The Worst Premier League Transfer Deals in History
A recent poll conducted by the renowned British media outlet, The Mirror, has revealed the top ten worst transfer deals in Premier League history. Surprisingly, Harry Maguire’s move from Leicester City to Manchester United in 2019 takes the title for the lousiest deal.
In 2019, the defender made his move to the Red Devils for a staggering fee of £80 million. However, despite the hefty price tag, Maguire’s performance on the field has failed to meet expectations, leaving fans feeling disappointed.
Coming in second on this ill-fated list is Paul Pogba’s transfer from Juventus to Manchester United. The Frenchman’s move in 2016 saw the English club shell out a whopping £89.3 million, only to be left with lackluster results.
Another regrettable deal took place in 2011 when Andy Carroll moved from Newcastle United to Liverpool for a fee of £35 million, securing the third spot on this ignominious list.
The top ten worst deals in Premier League history are as follows:
- Harry Maguire: Leicester to Manchester United for £85 million in 2019
- Paul Pogba: Juventus to Manchester United for £89.3 million in 2016
- Andy Carroll: Newcastle United to Liverpool for £35 million in 2011
- Ali Dia (George Weah introducing Graeme Souness, who was manager at the time): Moved to Southampton for free in 1996
- Romelu Lukaku: Inter Milan to Chelsea for £97.5 million in 2021
- Eden Hazard: Chelsea to Real Madrid for £150 million in 2019
- Adrian Mutu: Parma to Chelsea for £15.8 million in 2003
- Fernando Torres: Liverpool to Chelsea for £50 million in 2011
- Angel Di Maria: Real Madrid to Manchester United for £59.7 million in 2014
- Joey Barton: Burnley to Rangers for free in 2016
In other news, Manchester United is reportedly planning to offload two players this summer. Sources suggest that the club is willing to sell Maguire for a significantly lower price than his initial purchase cost. Interestingly, West Ham has expressed interest in signing the struggling defender.
Furthermore, recent transfer activity in the Premier League includes Romelu Lukaku’s move from Inter Milan to Chelsea for a whopping £97.5 million, securing the fifth position on the list. Eden Hazard’s transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid for £150 million in 2019 follows closely behind at number six.
Rounding up the list are Adrian Mutu’s move from Parma to Chelsea for £15.8 million in 2003, Fernando Torres’ transfer from Liverpool to Chelsea for £50 million in 2011, Angel Di Maria’s move from Real Madrid to Manchester United for £59.7 million in 2014, and Joey Barton’s free transfer from Burnley to Rangers in 2016.
Football fans ready to vote for him Harry Maguire’s transfer from Leicester City to Manchester United in 2019 was the worst transfer deal in Premier League history.
The Mirror, British media, revealed through reference to Copybet, a sports application that allows more than 2,000 football fans to vote on the signing of a transfer that they think was the worst and most embarrassing deal ever in football the Premier League, he moved from Leicester City to Manchester United for a fee of 80 million pounds in 2019, but the performance has not been impressive so far.
Second is Paul Pogba’s move from Juventus to Manchester United for £89.3 million in 2016. Third is Andy Carroll’s move from Newcastle He came to “Liverpool” in 2011 for a fee of 35 million pounds.
The 10 worst deals in Premier League history
1. Harry Maguire
From Leicester to Manchester United for £85 million in 2019
2. Paul Pogba
From Juventus to Manchester United, £89.3 million in 2016
3. Andy Carroll
From Newcastle United to Liverpool, £35 million, 2011
4. Ali Dia (George Weah introducing Graeme Souness, who was manager at the time)
Free, moved to Southampton, free, 1996
The intention of “Man United” is to let 2 players leave the team this summer.
He revealed that Manchester United let Maguire get less than half the price of his purchase
West Ham are interested in signing Maguire
5. Romelu Lukaku
From Inter Milan to Chelsea – £97.5 million in 2021
6. Eden Hazard
From Chelsea to Real Madrid £150 million in 2019
7. Adrian Mutu
From Parma to Chelsea, £15.8 million, 2003
8. Fernando Torres
From Liverpool to Chelsea, £50 million, 2011
9. Angel Di Maria
From Real Madrid to Manchester United, £59.7 million in 2014
10. Joey Barton
From Burnley to Rangers for free in 2016
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