The Premier League is the biggest-spending league in the world with Manchester United and Manchester City splashing the cash on signings in recent years. Erik ten Hag has spent more than £400million since arriving in 2022 while Pep Guardiola has overseen multiple shopping sprees at the Etihad during his eight-year tenure.
But how many of their current crop have proven good value? Well, the CIES Football Observatory has listed the world's most expensive players and stars from both sides of Manchester are up there with the best. Their analysis factors in several key points not limited to on-field performance - age and contract length, for example - and recently released a list of the world's most valuable assets. Take a look and find your favourites below.
1. 25. Bruno Guimaraes - £94.43m
Newcastle may be forced to sell one of their stars in the summer and could expect a healthy fee for the midfielder. | AFP via Getty Images
2. 24. Xavi Simons - £96.84m
Re-joined PSG for just £5m in the summer before joining RB Leipzig on loan. | Getty Images
3. 23. Antonio Silva - £98.22m
A reported defensive target for Manchester United but one that will not come cheap. | AFP via Getty Images
4. 22. Rafael Leao - £98.3m
The forward signed new long-term deal with AC Milan in June. | AFP via Getty Images