Since the inaugural 1992-93 Premier League season, fees for players has significantly risen, with the current transfer record in the competition sitting at £100m.
The fee was paid by Manchester City last campaign when they signed Jack Grealish from Aston Villa.
Pep Guardiola takes responsibility for the signing, with the Catalan set to add spending when Erling Haaland arrives at the Etihad this summer.
The Sky Blues have agreed to sign the 21-year-old from Borussia Dortmund in July, with Guardiola activating the forward’s £51.1m release clause.
City’s boss, with the signing of Haaland, has now spent just under £1bn while in charge of the club, a staggering figure considering he took charge in 2016.
With that being said, we take a look at where Guardiola ranks amongst the highest spending Premier League managers in history, according to stats from Transfermarkt.
9. Antonio Conte - £351.45m
Won the title with Chelsea in his first season in the league, signing N’Golo Kante and Marcos Alonso amongst others. Now at the helm of Spurs and looks sent to add to this figure in the summer. Photo: Getty Images
10. David Moyes - £372.87m
The Scotsman is in his second tenure with West Ham, having previously managed Sunderland, United and Everton in the top flight. Photo: Getty Images
11. Rafael Benitez - £414.32m
Has been unemployed since being sacked by Everton in January, Benitez has also been in charge of Newcastle, Chelsea and Liverpool in the Premier League. Photo: Getty Images
12. Mauricio Pochettino - £435.22m
Was in charge of Southampton for one season before moving to Tottenham where he spent the majority of this figure. Photo: Getty Images