Top 5 transfer combinations that are cheaper than the Gonzalo Higuain transfer

Higuain is facing the ire of Napoli fans for moving to Serie A rivals Juventus

Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain shattered all records last year when he scored 36 goals in a single season for Napoli and became the highest goal scorer in a single season in Serie A. This amazing performances by the striker got him on the wishlist of many big European clubs. But it was Juventus who won the race for the talented Argentine for a whooping fee of €90million.

It is the third highest valued transfer till date after Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo. The huge transfer fee may look shocking if compared to Higuain's international performances in the Copa America Centenario but yes, it is the truth. So we list the top 5 transfer combinations of the 2016-17 season who would have cost less than Higuain alone.

#5 Sadio Mane and Georginio Wijnaldum - Liverpool

Manager Jurgen Klopp wrapped up the signing of Sadio Mane for a whooping €41.2m. The midfielder could be an important player for the Reds as Klopp likes to press high in the field, Mane is strong and can cover a lot of ground which would help him adapt to Klopp's plans.

Liverpool also added to their squad Georginio Wijnaldum from Newcastle United. The €27.5m man scored 11 times for Newcastle last season and played all 38 games for them. Liverpool would benefit from these two signings as their manager’s high pressing football suits their game perfectly and makes them a threat.