The 2023 January transfer market has come to an end and we have a new most expensive player transfer in the Premier League table. Chelsea have signed the World Cup winning Argentinian who also won the Young Player of the tournament in Qatar, Enzo Fernandez for a record $130.4 million.
Did that pop a question in your head regarding who are the most expensive signings in the English League? Then read along as in this article we have listed the all time costliest and most expensive transfers in the Premier League history according to transfermarkt.
Top 10 Most Expensive Transfers in Premier League
| Sr. | Player | Clubs | Price |
| 1. | Enzo Fernandez | Benfica to Chelsea | $130.4 million |
| 2. | Jack Grealish | Aston Villa to Man City | $124.7 million |
| 3 | Romelu Lukaku | Inter to Chelsea | $120 million |
| 4 | Paul Pogba | Juventus to Man Utd | $111.4 million |
| 5 | Antony | Ajax to Man Utd | $100.8 million |
| 6 | Harry Maguire | Leicester City to Man Utd | $92.4 million |
| 7 | Jadon Sancho | Borussia Dortmund to Man Utd | $90.2 million |
| 8 | Romelu Lukaku | Everton to Man Utd | $89.9 million |
| 9 | Virgil Van Dijk | Southampton to Liverpool | $89.8 million |
| 10 | Wesley Fofana | Leicester City to Chelsea | $84.5 millions |
Overview of Top 10 Most Expensive Transfers in Premier League
10. Wesley Fofana to Chelsea, 2022
The 10th position on the list is held by Wesley Fofana who joined Chelsea for a total $84.5 million including add-ons, on a seven-year long deal. Fofana had joined the Blues from Leicester city.
9. Virgil Van Dijk to Liverpool, 2018
Dutch international, Virgil Van Dijk joined Liverpool back in 2018 winter transfer window from Southampton for a reported amount of $89.8 million for a four-year deal.
8. Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United, 2017
Belgian fallen icon, Romelu Lukaku had joined the red devils back in 2017 by signing a five-year deal for $89.9 million including all add-ons and an option to extend another year in the contract.
7. Jadon Sancho to Manchester United, 2017
Manchester United brough Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for $90.2 million including both initial fee and add-ons for a five-year deal with an option of adding sixth year later.
6. Harry Maguire to Manchester United, 2019
United purchased Harry Maguire from Leicester City back in 2019 for a stunning $92.4 million for a contract taking him till 2026. He remains the most expensive defender in football history till date.
5. Antony to Manchester United, 2022
Manchester United have the biggest pockets in Prem because this is their 4th appearance on the list. They signed Brazilian winger Antony for a whopping $100.8 million in a deal until 2027 from Ajax in 2022.
4. Paul Pogba to Manchester United, 2016
Manchester United yet again for the 5th time on the list, signed the most expensive transfer for 5 years when they signed Paul Pogba from Juventus for $111.4 million back in 2016 for a five-year long contract.
3. Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea, 2021
Appearing on the list second time is the Belgian Romelu Lukaku who became football’s most expensive player in cumulative fee back in the day when Chelsea had signed him for $120 million from Inter Milan in a contract until 2026.
2. Jack Grealish to Manchester City, 2021
The sky blues signed Grealish for a record $124.7 million from Aston Villa for a six-year long contract and usurped Manchester United’s Paul Pogba transfer as the most expensive in Prem history in the summer of 2021.
1. Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea, 2023
Number one on the list, to no one’s surprise, is the Argentine world champion, Enzo Fernandez who signed an eight-and-a-half year contract with Chelsea from Benfica for a shocking $130.4 million and has become the most expensive player in Premier League and British history.
How is market value of a player determined?
Now that we know who all are the Top 10 Most Expensive Transfers in Premier League. Let us understand what are the parameters that determine a player’s cost in the transfer market.
The market value of a player is dependent on many small factors like the trend of the market and number, reputation of club interested in a player. But these are secondary factors, the major one’s are listed below:
- Performance at the club and national level: This one is the most obvious of the factors as no team would want a player who cannot perform or does not perform well for their respective club and country.
- Age and Future Prospect: This is another major reason, as every club wants to invest in the future. Hence, it becomes important to consider the age and how he will perform down the years.
- Injury Susceptibility: The most feared word in the whole of sports industry is “Injury.” Both the players and clubs/teams despise this word. Yet, they are present in some form or the other. Hence, they too end up becoming a major aspect while considering a player, because no team would want to buy a player who gets injured frequently.
- Experience: One of the most important factor that determines the player’s value is his experience. A newbie with one season wonder will not be paid the high grands that seasoned footballer with consistent performance might get paid more.
