Transfermarkt explains EPL market valuations: Cherki enters elite ranks; Wirtz still falls short of expectations

On October 7, Transfermarkt updated the latest valuations for Premier League players and provided explanations for the adjustments on its official site.

Cherki: Up €20m to €110m

Cherki continues to shine in the Premier League with impressive statistics that match his undeniable talent. He has now firmly established himself among the league's elite players, and we believe his market value requires a significant upward adjustment to reflect this.

Pedro: Up €20m to €100m

Pedro unexpectedly missed out on Brazil's World Cup squad, but he has proven Ancelotti wrong with his performances since the start of the new season: he has played 4 matches for Chelsea, contributing to 6 goals. His status has increased significantly, and many now regard him as the second-best striker in the Premier League, behind only Haaland.

Scott: Up €20m to €70m

The summer transfer window demonstrated strong market demand for Bournemouth's Scott, with numerous reports of top clubs monitoring him closely. He has also had an excellent start to the season and made his debut for England.

Lewis-Skelly: Up €20m to €65m

Lewis-Skelly has proven himself in midfield, and this season he has even surpassed players like Bruno Guimarães in Arsenal's midfield competition. He has also become a regular starter in midfield for the England national team.

Wirtz: Down €15m to €85m

Last season, we were patient with Wirtz, as technical players often need time to adapt to the Premier League. However, his performances remain well below expectations for his valuation, necessitating a significant downward adjustment. Since arriving in England, Wirtz's market value has dropped from €140m to €85m.

Gyökeres: Down €10m to €55m

Gyökeres requires a significant price reduction as it is now clear that with Havertz available, he is Arsenal's second-choice striker, and his performances as a substitute this season have been poor.

Zubimendi: Down €10m to €65m

Zubimendi's valuation is somewhat more complicated because his performances remain very strong, and there is clear market demand for him; however, due to intense competition for his position, his standing within the team has decreased significantly.

Dowman & Rio Ngumoha: Up €20m to €50m

We have recently observed a trend where clubs are willing to pay premium prices for young talent. Therefore, when evaluating the next generation of stars, we aim to adjust their market valuations more proactively. Ngumoha and Dowman are both top talents in their age group. The former now receives regular playing time at Liverpool and recently made his debut for England. The latter, due to his young age, has his playing time managed carefully for protection; however, every time he plays, he becomes the focal point and is widely regarded as a generational talent.