Since the Premier League's inaugural season back in 1992, top tier sides have accumulated a whopping £9.8 billion net spend, with superstar talents from Europe and beyond turning the English top tier into the most-watched football league in the world. Here's a look at where Brighton rank among the top forty net-spenders in Premier League history.
5. Arsenal - £549m
Most expensive signing: Nicholas Pepe from Lille - £72 million Photo: Michael Steele
6. Everton - £433.5m
Most expensive signing: Richarlison from Watford - £50 million Photo: Catherine Ivill
7. Aston Villa - £341m
Most expensive signing: Wesley Moraes from Club Brugge - £22 million Photo: Steve Bardens
8. West Ham United - £292.5m
Most expensive signing: Sebastien Haller from Frankfurt - £45 million Photo: Julian Finney