Record transfer signings of the major European clubs

The imminent arrival of Juan Mata for a transfer fee of £37m to Manchester United, would make the Spaniard the most expensive player signed by the Red Devils in their history. Let us now take a look at the most expensive players signed by the major European clubs in their history.

Arsenal – Mesut Ozil (£42.4m)

Mesut Ozil

After a long time, Arsene Wenger resisted his temptation to keep the money in the bank as he splashed a club record fee last summer to bring German international Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid. So far, it has appeared to be an inspired move as the German has revitalized the squad, both on and off the pitch, which now sees the Gunners sitting pretty in first place.

AS Monaco – Radamel Falcao (£51m)

Radamel Falcao

Having scored over 100 goals in his first three years in European football, Falcao certainly had plenty of takers when he decided to move away from Atletico Madrid. In the end, he surprised everyone by going for nouveau-rich club AS Monaco for a record Ligue 1 transfer and has since powered them to the upper echelons of the League in their first season back.