£100m transfers reshape Premier League hierarchy

When Jack Grealish moved from Aston Villa to Manchester City in 2021 for £100m, he became the first Brit to cross the milestone, foreshadowing a rapid rise in Premier League transfer spending. Today, the £100m mark is routine, and the financial gap between the Big Six and the other 14 clubs has widened. Over the past decade, the lower‑tier clubs’ spending has increased almost 175%. toffler.lol