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Ranking the most game-changing transfers in Premier League history

Some transfers take time to bed in, others prove instant game-changers - here are the top 10 signings of the Premier League era that moved the needle.

Ranking the most game-changing transfers in Premier League history

6. Virgil van Dijk - Southampton to Liverpool, £75m, January 2018 Southampton had just secured promotion to the Premier League, and quickly snapped up the young Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk. The £75 million move to Liverpool proved to be a game-changer, as he became the club's captain and one of their most influential defenders. Van Dijk's presence helped Liverpool establish a strong defense, contributing to their success in the league and eventually winning multiple titles.

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