4. Michael Essien – £78.5m to Chelsea in 2005
2005 price: £24.4m
3. Rio Ferdinand – £82m to Manchester United in 2002
2002 price: £30m (a then British transfer record)
4. Michael Essien – £78.5m to Chelsea in 2005
2005 price: £24.4m
3. Rio Ferdinand – £82m to Manchester United in 2002
2002 price: £30m (a then British transfer record)