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Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey believes the Reds splashed out more than twice his actual value when they secured his services for a then-club record £11 million ($17.7 million) back in 2000.

The frontman made over 200 appearances for Liverpool and netted 60 goals during his stint at Anfield.

After establishing himself as one of the Premier League's most promising young attacking talents at his hometown club Leicester City, Heskey – who's been vocal about Liverpool's transfer business – had attracted attention from elite clubs before his much-anticipated move to Merseyside a quarter of a century ago.

Plenty of eyebrows were raised regarding the then-club record fee paid for Heskey given his lack of experience, and whilst his Liverpool career was certainly not a letdown, the price tag remained a burden and he struggled with being away from home.

Heskey joined Liverpool for $17.7M in 2000.

I've got to go out and perform.'"

Nevertheless, whilst Heskey reckons his transfer fee was doubled beyond what it ought to have been, the England international - who had already earned his debut cap in a 1999 friendly against Hungary - maintains he arrived at Anfield brimming with self-assurance despite such lofty expectations.

"I was in the national team, so I was training with all the national team players, and I was holding my own," Heskey explained

"You've got club football and then you've got national team football.

"Club football: Everyone is at it, but you can have a little bit of a laugh

National team: Everyone's looking to impress