When every Premier League and Championship club last broke their transfer record – will Newcastle finally do it?

When every Premier League and Championship club last broke their transfer record – will Newcastle finally do it?
There is still time for Premier League and Championship clubs to splash the cash in the January transfer window.And one team set to seal a big-money deal is Newcastle United, who could break their transfer record for the first time since 2005, when they signed Michael Owen.Newcastle United broke their transfer record to sign Michael Owen from Real Madrid in 2005, for a 17m fee30
Michael Owen signed for Newcastle in a 17million deal
Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron is the man the Magpies are set to land in a 20million swoop.Meanwhile, left-back Antonio Barreca could also join the club before the window slams shut.Owen’s 2005 switch is one of the longest-standing record fees in British football. But when was your side’s last broken?Here, talkSPORT looks at each Premier League and Championship club’s most expensive ever signing and when it happened…

Cardiff City – 15million: Emiliano Sala from Nantes, January 21, 2019

Emiliano Sala after his 15million move to Cardiff was sealedgetty30
Emiliano Sala after his 15million move to Cardiff was sealed
Cardiff broke their previous record in early January, as they landed Nantes striker Sala in a bid to end their goalscoring woes.Sadly, joy quickly turned to sadness as the airplane the Argentine star was travelling in to Wales went missing off the Channel Islands.Search and rescue missions failed to find the missing flight, which had Sala and pilot David Ibbotson on board.A privately funded attempt to locate the pair and the plane has now been started thanks to footballers and fans from across the globe.

Millwall – 990,000: Tom Bradshaw from Barnsley, January 3, 2019

The Wales international joined the Lions on loan at the start of the campaign and his permanent transfer was confirmed this month.Unfortunately, he suffered a serious knee injury in November and will miss the rest of the campaign.

Preston North End – 1.5million: Brad Potts from Barnsley, January 3, 2019

North End had been long-term admirers of the player but moved at the start of the current window to land the player.Hed impressed in his 18 months at Oakwell and has already netted two goals in three league games at his new club.

Wolves – 18million:Adama Traore from Middlesbrough, August 8, 2018

Adama Traore has scored just once for Wolves30
Adama Traore has scored just once for Wolves
The tricky winger struggled in the Premier League during spells with Middlesbrough and Aston Villa.However, he was Boro’s star man last season, helping Tony Pulis’ side reach the Championship play-off semi-finals.Traore has started just six Premier League games for Wolves and has been told to improve by his manager Nuno Espirito Santo.

Chelsea – 71million: KepaArrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao, August 8, 2018

Kepa has been a top signing for Chelsea30
Kepa has been a top signing for Chelsea
Kepa became the world’s most expensive goalkeeper after signing a seven-year contract with Chelsea.Most Chelsea fans view him as an upgrade on Thibaut Courtois, who has been in disastrous form since leaving Stamford Bridge for Real Madrid.

Bournemouth – 25million: Jefferson Lerma fromLevante, August 7, 2018

Jefferson Lerma is settling in well at Bournemouth30
Jefferson Lerma is settling in well at Bournemouth
Lerma earned his big-money move to the Premier League after impressing for Colombia at the 2018 World Cup.The tenacious midfielder has been almost ever-present in Eddie Howe’s side this season, featuring 18 times.However, discipline has been a problem for the 24-year-old, with yellow cards picked up at a rapid rate.

Burnley – 15million: Ben Gibson from Middlesbrough, August 5, 2018

Centre-back: Ben Gibson30
Ben Gibson has played for England at youth level
Burnley fought off competition from Premier League clubs to sign Gibson.Previously linked with Arsenal, the 25-year-old centre-back starred for Boro in their top-flight 2016/17 season, which ended in relegation.And the Clarets matched the 15million fee they paid for Chris Wood in 2017 to bring Gibson to Turf Moor.However, he has made just four Burnley appearances due to numerous injuries.

Brighton & Hove Albion – 17million: Alireza Jahanbakhsh fromAZ Alkmaar, July 25, 2018

Alireza Jahanbakhsh became Brighton’s club-record signing last summer30
Alireza Jahanbakhsh became Brighton’s club-record signing last summer
Brighton broke their club-record transfer fee twice in the space of seven months by signingJahanbakhsh.The winger’s transfer beat the fee they paid for striker Jurgen Locadia by 4million.Jahanbakhsh is yet to score in 11 appearances for the Seagulls and has not played since November due to a hamstring injury.

