For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter Though its been a while since Bolton Wanderers forked out millions of pounds to pay a transfer fee for any single player, it was fairly common in the Premier League era.
As the money in the game increased over time since the division's inaugural campaign in 1992 thanks to the lucrative TV broadcast deals and increased popularity of the English game abroad, transfer fees in the division have risen as the years have gone by.
Having spent 13 seasons in the top flight since its rebrand, the Trotters paid several million pounds on multiple occasions over that time.
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