These three men are worth almost £300million, apparently (Picture: Metro)Admit it, when you were growing up you dreamed of becoming a footballer. Buy a great striker, get him the ball, win. Clubs have spent eye-watering amounts on forwards who we can safely say did or have not lived up to expectations. But in recent years, something has changed in the Premier League waters, as directors of football across the country have been more willing to splash out on midfielders than ever before. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications.