New Arsenal signing Declan Rice tops the ten most expensive British footballers of all time

England midfielder Declan Rice became the most expensive British player of all-time last week, joining Arsenal for £105 million from West Ham United.

Arsenal is paying a guaranteed £100 million, with £5 million in add-ons, meaning Arsenal midfielders Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey may be expected to part ways.

As of right now, Rice is the most expensive British footballer, but Jude Bellingham's fee at Real Madrid may rise to £115 million in the future.

Bundesliga Player of the Year Bellingham joined Spanish giants Real Madrid last month, making him the most expensive British player, but that has changed just a month later.

The England National team has the most expensive midfield duo in all football.

Many have been captivated by the pressure of the price tag, and some have let it get the better of them.

Here are the ten most expensive British footballers of all time!

The signing of John Stones now looks like a steal for City, becoming a focal point in the heart of the defense and now regular in the midfield. There isn't much Stones can't do, and like Walker, he has won everything with City.

In and out of the team, mixed performances and injuries have affected Wan-Bissaka's time at Manchester United since he joined in 2019. However, in the second half of the season, the defender looks sharper and has been positive in United's return to the top.

After signing for City in 2015 from Liverpool, 'The Blues' certainly got a return on their investment, with Sterling scoring 131 goals in 339 appearances, winning ten major trophies.

Ben White signed for Arsenal from Brighton in 2021, with many questioning his price tag. Although they signed him as a center-back, White has made the full-back position his own and was crucial in Arsenal's title charge last season.

Jadon Sancho joined Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 and has failed to establish a spot in starting eleven, producing five goals in 38 games in his first season and being plagued by illness and injuries last season.

Like Sancho, Harry Maguire has had a hard time dealing with the pressure of playing for Manchester United, falling out of favor under Erik Ten Haag following a poor run of fun. Maguire is expected to move on this transfer window.

Despite a calamitous end to his career with Real Madrid, Gareth Bale became a legend at the club, producing 81 goals in 176 appearances and winning 15 major trophies, including five Champions League trophies.

After a poor opening year with Manchester City, Jack Grealish was a mainstay in Manchester City's treble-winning campaign this season, establishing himself as one of Pep Guardiola's most important players, producing five goals and seven assists in the Premier League.

With three incredible years under his belt with Borussia Dortmund, Bellingham now has the task of finding his feet in a midfield with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. Can he become a Madrid great?

Rice was an integral part of West Ham's European runs and keeping 'The Hammers' in the Premier League. He became the third-ever captain to lead West Ham to a major trophy and will be expected to do similar with Arsenal.