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Man Utd Top League of Transfer Losses With Negative Spend of More Than £1bn in Last Decade

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Fred (left), Bruno Fernandes (centre) and Antony (right) cost Manchester United about £195m in transfer fees

Manchester United have spent a record £1.19bn more on transfers over the past decade than they have recouped through player sales, according to a new study.

Since 2014 United have spent about £1.67bn on new players, and brought in about £481m, says Swiss-based research institute, CIES Football Observatory.

Chelsea are second with a negative net spend of £883m, followed by French side Paris St-Germain with £863m.

Arsenal (£745m) and Manchester City (£732m) complete the top five.

A total of 13 Premier League clubs are in the top 20.

Highest net spending (2014-2023)
1. Manchester United – £1,196.6m 11. Aston Villa – £414.3m
2. Chelsea – £885.5m 12. Liverpool – £395.3m
3. Paris St-Germain – £865.8m 13. Al-Hilal – £391.3m
4. Arsenal – £746.9m 14. Juventus – £385m
5. Manchester City – £733.8m 15. Everton – £336.1m
6. Newcastle United – £575.2m 16. Crystal Palace – £322.3m
7. Barcelona – £568.4m 17. Bournemouth – £294.9m
8. Tottenham Hotspur – £522.1m 18. Bayern Munich – £294.1m
9. AC Milan – £467.3m 19. Real Madrid – £277.6m
10. West Ham United – £451.9m 20. Nottingham Forest – £265.8m
Stats from CIES Football Observatory Monthly Report

The figures used in the study include fixed transfer fees, fee-paying loans and any add-ons regardless of whether they have actually been paid.

Notable United transfers include the then Premier League record capture of Paul Pogba for £89.5m in 2016, Romelu Lukaku for £75m in 2017 and Harry Maguire for £80m in 2019 – a world record fee for a defender.

Of that trio only Maguire remains at the club, with Lukaku joining Inter Milan for £74m in 2019 – their biggest sale of the past 10 years – and Pogba leaving on a free transfer last summer after his contract expired.

Chelsea have spent the most money on players, about £2.25bn, but have recouped £1.37bn.

The Blues have a negative balance of about £476m for 2023 – the biggest in the world – reflecting the heavy investment made by new owner Todd Boehly since taking over the club last year.

They broke the British transfer record when they signed Benfica’s Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez for £107m in January, before bringing in Brighton’s Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo in August for a fee that could rise to £115m.

In total all clubs have spent about £10.6bn on transfers in 2023 alone, smashing the previous record of £8.5bn in 2019 by about 25%.

The league with the most combined negative net spend since 2014 is the Premier League, at more than £9.5bn.

A distant second on this list is the Chinese Super League with £1.14bn, though clubs have reigned in their spending in recent years after significant investment in foreign players between 2015 and 2018.

Saudi Pro League clubs, in contrast, have ramped up their transfer spending over the past 12 months as the Saudi authorities push to make the league one of the most competitive in the world.

It is third on the list with a negative net spend of about £1.13bn, with £770m of those losses in the last year alone.

The league with the biggest positive net spend is the Portuguese Primeira Liga, which has made a profit of about £1.9bn on player transfers.

Benfica alone have made £653m, including the sales of Fernandez to Chelsea, Joao Felix to Atletico Madrid for £113m and Darwin Nunez to Liverpool for £85m.

The CIES Football Laboratory was created in 2005 and specialises in the statistical analysis of football.

It is a research group within the wider International Centre for Sports Studies, which was created in 1995 as a joint venture between world football governing body Fifa, the University of Neuchatel, and the city and state of Neuchatel, in north west Switzerland.

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itel Launches A300+: Most Affordable Duo-Screen Smartphone with a Rear Screen

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itel, the technology empowerment brand for masses, officially unveiled its new product A300+, brand’s first interactive dual-screen smartphone in its price range. itel A300+ comes with a comprehensive set of features — a 7000mAh marathon battery, IP65 military-grade durability, and satellite communication capability, demonstrating that innovation and complete product strength can coexist at an accessible price point.

