The summer transfer window has officially opened, leading to a significant rise in squad values across the Championship. Many of the league’s most expensive players have moved on to the Premier League following promotions, while relegated teams have brought in high-profile replacements, adding to the Championship’s roster of notable talents.
Despite the departures of top players from Luton Town, Burnley, and Sheffield United, the Championship remains packed with talent. The transfer window is expected to see several inter-division deals, along with the arrival of lesser-known international stars.
However, this transfer window may not be as active as previous ones, as many clubs are constrained by Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. Nevertheless, there will be some movement, with clubs looking to strengthen their squads to meet their objectives.
West Bromwich Albion, for instance, achieved their goal of finishing in the top six last season but were ultimately outperformed by Southampton in the play-offs, resulting in another year in the Championship for the Baggies. Despite this, West Brom’s squad has increased significantly in transfer value compared to other teams in the division.
So, which clubs currently hold the highest squad values in the Championship? Where does West Brom rank, and who are the most valuable players on each team? Here’s a comprehensive overview based on figures from Transfermarkt.
1. Oxford United – €8.78m
Most valuable player: Mark Harris – €700k
2. Derby County – €11.95m
Most valuable player: Louie Sibley – €1.8m
3. Portsmouth – €12.55m
Most valuable player: Tom McIntyre – €1.2m
4. Sheffield Wednesday – €16.23m
Most valuable player: Ike Ugbo – €2.8m
5. Millwall – €29.35m
Most valuable player: Zian Flemming – €4.2m
6. Plymouth Argyle – €31.5m
Most valuable player: Morgan Whittaker – €12m
7. Queens Park Rangers – €31.65m
Most valuable player: Ilias Chair – €7m
8. Preston North End – €38.13m
Most valuable player: Jordan Storey – €3.8m
9. Stoke City – €38.85m
Most valuable player: Ben Wilmot – €4.8m
10. Cardiff City – €39.4m
Most valuable player: Mark McGuinness – €4.5m
11. Swansea City – €43.65m
Most valuable player: Ben Cabango – €9m
12. Bristol City – €43.9m
Most valuable player: Jason Knight – €5m
13. Blackburn Rovers – €49.8m
Most valuable player: Sammie Szmodics – €7m
14. West Bromwich Albion – €51.43m
Most valuable player: Grady Diangana – €4m
15. Watford – €56.5m
Most valuable player: Ismael Kone – €11m
16. Middlesbrough – €57.85m
Most valuable player: Hayden Hackney – €7m
17. Coventry City – €67.48m
Most valuable player: Ellis Simms – €7m
18. Hull City – €69.33m
Most valuable player: Jaden Philogene – €15m
19. Norwich City – €75.78m
Most valuable player: Gabriel Sara – €18m
20. Sunderland – €87.9m
Most valuable player: Jack Clarke – €15m
21. Luton Town – €115.55m
Most valuable player: Carlton Morris – €13m
22. Sheffield United – €122m
Most valuable player: Anel Ahmedhodzic – €18m
23. Leeds United – €214m
Most valuable player: Crysencio Summerville – €20m
24. Burnley – €257.43m
Most valuable player: Sander Berge – €20m
