Juan Veron 28.1 million

Veron was signed by Manchester United in 2001 after the Argentinian had emerged as one of the best defensive midfielders in Italy. At $46 million, this was the most expensive English transfer of all time. People wondered how well Veron would do in the EPL, as he would have to adapt to the change in speed. Those who said he would have problems were correct. His first season was very poor, but he improved in his second season. When an injury ruled him out for the end of the season, he fell down the pecking order.