Transfer analysis: Who are the most valuable under-24 players to keep an eye on?
Alamy | Nuno Mendes, Paris Saint-Germain, is the most valuable under-24 in Ligue 1
In any transfer window, focus is often concentrated on rising stars as securing their signatures can result in success far into the future.
This analysis highlights the six most valuable under-24 players in each of the big-five leagues and discusses which names stand out. Also, other talented prospects with contract expirations this summer are uncovered.
Why it matters: Young talent and the expected stars of tomorrow are what all clubs are looking at. However, the most valuable young players in the big five are only affordable for the most affluent teams.
The perspective: This analysis shows how player valuation used in conjunction with details on contracts and player performance can be utilised to determine potential scoops on the transfer market.
10 January 2023 - 1:08 PM
Right now, the biggest clubs in Europe are searching for the next young star to lead their team to victory, while clubs further down in the pyramid hope to cash in on selling these youngsters.
Several valuable young assets have already been picked up in this transfer window. Cody Gakpo, 23, made a €42 million transfer to Liverpool from PSV and most recently, Chelsea signed 21-year-old France defender Benoit Badiashile from AS Monaco in a €40 million deal.
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