Everton – 50million: Richarlison from Watford, July 24, 2018

Richarlison is on fire for Everton30
Richarlison is on fire for Everton
Eyebrows were raised when Richarlison joined Everton for a club-record fee.The winger’s form dipped in the second half of last season after failing to score since November 2017.But he is proving his critics wrong at Goodison Park – the Brazil attacker has found the net 10 times in 22 league games.He is pivotal to Everton’s European hopes.

Sheffield United – 4.1million: John Egan from Brentford, July 19, 2018

The Blades broke their record last summer, which had stood since the club signed James Beattie in 2007, when they landed defender Egan.Irishman Egan has been a first-team regular in their bid for promotion this season.

West Ham – 36million: Felipe Anderson from Lazio, July 15, 2018

Felipe Anderson is a fans’ favourite at the London StadiumGetty Images30
Felipe Anderson is a fans’ favourite at the London Stadium
West Ham were crying out for creativity following a serious injury to Manuel Lanzini and they addressed the problem by signing Anderson.The ex-Lazio playmaker has been involved in 10 league goals, scoring eight and assisting two this season.He is showing why West Ham paid so much money for him last summer.

Fulham – 27million: Jean Michael Seri from Nice, July 12, 2018

Jean Michael Seri needs to step up for Fulham30
Jean Michael Seri needs to step up for Fulham
Jean Michael Seri was Fulham’s most expensive arrival last summer as the club spent over 100million on new players.Seri was once heavily linked with a switch to Barcelona but is yet to show his true form in a Fulham shirt.He has been in and out of Claudio Ranieri’s side as the Tinkerman aims to secure the Cottagers’ top-flight status.

Manchester City – 60million: Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City, July 10, 2018

Riyad Mahrez is part of a star-studded City attack30
Riyad Mahrez is part of a star-studded City attack
Pep Guardiola’s long pursuit of Mahrez finally paid off when he landed his number one transfer target last summer.The City boss tried to sign the Algeria winger in the previous transfer window but failed with numerous bids.Mahrez has been used sporadically by Guardiola, who has an array of attacking talent in Raheem Sterling, Sergio Aguero, Gabriel Jesus and Leroy Sane.

Nottingham Forest – 13.2million: Joao Carvalho from Benfica, July 1, 2018

The 21-year-old joined last summer as the Tricky Trees added a Portuguese contingent to their squad.Hes hit three goals and made six assists so far in his attacking midfield role.

Huddersfield Town – 17.5million: Terence Kongolo from Monaco, July 1, 2018

Terence Kongolo signed a permanent deal with the Terriers last summer30
Terence Kongolo signed a permanent deal with the Terriers last summer
Huddersfield signed the versatile defender on a permanent deal after a successful loan spell.Kongolo helped the Terriers beat the drop last season and his performances persuaded boss David Wagner to fork out 17.5million.The Dutchman, who can operate as a centre-half or left-back, has been a regular starter this term, making 18 appearances.

Swansea City – 18million: Andre Ayew from West Ham, January 31, 2018

The club sold Ayew to West Ham in August 2016 but with their Premier League survival in the balance they signed him back.He didnt score a single goal and the Jacks were relegated.The Ghanaian is now on loan at Fenerbahce.Andre Ayew moved to Swansea for a second spell30
Andre Ayew moved to Swansea for a second spell

Arsenal – 56million: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund, January 31, 2018

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the Premier League’s joint-top scorer with 14 goals30
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the Premier League’s joint-top scorer with 14 goals
Aubameyang was the final player signed by Arsene Wenger during his illustrious 22-year reign at Arsenal.The hefty price tag beat the 45million that Arsenal paid for Alexandre Lacazette six months before.Aubameyang has been prolific for the Gunners, scoring 26 goals in almost a year.

Southampton – 19million: Guido Carrillo from Monaco, January 25, 2018

12. Guido Carrillo (Monaco to Southampton) - 19.2million30
Southampton almost spent 20million Guido Carrillo
In the latter stages of his Southampton reign, Mauricio Pellegrino spent big bucks on Carrillo.WithManolo Gabbiadini, Shane Long and Charlie Austin struggling for goals, Carrillo was seen as an answer to help the relegation-threatened club.But the Argentine striker failed to score in 10 appearances and was loaned out to Spanish club Leganes at the end of the season.

Liverpool – 75million: Virgil van Dijk from Southampton, January 1, 2018

Liverpool superstar Virgil van Dijk30
Liverpool superstar Virgil van Dijk
The world’s most expensive defender has transformed Liverpool into Premier League contenders.The Reds were vulnerable at the back before Van Dijk’s arrival, but look so solid now.Liverpool’s title hopes hugely depend on the Dutchman staying fit.

