Stumping up world record sums doesn't always guarantee success, but plenty of football's most expensive players have delivered on their hefty fees – here are the top 10. BBC Sport has the full report.
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Original source: Full reporting on this story is available at BBC Sport. This article summarises key facts from that report and adds context about the transfer market.
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