Coutinho, Felix, Fernandez: How have the seven to move for more than £100m fared ahead of Rice deal
Declan Rice will join an exclusive club when his move to Arsenal is confirmed. A club of just seven others, in fact.
The England defensive midfielder and West Ham captain is imminently set for a £105million transfer to the Gunners.
That would make him one of just eight footballers in history to move for more than £100million.
Jack Grealish, Philippe Coutinho, and Enzo Fernandez are three of the stars for a nine-figure fee, to varying degrees of success.
And below, Mail Sport assesses how the other £100million men have performed for their clubs after the massive outlays.
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7. Jack Grealish - £100m, Aston Villa to Manchester City
Jack Grealish earnt himself a move to champions Manchester City after several outstanding years at boyhood club Aston Villa.
Though his first season was inconsistent if not an outright failure as he adapted to manager Pep Guardiola's exacting demands and style of play.
But in his second campaign in 2022-23, he played 50 games in all competitions and firmly cemented himself in the starting line-up ahead of Phil Foden, playing the entirety of the Champions League final victory as City secured a Treble.
Given he is just 27, he can be classed as a success - if not completely and utterly resounding, yet.
Verdict: Success
6. Antoine Griezmann - £107m, Atletico Madrid to Barcelona
Finishing third in the hugely prestigious Ballon d'Or in 2016 (behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi) and 2018 (behind Luka Modric and Ronaldo, respectively) was a big achievement for the little Frenchman.
He scored hatfuls for Atletico Madrid - 133 in 257 appearances in all competitions - before getting his move to Spanish giants Barcelona.
Though his goal return was
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