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.
9. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) - £228.5m
This could be considered something of a surprise given Van Dijk (and the rest of the Liverpool defence) have been questioned throughout the season - but there is no doubt the Dutchman remains a class act. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) - £231m
Dubbed the ‘Nordic Meat Shield’ by the brilliant Troy Hawke, Haaland has made a spectacular impact on the Premier League and a value of £231m already seems to be somewhat underwhelming. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images