Brighton and Hove Albion top CIES spending list with €253m net spend

Brighton and Hove Albion have emerged as the biggest spenders in world football over the last two transfer windows, according to a new CIES Football Observatory study.
Brighton and Hove Albion have emerged as the biggest spenders in world football over the last two transfer windows, according to a new CIES Football Observatory study.
January 30 – The CIES Football Observatory has released its latest statistical forecast, offering a data-driven prediction of how teams across 42 leagues worldwide are expected to perform for the remainder of the season.
January 23 – Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres has been revealed as the top scorer of 2024 by the CIES Football Observatory after a superb season for Sporting CP, netting 64 goals across the past twelve months, 54 for his club and 10 at national team level.