84. Gary Speed
Everton to Newcastle, 1997/98
Fee: £5.5m
Fee adjusted for inflation: £26.8m
The likeable midfielder spent six years at St James’ Park and became a fan favourite with his all-action displays.
83. Didi Hamann
Newcastle to Liverpool, 1999/00
Fee: £8m
Fee adjusted for inflation: £27m
The German was instrumental in Liverpool’s Champions League win and remains a cult hero at the Merseyside club.
82. Dimitar Berbatov
Bayer Leverkusen to Tottenham, 2006/07
Fee: £10.8m
Fee adjusted for inflation: £27.1m
The Bulgarian was sublime for Spurs, persuading Manchester United to part a club-record fee for his signature.
81. Chris Sutton
Norwich City to Blackburn Rovers, 1994/95
Fee: £5m
Fee adjusted for inflation: £27.3m
Sutton proved a great buy, helping Rovers to the title and forming a great partnership with Alan Shearer.
80. Xabi Alonso
Real Sociedad to Liverpool, 2004/05
Fee: £10.5m
Fee adjusted for inflation: £27.5m
The Spaniard remains a fan favourite at Anfield despite after surprisingly sold by Rafa Benitez.