Enzo Fernandez, the 2022 FIFA World Cup Young Player of the Tournament, has had the joint highest increase in market value since the World Cup. Benfica's market value increased from €35 million to €55 million.
Argentina's World Cup winner saw the same increase in market value as Paris Saint-Germain and France star Kylian Mbappe. The 24-year-old narrowly missed out on his second FIFA World Cup after his country was defeated in the final by Argentina. He scored eight goals in the tournament, earning him the Golden Boot award. Mbappe was valued at €180 million after the World Cup, up from €160 million before the tournament.
Julian Alvarez of Manchester City is third on the list. The Argentine star was instrumental in Argentina's victory, and his market value increased from €32 million to €50 million following the tournament.
Morocco midfielder Amrabat's market value increased from €10 million to €25 million, while Liverpool star Cody Gakpo's market value increased from €45 million to €60 million.
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Man Utd make contact with defender over January move as 'huge offer' considered
Manchester United have been in contact with Olympique Lyonnais right-back Malo Gusto and have also attracted interest from Chelsea and Newcastle United.
ESPN claims Chelsea are preparing a bid for Gusto, recognizing it could cost around £35m to keep him out of League One.
In fact, the full-back is reportedly hoping to move to Stamford Bridge and has already agreed personal terms with the Blues on a six-and-a-half-year contract.
But talks are at an impasse as the publication says Lyon want the 19-year-old back on loan for the rest of the season and Chelsea want to secure his services soon. .
But another potential problem in Chelsea's bid for Gusto could be interest from Manchester United and Newcastle. united contact gusto
Manchester United were able to hijack Gast's Chelsea deal after reportedly making contact with the teenager.
According to RMC Sports journalist Fabrice Hawkins, the Old Trafford club got caught up in the fight and urged their players not to move to Chelsea too soon.
Despite the return of Aaron Wan-Bissaka in January, Man United have pursued a right-back all season and first choice Diogo Dalot is out of contract in the summer of 2024.
Hawkins added that Newcastle are also making progress to sign the coveted defender.
The Saudi-backed side is said to be considering making the player a "great offer". A Lyon academy graduate, Gusto has made 47 senior appearances since making his club debut at just 17 years old.
The youngster is also reportedly on the radar of France's national team Didier Deschamps after representing his country at youth level.
The fast attacking right-back has around 18 months left on his existing contract with Lyon.
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