The Best and Worst Transfers in Premier League History
In a recent poll conducted by the Daily Star, over 2,000 football fans weighed in on the best and worst transfers in the history of the English Premier League. The results revealed that Mohamed Salah's move to Liverpool from Roma in 2017 is hailed as the best transfer, with fans praising the Egyptian's remarkable impact on the club. Salah, who cost Liverpool €35 million, has scored more than 200 goals, contributing significantly to the team's Premier League and Champions League victories.
Top 10 Best Transfers: A Closer Look
The poll ranked the top transfers, placing Salah at number one, followed by iconic deals such as Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United in 2003 for €19 million, and Eric Cantona's move from Leeds United to Manchester United in 1992 for just €1.1 million. Other notable entries include Kevin De Bruyne's €76 million transfer to Manchester City in 2015 and Jamie Vardy's move from Fleetwood Town to Leicester City for €1.19 million.
The Most Disappointing Transfers: A Different Story
Conversely, the survey identified Paul Pogba's return to Manchester United from Juventus in 2016 for €105 million as the worst transfer in Premier League history. Fans criticized Pogba's time at United, especially when compared to other high-profile transfers like Andy Carroll's move to Liverpool for €41 million and Romelu Lukaku's transfer to Chelsea for €113 million. The list underscores the disparity between expectations and performance in the high-stakes world of football transfers.
