The $45 million that Bayern Munich paid for Arturo Vidal's transfer

(according to European media), automatically made the Chilean the third most expensive signing of the market so far.

The Chilean is part of a select group that is led by English forward Raheem Sterling, who was acquired by Manchester City for $68 million.

In second place is also a forward, Christian Benteke, who left Aston Villa to join Liverpool for $50 million of the same currency.

The podium is completed by the Chilean, who until now stands as the most expensive midfielder in the transfer market. But he is not alone, as Brazilian Firmino completes the podium, who arrived at Liverpool for the same amount as the Chilean, according to the specialized site Transfermarkt.

Further back we find Jackson Martinez (40), Morgan Schneiderlin (39), Arda Turan (38), Paulo Dybala (35), Danilo (30), and Carlos Bacca (28), who complete the top 10 most expensive signings.