There are always arguments among fans and pundits alike about whether a club can actually “buy success.”

Clearly, the more money a team possesses, the more likely they are to win trophies but smart player recruitment and a strong youth academy can be just as important.

Today, we look at teams in the Premier League with the highest valued players. We have used Transfermarkt for our rankings as while they are not always accurate, they are based on a number of objective factors such as player performance, age and past transfer fees.

Press the next page as we count down the most valuable first-team squads in the Premier League (based on their Transfermarkt value)