The 9 Most Overrated Big-Money Transfers of the 2020s

Eye-watering fees promised the world but delivered doubt and plenty of second-guessing. Which move missed the mark most?

1

Antony

Manchester United winger signed for a fee far above his impact.

1000pts

2

Jack Grealish

British-record signing whose numbers underwhelmed at Manchester City.

584pts

3

Marc Cucurella

Full-back whose Chelsea fee drew persistent criticism.

454pts

4

Kalvin Phillips

Midfielder who barely played after a big Manchester City move.

372pts

5

Mykhailo Mudryk

Winger bought by Chelsea amid huge hype that never delivered.

372pts

6

Romelu Lukaku

Striker signed by Chelsea for a club record before a quick exit.

273pts

7

Wesley Fofana

Defender bought by Chelsea for a huge fee then hit by injuries.

272pts

8

Enzo Fernandez

Midfielder signed for a British record fee under scrutiny for value.

272pts

9

Ferran Torres

Spain forward whose reported fee raised expectations his output rarely matched.

151pts