Few supporters welcome the September international break but it can offer an early chance to reflect on summer business. It’s been just over one week since the transfer window closed and many fans saw their new arrivals feature over the weekend, allowing an early glimpse at what this season could look like.
Those inside Elland Road for Leeds United’s 2-0 win over Hull City on Saturday saw all but one of their first-team arrivals take to the pitch, including the likes of Manor Solomon, Largie Ramazani and Ao Tanaka. It’s been a chaotic few months in West Yorkshire but the decision to leave it late has paid dividends to some extent.
But how well did Leeds actually do in the transfer window? Well, the YEP has analysed the squad value of each Championship team before and after the transfer window to assess who has come out on top and who has lost top talent. Take a look below to see where the Whites rank...
1. Oxford United - 127.4% increase
Squad value at the start of summer: £7.4m | Squad value at the end of summer: £16.82m | Getty Images
2. Sheffield Wednesday - 116.2% increase
Squad value at the start of summer: £13.69m | Squad value at the end of summer: £29.58m | Getty Images
3. Derby County - 90.4% increase
Squad value at the start of summer: £10.08m | Squad value at the end of summer: £19.18m | Getty Images
4. Portsmouth - 39.4% increase
Squad value at the start of summer: £10.58m | Squad value at the end of summer: £15.6m Photo: Bryn Lennon
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5. Middlesbrough - 31% increase
Squad value at the start of summer: £48.78m | Squad value at the end of summer: £63.92m | Getty Images
6. Cardiff City - 23.9% increase
Squad value at the start of summer: £33.22m | Squad value at the end of summer: £41.15m Photo: Ryan Hiscott