#2 Alan Shearer (Blackburn to Newcastle) – £106.4 million
Alan Shearer might have fired Blackburn Rovers to their only Premier League title in 1995, but the striker is perhaps best remembered for the 10 years he spent with hometown side Newcastle United, who paid a world record £15 million to sign him in 1996.
It was considered to be a huge coup for the Tyneside outfit, who were then serious title challengers, particularly as they beat off competition from Manchester United for his signing. A serious knee injury in the 1997-98 season did not stop Shearer from becoming the Premier League’s leading marksman, though he would never replicate the 25 goals in 31 games he managed in his first season at St James’ Park.
Nevertheless, Newcastle fans will feel that was money well spent, given he scored 148 times in 303 appearances.
