So, if Jones is worth £16.5 million and Henderson £20 million, how much is Daniel Sturridge worth?
With the transfer window well and truly open, ’tis the season for ludicrous over payment. Phil Jones’ 37 senior side appearances for Blackburn and Jordan Henderson’s four Sunderland career goals gave the England under 21 internationals a combined value of £36.5million, which was happily paid by Manchester United and Liverpool. No doubt both players are talented and full of potential, but an overpayment none the less.
It is painfully clear that young English talent is much vaunted and that top flight clubs will pay top dollar t...