Neymar still leads football’s 10 most expensive transfers

Neymar’s £200 million move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 still stands alone at the top of football’s transfer market.

PSG activated the Brazilian forward’s release clause and made him the first player to pass the £200 million mark. Kylian Mbappé’s move from Monaco to PSG ranks second at about £166 million, giving the French club the top two places. Philippe Coutinho’s 2018 transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona ranks third at about £142 million, including add-ons.

The newer entries show how quickly the market has moved. Liverpool paid £125 million for Swedish striker Alexander Isak in 2025. Enzo Fernández’s reported £125 million move from Chelsea to Manchester City in 2026 put him level with Isak. PSG winger Bradley Barcola followed at about £123 million, while Chelsea paid roughly £117 million for Morgan Rogers.

Florian Wirtz’s move to Liverpool cost about £116.5 million, and Manchester City added Elliot Anderson after a reported £116 million transfer from Nottingham Forest. João Félix completes the listed top 10, with his 2019 move from Benfica to Atlético Madrid valued at about £112.9 million.

The ranking also includes Ousmane Dembélé’s 2017 move from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona at £136 million. Deals once considered impossible at £100 million have become increasingly common for elite young players. Neymar’s record, however, remains untouched.