 

A First-of-Its-Kind Rear Screen Experience: Interactive Innovation for a New Generation

itel A300+ coming with an interactive rear display is a rare feature in this price category, designed to deliver a smart entertainment experience for young generations. Far from being a cosmetic gimmick, the rear screen provides practical functions built around real everyday scenarios. Users can frame selfies using the higher-quality rear camera with a live preview on the back screen, glance at incoming messages and alerts without waking the main display, and play, pause, or skip tracks directly from the rear screen. The rear display also supports customizable clocks, photos, and designs, giving users a personal window to express their individual style. Complementing the rear screen, the A300+ features a 6.78-inch immersive punch-hole main display, offering a cleaner, more expansive viewing experience for streaming, gaming, browsing, and social media.

 

 

Performance and Value in Balance: Delivering Fresh Technology Despite Industry Pressure

Even amid rising industry costs, itel has chosen to bring fresh technology to its products while continuously improving performance and keeping pricing accessible. The A300+ is powered by a 7000mAh marathon battery engineered for long-term reliability, supporting up to 1,200 charging cycles — far exceeding the industry standard, and designed to retain healthy capacity. AI Charging Protection intelligently manages charging patterns to reduce battery degradation, while Smart Power Management optimizes power consumption across apps and hardware to extend usage time between charges.

 

The device also features 300% ultra-volume DTS stereo speakers, delivering rich, room-filling sound for music, videos, FM radio, and everyday entertainment. Built to withstand daily life and beyond, the A300+ carries IP65 water and dust resistance certification and meets military-grade durability standards, resisting splashes, dust, and accidental drops. Notably, the A300+ includes satellite communication capability, ensuring users can still send basic messages via satellite when cellular networks are unavailable — a safety net in remote areas, during natural disasters, or in other critical situations, setting it apart in its price segment.

 

The A300+ is built on a clear product philosophy, rather than relying on a single headline feature, it combines its key strengths into one complete product story. The rear screen captures attention first, while battery life, durability, and practical usability make the overall value proposition convincing. With the A300+, itel once again demonstrates its commitment to using innovation to meet the needs and desire for novelty among young users in emerging markets.

 

The itel A300+ is available in two variants: the 64GB ROM and 128GB ROM and they are both available in all phone retail stores in Nigeria or via online store HERE

 

 

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DJ Robot ft TMP Offisial & Fateoftheyouth – “NDSM Deluxe” Mixtape

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DJ ROBOT teams up with TMP OFFISIAL and FATEOFTHEYOUTH for NDSM DELUXE, a new DJ mixtape that expands the world of NDSM — No Dey Stress Me into a bigger, more energetic listening experience.

Built around DJ ROBOT’s approach to sequencing, mixing, and controlling energy, NDSM DELUXE transforms the NDSM mindset into a full sonic journey. The mixtape explores nightlife, pressure, temptation, confidence, freedom, desire, and the decision to simply refuse to let life overwhelm you.

Bringing together DJ ROBOT’s DJ-driven vision with the creative energy of TMP OFFISIAL and FATEOFTHEYOUTH, the deluxe edition adds new dimensions to the original NDSM message while maintaining its central philosophy: No Dey Stress Me.

Rather than simply extending the original project, NDSM DELUXE is designed as an experience — moving through different moods, rhythms, and moments while allowing each transition to contribute to the story.

For DJ ROBOT, the project represents an opportunity to communicate through energy as much as words.

“The original NDSM had more energy and stories to explore. I wanted to take the ‘No Dey Stress Me’ mindset beyond the song and turn it into a full DJ experience — something that captures nightlife, freedom, pressure, temptation, and the moments when you simply choose to enjoy yourself and live in the present.”

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N8TAN Announces ‘UPRISING EP’ — A Story of Rising From the Streets to the Top

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Nigerian artist N8TAN is set to unveil his highly anticipated ‘UPRISING EP’, a body of work that chronicles his journey from the streets to the heights of his musical ambition.

Built around themes of struggle, resilience, ambition, survival, and triumph, UPRISING captures the realities of an artist determined to turn adversity into momentum. The project reflects N8TAN’s experiences, the challenges that shaped him, and the relentless drive that continues to push him forward.

More than a collection of songs, UPRISING is presented as a story of transformation—from navigating the streets and confronting uncertainty to finding purpose, embracing growth, and rising toward the top.

With its blend of raw storytelling, infectious energy, and personal perspective, the EP offers listeners an intimate look into N8TAN’s world while reinforcing his determination to carve out his own place in the music industry.

‘UPRISING EP’ is a statement of elevation: a reminder that where you start does not have to determine where you finish.

As N8TAN continues to build his musical identity, UPRISING marks another significant chapter in his journey—and an invitation for listeners to rise with him.

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