Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil 5th and Chelsea aces in 2nd and 4th – Ranking the most expensive Premier League transfers of 2013/14

5. Mesut Ozil, Arsenal – £42.5m

There was excitement around the Emirates Stadium on transfer deadline day last summer when Arsene Wenger threw away his frugal instincts and paid a huge fee to Real Madrid for Ozil.

Whilst a dip in form around Christmas time led some to doubt the Germany international, seven goals and 14 assists in all competitions has shown the playmaker’s class.