5 most expensive transfers in Premier League history

#3 Virgil van Dijk

Van Dijk has been quite impactful at Liverpool

Transfer Fee: £75m

From: Southampton F.C.

To: Liverpool F.C.

Virgil van Dijk became the most expensive defender of all-time when Liverpool shelled out £75m to acquire him from Southampton in the winter transfer window of 2018.

Since his arrival, he has been a key player for The Reds, making 22 appearances across all competitions. Prior to his transfer, Liverpool were beset by major defensive problems, which the Dutchman has solved to a great extent.

In the Premier League, the 26-year-old has won seven tackles this season with a success rate of 33% and has made 17 interceptions, 77 clearances and two blocks.

Van Dijk is a sturdy defender with a technical know-how of attacking due to his aerial prowess, which has made him a potential goal-threat from the set-pieces.