Bolton Wanderers signed Per Frandsen and Michael Johansen 30 years ago.

What happened?

The pair joined from FC Copenhagen in a surprise £2.25million package deal. Per Frandsen made 304 appearances and scored 36 goals in his two spells with Bolton. Michael Johansen finished up playing 170 games and scoring 21 goals.

Why it matters for Bolton Wanderers

Their signings changed the course of the club's recruitment process for years to come. Colin Todd, the manager at the time, had been looking to Denmark for talent. He undertook secret trips to spy on potential targets before finding Frandsen and Johansen.

What comes next?

The success of their first season helped establish Bolton as a top-flight force under Sam Allardyce. Frandsen would later sign for a second spell and help cement the Whites as a Premier League team. | Player | Appearances | Goals | | --- | --- | --- | | Per Frandsen | 304 | 36 | | Michael Johansen | 170 | 21 | Their impact on the club was significant, and they remain an important part of Bolton Wanderers' history.