Title of the worst transfer in history has been bestowed upon a deal that amounted to £121.5 million

The rankings of the 11 worst transfers in football history have been compiled.

Philippe Coutinho's move from Liverpool to Barcelona in the winter transfer window of 2019, with the Catalan club shelling out a staggering £121.5 million for the star Brazilian player, is heading the list.

Second place in the anti-ranking goes to Antoine Griezmann's transfer from Atlético Madrid to Barcelona (£106 million), while the top three is rounded out by Eden Hazard's move from Chelsea to Real Madrid (£103 million).

Also in the top 5 are the transfers of Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea to Inter) and Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal to Manchester United).

Top 11 Worst Transfers in Football History by GiveMeSport:

1. Philippe Coutinho – Liverpool to Barcelona (January 2019 – £121.5 million)
2. Antoine Griezmann – Atlético Madrid to Barcelona (Summer 2019 – £108 million)
3. Eden Hazard – Chelsea to Real Madrid (Summer 2019 – £103 million)
4. Romelu Lukaku – Inter to Chelsea (Summer 2021 – £97.5 million)
5. Alexis Sanchez – Arsenal to Manchester United (January 2018 – swap for Henrikh Mkhitaryan)
6. Andriy Shevchenko – AC Milan to Chelsea (Summer 2006 – £39.5 million)
7. Jonathan Woodgate – Leeds to Real Madrid (Summer 2004 – £16 million)
8. Ángel Di María – Real Madrid to Manchester United (Summer 2014 – £60 million)
9. Andy Carroll – Newcastle to Liverpool (January 2011 – £35 million)
10. Fernando Torres – Liverpool to Chelsea (January 2011 – £50 million)
11. Mario Balotelli – AC Milan to Liverpool (Summer 2014 – £16 million).

Previously reported, Manchester United plans to part ways with another forward.