What? The fact that Cleverley has such a poor goal scoring record is something that can be positively quantified, and it absolutely will have an effect on his monetary value as a footballer. OK, so now that you agree that the idea of him being in the top bracket of midfielders that are worth well over 20 million is preposterous, how much do you think he is worth? I have already said that I think he is worth less than 10 million.
He isn't and never has been in a team to 'score goals' mate. He's there as a link up player.
Pienaar's goal record, for example, is pretty poor, but he was mainly there to link up and create.
Cleverley's record, with us, is fine for me so far. One goal and three assists now, which is more than Kev or Lennon, for example. I know he's had more minutes, but a lot of that has been playing in a central role where he just isn't as effective or disciplined.
He's much better in an advanced role on the left. His combination play with Barkley is brilliant at times as well.