What better way to bright some light to the dark, gloomy days of winter than by completely immersing yourself in the world of Football Manager?
Often a frustrating venture into the virtual dugout, the latest version of the highly-popular management simulation offers more attention to detail than previous offerings of the game. With a further-extended scouting system and numerous data analysts to utilise, navigating your way through the competitive transfer market provides gamers with significant pitfalls to avoid.
Yes, everyone loves a bargain on the game as you use the recruitment staff to land the latest wonderkid to come out of South America in the manner of Javier Saviola and Andres D’Alessandro in days gone by. But what about those managers that want the finished product now? Those that are will to splash the cash on a big name signing that will guarentee success from the minute they walk on to the pitch.
3AddedMinutes looked at the ten Premier League stars with the highest transfer value on Football Manager 2023.
5. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) - £167m
No longer competing with Ronaldo as Manchester United’s most influential Portuguese star, Fernandes feels like he is the main man at Old Trafford - and this asking price is not a surprise given the attributes he possesses in the heart of midfield. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) - £174m
He may be injured at the moment but there is no doubt Jesus has made a transformative impact on Arsenal since joining them in the summer - and this price tag suggests the Gunners got something of a bargain deal for the Brazilian. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) - £184m
Want a whole host of assists? Do you need spectacular free-kicks in your side? Want an absolute class act in midfield? That’ll be £184m please! | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) - £221m
‘Running down the wing’ in such an eye-catching fashion comes at a cost apparently. Opposing managers would have to pay over £220m to persuade Liverpool to part company with their Egyptian king. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images