Birmingham City – 6million: Jota from Brentford, August 31, 2017

Not to be confused with Diogo Jota at Wolverhampton Wanderers, the Spaniard was signed after a successful spell with the Bees.Hes not quite lived up to his club-record status though and has just one goal this campaign.

Tottenham – 42million: Davinson Sanchez from Ajax, August 27, 2017

Davinson Sanchez could become a world class centre-half30
Davinson Sanchez could become a world class centre-half
Sanchez has made 57 appearances since signing for Spurs.Learning off two of the Premier League’s best defenders in Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld, the 22-year-old is only going to get better.

West Bromwich Albion – 15million: Oliver Burke from RB Leipzig, August 25, 2017

The Baggies landed Burke from RB Leipzig but things havent gone to plan for the Scottish winger.Having failed to make an impression at the Hawthorns hes now on loan at Celtic.

Watford – 18.5million: Andre Gray from Burnley, August 9, 2017

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Andre Gray has been in and out of Watford’s starting XI
Andre Gray joined Watford for a club-record fee after his goals guided Burnley to safety in the 2016/17 season.Despite beginning the current campaign in fine form, scoring in three of Watford’s opening six league games, he has failed to establish himself as a regular starter due to form and injury.

Middlesbrough – 15million: Britt Assombalonga from Nottingham Forest, July 18, 2017

The prolific second-tier striker joined from Nottingham Forest, despite some injury issues.Hes been amongst the goals again this season but is now on the radar of Blackburn Rovers.Middlesbrough 2-0 Millwall: Boro secure play-off spot to all but end Lions' promotion challenge30
Britt Assombalonga in action for Boro

Bristol City – 5.3million: Famara Diedhou from Angers, July 1, 2017

The Robins arent a big spending side and Diedhou has been a fine pound-for-pound signing with 13 league goals last term and eight so far this term, in 23 games.

Sheffield Wednesday – 10million: Jordan Rhodes from Middlesbrough, February 1, 2017

After a prolific career with Huddersfield and Blackburn, Rhodes struggled at Middlesbrough.He then moved to the Owls after a loan spell in 2016/17 but his goal woes continued with just five in 31 league appearances the next season.Rhodes is currently on loan at Norwich City.Rhodes in action for Sheffield Wednesday last season30
Rhodes in action for Sheffield Wednesday last season

Brentford – 2.5million: Sergi Canos from Norwich City, January 31, 2017

Having got the best out of him in a 2015/16 loan spell, Canos returned to Griffin Park in 2017 after a failed switch to Norwich.He remains a first-team regular with the club.

Reading – 3.75million: Tiago Ilori from Liverpool, January 18, 2017

Highly-rated, the Portuguese centre-back joined the Reds for 7million back in 2013, after some failed spells away from Anfield he then joined the Royals to get his career back on track.Yesterday he re-joined Sporting Lisbon, the club where he initially made his name.

Leicester City – 29million: Islam Slimani from Sporting Lisbon, August 31, 2016

Forward: Islam Slimani (Leicester City)30
Islam Slimani is not wanted by Leicester
Slimani was brought in to provide competition to Jamie Vardy, who had just helped Leicester win the Premier League title.And after scoring nine goals in his first season in England, Slimani was shipped out on loan to Newcastle, where he made just four appearances.The 30-year-old is currently on loan atFenerbahce – and his Leicester future looks bleak.

Hull City – 13million: Ryan Mason from Tottenham, August 30, 2016

After coming through the ranks at Spurs, his displacement from a first-team role in 2015/16 eventually saw him sold ahead of the next season.Sadly, though, the midfielder fractured his skull in a match against Chelsea and has since been forced to retire from the game.Exclusive: Ryan Mason in conversation with Jim White30
Mason in action for Hull

Derby County – 8million: Matej Vydra from Watford, August 27, 2016

It took a season for the Czech forward to hit his straps, but 21 goals in 40 Championship matches in 2017/18 led to a Burnley move last summer.

Crystal Palace – 27million: Christian Benteke from Liverpool, August 20, 2016

Christian Benteke is the focal point of Crystal Palace’s attack30
Christian Benteke is the focal point of Crystal Palace’s attack
Benteke was a hit in his debut season at Selhurst Park, netting 17 goals to finish as the club’s top scorer.But it’s been downhill ever since.The Belgian striker has scored just three times since the start of last season, which cost him a place in his country’s World Cup squad.A knee injury has kept him out of action since October – and goal-shy Palace desperately need Benteke firing when he returns.

