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. 1
   Antony

   Manchester United winger signed for a fee far above his impact.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Jack Grealish

   British-record signing whose numbers underwhelmed at Manchester City.
   584pts
3. 3
   Marc Cucurella

   Full-back whose Chelsea fee drew persistent criticism.
   454pts
4. 4
   Kalvin Phillips

   Midfielder who barely played after a big Manchester City move.
   372pts
5. 5
   Mykhailo Mudryk

   Winger bought by Chelsea amid huge hype that never delivered.
   372pts
6. 6
   Romelu Lukaku

   Striker signed by Chelsea for a club record before a quick exit.
   273pts
7. 7
   Wesley Fofana

   Defender bought by Chelsea for a huge fee then hit by injuries.
   272pts
8. 8
   Enzo Fernandez

   Midfielder signed for a British record fee under scrutiny for value.
   272pts
9. 9
   Ferran Torres

   Spain forward whose reported fee raised expectations his output rarely matched.
   151pts