13) Mario Balotelli – £16m from AC Milan in 2014 – 3/10 (Still a Liverpool player)
The Italian’s woes have been heavily, heavily publicised this term, and while reports are often hyperbolic and unhelpful – the facts remain the same – he’s yet to score a Premier League goal. His talent is simply unquestionable however, and although his attributes don’t necessarily suit our style, for £16m, you can see why we took the gamble. Perhaps Balotelli can start proving his worth when Daniel Sturridge returns to the side, and the 24-year-old has a genuine strike partner. If he doesn’t, he could move on in the summer.
