Premier League clubs smash transfer record with £3.4bn spree

Record summer spending widens the gap between England's elite and Europe's best.

What happened. Premier League clubs have invested more than £3.4bn in players this summer, an increase of 11.9% on last year, according to data.

• Record spending in the transfer market
• England's top clubs have widened the gap to European counterparts

The spending spree highlights the financial dominance of the Premier League.

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