10 best bargain signings in Premier League history

Certain signings in Premier League history have changed the fortunes of their teams, shifted the balance of power and, in some cases, helped redefine the competition itself. From record-breaking deals to inspired bargains, the Premier League has produced some of the most influential transfers in football history. 10 best bargain signings in Premier League history. Petr Cech – Rennes to Chelsea, £7m, 2004 Chelsea made several major moves during the early years of the Roman Abramovich era, but Petr Cech proved to be one of the most important. The goalkeeper quickly established himself as one of the league's finest after arriving from Rennes. Cech conceded just 15 goals in his first Premier League season and went 1,025 minutes without being beaten, while also keeping a record 24 clean sheets. ALSO READ: What to know about Premier League's new referee, VAR transparency measures He spent 11 seasons at Stamford Bridge, winning four Premier League titles and the Champions League. Cech's arrival provided Chelsea with the defensive foundation on which their first period of dominance was built. Alan Shearer – Southampton to Blackburn Rovers, £3.6m, 1992 Alan Shearer's move to Blackburn Rovers was a statement of intent from a newly promoted club backed by ambitious owner Jack Walker. The striker scored 16 goals in his first 21 Premier League appearances before injury interrupted his debut campaign. He then scored 31 goals as Blackburn finished runners-up before finding the net 34 times in 1994-95 as Rovers won the title for the first time since 1914. Shearer finished as the Premier League's top scorer that season and became the first player to score 30 or more goals in three consecutive campaigns. READ MORE: