10 most bizarre football transfer fees ever paid

6. John Barnes

John Barnes had a storied football career, becoming a Liverpool legend during his 10 years at the club, and also making 79 appearances for the English national team. He won 2 First Division league titles and 2 more FA Cups, and was the PFA Players’ Player of the Year in 1988.

However, when he was 17, he caught the eye of Watford while on trial, which led to then-manager Graham Taylor making a move for the youngster who was playing for Sudbury Court.

However, instead of doling out the exorbitant amounts that a club would have to for a wonderkid in this day and age, a set of kits was enough to please Sudbury, who allowed Barnes a move to Vicarage Road.