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.
1. Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) - £138m
Maligned by some, adored by others, another England star that divides opinion. There can be no doubt over Trent’s talent going forwards and any manager wanting an attack-minded full-back would have to hand over £138m. Photo: Getty Images
2. Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) - £141m
You would expect the Spurs striker would have been the highest-rated England player on the game - but he’s pipped by Sterling! Kane would still empty the bank for many a club on the game. Photo: Getty Images
3. Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) - £143m
The Gunners captain has been in fine form this season as his side challenge for the Premier League title - and he commands a huge fee for any virtual manager wanting to prise him away from the Emirates. Photo: Getty Images
4. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) - £149m
He may divide opinion for some but there is no doubt the Chelsea and England star is a valuable asset on the game and is rated as the Blues highest-valued player. Photo: Getty Images