Over the years, some big-money signings have flopped and ended up leaving for nothing, while others have gone on to become club legends and more than justified their costly price.With spending in football being reigned in among ongoing financial uncertainty caused by Covid-19, we aren't expecting to see a huge amount of record deals landed this summer, but there could yet be some surprises ahead of the 2021/22 campaign kicking off in August.In the meantime, for a bit of pre-season fun, we've taken a look at every Championship club's record signing fee, as well as the side they turn out for now.
Here's a look at how Peterborough’s record signing fee shapes up against every other club they'll be facing in the Championship this season:
13. 13th - Derby County
Record signing: Krystian Bielik. Estimated transfer fee: £9.5m (from Arsenal in 2019). Current club: He's still on the books at Derby, and is gearing up for his third Championship season in a row with the Rams. Photo: Lewis Storey
14. 14th - Blackburn Rovers
Record signing: Andy Cole. Estimated transfer fee: £8m (from Manchester United in 2001). Current club: Cole retired in 2008, playing for the likes of Fulham, Man City, and Nottingham Forest before finally hanging up his boots. Photo: Alex Livesey
15. 15th - Coventry City
Record signing: Craig Bellamy. Estimated transfer fee: £6.5m (from Norwich City in 2000). Current club: Bellamy hung up his boots in 2014, ending his career in his hometown with Cardiff City. Photo: Clive Brunskill
16. 16th - Birmingham City
Record signing: Ivan Sunjic. Estimated transfer fee: £6.3m (from Dinamo Zagreb in 2019). Current club: He's still on the books at Birmingham City. Photo: Richard Heathcote