5 of the best transfer bargains in the history of modern football

#4 Peter Schmeichel to Manchester United

Peter Schmeichel spent eight seasons at Manchester United

Described as 'the bargain of the century', the 6ft 3in goalkeeper needs no introduction. A legend in his own right, he moved from Danish side Brøndby for just £500,000 in 1991. A relatively small figure for someone who was a completely unknown figure in English football.

He was known for being an aggressive goalkeeper, never afraid to rush oncoming strikers and a regular to go-up for corner kicks when Manchester United tried to exploit 'Fergie-time'.

He even managed to score on a couple of occasions, a memorable one being produced in a Champions League tie against Rotor Volgograd at Old Trafford in 1995. His goal tied the game, but the Red Devils were on their way out of the competition regardless.

In the eight seasons he spent between the sticks at Old Trafford, he won five Premier League titles, three FA Cups and a Champions League.

Adored by the United faithful, he captained the side that won the infamous Treble in 1999. They wrapped up the Premier League by just a point over arch-rivals Arsenal and Schmeichel pulled off a crucial save in the FA Cup semi-final penalty-shootout, denying Arsenal's Dennis Bergkamp a goal and catapulting United into the final.

However, his crowning moment of glory came when he captained Ferguson's side in the Champions League final, due to the absence of Roy Keane.

It was a roller-coaster of a game with United winning the game in injury time, in what is often regarded as one of the greatest European nights ever.

After his move to Sporting CP, in search of a less hectic match schedule at the age of 36, it took Ferguson six years to find a replacement in the form of Edwin Van Der Sar.

A testament to an individual who was an absolute terror to face on the football pitch.