Biggest transfer market spenders in Europe this summer

Tottenham (£107 million)

Roberto Soldado of Tottenham celebrates scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hospur and Swansea City at White Hart Lane on August 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

In third place, and perhaps the surprise team of the lot, is Tottenham Hotspurs, who smashed their transfer record thrice this summer. With the departure of Bale to Madrid, they have spent wisely to ensure that they don’t miss the Welshman’s services.

They have snapped up two wingers, Nacer Chadli and Erik Lamela from Twente and Roma respectively, along with two central midfielders in Paulinho and Etienne Capoue arriving from Sao Paolo and Toulouse. Spurs have also signed a centre back in V Chiriches, and an attacking midfielder in Christian Eriksen from Ajax. More than anything else, they have also signed Spanish striker Roberto Soldado and bolstered their strike force.