Chelsea’s 10 biggest spending sprees: £153.35m & £91.1m transfer hauls caused trophy room congestion

4. 2012/13 – £72m

Eden Hazard’s £32m arrival from Lille was the biggest move of the 2012/13 season. Meanwhile, Sturridge and Raul Meireles left Stamford Bridge for £12m and £8m respectively.

3. 2010/11 – £82.6m

Chelsea only signed five players this season, but four of them were very expensive. Fernando Torres cost £50m, while Yossi Benayoun, Ramires and David Luiz signed for £5m, £18.3m and £21.3m respectively.