Manchester United – 89million: Paul Pogba from Juventus, August 8, 2016

Paul Pogba has been in terrific form since Jose Mourinho’s sacking30
Paul Pogba has been in terrific form since Jose Mourinho’s sacking
After letting him leave for 1.5million in 2012, Manchester United re-signed Pogba for a then world-record fee four years later.The Frenchman has had ups and downs since returning to Manchester, helpingUnited win the Europa League and Carabao Cup in his first season back.But a high-profile fallout with Jose Mourinho saw him dropped from the side earlier this season.He has, though, regained his starting place and form under interim boss OleGunnar Solskjaer.

Rotherham – 500,000: Jon Taylor from Peterborough, August 3, 2016

The striker penned as three-year deal upon joining the club and has played more than 100 times for the Millers during his spell with them.

Stoke City – 18.3million: Giannelli Imbula from Porto, February 1, 2016

The Frenchman struggled to live up to his huge fee and was eventually dropped after one season by Mark Hughes.He spent last season on loan at Toulouse and is with Rayo Vallecano this term.Imbula struggled to find his feet in English football30
Imbula struggled to find his feet in English football

Norwich City – 9.1million: Steven Naismith from Everton, January 19, 2016

After his move, the Scottish star scored just one Premier League goal as the club were relegated to the Championship.After just five second-tier goals in 2016/17, Naismith joined Heart of Midlothian on loan in 2017/18 and is there again this campaign.

Queens Park Rangers – 12.5million: Christopher Samba from Anzhi Makhachkala, January 31, 2013

Signed by Harry Redknapp, Samba lasted just 10 league games with the Super Hoops in their top-flight campaign before being sold back to the Russia club for just a 500,000 loss.Christopher Samba in action for QPR30
Christopher Samba in action for QPR

Blackburn Rovers – 8million: Jordan Rhodes from Huddersfield, August 30, 2012

Although Andy Cole was signed for the same amount, Rovers themselves say Rhodes is their club-record transfer.He spent three-and-a-half seasons with the club, scoring 85 goals in 169 games.

Aston Villa – 18million: Darren Bent from Sunderland, January 16, 2011

Following a prolific spell with the Black Cats, the Villans swooped in for Bent with a deal possibly costing them as much as 24million, depending on clauses.He didnt do too badly, initially, with 19 goals in a season-and-a-half but then things went pear shaped and he was loaned to Fulham, Brighton, and Derby County before his release in 2015.Darren Bent with Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier30
Darren Bent with Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier

Wigan Athletic – 7million: Charles NZogbia from Newcastle, January 30, 2009

The France international had a good spell at the Latics and after two-and-a-half campaigns he moved on to Aston Villa for 9million.

Bolton Wanderers – 8.25million: Johan Elmander from Toulouse, July 1, 2008

The Swede spent three seasons with the Trotters and netted 22 goals in 108 appearances before moving to Galatasaray.

Newcastle – 17million: Michael Owen from Real Madrid, August 24, 2005

15. Newcastle United signed Michael Owen in a 17m deal from Real Madrid in August 200530
Michael Owen’s career was hampered by injury
Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez has often complained about a lack of money to spend – and it’s easy to see why.Remarkably, it’s been more than 13 years since Newcastle broke their club-record transfer fee.There were huge expectations for the high-profile arrival of Owen, but serious hamstring injuries impacted his Magpies career.He joined Manchester United on a free transfer in 2009 after allowing his contract to run down at St James’ Park.

Ipswich Town – 4.5million: Matteo Sereni from Sampdoria, August 17, 2001

Signed by the Tractor Boys for their UEFA Cup campaign, they beat off competition from Juventus to land the Italian.He couldnt help them avoid relegation though and was first loaned to Brescia and then sold to Lazio.Ipswich goalkeeper Sereni is consoled by Ronaldo after their UEFA Cup defeat to Inter Milan.30
Ipswich goalkeeper Sereni is consoled by Ronaldo after their UEFA Cup defeat to Inter Milan.

Leeds United – 18million: Rio Ferdinand from West Ham, November 25, 2000

Signed for a British transfer record, Ferdinand also became the worlds most expensive defender and overcame some initial struggles to star at Elland Road.He eventually replaced the legendary Lucas Radebe as club captain but Leeds financial woes then saw him sold to Manchester United in 2002 for a record-breaking fee which rose to 34million.Rio Ferdinand during his time at Leeds30
Rio Ferdinand during his time at Leeds


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