# Uefa warns of transfer market two-speed system

> Uefa reports Premier League clubs spent €4.6bn on transfers this summer, more than eight European countries combined, creating a two-speed market.
- Title: Uefa warns of transfer market two-speed system · BBC Sport
- Summary: Uefa reports Premier League clubs spent €4.6bn on transfers this summer, more than eight European countries combined, creating a two-speed market. Premier…
- Keywords: uefa, premier league, transfer market, two-speed system, chelsea, strasbourg, bundesliga, transfer fees, financial regulations, academy players, sports, warns
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c639merx84jno
- Published: 2026-09-24T22:09:28.095+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: uefa, premier league, transfer market, two-speed system, chelsea, strasbourg, bundesliga, transfer fees, financial regulations, academy players, sports
## Uefa's warning
Uefa reports Premier League clubs spent €4.6bn on transfers this summer, more than eight European countries combined.

> Transfer values continue to rise sharply, particularly in the English market, increasing future pressure on club financial results
## Spending gap
Premier League clubs paid €24m per player on average, while other leagues paid €4m to €5m per player.
## Financial strain
Premier League clubs spent 56% of annual revenue on transfers, up from 33% in the pre-pandemic decade.
## Internal deals
English clubs made 44% more big-value transfers between themselves, totaling €1.55bn this year.
## Academy sales
European clubs earned €6.8bn from selling academy players, up €655m from last year.
## Key takeaway

Premier League clubs' transfer spending now exceeds 56% of annual revenue, far above the pre-pandemic average of 33%.