Lanky Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu set a record in the English Premiership following his move to Southampton on transfer deadline day.

Onuachu surpassed Newcastle United's Dan Burn to become the tallest player in the Premier League after he completed his €18.00m move to the Saints from KRC Genk.

Check out the top five players in the list below

1. Paul Onuachu/ Southampton (202cm)

2. Dan Burn/ Newcastle United (201cm)

3. Fraser Foster/ Tottenham Hotspurs (201cm)

4. Saša Kalajdžić/ Wolves (200cm)

5. Asmir Begović/ Everton (199cm)

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