Want to build a dream team without penny-pinching? Football Manager 26 lets you manage clubs with massive war chests. From Saudi powerhouses to Premier League giants, these teams have the financial muscle to sign virtually anyone.

Which Clubs Can Splash the Cash?

Al-Hilal tops the charts with a staggering £140 million transfer budget, thanks to Saudi Arabia‘s deep pockets. Surprisingly, Brighton claims second place with £100 million—proof that smart recruitment pays off. The Seagulls’ strategy of buying low and selling high has left them flush with cash.

Top 10 Transfer Budgets

Club	League	Transfer Budget	Wage Budget
Al-Hilal	Saudi Pro League	£140m	£5m
Brighton	Premier League	£100m	£260k
Al-Ittihad	Saudi Pro League	£90m	£5m
Al-Nassr	Saudi Pro League	£75m	£5m
Al-Ahli	Saudi Pro League	£70m	£5m
Barcelona	La Liga	£56m	£5m
Brentford	Premier League	£55m	£160k
Sporting CP	Primeira Liga	£52m	£91k
Man City	Premier League	£47m	£700k
Newcastle	Premier League	£46m	£200k

Four Saudi clubs dominate the top five, while traditional giants like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and PSG feature prominently. Brentford’s £55 million stems from big-money sales of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa.

Unexpected entries include Brazilian clubs Botafogo (£27m) and Flamengo (£20m), boosted by FIFA Club World Cup participation fees and recent continental success. Even Championship sides like Ipswich Town (£25m) and Southampton (£20m) make the cut.

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