Topped by Ronaldo.. Lewandowski joins the list of the 10 most expensive strikers who have over 30

A number of elite clubs in Europe have spent huge sums on players they believe can push them to success next season, regardless of their age.

After Robert Lewandowski moved to Barcelona for 40.5 million pounds, we monitor the 10 most expensive strikers aged 30 and over.

2. Robert Lewandowski | Bayern Munich to Barcelona | 40.5 million pounds | Age: 33

3. Gabriel Batistuta | Fiorentina to Rome | £32.5 million | Age: 30

4. Sadio Mane | Liverpool to Bayern Munich | £28.8 million | Age: 30

5. Chris Wood | Burnley to Newcastle United | £27 million | Age: 30

6. Anthony Modeste | Cologne to Tianjin Tianhai | 26.1 million pounds | Age: 30

7. Diego Milito | Genoa to Inter Milan | 25.2 million pounds | Age: 30

8. Samuel Eto’o | Inter Milan to Russia’s Anzhi | £ 24.3 million | Age: 30

9. Marko Arnautovic | West Ham United to Shanghai Port | 22.5 million pounds | Age: 30

10. Nikola Kalinic | Fiorentina to Milan | £20.25 million | Age: 31