40. Kevin Davies (Southampton to Bolton Wanderers, free, 2003)
Sam Allardyce gambled when he took Davies to Bolton for nothing. A spiky target man and is the most under-rated of forwards.
39. Javier Hernandez (Guadalajara to Manchester United, £8m, 2010)
‘Chicarito’ blasted his way into the Premier League last season scoring 13 league goals and helping United to the title. Could find his name even further up the list in a few years if he continues his progress.
38. Joe Hart (Shrewsbury Town to Manchester City, £600,000, 2006)
The cheeky-chappie has had an eventful few years. He has established himself in the City goal, displacing Shay Given in the process, and made the England number one shirt his own. All for a smidgen over half a mill.
37. Andy Cole (Newcastle United to Manchester United, £7m, 1995)
His goal to shots ratio may not be up their with the best, but Cole did form a deadly partnership with Dwight Yorke that earned United five titles and a Champions League.
36. Robert Pires (Marseille to Arsenal, £6m, 2000)
The enigmatic Frenchman blew defenders away with pace and even quicker feet. He played a key role in helping Arsenal go the 2003/04 season unbeaten.