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By David Chalmers, writing from Clackmannanshire, Scotland
With the hype surrounding ‘Deadline Day’ dying down, I thought I’d draw up a list of the smartest transfer deals ever made. Though subjective, this is based mostly on players that cost very little money who turned into major stars for their club.
10. Mikel Arteta; Real Sociedad to Everton; £2 million; 2005
Arteta originally arrived at Goodison Park on loan and made a good impression, leading for a permanent move to the Toffee’s. The Spaniard played over 200 games on Merseyside and many believe if he played for a more prestigious club he would have been part of Spain’s international squad. Considered one of the finest playmakers in the country before injury hampered his development, but that hasn’t stopped Arsenal signing him at the end of the 2011 summer window for a fee of £10 million.
Value for money is more important than ever these days, isn’t it? I mean, let’s face it, not many of us are flush with cash anymore. If you have a job and a few quid put away, chances are you’re saving for something. If you don’t have a job, you’re most likely broke. And if you’re so well-off…
“A scouser knocks Liverpool of there (sic) perch. Haha.”
So said Wayne Rooney on his twitter account yesterday after Manchester United clinched their (correct spelling, Wayne) 19th League Championship. I think what he’s trying to say here is how ironic it is that someone born and bred in…
