The summer transfer window has begun in extraordinary fashion, especially for Aston Villa as they prepare for their first campaign in the UEFA Champions League.
Last summer saw some huge transfer business conducted, with Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo both making switches for over £100 million. Liverpool had a midfield revamp as they added Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Alister to their ranks, while Villa signed Moussa Diaby, Pau Torres and Youri Tielemans to strengthen for the top-four push.
It looked set to be a quieter window this time around as several teams were walking a tightrope with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability (PSR) rules, but concerns have been eased. As a result, many deals are now coming to fruition and Unai Emery has been one of the busiest managers around.
Villa’s remarkable surge to the top four and resultant qualification for next season’s Champions League has soared some players’ individual market values. As a team, the Villans have moved well up the ranks compared to other sides in the division.
A whole host of new signings have also increased the overall worth, with the likes of Amadou Onana, Ian Maatsen, Jaden Philogene and Ross Barkley all acquired in the last few weeks.
But how do Villa compare to the other 19 clubs in the Premier League for total squad value? And who are their most expensive assets at each team? From last to first, here’s a full run-through.
It looked set to be a quieter window this time around as several teams were walking a tightrope with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability (PSR) rules, but concerns have been eased. As a result, many deals are now coming to fruition and Unai Emery has been one of the busiest managers around.
21. 1st: Manchester City - £1.2bn
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