Aston Villa's astonishing £530m squad transfer value compared to Liverpool, Arsenal, Everton, Newcastle United and rivals

Aston Villa have been the ultimate Premier League surprise package this season as they have exceeded expectations to soar into the top four.

Unai Emery has done a sensational job to give the Villans hope of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League, building further on the exceptional achievement of finishing seventh to reach the UEFA Europa Conference League.

So many men in claret and blue have impressed – namely Ollie Watkins, Douglas Luiz, John McGinn, Leon Bailey and Ezri Konsa – but it has been a team effort. Villa's remarkable form has not only cemented them as one of the best Premier League teams but also raised their total squad transfer value.

But how do they compare to other clubs near the top of the English top flight? With figures updated at the end of the winter transfer window, here's how all 20 Premier League teams rank for total transfer value.