9) David Platt (Bari / Juventus / Sampdoria)
Bari splashed out £5.5m to sign Platt from Aston Villa in 1991, but a £6.5m move to Juventus soon followed. Despite picking up a UEFA Cup winner’s medal, Platt was excluded from the matchday squad for the final and soon joined Sampdoria, also winning the Coppa Italia.