Newcastle's previous 9 most expensive signings rated as record breaker Miguel Almiron prepares to take Tyneside by storm

For a fee rising to £21million, Almiron jumps above a host of names in the Magpies’ most expensive deals. Here - we take a look at United’s previous nine most-expensive transfers and assess their time at the club with a Hit or Miss verdict. Let’s hope Almiron is more like an Alan Shearer rather than a Michael Owen…