10 most expensive players in the transfer market today - as determined by statisticians

3) Paul Pogba – €155.3m

Paul Pogba – World record holder but for how much longer?

Club: Manchester United

Age: 23

Contract ends: 2021

Currently, the most expensive player in the world, Pogba is only the third most valuable player on this list. His unbelievable price tag was more a matter of circumstances rather than his actual worth. Juventus knew Manchester United were flush with money and milked the Old Trafford club for every penny for a player they themselves signed for next to nothing but a small tribunal fee.

The French midfielder has immense potential and proved he could play in a variety of midfield roles for both Juventus and France before his move back to the Premier League. His stamina, passing range and ability on the ball are his key attributes and Jose Mourinho believes he will soon wear the captain’s armband at Manchester United.

Still only 23, Pogba has a long way to go. As long as Mourinho is in the hot seat, there is no way Pogba will leave Old Trafford. And the price tag may even make Chinese clubs think twice.