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Top 20 most valuable players beyond Big Six going cheap a year from free agency

Jan Oblak, Milan Skriniar and Fabian Ruiz are all entering the final year of their contracts.

There is an abundance of talent going cheap because of their contractual circumstances. Without those playing for the Big Six, here are 20 potential bargains, ranked according to their current value. 

All market values taken from the wonderful Transfermarkt.

 

20) Manuel Akanji – Borussia Dortmund
Value: £27m

The Switzerland defender seems to be attracting interest from across Europe, with Manchester United, Inter Milan and Juventus among the clubs said to be sniffing. But Arsenal don’t appear to be keen, if reports last week are to be believed.

 

19) Evan Ndicka – Eintracht Frankfurt
Value: £28.8m

Even though the centre-back is a year from free agency, Ndicka could net Frankfurt a hefty profit on the £5million they invested by signing the 22-year-old from Auxerre in 2018. Newcastle are said to be monitoring the situation, as are Manchester United.

 

18) Kalidou Koulibaly – Napoli
Value: £31.5m

Not long ago, Napoli wanted £100million for Koulibaly. Now they might have to settle for a third of that figure, with Chelsea among the clubs eyeing up a potential bargain.

 

17) Memphis Depay – Barcelona
Value: £31.5m

The Holland winger signed only a two-year contract when he joined Barca last summer, since when he has scored 13 goals in 26 Champions League and La Liga starts, with 34 appearances overall. If they receive a fair offer, Barca appear minded to sell, but there seems little in the reported interest from Arsenal and Spurs.

 

16) Yves Bissouma – Brighton
Value: £31.5m

Tottenham seem to have got themselves a bargain with the Brighton midfielder. Seemingly every Big Six club took a look but Spurs have taken a punt on the Malian.

 

15) Douglas Luiz – Aston Villa
Value: £31.5m

The Brazilian midfielder could have some good options this summer, with Roma said to be keen, while it wouldn’t be a surprise to see City take another look if Leeds play hardball over Kalvin Phillips.

 

14) Wilfried Zaha – Crystal Palace
Value: £36m

Has Zaha missed his chance? The winger looked set to join Arsenal in 2019 until the Gunners opted to sign Nicolas Pepe instead. Pepe could be on his way again this summer, but there is little sign of Arsenal reigniting their interest. With Zaha turning 30 in November, it seems free agency may be his best bet for a big move if staying loyal to Palace does not appeal.

 

13) Thomas Lemar – Atletico Madrid
Value: £36m

Atletico’s one-time record signing is yet to reply to the Rojiblancos’ latest contract…

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