Arsenal transfers. Two words that conjure very different images.
In the early days of Arsene Wenger’s reign it was a byword for brilliant bargains, to the point that some clubs (we’re looking at you, Real Madrid) just grabbed at any player even linked to the London side (we’re looking at you, Julio Baptista).
In recent years, it's meant the increasing Arsenal fan "spend some fackin' manny" frustration at a lack of major arrivals. However - despite what you might believe - the below aren’t entirely coltish youngsters from exotic locations who ultimately disappoint.
These are the 50 most expensive players ever signed by the Arsenal – and we’ve provided you with a transfer fee and the selling club. All you need to do is fill in the surnames within 10 minutes, then tell us how you get on @FourFourTwo. Challenge your mates after you're done, to see if they can recall who on earth the Gunners signed from Ipswich...
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