in the 2024/25 season, Rice is currently valued at £120 million, surpassing Rodri of Manchester City (£110 million) to become the most expensive defensive midfielder in the world .

Defensive midfielder : Rodri (Spain, Manchester City) - £110 million. Despite not fully recovering from injury, Rodri remains an irreplaceable element in Manchester City's playing style. In the 2023/24 season, he played a major role in helping the team win the Premier League and reach the Champions League quarter-finals, and was also awarded the Ballon d'Or for his outstanding performance.

Right winger : Bukayo Saka (England, Arsenal) - £150 million. Saka is a bright star for Arsenal and the Premier League, valued at £150 million, he is considered a "treasure" by Arteta.

Attacking midfielder : Cole Palmer (England, Chelsea) - £120 million. Palmer is still playing brilliantly in the 2024/25 season. A valuation of £100 million reflects the enormous potential of the England international.

Attacking midfielder : Florian Wirtz (Germany, Liverpool) - £140 million. Liverpool's new signing, who joined from Bayer Leverkusen, is one of the most expensive players in the league at the moment.

Striker : Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City) - £180 million. Haaland remains one of the world's top strikers and promises to have a breakout season after Man City's slump last year.