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Aston Villa transfers: N'Zogbia, Ayew, Bent... Most expensive line-up of all time revealed
ASTON VILLA are preparing for another season in the Championship, but it wasn't too long ago they were shelling out huge transfer fees for England internationals.
Which Aston Villa signings have been the most expensive transfers in the club's history?
Steve Bruce is yet to make a move in the transfer market this summer, but Aston Villa fans are used to seeing their club splash the cash on some pretty hefty signings in recent years.
From mercurial midfielder Charles N’Zogbia to club-record signing Darren Bent, the Villans were not afraid to spend big during their time in the Premier League.
Not every high-profile move was a success for the Midlands club, with some of the players featuring in this most expensive XI proving to be rather costly mistakes for the various managers in the hot seat.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the most expensive Aston Villa line-up of all time.