Vesper 30,320 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 (edited) Transfer values: Yamal takes off https://football-observatory.com/WeeklyPost507 Following the extension of his contract until 2031, FC Barcelona’s prodigy Lamine Yamal has become the player with the highest value on the transfer market according to the CIES Football Observatory statistical model: €402.3 million. This extraordinary figure is linked to equally extraordinary performances achieved at an age - 18 in July - when most players, even the best, are just starting out at professional level. Norway's Erling Haaland (€239.6m) and England's former leader Jude Bellingham (€233.8m) complete the podium of the best-valued players, ahead of Frenchman Kylian Mbappé (€192.5m), who also is the oldest player in the top 10 (26.5 years). The English Premier League is by far the most represented in the top 100 (42 players), followed by the Spanish Liga (19). Paris St-Germain, on the other hand, is the most represented club (11 players). The highest values for defensive positions were recorded for Bart Verbruggen (€64.3m) among goalkeepers, Pau Cubarsí (€118.0m) for centre backs and Joško Gvardiol for full/wing backs (€100.7m). Only four of the top 100 footballers play outside the five major European leagues: two in Portugal (Samu Aghehowa and Viktor Gyökeres), one in Brazil (Estêvão Willian, already contracted by Chelsea) and one in Saudi Arabia (Jhon Durán). Top 100 highest estimated transfer values (€ million) Date: 02/06/2025. Positions: [gk] goalkeeper, [fb] full/wing back, [cb] centre back, [dm] defensive midfield, [am] attacking midfield, [wi] winger, [cf] centre forward. Edited June 6 by Vesper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,320 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 43 minutes ago, Liuxas said: @Vesperyou do not know Frankfurt, they will squeeze every peanut from rich clubs for they overrated strikers. Recent history just showed what a stupid money they ask for they average strikers. So do not surprise if this happens, Chelsea probably bid between 85m-105m because they will ask. I can live with 85m euros total cost (add ons included) That is around £71.5m in toto, £63m base + £8.5m in add ons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kante 1,643 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Liked the Delap signing. Liked the links to the Benfica CB. Liked the Mike M link. Hate the Bundesliga links. Liuxas, Reddish-Blue and Sasch 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Reddish-Blue 2,523 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 6 hours ago, Vesper said: I can live with 85m euros total cost (add ons included) That is around £71.5m in toto, £63m base + £8.5m in add ons After seeing Werner (even though he did help the side in that UCL run) and Nkunku flop here, I wouldn't be going after another Bundesliga striker...particularly for that sort of fee. Fernando, Liuxas and King Kante 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,523 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 6 hours ago, King Kante said: Liked the Delap signing. Liked the links to the Benfica CB. Liked the Mike M link. Hate the Bundesliga links. Imagine if we were able to pull off Felix in the other direction and getting the Benfica CB, that would be a solid transfer! Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,320 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Dario Essugo Player profile; Age: 20 Nationality: Portugese (Uncapped) Position: Defensive Midfielder (Right-footed) Height: 5ft 10in A holding midfielder by trade but has the ability to operate as a box-to-box no8 as well, Essugo joined Sporting’s academy at the age of 9, he went on to become the youngest ever Portuguese player to debut in the Champions League at the age of 16y and 268d. He made his senior debut just 4 days after signing his pro contract, without even appearing for the under-23 or reserve sides and made himself the youngest debutant in Sporting’s history at 16y and 6d. Dario spent the 24/25 season on loan at Las Palmas, playing 27 times in LaLiga scoring 1 goal. Here is a brief overview of Essugo’s strong points, being 20 years old he has loads of room to improve in every facet of his game. Verdict; Essugo has been signed so that we have a Caicedo-esque profile at the club, he will be with the first team squad for the 25/26 season and I would imagine he will play cup games and allow Caicedo to rest at certain points. He also has incredible potential himself and is ready for PL football from what I have seen of him. Stats and Atomiswave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 2,748 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 I’m super excited for Essugo. I think he will become a staple. And as much as I’m not completely sold on Nick or Gittens - I think both will be a massive upgrade over anything we have had on the left for a while. Still - I think overpaying is what hurts clubs most. Value players like Delap and Palmer are the way when you can get them. And pay the big fees for studs like Caicedo. These guys