Record-Breaking January: Premier League's Biggest Spendthrifts Unleash Insane Transfer Fees

 The 2023 January transfer window is approaching its conclusion but Premier League clubs up and down the table have made their mark.

Teams at both ends of England’s top division have been frantically recruiting players during an incredible month of spending.

Chelsea, languishing in midtable, have been the most active top-flight club, signing SEVEN first-team players for well over £200million.

Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, Benoit Badiashile, Malo Gusto, Joao Felix, David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos have all moved to Stamford Bridge this month.

However, they aren’t done as we understands a move for Enzo Fernandez is progressing.

Fellow big spenders Newcastle have also been active while Arsenal, Liverpool and Leeds have bulked up their squads in the winter market.

But who makes up the top ten of the priciest Premier League transfers in January 2023? Sparkdaily has the full rundown…

10. Jakub Kiwior [Spezia to Arsenal] £21m

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Kiwior adds strength in depth to Arsenal’s defence

9. Leandro Trossard [Brighton to Arsenal] £27m

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Trossard arrives at the Emirates to help Arsenal’s Premier League title bid

8. Noni Madueke [PSV Eindhoven to Chelsea] £30m

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Madueke was born in London and some of Europe’s biggest clubs wanted him

7. Malo Gusto [Olympique Lyon to Chelsea] £31m

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Gusto has re-joined Lyon on loan until the end of the season

5. Georginio Rutter [Hoffenheim to Leeds] £35m

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Rutter is Leeds’ club-record signing

5. Benoit Badiashile [AS Monaco to Chelsea] £35m

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Badiashile was the first of Chelsea’s seven arrivals this month

4. Cody Gakpo [PSV Eindhoven to Liverpool] £37m

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Gakpo was Man United’s top target but Liverpool sealed the deal before their rivals could make a bid

3. Matheus Cunha [Atletico Madrid to Wolves] £43m

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Cunha initially joined Wolves on loan but the move has been made permanent after the clauses in the deal were triggered

2. Anthony Gordon [Everton to Newcastle] £45m

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Gordon skipped three days of training to force through a move to St James’ Park

1. Mykhailo Mudryk [Shakhtar Donetsk to Chelsea] £89m

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Chelsea’s acquisition of Mudryk has been the biggest signing of the month