Aston Villa, much like many other Premier League clubs, are no stranger to mega-money transfer deals.
The cash flying out of Villa Park isn't quite at the level of the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal, but big transfers are still fairly frequent.
Moussa Diaby became the new record signing in July 2023 as he joined from Bayer Leverkusen for a fee in the region of £52 million. Pau Torres was expensive, too, as he cost around £33 million from Villarreal.
Those deals - as well as the recent January transfer window - have got us thinking, who are the rest of the most expensive signings in Villa history?
From the least to most expensive, here are the 13 biggest deals Villa have conducted in the Premier League, working out at a total of over £350 million.
9. 5th: Ollie Watkins - £28 million (still at Villa)
The England international surely has to do down as one of the biggest bargain signings in recent history. The 28-year-old has 57 goals and 23 assists in 143 Villa appearances, including 19 goal involvements in 20 games this season. | Getty Images
10. 4th: Leon Bailey - £30 million (still at Villa)
Bailey took a while to get going at Villa Park but has been brilliant this season, directly contributing to 17 goals in 26 appearances across all competitions. It works out as a goal or assist every 84 minutes. | Getty Images
11. 3rd: Pau Torres - £33 million (still at Villa)
Pau has been revolutionary for Villa ever since signing in the summer from Villarreal. The Spaniard fits into Emery’s system superbly and looks worth every penny spent. | Getty Images
12. 2nd: Emiliano Buendía - £38 million (still at Villa)
One of Emery’s key players last campaign, Buendía joined from Norwich in 2021. He’s netted nine and assisted nine in 78 appearances to date but suffered a season-ending knee injury in August. | Getty Images