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Darwin Nunez joins the Premier League's biggest deals

Darwin Nunez has become one of the Premier League's most expensive transfers as he has joined Liverpool for a fee that could reach £85million.

The Uruguayan front-man's move to Anfield is behind the likes of Jack Grealish, Paul Pogba, and funny enough, Romelu Lukaku on two occasions following the completion of his move from Benfica.

The pressure of a big money move doesn't work out for some while others seem to thrive, but more so it's a struggle to live up to a huge price tag. 

Sportsmail, takes a look at how the Premier League's most expensive players have performed under the pressure of a huge price tag.

10. Kepa Arrizabalaga - Chelsea (£72m)

A world-record goalkeeper transfer fee of £72million for a second-choice goalkeeper, that is definitely a failed signing.

The Spanish shot-stopper came to the Premier League with lots of promise and perhaps the Blues had to overpay due to Athletic Bilbao's policy of only fielding players from the Basque region.

The 27-year-old was a regular when he first arrived and performed to an average standard under Maurizio Sarri.

The following season he had the lowest save percentage of goalkeepers in the league, conceding 47 Premier League goals.

It then saw the Blues bring in Eduoard Mendy to replace Kepa and he has very much been second-choice ever since. Although he has still played in his part in different competitions.

Kepa has made 124 appearances in all competitions, but being a second-choice goalkeeper after paying £72m has got to be classed as a failure. 

VERDICT - FAILURE 

9. Kai Havertz - Chelsea (£72m)

The Germany international struggled to adapt to life in the Premier League after his £72million move from Bayern Leverkusen.

He struggled with both injury and illness at first

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