Top 5 Football Players with Highest Estimated Transfer Values in 2024

The summer transfer window is set to open in a few weeks time as the clubs have already started their negotiations some have secured the deals and agreed to personal terms as well with the footballers also have signed the contracts they were linked with the club. However, the official announcement that the footballers are contracted will be announced once the transfer window opens.

Kylian Mbappe is the name that has been in the limelight in the 2024 transfer market with his decision to leave Paris Saint-Germain and join Real Madrid for the upcoming season. Other footballers have gained immense gain in market value after their superb performances in their respective leagues. The summer transfer window opens on 14 June for the Premier League and for the La Liga, it will be from July 1. 

The close date was determined after discussions among the top five European leagues. Other associations can still choose to end the timeframe after August 30. Clubs in all leagues will be able to sign players as free agents beyond the deadline, as long as they are not legally tied to any club by August 30. In the article, we will be looking at the list of top estimated transfer values. 

Here are the top 5 list of top estimated transfer values 

5. Phil Foden

The Manchester City superstar has been exceptional in the 2023/24 season and arguably lived the best moments of his career as he stepped up on the big occasions for the club and won the Premier League Player of the Season for his sensational display on the pitch. He has played in 53 games across all competitions for the side scoring 23 times and provided with 12 assists. In a game 4-0 win against Brighton in April he scored a brace of goals to reach 50 PL goals for the club. His current estimated transfer value is €204m. 

4. Rodrygo

The Real Madrid winger has been brilliant in the season with Real Madrid however he was overshadowed by his own teammates' performances. The 23-year-old footballer has been linked with moving to Manchester City after Madrid decided to sign Kylian Mbappe in the upcoming transfer window. But after winning the UEFA Champions League he has denied all the rumours about his links with the EPL club and has decided to stay in Spain. He at present has a value of €221m.

3. Vinicius Junior

Vinicius Junior has been the best player for Real Madrid over recent years as the Brazilian winger won his second UCL trophy with the club and has also won the UCL Player of the Season. The 23-year-old winger joined the Top 25 of Real Madrid's all-time leading scorers with 83 goals. In 10 games, he scored 6 goals and provided 5 assists in the marquee European tournament. He also is a contender for the Ballon d'Or as well and has a market value of €241m. 

2. Erling Haaland 

The Manchester City striker has been the game changer since he joined the club. He helped the club win their maiden UCL title in the 2022/23 season. Haaland has been crucial in the attacking line for the side and has been one of the most prolific goal-scorers in the current generation. He has some rough patches in the current season but despite that won the EPL Golden Boot for the second consecutive time and has a market value of €255m. 

1. Jude Bellingham 

Jude Bellingham was the best player in Europe as an English footballer in his maiden season with Real Madrid won La Liga and the UCL as well and he was also named the Young Player of the Season for the UCL and was awarded the La Liga Player of the Season as well. The 20-year-old footballer has scored 23 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions.