1) Sami Hyypia – 1999 – £2.5m from Willem II
One of the all-time Premier League bargains, the giant Finn went on to establish himself as one of the world’s best centre-backs during his time at Liverpool. Hyypia was peerless in the air, but also composed and comfortable with the ball at his feet. He’d also guarantee at least five goals a season, and his partnership with Stephane Henchoz in 2001 led to five trophies in a calendar year, and his partnership with Jamie Carragher led to a Champions League victory in 2005.
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