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.
13. 13. Dominik Szoboszlai - £119.31m
One of four major midfield signings at Liverpool last summer. costing £60m. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
14. 12. Federico Valverde - £121.11m
The 25-year-old has become one of the world's best midfielders at Real Madrid. | Getty Images
15. 11. Gabriel Martinelli - £127.57m
One of Arsenal's best signings, costing just £6m back in July 2019. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
16. 10. Martin Odegaard - £129.5m
A £30m arrival at Arsenal in August 2021, following a successful loan spell. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images