Everton's historic transfers would cost significantly more today. One of the club's previous record signings would now have been valued at £104million.
What are the updated transfer values?
Kieran Maguire, a senior teacher in Accounting and Finance at the University of Liverpool Management School, calculated the present-day values of historic Premier League signings.
The Laws-Maguire Index works by adjusting original fees for changes in buying power of clubs as their revenues have increased over time.
| Player | Original Fee | Updated Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Romelu Lukaku | £75m | £112.6m |
| Jack Grealish | £100m | £132.7m |
How do Everton's record signings compare?
Everton's 'imperial' phase was very much at the inception/early years of the Premier League.
The club's record signings have increased significantly in value over the years.
What's the current context for Everton?
As of 27 Jun 2026, Everton sit 13th in Premier League, with 49 points from 38 games, and a recent form of LLDDL. Their last result was a 1-0 loss to Tottenham on 2026-05-24. The team has scored 47 goals and conceded 50, with a goal difference of -3. They are 36 points behind leaders Arsenal.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League Standing | 13th |
| Points | 49 |
| Recent Form | LLDDL |
| Goals Scored | 47 |
| Goals Conceded | 50 |
| Goal Difference | -3 |
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