Football Manager 2017: 20 Essential Signings You Should Always Make

11. Saido Berahino

Saido Berahino FM 2017
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Age: 22

Club: West Brom

Position: ST (C)

Approx. Cost: £25m/free

West Brom's enfant terrible has had a topsy-turvy couple of seasons in real life, but he remains a talented player despite his behavioural transgressions. Berahino starts out as an excellent goal-sniffer who stars when playing on the last defender's shoulder, and only Harry Kane can rival him for long-term potential among his country's strikers.

Berahino will cost a cool £25m at the start of the game, but he invariably ends-up leaving WBA on a free transfer when his contract expires in July 2017. Secure him on a pre-contract deal and you'll be acquiring one of Britain's best forwards absolutely free of charge.

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