The Rest Is Football Quiz: Most Expensive Premier League Transfers
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Sep 17, 2025 What makes a football transfer truly expensive? Discover the top ten jaw-dropping Premier League transfers and who splurges the most cash. Join a lively quiz as the hosts hilariously navigate player fees and signings, with cheeky banter throughout. Personal anecdotes add a nostalgic touch, while insights on Liverpool's new signings provide fresh perspectives. It's a mix of fun trivia and deep football analysis, making for an entertaining discussion on the ever-evolving world of football finance.
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Quiz Focuses On Premier League Arrivals
- Premier League transfer records are tracked by arrivals into the league rather than departures or combined fees.
- Gary frames the quiz around the top 10 most expensive arrivals to focus discussion and avoid double-counting sales.
Shearer Remembers Early Transfer Records
- Alan Shearer recalls being a British/world record transfer and watching transfer numbers keenly.
- He mentions his own 1992 fee of £3.6m and later references how fees climbed by the mid-1990s.
Lineker's Tribunal And Champagne Story
- Gary Lineker shares a tribunal story from his move to Everton where managers exaggerated to influence the fee.
- He recounts Howard Kendall buying champagne to reassure him after the tribunal exchange.