West Bromwich Albion boss Roy Hodgson is convinced Shane Long will prove a Premier League bargain buy.
Hodgson was delighted with Long's performance in their 2-2 draw with Sunderland.
Hodgson said: "I don't think we paid a lot for potential. The figures quoted are wrong, I am not saying how much it was but I have seen the quotes. He might be the bargain of the year as it turns out.
"He came from Ireland where he was playing hurling, then at 17 he went straight into Reading and became a star player within two or three years."