David Nish became the most expensive player in English football ever, when he moved from Leicester to Derby just weeks after the season kick off. The fee of £225.000 came to good use as Frank Worthington and Dennis Rofe became two additions at Leicester, being part of an iconic setting at Filbert Street.
Mike Bernard made his switch from League Cup winner Stoke to join Everton, at the time also signing Joe Harper from Aberdeen. Two major moves, Bernard joining for a fee of £140.000, while Harper had an even higher price tag at £180.000.
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