Revealed: The highest valued Championship squad as Leeds United, Sheff Utd and Sunderland battle for promotion

Leeds United’s Championship Promotion Bid: Squad Valuation Revealed

The Championship promotion race is heating up, with Leeds United, Sheffield United, Burnley, and Sunderland all vying for a spot in the Premier League. As the season reaches its climax, the financial muscle of each club has come under scrutiny.

According to recent reports, Leeds United boasts the highest-valued squad in the Championship, with a total valuation of €173.50m. The Whites’ squad is packed with talented players, including Italian forward Wilfried Gnonto, who is valued at €18m, and €16m-rated quartet Dan James, Ethan Ampadu, Pascal Struijk, and Illan Meslier.

Sheffield United, Leeds’ closest rivals, have a squad valued at €118.05m, while Sunderland’s squad is worth €132.08m. Burnley, who are also in the promotion mix, have a squad valued at €169.20m.

The valuation of each squad is a testament to the financial resources available to each club. However, it’s worth noting that squad valuation is just one factor in determining a team’s success. Other factors, such as team cohesion, tactics, and momentum, also play a crucial role.

As the Championship promotion race enters its final stretch, Leeds United will be looking to maintain their momentum and secure a spot in the Premier League. With their highly-valued squad and talented players, the Whites are well-placed to achieve their goal.

Here is the full list of Championship squad valuations:

1. Leeds United – €173.50m
2. Burnley – €169.20m
3. Sunderland – €132.08m
4. Sheffield United – €118.05m
5. Luton Town – €101.73m
6. Norwich City – €92.65m
7. Middlesbrough – €89.60m
8. Coventry City – €79.30m
9. Hull City – €74.40m
10. West Bromwich Albion – €59.20m
11. Blackburn Rovers – €49.35m
12. Stoke City – €49.25m
13. Watford – €48.50m
14. Bristol City – €47.40m
15. Cardiff City – €44.60m
16. Queens Park Rangers – €43.60m
17. Preston North End – €41.40m
18. Swansea City – €41.10m
19. Plymouth Argyle – €38.75m
20. Millwall – €33.23m
21. Sheffield Wednesday – €33.10m
22. Derby County – €21.95m
23. Portsmouth – €21.58m
24. Oxford United – €21.43m

As the Championship promotion race reaches its climax, one thing is certain – only a select few will achieve their goal of promotion to the Premier League. Will Leeds United’s highly-valued squad be enough to secure their spot in the top flight? Only time will tell.