aren’t surefire studs for me to warrant the big fees. Better to add value buys until the right one comes along imo. I say that but everyone here acts like we’re dogshit and management sucks, but we’re back in the champions league in no time at all with a way better future outlook than almost any point under Roman. So much young talent and ability to offload players easily due to great contract management for the most part - aside from early mistakes. These guys fail like any organisation but they make sure to fail quick and do actually learn. Phikom and Duppy Conqueror 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jernej93 569 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 This Nusa kid is looking great everytime I see him play LW. Because for some reason I think he plays wingback for Leipzig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,540 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Door is open for United to sign Gyokeres. Expecting Ornstein to tweet any moment now they're in for him. Cunha Mbeumo Gyokeres means they might not be relegation candidates after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,996 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 29 minutes ago, Strike said: Door is open for United to sign Gyokeres. Expecting Ornstein to tweet any moment now they're in for him. Cunha Mbeumo Gyokeres means they might not be relegation candidates after all They may legitimately have the best transfer window of any of the big PL clubs in terms of attacking signings. Of course, all of these players will have to gel and they’re still dogshit in the middle of the pitch, at goalkeeper, and LWB. Feels kind of ill advised for United to be doing all of their money in attack. Reddish-Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,523 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 22 minutes ago, Pizy said: They may legitimately have the best transfer window of any of the big PL clubs in terms of attacking signings That depends on Arsenal and Liverpool's transfers. If either of them were able to pull off the Isak transfer, that would be the best signing of the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,523 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 57 minutes ago, Strike said: Door is open for United to sign Gyokeres. Expecting Ornstein to tweet any moment now they're in for him. Cunha Mbeumo Gyokeres means they might not be relegation candidates after all Only 1 natural wide player out of the three, would be interesting to see how Amorim fits them together with Amad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,996 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 8 minutes ago, Reddish-Blue said: That depends on Arsenal and Liverpool's transfers. If either of them were able to pull off the Isak transfer, that would be the best signing of the window. Newcastle would crumble if they sold Isak. No chance of that. And even if he were available I don’t think Liverpool could afford him after they’re about to spend £115m on Wirtz. 5 minutes ago, Reddish-Blue said: Only 1 natural wide player out of the three, would be interesting to see how Amorim fits them together with Amad. I was thinking about their lack of width as well but then remembered that Amorim plays with wingbacks in a back 3 so they would provide their width. Their issue is that their wingbacks are shite. And I don’t know how you play Cunha and Bruno in the same team since they play best in the same space. Reddish-Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 627 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Benfica are pushing to sign Joao Felix and register him before Tuesday, to play in the Club World Cup. Chelsea only want a permanent transfer, with Benfica willing to offer €25m for the Portuguese international. Negotiations continue. {A Bola} Fernando 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHulk 2,515 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 11 minutes ago, mkh said: Benfica are pushing to sign Joao Felix and register him before Tuesday, to play in the Club World Cup. Chelsea only want a permanent transfer, with Benfica willing to offer €25m for the Portuguese international. Negotiations continue. {A Bola} Get a deal for Silva or Araujo. King Kante, mkh and Strike 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 9 hours ago, Strike said: Door is open for United to sign Gyokeres. Expecting Ornstein to tweet any moment now they're in for him. Cunha Mbeumo Gyokeres means they might not be relegation candidates after all If they get the former pair they'd be missing a trick not playing Zirkzee as the 9. I've said for a while he'd be a problem with two goalscorers beside him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milka 3,399 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Even after this season United will get better transfers , proper striker eventually + Cunha than us with CL football with Delap from Ipswich and this guy Ekitike . Milan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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