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.
13. Millwall
Start of season overall squad market value: £24m. End of season overall squad market value: £30.9m. Overall percentage change: +29%. Most valuable player: Jed Wallace (estimated market value = £5.85m) Photo: Richard Heathcote
14. Preston North End
Start of season overall squad market value: £27.2m. End of season overall squad market value: £33.3m. Overall percentage change: +22%. Most valuable player: Alan Browne (estimated market value = £3.6m) Photo: Nathan Stirk
15. Cardiff City
Start of season overall squad market value: £44.6m. End of season overall squad market value: £54.5m. Overall percentage change: +22%. Most valuable player: Sean Morrison (estimated market value = £4.5m) Photo: Harry Trump
16. Sheffield Wednesday
Start of season overall squad market value: £22.8m. End of season overall squad market value: £26.9m. Overall percentage change: +19%. Most valuable player: Barry Bannan (estimated market value = £1.8m) Photo: Nathan Stirk