Top 5 value for money EPL signings in 2013-14 so far

2. Tom Huddlestone – Tottenham to Hull City – £5m

Purchased for a mere £5 million, Tom Huddlestone is evidence that price-tags and their value are two completely different aspects of any deal.

Without the former Tottenham man in his squad, Steve Bruce’s side would be far worse off than their current mid-table ranking, with Huddlestone bringing a very reliable resource of top-flight experience to the Tigers’ ranks.

The 27-year-old has lived up to his physical expectations, winning 50% of all duels on average—a respectable tally for a central midfielder—while topping the club’s Performance Score standings by more than 100 points (498).

What’s more, Huddlestone has been a force for the KC Stadium outfit moving forward, too, creating 34 goal opportunities for his side, a considerable amount more than his closest competitor Jake Livermore (21).