After Arsenal sealed the £50m signing of Ben White last week, it got us thinking about the Gunners’ track record when spending big on players.

Marquee signings should really be sure bets, as clubs have to be certain that they are getting the right player before splashing out large sums of cash.

However, it doesn’t always turn out that way. In Arsenal’s case, there have been some standout successes and some notable failures when they have decided to invest heavily.

Press the next page as we rate the most expensive transfers in the club’s history.