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THE Premier League is a big-spending business, and the 'Transfer Spending Table' has been compiled by talkSPORT– ranked by net spend.
Surprisingly, after several seasons shunning the transfer window, it's Arsenal who rank top with a net spend of £62.5m (Spent: £66m; Received: £3.5m).
But even MORE shocking, are Hull City spending more than Liverpool?
Fear not, Tigers fans, as City can't compete with the funds the Reds are bringing in, so don't read too much into this table.
Liverpool have a net spend of £9m, weighed out by spending £80m and receiving £71m – largely down to the sale of Luis Suarez.
Meanwhile, City have spent in excess of £14.5m, receiving nothing in their back pocket. Even with the captures of Harry Maguire and Andy Robertson yesterday, the value is set to increase.
Check out the full list here.Hangeland heading for Hull?
AS reported on our website this morning, the Tigers are understood to be looking at former Fulham defender Brede Hangeland as a possible solution to their shortage of experienced centre-backs.
The Norwegian defender is a free agent after leaving the London club at the end of last season and is considering his options, with several sides declaring an interest.
City are keen to sign another experienced defender and the 33-year-old would fit the bill after moves for Joleon Lescott and Michael Dawson hit the buffers.
Read the full story here.McNamara hails Robertson's moveDUNDEE United boss Jackie McNamara has commended the vision of Andy Robertson having moved to the Tigers at just the tender age of 20.
Reluctantly, United saw their young starlet leave Scotland for the Premier League, but McNamara, speaking to the Evening Telegraph, believes it's the perfect move for the defender.
"It does say something about the dressing-room here that Andy had doubts about leaving," said the gaffer.
"That says a lot about the players we have. They are a great group and there's a very good spirit in there.
"And Andy knew he was making good progress as a United player.
"It's a great opportunity for him and an amazing story when you look at what he's achieved over the past year.
"The money on offer was also too much for the club to turn down.
"And, when I look at Andy, I see someone who is going down there to play. He's not going to sit on the bench or be understudy to someone else. I believe he will do very well. He's going to go a long way."Oxley reveals McGregor advice for HibernianMARK Oxley has revealed Scottish stopper and fellow Hull City keeper Allan McGregor helped sell him on his loan move to Hibernian.
When hearing of the interest from the Easter Road club, Oxley asked McGregor for advice whilst on the club's training camp in Portugal. City new boy Robert Snodgrass also gave the switch the thumbs-up.
"I mentioned it to Allan to see what his thoughts were and right away he said it'd be a great league this season," Oxley told the Scottish Express.
"Obviously he was at Rangers, so he knows they are a big club, Hearts are a big club, and Hibs too.
"So, as soon as I spoke to him he said, 'Go for it'.
"When I first got a call I mentioned it to him over in Portugal and Robert Snodgrass said more people would talk up the Championship this season than the Premiership.
"Obviously I did give the fact that Hibs are in the Championship a thought, but it's going to be a decent league and I see it as a challenge."Charity match postponed
AND FINALLY, a charity football match, due to take place on Friday, which will see ex-Grimsby Town stars alongside their Tigers rivals, has been postponed.Dean Windass, Ian Ashbee and Bryan Hughes were all set to line-up for the Tigers along with explosive Hull boxer Tommy Coyle.
The match has been postponed due to a number of injuries picked up in the away ranks. However, organisers are hoping to rearrange the game for September.
Let's hope the first-team Tigers don't suffer any injuries out in Slovakia!
