PRESTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Tom Bayliss of Preston North End applauds the fans after the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Preston North End and Hull City at the Deepdale on August 27, 2019 in Preston, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)PRESTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Tom Bayliss of Preston North End applauds the fans after the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Preston North End and Hull City at the Deepdale on August 27, 2019 in Preston, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
PRESTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Tom Bayliss of Preston North End applauds the fans after the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Preston North End and Hull City at the Deepdale on August 27, 2019 in Preston, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Preston North End's £13m five-year transfer net spend compared to QPR & Bristol City

Preston North End have strengthened their squad significantly this season, bringing in the likes of ex-Wales international Ched Evans, in-demand midfielder Ben Whiteman, and defender Greg Cunningham over the course of the 2020/21 campaign.
By Richie Boon
Published 10th Feb 2021, 12:00 BST
Updated 10th Feb 2021, 12:08 BST

We've taken a look (via Transfermarkt data) at how Preston North End' s five-year transfer net spend compares to every other Championship side, along with each teams most expensive signing over the period. Here's where the Lilywhites rank in the intriguing spending league table:

Biggest season net spend: -£31.4m. Highest transfer fee paid: £17m for Kevin Wimmer from Spurs in 2017.

1. Stoke City - -£86m net spend last five seasons

Biggest season net spend: -£31.4m. Highest transfer fee paid: £17m for Kevin Wimmer from Spurs in 2017. Photo: Gareth Copley

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Biggest season net spend: -£46m. Highest transfer fee paid: £11m for Josh Murphy from Norwich City in 2018.

2. Cardiff City - -£51.7m net spend last five seasons

Biggest season net spend: -£46m. Highest transfer fee paid: £11m for Josh Murphy from Norwich City in 2018. Photo: Laurence Griffiths

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Biggest season net spend: -£62m. Highest transfer fee paid: £20m for Nathan Ake from Chelsea in 2017.

3. Bournemouth - -£43m net spend last five seasons

Biggest season net spend: -£62m. Highest transfer fee paid: £20m for Nathan Ake from Chelsea in 2017. Photo: MATT DUNHAM

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Biggest season net spend: -£45m. Highest transfer fee paid: £17.5m for Terence Kongolo from Monaco in 2018.

4. Huddersfield Town - -£40m net spend last five seasons

Biggest season net spend: -£45m. Highest transfer fee paid: £17.5m for Terence Kongolo from Monaco in 2018. Photo: Alex Livesey

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