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Which clubs did Man City's 'inflated' money flow to in transfer market?

Financial analysis reveals that Manchester City's heavy spending in the transfer market inflated market values and yielded mixed results for the clubs that received their cash. Wolfsburg, Monaco, and Arsenal all experienced downturns or failed to secure major titles following player sales to the Etihad Stadium club, while Portuguese sides like Benfica and Porto also benefited while rivals missed out.

Meanwhile, secondary payments from sell-on clauses provided massive financial boosts to smaller English teams such as Queens Park Rangers and Barnsley, even as their subsequent on-field fortunes varied wildly.

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