SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Billy Sharp of Sheffield United celebrates with Oliver Norwood (L) and Rhian Brewster (R) after scoring a penalty for his teams first goal during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Newcastle United at Bramall Lane on January 12, 2021 in Sheffield, England. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Oli Scarff - Pool/Getty Images)SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Billy Sharp of Sheffield United celebrates with Oliver Norwood (L) and Rhian Brewster (R) after scoring a penalty for his teams first goal during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Newcastle United at Bramall Lane on January 12, 2021 in Sheffield, England. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Oli Scarff - Pool/Getty Images)
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Billy Sharp of Sheffield United celebrates with Oliver Norwood (L) and Rhian Brewster (R) after scoring a penalty for his teams first goal during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Newcastle United at Bramall Lane on January 12, 2021 in Sheffield, England. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Oli Scarff - Pool/Getty Images)

Sheffield United & Spurs' intriguing wins-per-£-spent rating in the Premier League table

The temptation of splashing the cash in the Premier League has cost numerous sides in the past before, with big-money signings failing to live up to the hype, and squads packed with new players struggling to gel under the pressure of top-tier football.
By Richie Boon
Published 2nd Mar 2021, 12:24 BST
Updated 2nd Mar 2021, 12:46 BST

Amid the financial uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, football clubs across the pyramid have been a little more cautious with their spending this season, but we've still seen a fair few high profile deals go through.

This is where Sheffield United rank in the Premier League' s wins-per-pound-spent table, which looks (via Transfermarkt) at how much each club has invested in their current squad, and divides the total amount by the number of victories this season.

Current squad purchase value: £279.6m. Wins this season: 15. Cost per-win: £18.6m. Most expensive signing this season: Wesley Fofana (£36.5m from AS Saint Etienne).

5. 5th - Leicester City

Current squad purchase value: £279.6m. Wins this season: 15. Cost per-win: £18.6m. Most expensive signing this season: Wesley Fofana (£36.5m from AS Saint Etienne). Photo: Pool

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Current squad purchase value: £155.1m. Wins this season: 8. Cost per-win: £18.6m. Most expensive signing this season: Ibrahima Diallo (£12.7m from Stade Brest).

6. 6th - Southampton

Current squad purchase value: £155.1m. Wins this season: 8. Cost per-win: £18.6m. Most expensive signing this season: Ibrahima Diallo (£12.7m from Stade Brest). Photo: Pool

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Current squad purchase value: £175.5m. Wins this season: 9. Cost per-win: £19.5m. Most expensive signing this season: Eberechi Eze (£19.5m from QPR).

7. 7th - Crystal Palace

Current squad purchase value: £175.5m. Wins this season: 9. Cost per-win: £19.5m. Most expensive signing this season: Eberechi Eze (£19.5m from QPR). Photo: Clive Rose

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Current squad purchase value: £82.76m. Wins this season: 4. Cost per-win: £20.7m. Most expensive signing this season: Anthony Knockaert (£10.5m from Brighton).

8. 8th - Fulham

Current squad purchase value: £82.76m. Wins this season: 4. Cost per-win: £20.7m. Most expensive signing this season: Anthony Knockaert (£10.5m from Brighton). Photo: Pool

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