Player market values remain a contentious part of the football conversation, with the player valuations continuing to ruffle the feathers of fans and pundits alike.
Over the course of a campaign, the market values of players and squads can change considerably, with fine runs of form, goals and squad promotions seeing them shoot up, while the opposite turn of events can see a the worth of a squad plummet in the blink of an eye.
Now the season has drawn to a close, we've taken a look (via Transfermarkt data) at how Preston North End' s overall squad market value has changed compared to every other Championship side, and ranked them in order of percentage change, along with each club's most highly valued player.
5. Queens Park Rangers
Start of season overall squad market value: £13.2m. End of season overall squad market value: £26.2m. Overall percentage change: +99%. Most valuable player: Ilias Chair (estimated market value = £3.6m) Photo: Dan Mullan
6. Luton Town
Start of season overall squad market value: £9.5m. End of season overall squad market value: £18.6m. Overall percentage change: +96%. Most valuable player: Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (estimated market value = £1.3m) Photo: Tony Marshall
7. Barnsley
Start of season overall squad market value: £14.3m. End of season overall squad market value: £26.3m. Overall percentage change: +84%. Most valuable player: Alex Mowatt (estimated market value = £3.6m) Photo: Clive Rose
8. Reading
Start of season overall squad market value: £30.3m. End of season overall squad market value: £54.7m. Overall percentage change: +81%. Most valuable player: Michael Olise (estimated market value = £10.8m) Photo: Catherine Ivill