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:
17. 17th - Bristol City
Record signing: Famara Diedhiou. Estimated transfer fee: £5.3m (from Angers in 2017). Current club: Diedhiou is on the hunt for a new club, after leaving the Robins at the end of last season. Photo: Alex Burstow
18. 18th - Reading
Record signing: Tiago Ilori. Estimated transfer fee: £3.75m (from Liverpool in 2017). Current club: He's now back at his boyhood club, but spent last season on loan with Ligue 1 side Lorient. Photo: Harry Murphy
19. 19th - Peterborough United
Record signing: Mo Eisa. Estimated transfer fee: £1.5m (from Bristol City in 2019). Current club: He's still a Posh player, but was put on the transfer list at the end of last season. Photo: David Rogers
20. 20th - Millwall
Record signing: Ryan Leonard. Estimated transfer fee: £1.5m (from Sheffield United in 2019). Current club: He's still on the books at Millwall, and is heading into his fourth season at the Den. Photo: James Chance