Tottenham Hotspur's most expensive signings ever

Amid incessant finger-pointing at Daniel Levy for Tottenham Hotspur's excruciating streak without a trophy, the Spurs chairman is often criticised for failing to back his managers in the transfer market.

Unlike some of their Big Six rivals, the Lilywhites are yet to surpass the £100m mark on one transfer, but significant fees have still been shelled out on players past and present.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the most expensive signings in Tottenham's distinguished history.

10. Giovani Lo Celso - £27.2m

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From: Real Betis
Date: August 8, 2019 (loan), July 1, 2020 (permanent)
Age at the time: 23 (loan), 24 (permanent)
Tottenham appearances: 108
Tottenham goals: 10

Honours at Tottenham

None

9. Moussa Sissoko - £29.8m

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From: Newcastle United
Date: August 31, 2016
Age at the time: 27
Tottenham appearances: 202
Tottenham goals: 5

Honours at Tottenham

None

8. Micky van de Ven - £34m

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From: Wolfsburg
Date: August 8, 2023
Age at the time: 22
Tottenham appearances: 29
Tottenham goals: 3

Honours at Tottenham

None

7. Pedro Porro - £34m

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From: Sporting Lisbon
Date: January 31, 2023 (loan), July 30, 2023 (permanent)
Age at the time: 23
Tottenham appearances: 54
Tottenham goals: 7

Honours at Tottenham

None

6. Davinson Sanchez - £35.7m

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From: Ajax
Date: August 23, 2017
Age at the time: 21
Tottenham appearances: 207
Tottenham goals: 5

Honours at Tottenham

None

5. James Maddison - £39.4m

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From: Leicester City
Date: July 1, 2023
Age at the time: 26
Tottenham appearances: 30
Tottenham goals: 4

Honours at Tottenham

None

4. Cristian Romero - £44.2m

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From: Atalanta BC
Date: August 6, 2021 (loan), August 30, 2022 (permanent)
Age at the time: 23 (loan), 24 (permanent)
Tottenham appearances: 98
Tottenham goals: 6

Honours at Tottenham

None

3. Brennan Johnson - £46.8m

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From: Nottingham Forest
Date: September 1, 2023
Age at the time: 22
Tottenham appearances: 34
Tottenham goals: 5

Honours at Tottenham

None

2. Richarlison - £49.3m

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From: Everton
Date: July 1, 2022
Age at the time: 25
Tottenham appearances: 66
Tottenham goals: 15

Honours at Tottenham

None

1. Tanguy Ndombele - £52.7m

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From: Lyon
Date: July 2, 2019
Age at the time: 22
Tottenham appearances: 91
Tottenham goals: 10

Honours at Tottenham

None